Amy Adams : Innocent Abroad | Amy Adams talks "American Idol"

Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams tells Lesley O'Toole that although she's genetically happy, she is nothing like the wide-eyed naif of her roles

Art does not often imitate life, except in the case of double Academy Award nominee Amy Adams. Her biggest film yet, 2007's latterday fairy-tale blockbuster Enchanted, saw its singing-dancing heroine find herself and her prince. In real life, Adams - who earned her first nomination for teeny indie Junebug in 2006 and her second this year for a film its polar opposite in every regard, Doubt - has enjoyed much the same trajectory. Last year she became engaged to her boyfriend of six years, actor and painter Darren Le Gallo. This year she has a serious shot at winning her first Academy Award in the unpredictable Best Supporting Actress category.

If she does, she will have many people to thank: her large family for starters (she has six siblings) and not least Emily Blunt. The pair play screen sisters in the upcoming Sunshine Cleaning but it was Blunt who first got her hands on the script for Doubt, the heavyweight film version of John Patrick Shanley's Tony Award-winning play. She recognised that Sister James, a pivotal, wide-eyed character in the tale of a priest in Sixties New York accused of abusing one of his young male charges, was tailor-made for Adams and encouraged her friend to pursue it.

Amy Adams talks "American Idol"

Amy Adams says she's glad "American Idol" wasn't around when she was growing up because she is convinced it would have destroyed her dreams of stardom.

She wouldn't have been able to stop herself from turning up to auditions, but admits they probably would have ended in disaster.

"I would have taken my ill suited pop voice and gone in and sung some musical theatre song, and they would have put it on air, and I would never, ever have ended up here," she says.

"I would have humiliated myself publicly and probably slunk off and done something else with my life."

Not sure she would have humiliated herself on "American Idol" but I'm glad things turned way better for Amy.

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Lauren Alaina Suddeth Photos | Lauren Alaina Pics | Lauren Alaina Bio | Lauren Alaina Photos | Lauren Alaina Images | Lauren Alaina Rare Collection

Lauren is a 15 year old high school student from Rossville, GA. She said she got inspired to sing for her cousin. Lauren first sang "Like We Never Loved At All" by Faith Hill (thanks to a viewer) and ended her audition singing "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

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Scotty McCreery Rare Collection | Scotty McCreery Info

Scotty McCreery

Tommy and I tuned into American Idol for a couple of the Auditions this year because they are always funny episodes. Then one night we watched the Top 12 Guys perform; Enter Scotty! Oh My Goodness. He sang a John Michael Montgomery song; one that had never been a favorite of mine. Although, I do usually like JJM. Three words in and I was in love! Tommy and I both like his voice a lot and I would not be surprised if he made it all the way! We just might watch American Idol this year!!! :) We have not really tuned in much the last two years but we will now!

Scotty - You Have Our Vote!

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"SCOTTY McCREERY" | SCOTTY McCREERY Pictures | SCOTTY McCREERY at American Idol's

American Idol Season 10 Top 12 finalist Scotty McCreery is 17 years old and is originally from Garner, NC. Scotty auditioned for Idol in Milwaukee, WI.

This young Country Crooner is stealing hearts across America. Scotty sings pure, old-time Country Music, and this has garnered him a very loyal following...including the 3 Idol judges! Randy Jackson has said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t even think about fixing it. Dude, this is exactly where you belong. Don’t change it. I love it.” Steven Tyler, always with a colorful turn of phrase, told Scotty, “The carpet is all paid for, God bless the TV, let's go shoot a hole in the moon! You’re riding high.”

The judges were struck by his deep baritone voice, unusual for his age. In the Hollywood group round, he joined the "Guaps" and became embroiled in drama when Clint Jun Gamboa expelled Jacee Badeaux from their group. Scotty manned up, and later expressed regret for not standing up for Jacee. He was one of the five male vote getters in the semi-final round to advance to the Top 13.

Scotty's favorite quote is from the Bible, Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Scotty has named Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash and Elvis as his musical influences.

BIOGRAPHY

Scotty McCreery was born on October 9, 1993 and grew up in Garner, North Carolina. He used to impersonate Elvis as a youngster, and started learning guitar at the tender age of ten. He sang at his West Lake Middle School graduation, and also attended Garner Magnet High School. He was part of a vocal ensemble in his high school, Die Meistersingers, that perform across the United States. He started out singing tenor but switched to bass when he voice turned lower in his sophomore year. He won a country radio station singing contest called "Clayton Idol", and was one of 36 finalists in a "Rip the Hallways" contest featuring teenage vocalists in North Carolina. He has performed at various local events throughout his young life.

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