Diana DeGarmo Dishes on Life After American Idol

Former American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmo, who finished second after a close race with winner Fantasia Barrino, on the third season of the show, opens up to RealityTV about her career and life after 'Idol'.

On her latest career move:
I am living in Nashville writing and recording with producer/entertainer/songwriter John Rich. We have been working on a new country/pop record for myself. It's wonderful! I'm living the dream!!

On having any regrets about her time on the show:
My only regret would be that I did the show at such a young age. The people from Idol were not really ready for someone so young to make it to the end of the show, and I could always feel that pressure. I feel that my age hurt me the worst, but somebody had to break the mold so it might as well have been me!

On keeping in touch with other contestants:
I have actually made better friends with contestants from OTHER seasons than from my own. I have been fortunate enough to have done many shows, appearances, etc with folks like Justin Guarini, Chris Sligh, Kimberly Caldwell, Bucky Covington, Phil Stacey, Bo Bice, and others. All of us "Idol Alumni" share an experience that will bond us forever; even if we only meet once.
 

Read the full interview here