Raised in Los Angeles, California

Introduced to record producer/composer David Foster by a vocal coach

Chosen by Foster to perform at the inauguration ceremonies of Governor Joseph Graham 'Gray' Davis Jr.

Tapped by Foster to substitute for Andrea Bocelli at the rehearsals for the annual telecast of the Grammy Awards; performed "The Prayer" with Celine Dion; invited by Foster to attend the dress rehearsal where host Rosie O'Donnell invited him to appear on her talk show

Was a guest on the syndicated "The Rosie O'Donnell Show"

Performed at various entertainment industry events; spotted by Warner Bros. executives who offered a recording contract

Sang with Sarah Brightman in a concert in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Had featured guest role on the season finale of Fox's "Ally McBeal", playing a high school student who gave up singing

Returned to reprise role on "Ally McBeal" (Fox) in a Christmas-themed episode

Performed at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah