Jose Penala

In 1996, Jose was part of a San Francisco based singing group named DnH - short for Drop n' Harmony.

List of Songs Sung On American Idol:

February 22, 2007 - Reasons by Earth Wind & Fire
March 1, 2007 - Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder
March 2, 2007 - Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder

If he had one American Idol, he would have first thanked God.

His hero in life is Jesus Christ.

His favorite judge on American Idol is Simon because he is honest.

His definition of an American Idol is a believer, dream chaser and driven.

If he couldn't sing, he would like to be talented in photography.

The proudest moment in his life is making it into the top 24 of the fifth season of American Idol.

The most embarrassing moment in his life is when he was in first grade and didn't get into the bathroom in time.

Before performing, Jose drinks tea and honey.

Jose's American idol is Kelly Clarkson.

Jose thinks his friends would be surprised to know that he owns a Carpenters CD.

His goals in life are to live a long, happy, healthy, successful life.

According to Jose, if he did not win American Idol, he would seek a career in real estate.

Other than singing, Jose is also very talented in cooking.

He has never had any formal singing training, yet he still made it to the top 24 of the 5th season of American Idol.

He started singing when he was 3.

His favorite female artists is Mariah Carey.

His favorite male artists are Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder.