Kristy Lee Cook

Athletic Oregon native Kristy Lee Cook began singing when she was barely walking, and singing professionally before she was out of high school. After a shot with a record label didn't pan out, she turned to a simpler life that largely revolved around riding her horse, Midnight. When season-seven American Idol auditions came through Philadelphia, however, Cook jumped at the chance and not only made it to Hollywood, but to the coveted top 24 as well. - Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide