Middle name: Leigh, as in "Vivien Leigh." My mother was a Southern belle.

What's on my iPod?: Beach music - the Embers, the Clovers, the Drifters, plus James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett.

Theme song: "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor.

Converse or cowboy boots: Cowboy boots.

Who'd play me in the story of my life?: Holly Hunter.

What I would wear to audition for "Idol": Considering I could be a contestant's mother, how about something a little June Cleaver - pearls, a cardigan and sensible pumps.

What I would sing: The theme song from "Bonanza." Yes, there were lyrics.

Most inspiring "Idol" moment: I agree with Randy Jackson - Fantasia Barrino's "Summertime" in Season 3 was a show-stopper.

Favorite judge: Simon.

Reality TV in a word: Commitment - or committed.