WAVERLY, Ohio--The only Ohio Contestant to make it to the top 24 on American Idol, said she she still has big plans for her future. 16- year- old Holly Miller from Waverly is still getting used to her new found fame. I will go to the store or out to a restaurant and I've had people come up to me and say are you that girl on American Idol? They say, can I get a picture taken with you, can I get your autograph? Miller was the only Ohioan to make it to Hollywood, and the Waverly High School sophomore said group round was the most nerve racking, but Idol judges Mariah Carey and Keith Urban made it a little easier. Mariah was so nice and considerate of how felt when I was singing. She would smile to ease the nerves. And Keith told me he liked my boots as soon as I walked in. She said, laughing. Holly calls herself a contemporary Christian singer, with a soulful edge. She said Idol, has opened doors for her. She can't say too much now, but she's working with a well known gospel singer, and hopes to record an album soon. Opportunities are coming my way. I've been praying about it and seeing what God wants me to do. She said. After she was cut from Idol, her proud mom Tammy Miller said Holly is more determined than ever to keep singing. She didn't give up, and I was so glad about that. Tammy said. I want to be the kind of person people look up to. Holly said. I want people to say, I want to be like Holly. I want that passion and desire to pursue my talent. Holly will be back on stage next weekend. She has the lead part in her high school musical.
