American Idol’s Allison Iraheta Inspires Teens

Last night, the last remaining female, Allison Iraheta, was voted off. It was a sad moment for Allison and her fans, but she handled the news with poise and grace. More importantly, Allison has been an amazing role model for teen girls around the world. I’m grateful not just for her talent as a vocal artist, but also to have her as a strong role model for teens. Here are five ways I’ve been inspired by Allison:

1. Her passion for singing oozes from her! We all need to find our passion and let it glow! Many girls don’t know what their passion is yet, but that’s okay. You just need to keep moving in the direction that feels right for you. If you do know your passion, share it!
2. She went for her big dreams! What is your big dream? Are you willing to go for it? Dreams are a huge focus on this Web site. I hope you’ll find the courage to keep your dreams alive, whether you dream of being a rock star, an astronaut, or a teacher.
3. She has such grace and humility! Allison is down-to-earth and is an amazing example of how to be humble — at 17! Her celebrity status never seemed to go to her head.
4. She’s not afraid to be herself. Whether it comes to choosing her songs, her outfit, or her friends, Allison thinks for herself. This is amazing. In a world where peer pressure is so tough at times, it’s not always easy to be an individual and think for yourself. I love how Allison is showing teen girls that it’s possible and rewarding!
5. She didn’t knock down other girls to get to the top! This is a lesson we girls need to pay attention to! Allison is showing girls everywhere you don’t have to be nasty to each other to succeed. Allison never made mean comments about other girls or tried to knock them down.

Thank you, Allison, for being you! Thank you for inspiring all of us. You will be missed on American Idol, but I have a feeling we will be hearing many of your songs in the future.

If you love Allison for other reasons and would like to share why, please join in and let us know!