Megan Conner is a finalist in the 2008 Next GAC Star competition. Visit the Next GAC Star page for more information about the competition and show times.

Greatest strength: My energy and connection to the audience.

Competitive edge: A combination of my songwriting ability, performance passion and stage presence!

Ultimate goal: To hopefully get signed to a record and publishing deal in order to share my music with the world. I want to move people with my music!

Inspired by: Experiences, imagination, God above all and the amazing world we live in. Other people inspire me as well.

What one thing about you would surprise GAC viewers? That I am related to Elvis and that I can do an amazing Cher impression!

What do you do for fun? I work out. I try to find new goals to train for and accomplish, including triathlons and marathons. I also like to shop!

What makes you laugh? My singing dog, my funny friends — and I laugh at myself more than anything.

Greatest triumph of your life: Finishing the Chicago marathon in 2006 in honor of my stepdad and grandfather, who died of liver cancer.

What makes you cry? Losing my stepfather to cancer, seeing other people hurt each other, poverty.

What's the greatest personal hurdle you've overcome in life? My parents' divorce.

Favorite TV show: All of the Food Network shows!

Favorite movie: The Wedding Crashers

Favorite book: The Purpose-Driven Life

Favorite author: Jodi Piccolet

Favorite actor: Gerard Butler

Favorite actress: Meryl Streep

Favorite music website: GACTV.com

Favorite music magazine: I have no idea!

Favorite hobby: Working out

Favorite food: Chocolate

Country music crush: Keith Urban