Congratulations to all of "The Next GAC Star" finalists! Now that they've been chosen, we thought you'd like to know a little bit about them.

Meet John C. Andersen, Jr.:

John C. Andersen calls Nashville, Tenn. home and believes his purpose on earth is to make music and spread it to the masses. His musical tastes range from Keith Urban to Nickel Creek and he says he's able to draw his music inspirations from everyone and everything. John is fluent in the Norwegian language and wears his dad’s Norwegian Army tags for good luck, hoping they help crown him the Next GAC Star.

Name: John C. Andersen, Jr.

Hometown/Home State: Lakeland, Florida

Born: September 23, 1984

Occupation: Radio Promotions Assistant for 94.7 WGSQ

Single or Married: Single

Children: No

Musical style: Electric, emotional, fresh, rockin', contemporary

Musical instruments: Mandolin

Favorite artists: Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Van Zant, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton

Favorite songs to perform: "Help Somebody", "Trying to Stop Your Leaving", "Hicktown"

Favorite songs to listen to: "Somebody Like You", "Slow Down Sister", "When You Come Back Down"

First public performance: 1987 on stage with Dad at a "Sons of Norway" party in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

I first knew I wanted to be a singer? When I was in high school, my buddies always used to get me to sing for them and their families. I guess that experiencing the joy it brought them drove me into performance addiction.

Dream singing partner: Alison Krauss