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 Angela Engelman:

Angela Engelman, 23, describes her personal style of music as "southern soul," because of her love for both country and gospel music. Raised in a small town outside of Nashville, Tenn., she has been writing her own songs for eight years after her mom began buying her journals. A performer since the age of two, she says music is more than her dream, it is her passion and she is blessed to share it with anyone listening.

Name: Angela Marie Engelman

Hometown/Home State: Pegram, TN

Born: January 29, 1985

Occupation: Massage therapist

Single or Married: Married

Children: No

Musical style: Sort of a southern soul, with an edge.

Musical instruments: A little guitar

Favorite artists: Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Grace Potter, Reba, Wynonna, Dolly Parton

Favorite songs to perform: "Walkin' After Midnight," "Take It Back"

Favorite songs to listen to: "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On"

First public performance: Talent show in elementary school.

I first knew I wanted to be a singer? Well, I sang my first song at 18 months, so pretty much from then on?

Dream singing partner: Not sure. It changes with my mood.