Personal Life
He suffered from a congenital kidney condition that produces stones so large he cannot pass them. Soon after American Idol had finished, he had the kidney stones removed as well as reconstructive surgery done on his kidney. He is currently dating Hannah Blackwell, a nursing student. The pair met in 2010 when they were both volunteering at a women and children's shelter.
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