JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — "American Idol" star Tyanna Jones is back home in Jacksonville with the same infectious smile and now, the fame of the show. She's never been to EverBank Field but on Sunday, the high school senior will sing the National Anthem for the Jaguars' season opener.
"Every time I pass the stadium I'm amazed; so many people in the stadium! My brother-in-law told me about the big screens and I get to be on them yes!"
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While Tyanna was in California for idol, she kept up with classes through home schooling. But the Westside High School senior plans to walk in graduation this spring.
She told us of her plans for the future, including acting gigs on the big and small screen.
Tyanna said she has her own songs she's working on, so look for that too.
You can see more of John Bachman's interview with Tyanna this Sunday on Countdown to Kickoff on CBS47 at 11:30 a.m.