Paige Miles

Paige Sade Miles (born September 24, 1985) is an American singer from Naples, Florida, who was the eleventh place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. Born on September 24, 1985, Miles is the daughter of a single mother from Naples, Florida and her father died when she was four years old after suffering from paralysis from the neck down, following a tragic car accident. Miles began singing at church. She fell in love with music when she saw "Captain E.O" at Epcot with her mother and brother in Orlando at the age of four. Miles grew up in Naples, Florida, and joined her first cheerleading team at the age of five. Miles continued competitive cheerleading until the age of 18. Also a trained gymnast, Miles played soccer and volleyball at her school and loved performing arts. Her first part in a school musical was at the age of seven. Miles has been active in dog rescue for several years and helps with Noah's Ark in Houston, Texas and Pup Squad in Cypress, Texas.