Season 12 ofAmerican Idolwas an experience, to say the least.

The drama between judges took attention away from the talent on stage.

Like manyAmerican Idolalumni, Candice wasn’t thrilled with her first album and struggled afterwards.

Candice Glover smiling

Still, she toldThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionshe doesn’t regret being on the show.

“I wouldn’t trade anything about being on the show,” she shared.

Candice pursued music more casually after that, working on songwriting and releasing songs on SoundCloud.

Candice Glover singing

In 2017, she got a chance to show off her vocal abilities on Broadway.

Candice appeared inHome for the Holidays, a Christmas musical.

“It definitely feels like an accomplishment to finally make it to Broadway,” she shared.