- Carmen was born of Norwegian heritage on March 25, 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Michelle and Carl Rasmusen. The second of four children, Carmen began playing piano at age six. She spent most of her childhood performing: singing, dancing (includes cheerleading, tap, ballet, and hip-hop dance). She went to Hollywood in early 2003 and became one of the Top Twelve Finalists (out of 50,000 competitors) of "American Idol." She is aspiring to attend Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah and study to be a dermatologist.
- IMDb mini biography by: Danya Novak
- SpouseBrad Herbert(December 15, 2005 - present) (3 children)
- Graduated Woods Cross High School, Class of 2003
- First singing performance was at her aunt and uncle's house at Thanksgiving at 5 years old.
- Carmen anchored the soundtrack to Pride and Prejudice (2003) and her single "Be With You" from the movie gets much air in Utah.
- Married Brad Herbert on Decemeber 15,2005 in Bountiful, UT He's the son of the LT. Governor of Utah.
- Released full-length country album "Nothin' Like the Summer" in 2007.
- Don't ask fellow contestants what song you should sing, they'll pick the bad one.
- I'm really afraid of basements. When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my sister locked me in the basement. She slammed the door and it was pitch black. I remember running up the stairs, terrified that something behind me was going to get me.
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