 Williams then took a break from the business, and while retreating temporarily with family in Fort Collins, Colorado, she decided to try out for "American Idol" "on a dare" and made it all the way through to the top 25 contestants of season 7.Her outstanding rendition of "At Last" by Etta James during the try-outs threw off many fans and viewers alike, whom had not learned of her recent name change (to Blach) from marriage or her relocation.Some web postings suggested Williams was made to be a "plant" in the competition, given she already had a career and singing credits to her name.