Because you know my brothers name is James and its honoring my favorite person in the entire world.

Sophia wackerman name change. Drumroll please she told the American Idol judges via DailyMail. Sophia James Wackerman Wiki Family Boyfriend Heigh Sophia James Wackerman was the new household name that was resonating around everyones ear at the start of American Idols 18 Season. See full bio.

Sophia Wackerman Sophia James is an American singer songwriter and reality TV star who shot to fame after she appeared in American Idol season 18 which aired on ABC channel. Sophia Louise Wackerman known from the live shows onward as Sophia James was a contestant in Season 18 of American Idol. Her real name is Sophia Wackerman and this is the name she used in her American Idol audition earlier this season.

In an interview with UCLA Newsroom she discussed her singing pursuits at UCLA her familys musical background and an unexpected compliment she received from Katy Perry. Im grateful for my familys perpetual support in everything that I do and Im excited that theyre excited about my name change. But shes not using her moms stagename Star as Katy suggested.

Katy Perry kept hounding Sophia Wackerman to change her name. Sophia James IV Sophia James. I am still proud to be a Wackerman.

Sophia James was born as Sophia Louise Wackerman. And finally she did. She sadly passed away of lung cancer.

Born on 9 January 2000 Sophia hails from Long Beach California United States. Sophias mom was also a singer and inspired her to pursue music. I love my family more than anything in the world and Im proud of the musical heritage that lies behind the name.