After completing her basketball career at Boston College Ayla moved to Nashville to pursue her career as a country music artist.
Was a contestant on American Idol (2002) season 5 in 2006, placing inside the top 16.
Attended Boston College on a full basketball scholarship and graduated in 2010 with a communications degree. Was a top college basketball player, playing forward for the Boston College Lady Eagles. Was also a top high school basketball player.
Attending Boston College (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts). (September 2006)