The Tennessean checks in on Belmont alum, American Idol finalist and Curb Records recording artist Kimberley Locke. A native of Gallatin, Tennessee, Locke earned a business degree at Belmont and was planning to attend law school, but then auditioned for the second season of the popular television talent show. She finished third behind Clay Aiken and eventual winner Ruben Studdard, and signed with Curb Records.