Julianne Hough Dances Her Way To A Singing Career

Professional ballroom dancer, Dancing With The Stars star and now country music singer, Julianne Hough stopped by the PIX studio to talk about her holiday partnership with MasterCard.

Hough recieved training at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah and at the Italia Conti Academy under fellow Corky and Shirley Ballas. Hough will take a break from ABC's Dancing With The Stars to pursue her country music career. Her debut album, Julianne Hough, is available in stores now.

Hough will take part in a Random Acts of Kindness Event on December 9, in which she will be searching the city for people giving “Random Acts of Kindness”. When spotted, they will be rewarded with two MasterCard Gift Cards -- one to keep and one to give.

The “Overjoy of Giving” holiday promotion gives cardholders the chance to win two identical prizes including cars, trips, shopping sprees, or home makeovers from The Home Depot® – one to keep and one to give, simply by using your MasterCard card between now and January 2nd. For more on Hough's partnership with MasterCard, visit www.priceless.com.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW AFTER THE JUMP...