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Watching you tonight on that stage has been incredible. You deserve where you are in that spotlight. You've done amazing in this competition. You are a compelling artist.

Kris' Q&A

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  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • My brother made me.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • "Climb the Frosty Mountain" [from season 7 auditions].
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan.
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Paul McCartney.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • I don't like this question because you learn from your mistakes.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • That I have made it this far.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Wondering if you are going home or not.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • Stretch.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • How they can relate to and get the crowd going.
  • How has music moved you?
  • Music takes me to another place.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • Reba McEntire.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • I'd love to perform in a huge arena with 100,000 people, just doing what I love to do.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Kelly Clarkson.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Will Smith.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Hike up a really tall mountain and look out over the ocean.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • By being myself.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • I wish I had chest hair.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • Probably playing my guitar and singing on stage at the Kodak Theater.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Sure.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • No.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I don't like to sing in front of really small groups.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • Paula because she seems nice.
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • I'd like to be more athletic.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • Marrying my wife.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Walking down the street with a huge piece of toilet paper hanging out of my pants.
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Pray and stretch.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Kris Kross.
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • Be a great husband and father and never have regrets.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • Pursue music and live life as a husband.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • I like to play sports a lot.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • No.
  • When did you first start to sing?
  • All my life but really at about 13.

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