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Michael's Q&A

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  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • Prayer and long conversations with my wife that led to the conclusion that this was my time.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • When Kelly Clarkson won.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • A song I wrote called "Moving On".
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Celine Dion.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • Not breaking the law and being arrested.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • How many great voices there are.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • The waiting and group day.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • By focusing on doing it for the love of music.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • Passion, talent and an ability to connect.
  • How has music moved you?
  • It had made life make sense.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • Clay Cross.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Madison Square Garden.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Carrie Underwood.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Celine Dion.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Making out with my wife on a beautiful beach in Fiji.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Michael English, Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Steven Curtis Chapman.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Singing my head off and being real to who I am.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • My hair from curly to straight.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • Making the Top 36.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Yes.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • God.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I can draw.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • Simon for saying "Even if the truth hurts it's always better than a lie."
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Acting talent.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • When my children were born.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Walking out on stage with my fly open.
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Pray and relax.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • None.
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • To win a Grammy, have a successful music career and love my family.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • Go back to work, love my family and keep pursuing my purpose.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • I play the piano, drums, guitar and I can paint, tile and build.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • No.
  • When did you first start to sing?
  • 10 years of age.

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