NEW AMERICANIDOL.COM Q&A's

Danny Gokey:

• Who is the person that you would most like to meet? God. Would he be considered a person or a perfect being?
• If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Go to Heaven.
• Who are your musical influences? Brian McKnight, Kirk Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, DLG (Dark Latin Groove).
• How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition? I'm trying to plan on it.
• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To(o) many to list.
• What's been your favorite moment so far? Singing "Hero" by Mariah Carey.
• Do you think the audition process was fair? In the sense of making great television, yes, but so much talent was let go.
• Do you have any good luck charms? No.
• What would people be surprised to learn about you? I love Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.
• Who is your favorite judge and why? I really love them all.
• If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why? I would love to perform a salsa song with Marc Anthony.
  
• If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why? I would love more and focus on what matters.
  
• What's been the most surprising moment of the Idol experience so far? Nothing.
  
• What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far? Singing in front of the judges.
  
• How do you combat stage fright? I think about my purpose and why I do what I do.
  
• What makes a great performer? Connecting to your audience and capturing their hearts.
  
• How has music moved you? Music is a universal language that has touched my heart.
  
• What was the first concert you attended? DC Talk.
  
• 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? Kelly Clarkson is the most memorable. I'm not sure who my favorite is.
• How did you make the final decision to try out for AI? I wanted to find new hope.
  
• What's one moment in past AI seasons that you will always remember? How genuinely happy Justin Guarini was for Kelly Clarkson when she won. It showed his character.
• What song would you LOVE to sing on AI? "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp.
  

Adam Lambert:

• Who is the person that you would like to meet the most? My grandfather who passed away shortly after I was born.
• If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do? All expenses paid shopping spree.
• Who are your musical influences? My parents for having so many classic records for me to discover.
• How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition? By being true to myself, no matter what. Also, by putting on a show.
• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Sometimes my lack of filter gets me into trouble. I have a big mouth.
• What's been your favorite moment so far? Making friends with fellow contestants.
• Do you think the audition process was fair? Yes.
• Do you have any good luck charms? Late grandfather's ring given to me by my mother.
• What would people be surprised to learn about you? I'm obsessed with astrology.
• Who is your favorite judge and why? Paula for her positive energy and support
• If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why? Nikka Costa - best live vocalist and performer I've ever seen.
  
• If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why? I have no regrets.
  
• What's been the most surprising moment of the Idol experience so far? How warm and supportive the other contestants have been.
  
• What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far? Waiting in line outside the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
  
• How do you combat stage fright? Deep breaths and focusing on the music.
  
• What makes a great performer? Talent and "it" factor.
  
• How has music moved you? It enhances and balances my every mood. It's my medicine, my therapy.
  
• What was the first concert you attended? Paula Abdul's "Under My Spell" tour.
  
• If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be? Paris Opera House.
  
• Who's been your favorite Idol thus far? Fantasia Barrino.
• How did you make the final decision to try out for AI? My co-workers wouldn't leave me alone about it.
  
• What's one moment in past AI seasons that you will always remember? Kelly Clarkson singing "Natural Woman".
• What song would you LOVE to sing on AI? "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin.
  

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