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American Idol on Fox Top 12 Contestant: Leah LaBelle
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INTERVIEW Q&A
When did you first start to sing?
I first started to sing when I started to talk. As soon
as I could form words and sounds together, I was singing.
Honestly. My mom has it on videotape! It’s great.
Do you have any formal singing
training?
Well, I just started to take voice lessons to help me
learn how to breathe correctly when I sing. I started
about a month ago (September 2003), and took about 15
or less, lessons total. So I don’t really consider
that formal singing training, because up until that
point I had never had lessons before and I’ve
been singing my whole life.
What other talents do you have?
I used to be able to play the piano. I know I probably
still can, I just have to start to practice again and
get back into the mode. I am actually planning on starting
that up again. I also love to swim and used to be on
swim team when I was younger, but I am so out of shape
now. I also want to start dancing.
If you don’t make it on AMERICAN
IDOL, what will you do?
Well, I don’t have to lose faith, but if I don’t
make it on AI then I will most likely get to making
a demo and probably go out to New York and try to start
my career. I will never give up on that. If nothing
happens before I start college, then I am going to go
to a music college most likely in New York, or in Boston
and study music.
What are your personal goals in
life?
My #1 goal is to become a successful singer and share
my gift with the world. I want to be on stage and perform
and win Grammys and help out my family in Bulgaria,
because they are struggling and my mom and dad too.
It’s rough times right now and I want to be famous!!!
What album would your friends be
surprised you own?
Probably DC Talk or Heather and Kirsten….Two old
Christian groups. I’m sure almost nobody has heard
of them.
What is the first CD you ever bought?
I really don’t know.
What is in your CD player right
now?
In the Car: Beyonce “Dangerously In Love”
and at the House: Erykah Badu “Freakquency”…I
believe that’s what it is called. It’s the
newest album…GREAT CD!!
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Lauryn Hill. She isn’t really the American Idol
type, but that’s my inspiration as far as music
goes. If I were going toward more of a pop idol I would
have to say Beyonce, all though she isn’t really
pop either
What is your favorite type of music?
I love R&B, Gospel and most of all Soulful Sultry
music. Like “Neo-Soul”. That style of music.
What is your favorite song to sing?
I don’t really have a favorite song to sing. There
are so many songs that I love and it’s hard to
pick and choose.
Favorite male pop artist?
Justin Timberlake.
Favorite female pop artist?
Beyonce.
Favorite album of all time?
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill or 112 Part III.
Who in the music world do you think
your style is most like?
Lauryn Hill, or any of the more soulful, sultry artists.
Most embarrassing moment?
Honestly I don’t even know. I don’t really
have one that sticks out in my mind.
If you couldn’t sing, which
talent would you most like to have?
Dancing.
What has been your proudest moment
in life so far?
Just being alive. Honestly. Nothing could be accomplished
if I wasn’t alive, and I am grateful everyday
for having the opportunity to live and love and now
I am on American Idol and one step closer to my dream
and life is great!!
What is your definition of an AMERICAN
IDOL?
An American Idol is someone who is motivated, courageous,
determined, and well rounded with a love and passion
for music and life. Someone who knows what they want
out of life and can be an inspiration and motivator
for others.
Why do you want to be an AMERICAN
IDOL?
I want to be an American Idol because I want to share
my gift with the world and I want to be seen and heard
my others. I want to accomplish the goal that I’ve
had for my whole life and to have a job that I love!
I also want to be famous of course!! And I want to be
able to help out my family because we are going through
hard hard times right now and it would be a blessing
to financially be stable. Plus, I want my parents music
that was left behind in Bulgaria to live on through
me in the free country that they escaped to and be the
AMERICAN IDOL!!! What an accomplishment and they would
be able to feel that all they risked leaving all they
knew in their home was well worth it!!
Who is your favorite judge and
why?
I love Randy Jackson. He is just real cool and I feel
a cool connection with him because he seems to like
my Bulgaria story!! Yet, I love Simon’s honesty
and controversy. He really pushes me to be better and
work harder. I also love Paula because she is such a
genuine sweet and true person and she makes me smile.
Who is your least favorite judge
and why?
I don’t have one….HONESTLY. I’M NOT
JUST SAYING THAT. Simon does make me mad at times, but
he’s Simon and I have to understand him.
What advice do you have for other
hopefuls?
Just to never give up on your dreams. Work hard for
what you want because it won’t come to you without
a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know
that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody
puts you down or criticizes you just keep on believing
in yourself and turn it in to something positive. It
will only make you stronger and make you work that much
harder to prove that you can do it! NEVER GIVE UP, and
keep your head up!
What would people be surprised
to learn about you?
Well, I average a 3.8 GPA in school, my Bulgarian background
and family story is a major difference from others.
Plus I developed vocal nodules about a year ago and
it stressed me out sooo much. I kept praying and took
a break from singing for a while and they disappeared!!
There is much more to that story, but that’s the
jest of it. I have also been to Bulgaria, South Africa
and Germany.
Source: Fox
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