Joshua Q&A

This was taken from Joshua's official American Idol page.

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Question: Who has influenced your personal musical style?
Answer: My Mother.



Question: Who is your favorite male artist and why?
Answer: Michael Jackson, because his style in music is unique and genius.




Question: Who is your favorite female artist and why? Answer: Whitney Houston, because her voice is unreal.

Question: What was the first concert you attended? Answer: Beyonce.

Question: If you could perform in any venue? Answer: Madison Square Garden, it's every artist's dream.

Question: How has music inspired you? Answer: In every way, from my life to everything I do.

Question: Do you have any formal singing training? Answer: No, I've never had any training.

Question: What album would your friends be surprised you own? Answer: Earth, Wind and Fire.

Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why? Answer: Fantasia Barrino. She's my favorite Idol and singer. She's amazing.

Question: What do you do to unwind after a performance? Answer: I slowly collect myself and talk to myself.

Question: What do you do to unwind after a performance? Answer: I slowly collect myself and talk to myself.

Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why? Answer: Michael Jackson. His music cannot be cloned, only he can sing it.

Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 11? Answer: Tina Turner theme.

Question: What's your dream song to perform? Answer: 'I Will Always Love You'.

Question: What makes a great performer? Answer: A great spirit and person.

Question: How do you combat stage fright? Answer: I tune everything out.

Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition? Answer: By staying true to who I really am as an artist.

Question: If you could model your career after an artist, who would it be and why? Answer: Michael Jackson because he touched so many lives.

Question: If you couldn't sing, what other talent would you most like to have? Answer: Acting.

Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had? Answer: Singing at a huge concert.

Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had? Answer: Singing at a huge concert.

Question: How would you define success in life? Answer: Touching other's lives.

Question: What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever seen or experienced?? Answer: Slipping and falling in front of hundreds of people.

Question: What's your proudest moment in life outside of American Idol? Answer: Being an uncle to all my nieces and nephews.

Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you? Answer: I only eat spicy food.

Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Answer: Travel the whole world.

Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet? Answer: Fantasia Barrino.

Question: Do you have a favorite quote, phrase or personal motto / words to live by? Answer: Live, Laugh, Love.

Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far? Answer: Seeing amazing singers go home.

Question: What have you learned about yourself by going through the Idol audition process? Answer: Just stay true to yourself.

Question: What are you hoping to get out of your Idol experience? Answer: Becoming a better artist.