American Idols Live! - Interview with the Idols

I was sitting in a room with several other media folks from all over, for example USA Today, LA Times, Rolling Stones and some other radio stations too. Here I was, the Jr. Blogger for the Rose Quarter. Each reporter was given just 3-5 minutes to ask questions and with two idols together it was tough to try to fit a lot in. It was an exciting moment as an American Idol fan from the very beginning with Kelly Clarkson, to be able to interview Season 8 Top 10 Idols. Sitting there, a little nervous with my notes, wondering what am I really going to ask them?

My first interview with Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey, both great guys, it was like kind of like getting over stage freight once the music starts, it was all easy going. They were so easy going to talk with and it felt like old friends just having a chat. They were so excited to be on tour and thankful to have made it where they are now. They had been enjoying their stay in Portland and gave our city high remarks. Danny also gave future idolists some great advice, "Just be who you are and take that with you all the way down the road on your path."

Next up was Adam Lambert and Lil Rounds, and I was so excited to interview these two. One, I am Adam Lambert fan, and two they had so much energy, I even had a tough time keeping up. Again it was about being real and just talking about the tour and what to expect from the show. They just kept complementing on each other's performances on who did better at what. From the very beginning it was a tough journey for both of them, because of Lil Rounds having a family of her own and waiting for hours to audition, but knowing that they made it this far and having the support from their love ones will help to lead a long path on their career.

After waiting a few minutes for Idols to finish up with other interviewers Anoop Desai and Kris Allen arrived at my table. Here I was introducing them both on camera and excited to announce the 2009 American Idol winner. Kris just smiled back at me, with the most humble look. Both Anoop and Kris were so laid back, but also thankful to be apart of the idol crew. With Kris having a new album coming out soon, Anoop is going to be soul searching through the tour and we might possibly see an album from him in the future. As I talk to Kris and Anoop, I had mentioned about the loss of the King of Pop and re-watching the re-aired American Idol show, where they sang Michael Jackson songs. Anoop sang “Beat It” and Kris sang “Man in the Mirror” and another song. Kris mentioned when they first learned of the news, they were all rehearsing and they just stopped, because they felt they lost such a musical mentor they didn't feel right rehearsing the rest of the day. It was great to meet both of them and looking forward to see our next American Idol winner on his journey.

Last but not least, Megan Joy and Matt Giraud were next. As those two sat down, they were a bundle of energy as well and full of laughter. I immediately had to find out the story behind Megan's large tattoo on her right arm. She pointed out the front of the King and Queen, the Queen is her and the King is in the future in the glass castle (maybe Matt?) and the other side was her mom, brother and son. I had to see if there was a secret romance their and they both denied it, it was all for fun.

Allison Iraheta and Scott MacIntyre were there in the media room as well, but we ran out of time to talk, because all the Idols had to get ready for there meet and greet. I did get a chance to give Allison a quick handshake and say hello. She was so friendly. Scott was already escorted to the table. Those two would have been fun to interview as well.

It was an amazing time to be able to interview this talented and yet so humble group of Idols. They are all friendly and supportive of one another and I would have to say they are the most connected I have ever seen out of all of the seasons.

Jr. Blogger,
Stephanie Wagner