On January 1, 2012, I decided that THIS would be the year that everything happens for me. This will be the year that I go outside of my comfort zone and reach for dreams that many call far-fetched. One of those dreams is to try out for American Idol. And, being the big dreamer that I am, I have already played it all out in my head. I have envisioned my first audition; stumbling across the stage, looking nervous and rocking their socks off. Then, I would make it to the actual judges where they would be informed that I don't like singing in front of people and then proceed to rock their socks off, as well. After that is the Hollywood rounds. I would triumph the group performances, eliminations by room and finally make it to the top 48. As I ride up the elevator to find out my fate I would be nervous and excited to see where this could all lead me. Steven Tyler would start off by telling me that I don't have much vocal background and that makes them nervous. All 3 judges would have a solemn look on their face until they suddenly perk and shout that I have made the top 24! Now come the live shows! Week, by week, people would get eliminated. But, I would somehow stand strong and make it through each elimination until I was in the top 12. And, we all know that once you make the top 12 you are going on tour during the summer. I would like to say I would win the whole thing, who knows, maybe I will. At the least, I envision myself making it to the top 5. Andrea, you're crazy! This all can't actually happen! The funny thing is, it CAN! I'm not guaranteeing that it will, but it definitely is possible!
I know many of you have never heard me sing. In fact, I can only count on one hand the number of people who have heard me really sing. Sad, but true. It is a serious trust issue that I have and will obviously need to overcome before I audition. Anyways, I've been trying to lay out some select songs that I could work on over the next 6 months so that they can be superb by the time the auditions roll around. So far I have:
"Leave the Pieces" The Wreckers
"Suddenly I See" KT Tunstall
"Walkin' After Midnight" Patsy Cline
"Love Song" Sara Bareilles
"King of Anything" Sara Bareilles
These are all subject to change based on how well I can perfect them. If you have any suggestions for a song to sing please let me know. I'm looking for something in those vocal ranges. Not too high, but something that can still show off my vocals.
Catch ya later!
