2008 Woodie Awards
:30 Seconds With
Angela Young, Winner of Clemson Idol 2008
Issue date: 4/18/08 Section: News
Melissa Whitson: Why did you try out for Clemson Idol?
Angela Young: My friend Deanna Buchanan, who is in Southern Accents with me, told me about the competition. I decided to try out because I love to sing! Music has been a part of my life since I was little and my life wouldn't have been the same without it. Nothing can make me happier than singing in front of people!
MW: Do you ever want to sing professionally one day?
AY: Yes, that would be my dream job. I tried out for "American Idol" in the summer and didn't make it, but this has been a huge boost for me. Winning Clemson Idol has given me more courage to take on my dream and I plan on trying out for "American Idol" again this summer.
MW: What do you find so enjoyable about singing?
AY: Singing is great because it makes people happy. I love to see people have fun and when the crowd is enjoying the music then I'm enjoying it!
MW: What are your favorite songs to sing?
AY: I like to sing mostly R&B songs and a little country. That's a big contrast but I like to have some variety. Some specific songs would be "RESPECT" by Aretha Franklin, "Joyful Joyful" by Lauryn Hill and "Take it Back" by Reba McEntire.
MW: Did you win money? If so, what are you going to do with it?
AY: Yes, I won $100! That was definitely a bonus to winning! I already spent some of it, but I plan to use the rest of it for food or any other little thing I might need… like clothes!
MW: Were you nervous to compete for Clemson Idol?
AY: Well, once you try out for "American Idol" I don't think anything can be as nerve-racking! At the first tryouts I was a little nervous, but in the final rounds I wasn't nervous at all. I just had fun with the song and didn't really think about what others were thinking. I was having a great time doing what I love!
MW: Who are some of your favorite singers/musical groups? Do you ever impersonate them?
AY: I would have to say my favorite singers are Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Christina Aguilera, Michael Buble and Martina McBride. I want to have a unique sound, so I really try not to impersonate anybody too much!
Angela Young: My friend Deanna Buchanan, who is in Southern Accents with me, told me about the competition. I decided to try out because I love to sing! Music has been a part of my life since I was little and my life wouldn't have been the same without it. Nothing can make me happier than singing in front of people!
MW: Do you ever want to sing professionally one day?
AY: Yes, that would be my dream job. I tried out for "American Idol" in the summer and didn't make it, but this has been a huge boost for me. Winning Clemson Idol has given me more courage to take on my dream and I plan on trying out for "American Idol" again this summer.
MW: What do you find so enjoyable about singing?
AY: Singing is great because it makes people happy. I love to see people have fun and when the crowd is enjoying the music then I'm enjoying it!
MW: What are your favorite songs to sing?
AY: I like to sing mostly R&B songs and a little country. That's a big contrast but I like to have some variety. Some specific songs would be "RESPECT" by Aretha Franklin, "Joyful Joyful" by Lauryn Hill and "Take it Back" by Reba McEntire.
MW: Did you win money? If so, what are you going to do with it?
AY: Yes, I won $100! That was definitely a bonus to winning! I already spent some of it, but I plan to use the rest of it for food or any other little thing I might need… like clothes!
MW: Were you nervous to compete for Clemson Idol?
AY: Well, once you try out for "American Idol" I don't think anything can be as nerve-racking! At the first tryouts I was a little nervous, but in the final rounds I wasn't nervous at all. I just had fun with the song and didn't really think about what others were thinking. I was having a great time doing what I love!
MW: Who are some of your favorite singers/musical groups? Do you ever impersonate them?
AY: I would have to say my favorite singers are Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Christina Aguilera, Michael Buble and Martina McBride. I want to have a unique sound, so I really try not to impersonate anybody too much!
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