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1. ABC
2. No Matta What (Party all Night Long)
3. True Colors
4. Unstoppable
5. One Step Closer
6. Have you Ever
7. Reach Out I'll Be There
8. Emotional
9. Sundown
10. Bring the House Down
11. Love Aint Gonna Wait for You
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Send to a FriendThey could be you, or your sister or brother. Talented kids looking for a break. For ten American kids, a dream came true. Ten kids and young teens got to make a record and each of the finalists is featured on his or her own track.
DetailsTitle: American JuniorsRelease date: Oct 26, 2004 Record label: Jive Single: ABC Official website: American Juniors Buy at: Amazon |
taylor thompson
Hometown:
Santa Maria, CA
What are your hobbies?
Singing, dancing, tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, playing guitar, tennis, hanging out with friends, TV
Favorite Food:
Shrimp fettuccini
Favorite Snack Food:
Popcorn with Ranch seasoning
Favorite Subject in School:
Art
Favorite Type of Music:
I like it all!
Favorite Singer:
Stacie Orricco, Shakira, Destiny's Child, Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Song to Sing:
"Stuck" - Stacie Orrico
Favorite Book:
"Chicken Soup for Pet Lover's Soul"
Do you have a pet?
Yes, a Chihuahua named Chilly; 2 cats, Thunder & Star; 2 fish, Russ #1 and #2; and a lamb named Alu
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A singing and dancing veterinarian
What was your costume last Halloween?
Pink Lady from "Grease"
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas, my birthday, and July 4th because we have a huge block party!
One place you have never been before that you would like to visit:
South Africa, to go on safari and see the animals and take pictures
Do you belong to any clubs or organizations?
4-H, altar serving for church
Where was the first place you performed?
When I was 5, at a strawberry festival. I did a dance to "Everybody Wants to be a Cat."
parents: tamela and tracy thompson
Occupation:
Dad - Owner of an industrial painting company
Mom - Hairstylist
Favorite type of music:
Dad - R&B, old school
Mom - Christian, reggae, but really all!
Favorite Book:
Dad - Earth's Children series
Mom - Any Danielle Steele - daily devotionals
Favorite Singer:
Dad - Nat King Cole, Sting, Gap Band
Mom - UB40, Rachel Lampa, Kelly Clarkson
Who was your favorite singer when you were your child's age?
Dad - Beatles
Mom - Leif Garrett, Bay City Rollers, Beach Boys, Michael Jackson
Do you have any hobbies?
Dad - Boating, fishing, camping
Mom - Dancing, being Taylor and Tori's chauffer
How old was your child when you realized they liked to perform?
She was 4 years old, playing dress up & dancing & singing for us.
How did you find out about the "American Juniors" auditions?
From the "American Idol" show and the Internet
Did you help your child rehearse for the audition? If so, what did you do?
Yes - helped with song choice.
Do you get nervous watching your child perform?
Dad - Yes! Because I could not do it!
Mom - Yes, because I don't ever want her to give up on her dreams if she didn't make it. I worry about the outcome.
Does your child have to finish homework before performing?
Always, homework is first and foremost
Do you think your child is ready for the demands of show business?
Yes, she understands the demands and is ready!
Does your kid get the star treatment at home?
No, she still has chores and always will.
Were you a performer when you were a child?
Dad - No
Mom - Not until later. I performed with a dance ensemble at a local college
Have people ever told you that your child should be in show business?
Yes, from a very young age people seemed to notice her.
tori thompson
Hometown:
Santa Maria, CA
What are your hobbies?
Singing, singing, singing! Dancing, piano, playing with friends, hanging with my big sister, basketball
Favorite Food:
Pizza, chocolate
Favorite Snack Food:
Broccoli
Favorite Subject in School:
Art
Favorite Type of Music:
All music
Favorite Singer:
Stacie Orrico, Dixie Chicks
Favorite Song to Sing:
"Don't Look at Me" and "Let'er Rip"
Favorite Book:
"Mouse and the Motorcycle," "Girls' Life" magazine
Do you have a pet?
Yes, a cockatiel named Jewel; hamster named Cutie; 2 cats, Thunder & Star; and a lamb named Ariel
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A star! Singer, actress, dancer with my own line of clothing
What was your costume last Halloween?
Sandy from "Grease"
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas, Thanksgiving
One place you have never been before that you would like to visit:
My nana and popo's new house in Iowa, and Hawaii
Do you belong to any clubs or organizations?
4-H
Where was the first place you performed?
When I was 4 years old, I sang "Happy Birthday Jesus" for my pre-school Christmas play, all by myself!
parents: tamela and tracy thompson
Occupation:
Dad - Owner of an industrial painting company
Mom - Hairstylist
Favorite type of music:
Dad - R&B, old school
Mom - Christian, reggae, but really all!
Favorite Book:
Dad - Earth's Children series
Mom - Any Danielle Steele - daily devotionals
Favorite Singer:
Dad - Nat King Cole, Sting, Gap Band
Mom - UB40, Rachel Lampa, Kelly Clarkson
Who was your favorite singer when you were your child's age?
Dad - Beatles
Mom - Leif Garrett, Bay City Rollers, Beach Boys, Michael Jackson
Do you have any hobbies?
Dad - Boating, fishing, camping
Mom - Dancing, being Taylor and Tori's chauffer
How old was your child when you realized they liked to perform?
She was 4 years old, playing dress up & dancing & singing for us.
How did you find out about the "American Juniors" auditions?
From the "American Idol" show and the Internet
Did you help your child rehearse for the audition? If so, what did you do?
Yes - helped with song choice.
Do you get nervous watching your child perform?
Dad - Yes! Because I could not do it!
Mom - Yes, because I don't ever want her to give up on her dreams if she didn't make it. I worry about the outcome.
Does your child have to finish homework before performing?
Always, homework is first and foremost
Do you think your child is ready for the demands of show business?
Yes, she understands the demands and is ready!
Does your kid get the star treatment at home?
No, she still has chores and always will.
Were you a performer when you were a child?
Dad - No
Mom - Not until later. I performed with a dance ensemble at a local college
Have people ever told you that your child should be in show business?
Yes, from a very young age people seemed to notice her.
chauncey matthews
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
What are your hobbies?
Singing, computer games, acting
Favorite Food:
Pizza, tacos, soul food
Favorite Subject in School:
Music
Favorite Type of Music:
Gospel and R&B
Favorite Singer:
Beyonce, Gwen Matthews
Favorite Song to Sing:
"A Whole New World"
Favorite Book:
"Matilda"
Do you have a pet?
Yes, a turtle
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Singer, actor
Favorite Holiday:
Thanksgiving
One place you have never been before that you would like to visit:
Hawaii
Where was the first place you performed?
Church
mom: gwendolyn matthews
Occupation:
Customer service for gas & electric company
Favorite type of music:
Gospel
Favorite Book:
"The Sound of His Voice" by Kim Clement
Favorite Singer:
Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans
Who was your favorite singer when you were your child's age?
Michael Jackson
Do you have any hobbies?
I like to watch dumb movies.
How old was your child when you realized they liked to perform?
I was amazed he was on pitch at 11 months.
How did you find out about the "American Juniors" auditions?
My 21 year old saw it on the Internet.
Did you help your child rehearse for the audition? If so, what did you do?
I helped him pick his song.
Do you get nervous watching your child perform?
No
Does your child have to finish homework before performing?
He is on summer vacation, no homework. But if he were in school, he would have homework and his chores first.
Do you think your child is ready for the demands of show business?
I pray he is ready, but we will see.
Does your kid get the star treatment at home?
Our family is large and very supportive, but he's just one of the family at home. Everyone in the family can sing.
Were you a performer when you were a child?
I was a performer in my teen years.
Have people ever told you that your child should be in show business?
Yes, I have been told that Chauncey should be in show business all the time.
lucy hale
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
What are your hobbies?
Singing, dancing, drawing, shopping, swimming, going to the movies, and hanging out with my friends
Favorite Food:
Pasta, but I like everything.
Favorite Snack Food:
Any kind of fruit
Favorite Subject in School:
Math, because it is a lot of fun to me.
Favorite Type of Music:
Pop and R&B. I also really like diva music!
Favorite Singer:
Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, and Whitney Houston
Favorite Song to Sing:
"Get Here" and "Open Arms"
Favorite Book:
"Speak" and "Go Ask Alice"
Do you have a pet?
Yes, a white German shepherd named Snow
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A professional singer and entertainer
What was your costume last Halloween?
I was a fairy.
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas! As they say, it is the happiest time of the year.
One place you have never been before that you would like to visit:
New York of course!
Do you belong to any clubs or organizations?
Yes, Bob Westbrook Singers and my church youth group
Where was the first place you performed?
A small competition at the Adams Mark Hotel in Memphis, TN when I was 8 years old
mom: julie hale
Occupation:
Registered nurse in labor and delivery
Favorite type of music:
Country
Favorite Book:
#1 "The Bible"
#2 "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold
Favorite Singer:
Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Martina McBride
Who was your favorite singer when you were your child's age?
Donny Osmond, "Puppy Love" - my first concert / Bobby Sherman - He was singing "Julie, Do Ya Love Me?" to me! Ha!
Do you have any hobbies?
Reading, but who has time for hobbies?
How old was your child when you realized they liked to perform?
8 years old. She had a Disney tape that she loved to sing to. When ever the video camera was on, she would "ham" it up!
How did you find out about the "American Juniors" auditions?
Lucy kept checking the "American Idol" website. We found out on Wednesday that the Chattanooga audition was that Saturday. She would not have missed if, if she had to crawl to it!
Did you help your child rehearse for the audition? If so, what did you do?
I didn't help her personally. I don't sing, but I did drive her to voice lessons.
Do you get nervous watching your child perform?
A little...I don't realize it, but my older daughter told me that I hold my breath and take short little gasps of air while Lucy is singing! How weird!
Does your child have to finish homework before performing?
Lucy is very self motivated. She always gets all her work done, so I leave it up to her when she practices.
Do you think your child is ready for the demands of show business?
Lucy lives to sing. She loves music. She's ready for what ever comes next, she's been preparing since she was born! I'm just here to help the ride. We believe that God won't put anything in our path that we can't handle with his help.
Does your kid get the star treatment at home?
Absolutely not! She is the youngest of 3, so the other 2 give her a hard time if she tries to have an attitude. Lucy has a humble, down-to-earth personality, so it's usually not a problem.
Were you a performer when you were a child?
I sang in church once with my brother. We sang a Christmas duet. That is the only performance of my lifetime, (first & last)!
Have people ever told you that your child should be in show business?
We have met many encouraging, supportive people who are complimentary. She has been told that she has a great recording voice. We appreciate encouragement!
danielle white
Hometown:
Bradenton, FL
What are your hobbies?
Singing (obviously)! Dancing and Sports!
Favorite Snack Food:
Pretzels, pretzels, pretzels!
Favorite Subject in School:
Math and Social Studies
Favorite Type of Music:
Pop (probably)
Favorite Singer:
Mariah Carey
Favorite Song to Sing:
"Hero" - Mariah Carey
Favorite Book:
"Searching for David's Heart"
Do you have a pet?
Yes - her name is Mittens - she's a cat!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a professional singer/recording artist.
What was your costume last Halloween?
A bedhead. I wore my robe, I put my hair up in a towel, and I had a bowl with popcorn and a remote control.
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas and my birthday!
mom: jeannie white
Occupation:
President/owner of a vascular imagining company
Favorite type of music:
Pop, soul, 80s music
Favorite Book:
"Searching for David's Heart" - Danielle and I read the book together last year.
Favorite Singer:
Danielle White, Norah Jones, Sting
Who was your favorite singer when you were your child's age?
The Police, Prince, songs from "Grease"
Do you have any hobbies?
Running, spending time with my family
How old was your child when you realized they liked to perform?
3 years old
How did you find out about the "American Juniors" auditions?
While watching "American Idol" we heard Ryan Seacrest mention the show.
Did you help your child rehearse for the audition? If so, what did you do?
Yes! Provided her with transportation and money for voice lessons and watched her practice every day. Her dad, Bryan, helped her with technical parts of the song as he also has a beautiful voice.
Do you get nervous watching your child perform?
Yes, but it is an excited nervousness.
Does your child have to finish homework before performing?
Always, school comes first
Do you think your child is ready for the demands of show business?
So far she seems very comfortable with the demands.
Does your kid get the star treatment at home?
No. Danielle is responsible for cleaning her room and bathroom she shares with her brother. She is always helpful with dinner and helping to take care of her cat, "Mittens."
Were you a performer when you were a child?
No
Have people ever told you that your child should be in show business?
Yes. Whenever people see Danielle perform they say she should be in the business. She loves to perform!
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