Brandon Rogers: 'I Knew It Was Coming'
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Brandon Rogers takes losing gracefully as a shocked Sanjaya Malakar looks on Photo by: |
What was your reaction to being voted off Idol?
I absolutely knew it was coming. I really felt at peace with the decision. I didn't lose to anybody – I just got the least amount of votes. I love (Sanjaya), he's a sweet guy. We've all grown very close being on the show together and it's hard to see anybody leave.
What would you have done differently if you had to do this over again?
I would have picked better songs that showed the range and the bigger qualities of my voice. I would have done a better job of making myself stand out vocally like I think a lot of people were waiting for me to do. I never quite did that – but I have no regrets.
What actually happened on Tuesday when you forgot the lyrics?
I wish I could chalk it up to nerves or the pressure of going first as a lot of people have speculated, but honestly I went out there and had a great time. I did my little dance and the crowd screamed and that was the loudest the crowd had been my whole time in the competition. I was like, "Whoa, this is awesome, what the heck are my words?" My mind went blank. I messed up my words and I didn't build up enough momentum musically to sustain a mistake like that.
What's next for you?
I feel like the sky is the limit for what is upcoming. This show could be such a good vehicle and I'm so proud to be in the Top 12. I'm hoping I can use this to help kickstart my career in music. This is always what I wanted to do. Of course, I am always open to other things such as acting. But hopefully I will wrap my hands around any opportunity that comes my way and make the best of it.
Would you ever go back to backup singing, or did this give you the confidence to seek a solo career?
I think this gave me the confidence to seek a solo career. When you are a little kid you don't dream of being a backup singer. It's a great job and I love every second of it, but on the same page I have always wanted to be on the big stage. When you get a taste of that, it's a little too sweet to let that slip away.
