Transcript taken from:  June 27, 2002

 

American_Idol_Live says: AJ: Hello, America! We love you!
RagtimeKid in Onstage1 asks: This is to everyone.  What do you suppose makes music good? Or what, from your perspective, is good music?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I didn't really think about this, but whatever soothes your soul. It has to attract your attention and soothe your soul.
AngelaPeelFan in Onstage1 asks: Are you nervous at all about the days/weeks to come? You will be facing many challenges ahead of you. Good luck!
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: No, I'm more anxious for the days to come. Now that I see what I need to work on, I'll be able to.
QuistisVaughn in Onstage1 asks: What has been your favorite part of American Idol so far?  Your least favorite?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: My most favorite part is meeting everybody, the worst was losing them and saying goodbye to them.
Skygurl55 in Onstage1 asks: AJ, lots of people say you sound like a Backstreet boy or N'SYNC band member. How do you feel about this?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I guess I feel good because to sound like someone that is famous is good. And the bad part is I don't want to sound like them. But mostly it's good.
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I didn't think I was going to make it at all. I thought I was going to be left behind, well not left behind, but not picked. There were so many talented people. Angela Peel, Alexis, they should have made it. It just came out of nowhere that I got  picked.
TheVocalist_Shakara03 in Onstage1 asks: If you have the opportunity to meet one of you favorite vocalist because of this, who would it be?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: Since Justin took Stevie Wonder, I have to go with Brian McKnight.
hotmommie24 in Onstage3 asks: What life experience has helped you get as far as you are today?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: This is my first time experiencing auditions, so just making it through every round is an experience for me. Every round is a big experience for me.
Dancergirl42 in Onstage3 asks: How do you feel about all the people in the United States knowing YOUR names?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I think people knowing our name is exciting. Going from night to day when they don't know who we are to the next day and everyone knows who we are.
rasberrieG in Onstage1 asks: What is the first thing you will do after learning you were chosen to be "the American idol"?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I first am going to give my mom a new car, a new house, a new life. And I'm going to give her the life she deserves and I'm going to help her with her expences and give her the perfect life she needs. I would do more, but I'll have to do more when I
American_Idol_Live says: get there someday.
idolfan12345 in Onstage3 asks: AJ: How do you feel about Simon since he said that the laugh in the middle of your song was soo cheesy? Do you like him or do you hate him?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I always like him, he's a nice person. What he says on TV is for TV, it doesn't effect me at all. He came up to me after the show and said he was proud of me. I don't have any hatred for him for saying what he thinks. I think he's a great person.
MiaSky in Onstage1 asks: If you had the chance to change one thing about your performances what would it be, and why?
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: I would change my facial experessions. I look like I'm in pain. (Laughs) I would project more, I was nervous being on TV and I would change those things.
Pünkç§eУo£o in Onstage1 asks: If you could sum up your experience as an american idol so far in one word it would be what?*?*
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: WOW!
DishDiva says: Kelly, Justin, AJ, thanks for joing "American Idol" fans on MSN to answer their questions!
American_Idol_Live says: AJ: God bless you guys and vote again!