This site was made for you to be able to get to know a little more about our American
Idol, Joshua Gracin!
Josh made it to 4th place on American Idol. We
are VERY proud of him! Be sure to check out the updates page for new Josh news!
About our American Idol....
Name: Joshua Mario Gracin
Birthday: 10-18-1980
Hometown: Westland MI.
High School: John Glenn High School- graduated in 1998.
Josh is MARRIED (sorry girls) to a beautiful woman named
Ann Marie.
They have a 1 year old daughter named Briana Marie.
Josh is a LCpl in the U.S.M.C
What songs has Josh performed on the show?
"I'll Be" - 2/25/03
"Baby I Need Your Lovin'" - 3/11/03
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" - 3/18/03
"Ain't Goin' Down 'Til The Sun Comes Up" - 3/25/03
"Celebration" - 4/1/03
"Amazed" - 4/8/03
"Piano Man" - 4/15/03
"That's When I'll Stop Loving You" - 4/22/03
"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" - 4/29/03
"Bad Blood" - 4/29/03
"To Love Somebody" - 5/6/03
"Jive Talkin'" - 5/6/03
"To Love Somebody"
- 5/7/03
Congrats Josh on making it to the top 4!!! Way to go!
Interview with FOX:
Do you have a job?
Yes, I'm active military in the
United States Marine Corps.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No
Where have you performed before?
Choirs,
high school, fairs in Michigan.
When did you first start to sing?
8th Grade talent show.
What is your favorite song to sing?
"I'm Movin' On".
What is the first concert you went to?
None.
What is the last concert you went to?
None.
What other talents do you have?
I can draw, play a little piano, saxophone
for 8 yrs and guitar.
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
Back to the Marine Corps still continuing to work on my music career.
What
are your goals in life?
To raise my daughter to grow up and be well rounded & down to
earth. And to have a #1 album.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Eminem 8 Mile Soundtrack.
What is the first CD you ever bought?
Garth Brooks "In Pieces".
What is in your CD player right now?
Rascal Flatts CD, Melt.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
My wife, she's dealt with a lot, with me being gone and taking care of my daughter on her own.
What is your favorite type of music?
Country and Pop.
What is your favorite song?
"Not Just Me" by Rascal
Flatts.
Favorite male pop artist?
None.
Favorite female pop artist?
None.
Favorite
album?
Rascal Flatts.
Who in the music world do you
think your style is most like?
Country mixed with pop.
Most
embarrassing moment?
n/a
If you couldn't sing, which
talent would you most like to have?
All I will do is sing.
What
has been your proudest moment in life so far?
The birth of my daughter Briana.
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who can be a role model
(never in trouble, don't smoke, don't drink, party and is down to earth).
Why do you
want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
I've always loved music and I love making people happy and
smile when I perform.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon.
Honest, straight forward to the point.
Who is your least favorite judge and why?
Don't have one, all equal really.
What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
Be yourself, original & unique.
What would people be surprised to learn
about you?
That when comfortable or relaxed around people I start acting stupid (like a
clown).
Who did you think was going to win last season?
Tamyra.
If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
'90s
country, so much good music. It really made me want to sing and pursue a career.
