Jda american idol biography books
In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a ``shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition'' in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma--and fondness for a good.
Josh Davila—also known as “JDA”—sprang up from the South Side with no professional training, and is now headed to Las Vegas as one of...
In the summer of 2012 in our 10th annual Windy City Gay Idol finals, we met JDA.
And just six months later, the world met JDA as a featured contestant on this season of American Idol. Sassy, original, boundary-busting JDA brought lots of art, style, and talent —plus a big dose of Chicago queerness—to national TV as he ascended to the top 20 men on the TV show.
JDA returns one year later for our big 11th annual Windy City Gay Idol finals, Wed., June 26 at Mayne Stage as one of our guest performers.
Amy Matheny: Hey JDA, how are you?
JDA: Hey, Amy, how are you?
AM: Talk to me about growing up.
Examples like Lambert, Owen and JDA turn American Idol's dis- courses of the real against themselves.Were you a musical kid?
JDA: My love for music started when I was very, very young. I’d have to say, like, when I was 8 or 9 years old going into my mom’s room and popping in the Bodyguard CD … and I would just blast the CD to the highest level on her radio and just sing along on my mom’s bed.
As I got older, you know, life is hard and you want to try to find ways to