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(00:01):
Prodguessing live across the world. Rightnow. This is the John Jay and
Rich radio program. Won't you pleaseWelcome from the new season of American Idol,
Gilbert's own McKenna. Bryan made it. You made it past the gauntlet.
(00:24):
We're so proud of you finally,right, thank you. I'm so
excited. It's been the craziest time. Oh my god, your voice is
deeper than mine right now. Youknow it's it's because it's I've been seeing
a time. Yeah, Well,does that mean you got to change your
songs? You got to go likestraight up Johnny Cash now for your Someone's
probably I don't know. They doJohnny Cash better than I can. Have
(00:47):
they been giving you tips sleep?Yeah? Have they been giving you like
tips to help you out with that? Yeah? And I'm doing a lot
of warming up woman down and justtaking a lot of teas from my throw
just I can. There's a secretthey're not going to tell you about because
I play in a little cover band, a little rock band in the key
to going out and singing when you'vegot that kind of a sore throat,
(01:11):
and I promise you it works.It's some greasy French fries Hey, honestly
like greasy French fries, like sourstuff, spicy stuff. It opens it
up. It's like the French frieskind of you know, like it leaves
a little grease on your throat soyou can actually sing and you don't have
to you have to warm up atall. In fact, even when I'm
(01:34):
not singing, I just like fries. Okay, McKenna. I have to
say, if you're on Facebook,there's this little mom group that I'm in.
It's called Go Gilbert. Are youfamiliar with it? I'm not.
Oh my gosh, well I haveto tell you. It's literally like a
group where the community of Gilbert.It's like this big community platform and you
(01:57):
are like a superstar on there.They post about you ever time you're on
TV. They love you. Gilbertloves you. That is so cute.
I love that. I need togo check that out and me so happy.
They're gonna be like they're gonna bebehind yeah. And then there's me
in the comments, like go aheadand listen to our interview with McKenna on
our on demand podcast. I'm liketrying to plague the show. Hey,
(02:19):
I need all the support I canget. The competition is challenging you right
now. Well, so you've madethe top twenty four and super exciting that
you guys are going to Hawaii atDisney's Resort for that that. I'm like,
Jill's just because of that. Butyour talent has brought you to this
point and I know all of Arizonawants to support you. So how does
how does everyone vote for you?Everyone will be able to vote on Sunday.
(02:43):
My performance is going to air onSunday, and you guys will be
able to find out my voting numberand start texting that as soon as five
pm, so it's going to befive pm our time, and then it's
going to be eight pm Eastern time, So as soon as five pm hits,
you guys can start submitting your vote. Too bad, we don't know
(03:06):
now, I don't. I'm likepromoting it already. I'm like, we
got to put an at out forthe number. You know, it'd be
cool when you come back for like, you know, because you'll make it
further because you're really really good,and they do the hometown visits. When
you come back, we should doa karaoke party with you. What would
be your what's your karaoke jam Ohmy gosh, probably like Hotel California or
(03:30):
something. I'm strong like speak betweenus. I have never truly done karaoke.
I've done it one time. I'mweird with karaoke. Honestly, I
get I get it. It wouldn'tbe fair. If McKenna was doing it
would be good. I just sawa meme the other day about karaoke.
It was like, no, peoplelike m kenna who can't who can actually
(03:52):
sing very well, shouldn't be allowedto do karaoke because like, I'm here
for for Stacey, just try toget through staying alive. That. It's
like when m canna we get upthere, everyone would just be like,
I can't go. Who move intoa concert? I'm like, okay,
I'll stay up here for a fewmore songs. I just don't. I'll
(04:14):
do it. I'll do it withyou guys. Is there is there a
judge that you feel like at thispoint that is harder on you or or
like totally buys you, like asyour biggest fan, who's hardest on you.
I am a little bit nervous aboutKatie just because I know she I
think she likes me, but Iknow she does like other contestants as well,
(04:41):
and she loves like a powerhouse voicewith lots of range, and that
is not me. And so Ifeel like I'm kind of winning Lionel's heart
a little bit more. I gotLuke's heart a little bit on my show
on my Hollywood Weeknight. Yeah,so Kate, this not Katie Katie.
I don't know if Katie loves meright now, but I love her.
(05:03):
But I think I think, Ithink that's almost a really good thing because
I think she'll be able to pushyou to totally new heights and new levels
because she always has like really constructivecriticism, which I think is always really
helpful. Oh, my Irish thinkyou're so right. That is so true.
She's been the one who has pushedme the hardest this whole entire show.
It's probably because she knows what shecan do. She feels have you
(05:26):
ever seen Carrie or Katie carry excuseme, Katie Perry like belt a gospel
tune. She's got those deep pipes, she can she can wail, so
she probably sees a little bit ofthat in you as well. She can
sing for sure, and she knowsexactly what she's doing and what she's what
the advice that she's giving, andit is working. Like you'll be able
(05:46):
to see my range just gets higherand higher every performance and then coming out
of my comfort zone and stepping outof that little bubble that I was in
just singing low all the time.So it's it's really fun for me.
It's been fun to challenge myself withwhat she's given me. Yeah. What
about the relationships that you're making withall of the other amazing people that you're
competing against. Oh my gosh,you guys, I am like not just
(06:11):
friends. I am like best friendswith every single person on the show.
That's so cool. That's good.Tell them about the French fries and will
help us. What do you guys? How many like French fries too?
Yeah? Everyone likes French fries.If you don't, yeah, you may
not be human. I feel like, what are you guys doing in your
downtime? Do you have downtime?We barely have downtime, and when we
do, we are spending it togetheror just getting extra sleep in. Yeah,
(06:33):
like last night we were all hangingout. We all watch our episodes
together and when we can, justbecause we're we're filming and our schedules are
all different throughout the days, andsometimes we don't get home till eight thirty.
But yeah, we all watch ittogether and spend time together. Do
you ever freak out? Do youever freak out to get nervous about how
many millions of people are watching youdo that? Or do you try to
(06:57):
keep it small in your head soyou don't get nervous. I try to
keep it small in my head sothat I don't get nervous because every performance
I'm I'm usually really shaky and alittle bit nervous. But live they're going
to be a lot different, justbecause everything is happening like on site on
the spot, and you guys willsee it all. So like if I
(07:18):
get eliminated, When I get eliminated, that will happen on live TV.
And that is what I think I'mmost nervous for. How about this,
McKenna, When you win, it'sgonna be on live. Oh my gosh,
put it out there. We're manifestinggood things. I'm trying. Competition's
(07:41):
crazy. Well, you've got oursupport. What America does. We're going
to be watching, We're going tobe voting Sunday night. Go Gilbert the
Mom's Facebook group. They got you. Yeah, we got your background.
I need to go, I needto go far. I'm going to go
make my own post at five pmon Sunday for sure. Yes you can,
and you can post. You canpost and advertise it like anytime.
(08:01):
You can advertise it right now,say make sure to vote. Pay attention
and vote Sunday. So yeah,we just find out the number on when
it airs. We're so excited aboutyou. Yeah, good luck. We're
all very proud of you. McKennaBrinhold American Idol Gilbert's own so much.
I'm so honored. You guys arethe best. Good luck, Thank you
(08:26):
all right, we'll talk to yousoon. Girl, have the best.
Take it you too. Oh bye
Prodguessing live across the world. Rightnow. This is the John Jay and
Rich radio program. Won't you pleaseWelcome from the new season of American Idol,
Gilbert's own McKenna. Bryan made it. You made it past the gauntlet.
(00:24):
We're so proud of you finally,right, thank you. I'm so
excited. It's been the craziest time. Oh my god, your voice is
deeper than mine right now. Youknow it's it's because it's I've been seeing
a time. Yeah, Well,does that mean you got to change your
songs? You got to go likestraight up Johnny Cash now for your Someone's
probably I don't know. They doJohnny Cash better than I can. Have
(00:47):
they been giving you tips sleep?Yeah? Have they been giving you like
tips to help you out with that? Yeah? And I'm doing a lot
of warming up woman down and justtaking a lot of teas from my throw
just I can. There's a secretthey're not going to tell you about because
I play in a little cover band, a little rock band in the key
to going out and singing when you'vegot that kind of a sore throat,
(01:11):
and I promise you it works.It's some greasy French fries Hey, honestly
like greasy French fries, like sourstuff, spicy stuff. It opens it
up. It's like the French frieskind of you know, like it leaves
a little grease on your throat soyou can actually sing and you don't have
to you have to warm up atall. In fact, even when I'm
(01:34):
not singing, I just like fries. Okay, McKenna. I have to
say, if you're on Facebook,there's this little mom group that I'm in.
It's called Go Gilbert. Are youfamiliar with it? I'm not.
Oh my gosh, well I haveto tell you. It's literally like a
group where the community of Gilbert.It's like this big community platform and you
(01:57):
are like a superstar on there.They post about you ever time you're on
TV. They love you. Gilbertloves you. That is so cute.
I love that. I need togo check that out and me so happy.
They're gonna be like they're gonna bebehind yeah. And then there's me
in the comments, like go aheadand listen to our interview with McKenna on
our on demand podcast. I'm liketrying to plague the show. Hey,
(02:19):
I need all the support I canget. The competition is challenging you right
now. Well, so you've madethe top twenty four and super exciting that
you guys are going to Hawaii atDisney's Resort for that that. I'm like,
Jill's just because of that. Butyour talent has brought you to this
point and I know all of Arizonawants to support you. So how does
how does everyone vote for you?Everyone will be able to vote on Sunday.
(02:43):
My performance is going to air onSunday, and you guys will be
able to find out my voting numberand start texting that as soon as five
pm, so it's going to befive pm our time, and then it's
going to be eight pm Eastern time, So as soon as five pm hits,
you guys can start submitting your vote. Too bad, we don't know
(03:06):
now, I don't. I'm likepromoting it already. I'm like, we
got to put an at out forthe number. You know, it'd be
cool when you come back for like, you know, because you'll make it
further because you're really really good,and they do the hometown visits. When
you come back, we should doa karaoke party with you. What would
be your what's your karaoke jam Ohmy gosh, probably like Hotel California or
(03:30):
something. I'm strong like speak betweenus. I have never truly done karaoke.
I've done it one time. I'mweird with karaoke. Honestly, I
get I get it. It wouldn'tbe fair. If McKenna was doing it
would be good. I just sawa meme the other day about karaoke.
It was like, no, peoplelike m kenna who can't who can actually
(03:52):
sing very well, shouldn't be allowedto do karaoke because like, I'm here
for for Stacey, just try toget through staying alive. That. It's
like when m canna we get upthere, everyone would just be like,
I can't go. Who move intoa concert? I'm like, okay,
I'll stay up here for a fewmore songs. I just don't. I'll
(04:14):
do it. I'll do it withyou guys. Is there is there a
judge that you feel like at thispoint that is harder on you or or
like totally buys you, like asyour biggest fan, who's hardest on you.
I am a little bit nervous aboutKatie just because I know she I
think she likes me, but Iknow she does like other contestants as well,
(04:41):
and she loves like a powerhouse voicewith lots of range, and that
is not me. And so Ifeel like I'm kind of winning Lionel's heart
a little bit more. I gotLuke's heart a little bit on my show
on my Hollywood Weeknight. Yeah,so Kate, this not Katie Katie.
I don't know if Katie loves meright now, but I love her.
(05:03):
But I think I think, Ithink that's almost a really good thing because
I think she'll be able to pushyou to totally new heights and new levels
because she always has like really constructivecriticism, which I think is always really
helpful. Oh, my Irish thinkyou're so right. That is so true.
She's been the one who has pushedme the hardest this whole entire show.
It's probably because she knows what shecan do. She feels have you
(05:26):
ever seen Carrie or Katie carry excuseme, Katie Perry like belt a gospel
tune. She's got those deep pipes, she can she can wail, so
she probably sees a little bit ofthat in you as well. She can
sing for sure, and she knowsexactly what she's doing and what she's what
the advice that she's giving, andit is working. Like you'll be able
(05:46):
to see my range just gets higherand higher every performance and then coming out
of my comfort zone and stepping outof that little bubble that I was in
just singing low all the time.So it's it's really fun for me.
It's been fun to challenge myself withwhat she's given me. Yeah. What
about the relationships that you're making withall of the other amazing people that you're
competing against. Oh my gosh,you guys, I am like not just
(06:11):
friends. I am like best friendswith every single person on the show.
That's so cool. That's good.Tell them about the French fries and will
help us. What do you guys? How many like French fries too?
Yeah? Everyone likes French fries.If you don't, yeah, you may
not be human. I feel like, what are you guys doing in your
downtime? Do you have downtime?We barely have downtime, and when we
do, we are spending it togetheror just getting extra sleep in. Yeah,
(06:33):
like last night we were all hangingout. We all watch our episodes
together and when we can, justbecause we're we're filming and our schedules are
all different throughout the days, andsometimes we don't get home till eight thirty.
But yeah, we all watch ittogether and spend time together. Do
you ever freak out? Do youever freak out to get nervous about how
many millions of people are watching youdo that? Or do you try to
(06:57):
keep it small in your head soyou don't get nervous. I try to
keep it small in my head sothat I don't get nervous because every performance
I'm I'm usually really shaky and alittle bit nervous. But live they're going
to be a lot different, justbecause everything is happening like on site on
the spot, and you guys willsee it all. So like if I
(07:18):
get eliminated, When I get eliminated, that will happen on live TV.
And that is what I think I'mmost nervous for. How about this,
McKenna, When you win, it'sgonna be on live. Oh my gosh,
put it out there. We're manifestinggood things. I'm trying. Competition's
(07:41):
crazy. Well, you've got oursupport. What America does. We're going
to be watching, We're going tobe voting Sunday night. Go Gilbert the
Mom's Facebook group. They got you. Yeah, we got your background.
I need to go, I needto go far. I'm going to go
make my own post at five pmon Sunday for sure. Yes you can,
and you can post. You canpost and advertise it like anytime.
(08:01):
You can advertise it right now,say make sure to vote. Pay attention
and vote Sunday. So yeah,we just find out the number on when
it airs. We're so excited aboutyou. Yeah, good luck. We're
all very proud of you. McKennaBrinhold American Idol Gilbert's own so much.
I'm so honored. You guys arethe best. Good luck, Thank you
(08:26):
all right, we'll talk to yousoon. Girl, have the best.
Take it you too. Oh bye
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