How Do You Sing Like An American Idol Winner?
The reality competition show “American Idol” has produced some of America’s top recording artists and talents. Winning singers have exhibited a combination of traits. It takes more than talent to win. If you want to compete on “American Idol,” or just sing like the reality show’s winners, keep reading. Learn to be versatile. Contestants on “American Idol” are asked to sing music from almost every genre. You must be equally adept at Broadway, pop, R&B, oldies, and rock, so practice them all. Practice songs by popular artists of today and yesterday, but put your own signature style on each song. The top contestants have learned to make the songs “their own,” as judge Paula Abdul has said on many shows. David Cook, the 2008 winner, has a special knack for taking songs of any style or genre and performing them in a way that features his flair for rock. Show your personality as you sing. You will be forgiven if your voice cracks, you slip or your costume rips, but the judges will never forg
