Singer Tami Gosnell made a promise to haul “American Idol” judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson across Denver in her pedicab. We think she’s good for it. After all, she refused to breathe a word about whether she’s one of 24 contestants who made the second cut on this season’s “Idol,” just because she promised she wouldn’t.
Gosnell, 29, who lives in Lafayette, tried out for “American Idol” in Memphis, Tenn. All three judges – including incorrigible Simon – loved her so she was sent to Hollywood with 169 others.
By now you probably already know whether or not she advanced. But Style printed Wednesday morning, before the results were announced, and like we said, she refused to tell. But here are a few things she did tell.
– Colleen O’Connor
Why Memphis? My little brother was trying out, and my mom was driving him there. I don’t think I would have gone if my little brother and mom didn’t go.
“Whipping Post,” by the Allman Brothers Band, was an interesting audition choice. It … shows off my voice and my style at the same time. I get compared to Janis (Joplin) a lot, and I didn’t want to come out and do a Janis song and get totally pigeonholed.
What are your dreams for the future? I just want to play music as long as I can. I’ve always wanted to get to a larger audience. Also I’m really into self-sustainability. I want to get … some land. I want to build a completely sustainable home with solar, water catch and wind.
Build it yourself? I’ve been a plumber since 1997 … I’ve built (the plumbing) in a lot of houses in Beaver Creek and Vail.
What’s your philosophy of dealing with success? I don’t know. I’ve not put it into much use yet. Just always stay humble. Being humble is the best attribute throughout life, especially when you’re a performer.
What’s your philosophy of failure? No matter what happens, I’m already successful. My idea of success is being happy. I’ve traveled and played music with so many different people in Colorado, big acts and small acts that no on ever heard of. I have fun and love life. That’s success, in my mind.
Does the pedicab thing help you on the music scene? If I’m not playing, I do pedicab, and it’s really good money on weekends. The bar rush is really fun, a lot of people who really want to have a lot of fun. It’s great tips, and a great workout. I think I lost 2 pounds during one shift when I rode eight hours. That’s a lot of calories, man.
