MSN Chat - June 29, 2004 |
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Digital Dish Diva says: Welcome to MSN Live! This afternoon we are pleased to welcome Diana DeGarmo to MSN Live! Diana, from all of us here at MSN Live and all your fans from around the world, congratulations on your CD single which is out today. Diana DeGarmo says: Howdy y'all! (laughs). I am SO excited. I am finally seeing something accomplished. Digital Dish Diva says: Let's see what the audience is saying! We have so many questions Gabz19824 in Onstage_1 asks: Hi Diana, you're great. You should have won! What was going through your mind when you were about to hear the results that night? Diana DeGarmo says: Well, at that moment. I had been so excited and feeling the energy of the song I did with Fantasia. Then they said "And the winner of American Idol is. . ." siLLyxkaTie in Onstage_1 asks: Diana do you think that any people treat you different now that you have been on American Idol? Diana DeGarmo says: Some people do treat me different but the people who knew me way before still treat me the same and love me for me. SamiYazz in Onstage_1 asks: Did you go and see your CD in the stores today? Diana DeGarmo says: No, I have not. I have been in tour rehearsals all day! I have not gotten to a store yet! I need to so badly! Jrodpiazza in Onstage_1 asks: Hi Diana, did you already hear your song in the radio? Did u have a heart attack? Diana DeGarmo says: I have not heard it on the radio. I have been so busy that I have not listened to the radio yet. I do know I will have a heart attack when I do hear it. (laughs) diana_degarmo_is_amazing in Onstage_1 asks: Hi Diana! I just bought your single. It's awesome! When is your album coming out? Diana DeGarmo says: If all things go well, hopefully the album will be out in October or November. Definitely by the end of the year. ILoveKellyClayandDiana in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, I just wanted to say how much I am looking forward to seeing you in Detroit on July28! What about the tour are you looking forward to? Ashley Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Ashley. I am really looking forward to all the neat songs we are doing. We are doing everything from Tina Turner to Beyonce, Prince to Outkast. I can't wait to perform the songs. idol_fan_98722 in Onstage_1 asks: First off congrats Diana. After making it to the top 12 did you think that you would make it to the final 2 at the end? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi idol fan. I always go into a competition hoping I could make it as far as I can. I thought if I gave 1000% and worked hard enough I would make it to the final two. PIDB18 in Onstage_1 asks: Are you ever nervous when you're going on stage? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi PI, I always get nervous. If you don't get nervous that means it doesn't mean anything to you. netaKF in Onstage_1 asks: Diana you're amazing, what can we look forward to in your album? Neta, Israel Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Neta. You can look forward to hearing music that will please people of all ages, genres and cultures. Digital Dish Diva says: Tell us where you are right now. Diana DeGarmo says: Right now I am at the studio doing tour rehearsals to make sure the tour looks and sounds great. We are here in Los Angeles. Digital Dish Diva says: From the songs I'm hearing in the background, it should be a fabulous tour. Diana DeGarmo says: I am so excited! (laughs) MejessLUVsumDiana in Onstage_1 asks: How were the Vision awards you attended the other night? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Jess, they were so much fun. I got to meet a bunch of really cool people from the industry and you got to see people doing something great for a great cause. lil_GymQT in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, you rock! Do you have a celebrity crush? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Gym, hmmm. I don't know if I have a celebrity crush. It is hard to say. I like Brad Pitt even though he is married and is twice my age.(laughs) And I am in LOVE with Vin Diesel. He is so cool. SiZzLiNGHOTchiC8 in Onstage_1 asks: Who makes the most jokes back stage? ~kerry~ Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Kerry! George creates the most jokes backstage. mbhag in Onstage_1 asks: What do you picture yourself doing in 10 years? Diana DeGarmo says: Hey mb! In ten years hopefully I will be on my own world tour and promoting my fifth album, my new movie, TV show and clothing line. Digital Dish Diva says: Diana, it's nice to see that you dream big! (laughs) Diana DeGarmo says: (laughs) Well, thank you! (laughs) Roesan1 in Onstage_1 asks: Which former American Idol contestant would you most like to do a duet with and why? Diana DeGarmo says: I would love to do a duet with Kelly Clarkson. I think she has an amazing voice. xxdEviLiNnDegUiSe4EveRxx in Onstage_1 asks: Are you gonna be in a movie? Kayla Diana DeGarmo says: Hey Kayla, you know, it might be in my future. I think it would be so much fun. I guess we'll just have to see. DianaFan1 in Onstage_1 asks: Hey Diana, it was your birthday a few days ago and now you're 17. Do you feel any different from 16? Diana DeGarmo says: No, I don't feel any different but I do feel you get respect when you are a year older. Having the number 16 by you, people think you are very young. One year up and people are nicer to you. CyranoDBergerac27 in Onstage_1 asks: Which week of American Idol presented the most challenge to you? Diana DeGarmo says: The Elton John week because I was sick and so few of the contestants knew the Elton John songs. It was hard because people were like "What song is this?" JenKellyandDianaownyou in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, have you ever met Kelly Clarkson? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Jen. I did get to meet Kelly, not only when I went to the Clay and Kelly concert but also when she played with us during the finale. american4e11 in Onstage_1 asks: do you like LA, or snellville better? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi American. That is hard to say because they are completely different. I love LA because you are close to the ocean and it is buzzing with life. I love Snellville because it is home and close to Atlanta and I love Atlanta. I love them both. JiNtHeZoNe1803 in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, this is Jamil from Oregon, are you currently dating anyone? Diana DeGarmo says: No, I am not dating anyone. Digital Dish Diva says: I see. Waiting for Vin Diesel are you? Diana DeGarmo says: Yeah, Yeah! (laughs) Drea1455 in Onstage_1 asks: Do u have any sisters or brothers if so how many Diana DeGarmo says: I have an older brother who is 28 named David and he is in the army. Digital Dish Diva says: Did David get to see the series? Diana DeGarmo says: He did get to see the show. He came out for the very first performance and the very last. SamiYazz in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, I'm listening to your CD right now. Which is your favorite track? Diana DeGarmo says: Hey Sam, definitely "Dreams." Because I can officially call it my song! I_LOVE_HILARY_DUFF in Onstage_1 asks: Who is your favorite musical artist? Diana DeGarmo says: Hey Hil, my favorite artist is Celine Dion. She is amazing. HAIRYHOG6 in Onstage_1 asks: Hey Diana! Are you planning to shoot a video for any of the singles you released today? Chad Diana DeGarmo says: Hey Chad aka hog, as of right now there is no video with these singles. If they do well on radio, yes but as of right now, no. stargirl1244 in Onstage_1 asks: Who is your biggest influence into becoming what you are now, one of the greatest singers ever? -Samantha and Grecia Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Samantha and Grecia. There are two: Patsy Cline and Celine Dion. They came from humble beginnings and made great things with themselves no matter what. DianaFan1 in Onstage_1 asks: Diana, I love your song "Don't Cry Out Loud" Which version do you like best - your CD version or the live version? Diana DeGarmo says: I personally like the live version. Personally I think singing live adds something to it. FutureBackupSinger in Onstage_1 asks: My name is Paige, first of all, my friend Sarah says "hi!" Are you excited about being nominated for a Teen Choice Award? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Paige! Hi Sarah! I don't really know what I am nominated for but I am excited that I am! (laughs) d4wgystyle in Onstage_1 asks: Was there any particular reason why both Fantasia and yourself released "I Believe" but only you released "Dreams?" Diana DeGarmo says: Technically "I Believe" is Fantasia's single and "Dreams" is mine. That was not in my control. ChristyB_8 in Onstage_1 asks: We already have tickets to see you in Atlanta in August, and I was so excited to find out you would be singing the national anthem at the Braves game Sunday. Are you really a Braves fan? (We love Atlanta too!) -Congrats from Alabama!!! Diana DeGarmo says: I am a HUGE Braves fan and I love them dearly. I have been singing with them since I was in the third grade. ShadeRPG in Onstage_1 asks: Hey, Diana! You can call me Shade...my question is, after the tour is over, are you going back to Snellville to relax for a while, or are you going right to work on your album? Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Shade! Hopefully I will try to finish the album as soon as I can and then I am going to try and go back to school as much as I can. StephenLOVESDiana in Onstage_1 asks: How did it feel to work with a superstar like Barry Manilow ~Stephen~ Diana DeGarmo says: Hi Stephen. He was ABSOLUTELY amazing to work with! idol_fan_98722 in Onstage_1 asks: What was your favorite American Idol moment during season 3? Diana DeGarmo says: My favorite moment was when Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia and I were singing the Impossible Dream. HappySmiles83 in Onstage_1 asks: If you could have any other job besides being a singer, what would you choose? Shari Diana DeGarmo says: Hi there Shari!! I would love to be anyone in the music industry. Like an A&R for a record company so I could find new music for people to hear. Digital Dish Diva says: What is your idea of one perfect day? Diana DeGarmo says: One perfect day. Hmmm. Would be waking up late, doing a show and having a blast in front of a great audience and celebrating the rest of the evening with my friends and family. OneWithLove in Onstage_1 asks: What c.d. is currently in your c.d. player. Diana DeGarmo says: The CD in my CD player are all of the songs from tour since we're having to rehearse. (laughs) dianamaniack in Onstage_1 asks: Do you still make sure something is pink everyday ...... Diana DeGarmo says: Yes. You know what? My class ring is pink so I always have it on no matter what. idol_sparkle in Onstage_1 asks: chocolate or vanilla? Diana DeGarmo says: Vanilla. (laughs) honey-pup in Onstage_1 asks: Whats the best part about performing in front of an adoring audience where they're screaming and cheering for you? Diana DeGarmo says: Hey honey! Just the audience in general is the best part. They have such great energy and it makes you have an even better performance. Digital Dish Diva says: Diana, from all of your fans across the world, thanks for joining us here on MSN Live! Diana DeGarmo says: Thanks, Dish! Thank you so much to everyone who has gotten me where I am today. Your love and support are greatly appreciated. Love always. xoxoxo |