It's Sunday you're laying in your bed all cozy staying safe and catching up on TV. I have something for you to add to your Sunday night TV line up. It's American Idol. Tonight they're in Hawaii (pre-recorded) with the top 40 contestants. One of those 40 is 17 year old Makayla Brownlee.
Makayla has quickly turned into not only one of my favorites but my mother's favorite contestant this season.
Last week, we saw her suffer a scary health problem on stage which we talk about in this interview, but she came back, she SAAANNNNGG, and she made the top 40.
So let's get to it. I'm pleased to introduce you to Makayla Brownlee!
Tell me about you!
MB: I grew up in Wellington Kansas in a very musical family. Very small town where everyone knows everyone. I spent a lot of time at the lake with my family!
Growing up did you ever think you'd be on American Idol?
MB: Growing up I never really thought that I would be on American Idol. It wasn't a specific dream for me but the last two years I have worked super hard to get on the show.
When did you start singing?
MB: I've been singing since I could talk pretty much. But I've been performing since I was seven.
What has been your favorite performance on Idol so far?
MB: My favorite performance on idol was definitely the duet rounds. (She sang an Adele duet with fellow Idol contestant Lauren Spencer Smith)
Who are some of your favorite musicians?
MB: Some of my favorite musicians are Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Brett Young.
If you could duet with anyone in the music industry who would it be?
MB: It would probably have to be either Carrie Underwood or Brett Young.
What made you choose to audition for Idol and not the Voice?
MB: I've been a big fan of the Voice as well but the door to American Idol opened first and I wasn't going to risk losing that opportunity. Looking back I'm so glad I chose Idol over the Voice. It's been amazing!
Can you talk a little more about your condition, which we saw on last weeks episode?
MB: In seventh grade I was diagnosed with a condition called vasovagal syncope. Everyone has a nerve that runs through the brain, heart, as well as other places. When my heart rate goes up my nerve over reacts and causes me to faint, causing a seizure as well. I also have pseudo seizures which are non epileptic seizures. I've also been diagnosed with pots disease. Pretty much a bunch of underlying issues all in one.
Who do you get along with the best on the show?
MB: Lauren Spencer Smith, Makayla Phillips, Olivia, Natalie Jane, Dillon James, Louis Knight, and more.
Tell me a fun fact about yourself?
MB: I love snake hunting and I love turtles. I'm also a really good bowler.
Who is your celebrity crush?
MB: Brett Young
If you could have dinner with three people who would they be and why?
MB: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Ritchie, just because they are a huge part of my life and I would love to have the chance to talk to them about a bunch of things.
Tune into American Idol tonight at 8/7c on ABC!
Keep up with Makayla on Social Media:
Instagram: makaylabronwlee44
MB: I grew up in Wellington Kansas in a very musical family. Very small town where everyone knows everyone. I spent a lot of time at the lake with my family!
Growing up did you ever think you'd be on American Idol?
MB: Growing up I never really thought that I would be on American Idol. It wasn't a specific dream for me but the last two years I have worked super hard to get on the show.
When did you start singing?
MB: I've been singing since I could talk pretty much. But I've been performing since I was seven.
What has been your favorite performance on Idol so far?
MB: My favorite performance on idol was definitely the duet rounds. (She sang an Adele duet with fellow Idol contestant Lauren Spencer Smith)
Who are some of your favorite musicians?
MB: Some of my favorite musicians are Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Brett Young.
If you could duet with anyone in the music industry who would it be?
MB: It would probably have to be either Carrie Underwood or Brett Young.
What made you choose to audition for Idol and not the Voice?
MB: I've been a big fan of the Voice as well but the door to American Idol opened first and I wasn't going to risk losing that opportunity. Looking back I'm so glad I chose Idol over the Voice. It's been amazing!
Can you talk a little more about your condition, which we saw on last weeks episode?
MB: In seventh grade I was diagnosed with a condition called vasovagal syncope. Everyone has a nerve that runs through the brain, heart, as well as other places. When my heart rate goes up my nerve over reacts and causes me to faint, causing a seizure as well. I also have pseudo seizures which are non epileptic seizures. I've also been diagnosed with pots disease. Pretty much a bunch of underlying issues all in one.
Who do you get along with the best on the show?
MB: Lauren Spencer Smith, Makayla Phillips, Olivia, Natalie Jane, Dillon James, Louis Knight, and more.
Tell me a fun fact about yourself?
MB: I love snake hunting and I love turtles. I'm also a really good bowler.
Who is your celebrity crush?
MB: Brett Young
If you could have dinner with three people who would they be and why?
MB: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Ritchie, just because they are a huge part of my life and I would love to have the chance to talk to them about a bunch of things.
Tune into American Idol tonight at 8/7c on ABC!
Keep up with Makayla on Social Media:
Instagram: makaylabronwlee44
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