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Родился Джошуа в пригороде Уэстлейка, Луизиана (Westlake, Louisiana). Пригород сей был местом довольно тихим и спокойным; жизнь здесь текла неторопливо и размерно. В 2003-м Ледету довелось увидеть выступление Фантазии Баррино (Fantasia Barrino) – победительницы 3-го сезона 'American Idol'; именно тогда Джошуа твердо уверился в том, что зарабатывать на жизнь будет именно пением. В школе Ледет довольно активно участвовал в жизни местного театрального кружка; если бы певческая карьера не сложилась, юноша скорее всего подался бы в актеры. Пение, впрочем, привлекало его чуть больше – Джошуа пел в церкви и даже сам пробовал писать песни и тексты. Интересно, что сам Ледет – во всяком случае, по его словам – формального обучения секретам вокального мастерства не проходил; всем своим успехам он обязан в первую очередь своей матери. Вдохновение Джошуа черпал в творчестве Майкла Джексона (Michael Jackson) и Уитни Хьюстон (Whitney Houston), Фантазии Баррино и Джеймса Брауна (James Brown), Лютера Вэндросса (Luther Vandross), Стиви Уандера (Stevie Wonder) и Элтона Джона (Elton John). Петь Ледет предпочитает соул, слушать – кантри.
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Joshua Ledet (born April 9, 1992) is an American singer from Westlake, Louisiana.[1] In 2012 he placed third in the eleventh season of American Idol.[2] He is known for his "soaring, church-bred brand of old school soul music."[3] In 2017, he released a self-titled EP.
Early life
Ledet grew up in the small woody suburban city of Westlake in Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish, a part of the Lake Charles metropolitan area near Calcasieu River.[4] In 2004, when he was eleven he watched another southern soul singer, Fantasia Barrino, sing "I Believe" in the final show and win the third season of American Idol and knew he would like to sing for a living.[5] Ledet graduated from Westlake High School where he was a part of the school's theater program for all four years of school.[1][5][6] The first concert he ever attended was by Beyoncé.[7] He grew up singing and writing music in his family church, the House of Prayer Holiness Church.[1][8] He has a large extended family.[7]
When asked to tell something about himself that would surprise most people he stated it was that he only eats spicy food.[7] He noted on the reality show that he missed Louisiana Creole cuisine so Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne established a "Feed the Dream" project with the state's Seafood and Marketing Board to ship Ledet food each week including tamales, crawfish, boudin (a Cajun sausage), (chicken, duck and andouille) gumbo and jambalaya, donated by Louisiana restaurants and food manufacturers.[8][9][10]
According to the American Idol highlights, Ledet was studying criminal justice at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
Musical influences
On his American Idol contestant page he notes his mother influences his musical style and he has had no formal singing training.[7] His musical influences include Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Fantasia Barrino, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John.[11] In addition to soul, he enjoys country music.[12] When asked what was the most embarrassing song he listens to, he said Aqua's "Barbie Girl."[13]
American Idol
Ledet originally auditioned a year earlier (for the tenth season), but did not make it past the audition stage.[11] It has been revealed he was dealing with personal and family issues including situations caused by Hurricane Rita and its aftermath. His American Idol journey has been seen as somewhat effortless by music critics who note his soul singing is exceptional but may not be contemporary enough, however he is one of the best singers within the last few years of AI.[14] His performances have repeatedly earned him standing ovations and high praise from the judges.[15] He says he combats stage fright by tuning everything out.[7] George Huff (season three in 2004) is the only other Louisiana singer to make the top ten shows.[8]
Ledet auditioned for the eleventh season of AI in Houston, Texas. He almost did not travel to compete due to his fear of flying. He has been dubbed "Mantasia", the male version of former Idol contestant Fantasia, by fans, the media and even Fantasia herself.[16][17] For the semi-finals he performed Jennifer Hudson's "You Pulled Me Through". He was one of the top five male vote getters and advanced to the top 13. In the top 13, he performed Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" and was one of the bottom three male voter getters, but was declared safe.
Ledet earned his first standing ovation in Hollywood Round, Part 3 when he sang his version of Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri. In the Top 8 round, Ledet earned his first standing ovation of the evening for his rendition of Harold Melvin the Blue Notes's "If You Don't Know Me by Now". His duet of George Michael and Aretha Franklin's "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with fellow contestant Jessica Sanchez got a second standing ovation from the judges, prompting Jackson to declare "Two of the greatest singers to ever hit this competition ... This is one of the greatest performances I have seen on this show".[18][19] He also performed It's a Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown, which was called "one of the best songs in the history of any singing competition," by Randy Jackson. Kris Allen, AI season eight winner, named the pair as his two favorites this season.[20] During the top five show the judges gave Ledet the most praise of all the contestants for his versions of "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" by The Temptations (for theme songs from the 1960s), and the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody" (for theme British Pop).[21] Ledet received a record 18 standing ovations from the judges, including his duet with Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino at Season 11 finale, the most of any AI contestant.[22] He was eliminated on May 17, 2012, placing third overall with the lowest total of 90 million votes cast.[22]
Performances/results
Episode Theme Song choice Original artist Result Audition Auditioner's Choice "How Do I Live" LeAnn Rimes Advanced Hollywood Round, Part 1 First Solo Not aired Hollywood Round, Part 2 Group Performance "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" Blu Cantrell Hollywood Round, Part 3 Second Solo "Jar of Hearts" Christina Perri Las Vegas Round Songs from the 1950sGroup Performance "At the Hop" / "Blue Suede Shoes"
with Curtis Finch, Jr., Amber Holcomb Shannon Magrane Danny the Juniors / Carl Perkins Final Judgment Final Solo "Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)" Patty Griffin Top 25 (13 Men) Personal Choice "You Pulled Me Through" Jennifer Hudson Advanced Top 13 Stevie Wonder "I Wish" Stevie Wonder Bottom 3 Men1 Top 11 Year They Were Born "When a Man Loves a Woman" Percy Sledge Safe Top 10 Billy Joel "She's Got a Way" Billy Joel Safe Top 9 Their Personal Idols Trio "The Lady in My Life" / "Rock with You" / "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
with DeAndre Brackensick Heejun Han Michael Jackson Safe Solo "Without You" Badfinger Top 8 Songs from the 1980s Solo "If You Don't Know Me by Now" Harold Melvin the Blue Notes Safe Duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"
with Jessica Sanchez Aretha Franklin George Michael Top 7 Songs from the 2010s Solo "Runaway Baby" Bruno Mars Bottom 32 Trio "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
with Hollie Cavanagh Jessica Sanchez Kelly Clarkson Top 73 Songs from Now Then "I Believe" Fantasia Barrino Safe "A Change Is Gonna Come" Sam Cooke Top 6 Queen "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Queen Safe Contestant's Choice "Ready for Love" India Arie Top 5 Songs from the 1960s Duet "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"
with Phillip Phillips The Righteous Brothers Safe Solo "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" The Temptations British Pop "To Love Somebody" Bee Gees Top 4 California Dreamin' Solo "You Raise Me Up" Secret Garden Safe Duet "This Love"
with Phillip Phillips Maroon 5 Quartet "Waiting for a Girl Like You"
with Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips Jessica Sanchez Foreigner Songs They Wish They'd Written "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" James Brown Top 3 Judges' Choice "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James Eliminated Contestant's Choice "Imagine" John Lennon Jimmy Iovine's Choice "No More Drama" Mary J. Blige
- .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results in the particular night, Ledet was among in the Bottom 3 Men, but declared safe first.
- ^Note 2 Ledet was saved first from elimination.
- ^Note 3 Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
Post Idol
He took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2012, which began July 6, 2012 and ran till September 21, 2012.[23]
He performed "When a Man Loves a Woman" at the White House on April 9, 2013 at the "Memphis Soul" event. The show aired on April 16, at 8 p.m. EST on PBS.
On August 26, 2013, he released an original, self-written song called "Here to Die" through YouTube. It has gained praise from Rolling Stone, which urged record labels to give it a commercial release.[24]
In 2015, Ledet started working on his new material as an independent artist. He recorded a single, "Love Can Do," which was written and produced by Bernie Herms.[25] On March 6, 2015, Ledet performed the single on a local TV show in Indonesia.[26] "Love Can Do" was released by Warner Music Indonesia on August 4, and will be released independently in the United States on September 18.[27] Ledet is currently working on his first album, which will feature original songs written and performed by him.
Ledet performed "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" final episode of the fifteenth season of American Idol.
Discography
Singles
Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales US[28] American Idol Season 11 Highlights (Joshua Ledet EP)- Released: July 3, 2012
- Label: 19 Recordings
- Formats: CD
- US: 530,000[29]
References
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[4] ^ Ledet receives more food from New Iberia restaurant; live tour presale is tomorrow, May 9, 2012, Tonya LaCoste, KATC. [5] Archived 2012-05-16 at the Wayback Machine ^ a b "La. teen competes on 'American Idol'". March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012. ^ Joshua Ledet: Top 13, Joshua Ledet: Going Places, American Idol, Finalists Diaries. [6] ^ Your Most Embarrassing Song, After The Show, American Idol ^ Is Joshua Ledet The Best 'American Idol' Singer Of All Time? 'He's really good and probably the best singer of the last three or four seasons,' one 'Idol' expert tells MTV News. Gil Kaufman, May 3, 2012. MTV News. [7] ^ Westlake’s Ledet makes singing show’s final five, Judy Bergeron, May 10, 2012, The Advocate. [8] ^ "TVLD: Joshua Ledet takes 'American Idol' to church, TV tweet, TV picks". February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012. ^ Joshua Ledet: 'I Believe', Brian Mansfield, April 18, 2012, USA Today. [9] ^ "Sanchez gets standing ovation for duet with Ledet". Entertainment. ABS-CBN News. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-04-05. ^ Calonzo, Andreo (2012-04-05). "Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez shows sassy 'alter ego' on 'American Idol'". Pinoy Abroad. GMA News. Retrieved 2012-04-05. ^ Shapiro, Rachel (2012-04-06). "'American Idol's' Kris Allen Talks New Album, Brand Loyalty, Fan Wars on 'Idol Hangover' (Video)". TV. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-04-06. ^ Joshua Ledet again earns rave reviews from ‘American Idol’ judges, Associated Press (Washington Post), May 2, 2012. [10] ^ a b Marino, Kelly (May 18, 2012). "'American Idol' Elimination Brings 'Relief,' Joshua Ledet Says; 'It sucks having a lot of pressure on you, knowing that you have to do this and that,' 'Idol' castoff tells MTV News". MTV News. Retrieved 31 July 2012. ^ American Idol Live tour kicks off in Detroit ^ Lyndsey Parker (August 26, 2013). "Joshua Ledet's New Song Deserves a Standing Ovation". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 8, 2013. ^ "Exclusive: The Making of Joshua Ledet's "Love Can Do" Music Video". April 17, 2015. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016. ^ "Joshua Ledet - Love Can Do". YouTube. March 6, 2015. ^ "'American Idol' Standing-Ovation Sensation Joshua Ledet Returns With 'Love Can Do" Music Video". August 4, 2015. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: American Idol Season 11 Highlight CD". emusicality.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2012. ^ Brian Mansfield (Aug 22, 2012). "'Idol' album sales: Underwood, Clarkson, McCreery". Idol Chatter. USA today. Retrieved Aug 22, 2012.External links
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