Brandon Rogers, once a backup singer, received the lowest number of votes last week and was sent home. This doesn’t come as a surprise to me because I actually predicted it after watching the performances on Tuesday night. Rogers was one of many contestants that forgot his words. His vocals were OK but he has continually lacked the stage presence that is needed to do well in this competition. Another former backup singer, Melinda Doolittle, has taken over the stage and made it her own. Had Brandon Rogers been able to follow in Doolittle’s footsteps he may not have been voted off this past week.
Starry Constellation Magazine nabbed Rogers for an exclusive interview. Rogers felt at “peace with the decision” as he saw it coming. A lot of conversation was had about his song choice; at season six contestants should know that the song choice will make or break you. Pick a song that showcases YOU and make it yours (but don’t terrorize it like Chris Sligh did) and chances are you’ll perform better. Heck even the judges agreed that Rogers went home because of his song choice assuring him that it wasn’t his vocal performance or his singing ability that sealed the deal.
Read the entire Brandon Rogers interview at Starry Constellation Magazine.