Texan American Idol contestant Michael Sarver to release debut album
By: Haylee Fisher
Issue date: 5/7/09 Section: Entertainment
Sarver and his wife have two small children, and he is very thankful for the opportunity American Idol has given him to provide for his family in many ways.
"Well, money is one. Praise Him. No, I think it's more than the financial aspect," he said. "Of course it will provide a good life for them. You know, they'll probably be able to get things that I didn't get to experience, but more than that, I think this lifestyle and this choice of career is going to be a constant encouragement to them to be able to accomplish dreams and things they want to do. Because I think sometimes people don't think they can accomplish something, and that's the only thing that holds them back. It's not because they don't have the gift or what it takes to get there, they just don't believe it can happen."
Sarver encourages everyone to pursue their dreams. He says the music business is a tough business to break into, but has advice for people who want to do it.
"If people want to break into the business faster, go through American Idol," he said. "It's a hard road, as anybody who has ever tried to enter into this business knows. It's not a game, and I think I would say to them to never quit. No matter what avenue you try to take, or what road you go down, never give up. I've had plenty of moments where I could have. I'm 28 now, and I've been chasing this thing for many, many years and I've had opportunities to give up. The number one thing I would tell people is to not quit."
Because of the opportunities American Idol has given him, Sarver will soon release an album. He's looking forward to showing his fans a side of him that perhaps they did not see on the show.
"With my album, I want to go in the right direction, if I can," he said with a laugh. "I can tell you this, it's definitely not going to be rap. It will be an R&B, pop, soul-type album. Christian music is a big part of my life, and I write a lot of praise and worship music but right now I'm going to plug the secular world. I think that I have a lot to say to the world in general versus just a select crowd."
Before he releases his album, though, Sarver will be going on tour this summer with his fellow Idols. Although able to play instruments including piano, drums, and guitar, he will not be playing them on the tour. With the tour, he is excited to reunite with his fellow contestants and meet his fans.
"This is a chance to meet our actual fans," he said. "I mean, the audience [at Idol] is quite small, and it's from L.A. You don't get to meet the real people that got you to where you are now. So, most of my thoughts are focused on the experience of meeting the people that got me to where I am today."
Be sure to catch Michael Sarver and the other top 10 American Idol contestants on tour this summer. The tour makes a stop in Dallas on July 23.
"Well, money is one. Praise Him. No, I think it's more than the financial aspect," he said. "Of course it will provide a good life for them. You know, they'll probably be able to get things that I didn't get to experience, but more than that, I think this lifestyle and this choice of career is going to be a constant encouragement to them to be able to accomplish dreams and things they want to do. Because I think sometimes people don't think they can accomplish something, and that's the only thing that holds them back. It's not because they don't have the gift or what it takes to get there, they just don't believe it can happen."
Sarver encourages everyone to pursue their dreams. He says the music business is a tough business to break into, but has advice for people who want to do it.
"If people want to break into the business faster, go through American Idol," he said. "It's a hard road, as anybody who has ever tried to enter into this business knows. It's not a game, and I think I would say to them to never quit. No matter what avenue you try to take, or what road you go down, never give up. I've had plenty of moments where I could have. I'm 28 now, and I've been chasing this thing for many, many years and I've had opportunities to give up. The number one thing I would tell people is to not quit."
Because of the opportunities American Idol has given him, Sarver will soon release an album. He's looking forward to showing his fans a side of him that perhaps they did not see on the show.
"With my album, I want to go in the right direction, if I can," he said with a laugh. "I can tell you this, it's definitely not going to be rap. It will be an R&B, pop, soul-type album. Christian music is a big part of my life, and I write a lot of praise and worship music but right now I'm going to plug the secular world. I think that I have a lot to say to the world in general versus just a select crowd."
Before he releases his album, though, Sarver will be going on tour this summer with his fellow Idols. Although able to play instruments including piano, drums, and guitar, he will not be playing them on the tour. With the tour, he is excited to reunite with his fellow contestants and meet his fans.
"This is a chance to meet our actual fans," he said. "I mean, the audience [at Idol] is quite small, and it's from L.A. You don't get to meet the real people that got you to where you are now. So, most of my thoughts are focused on the experience of meeting the people that got me to where I am today."
Be sure to catch Michael Sarver and the other top 10 American Idol contestants on tour this summer. The tour makes a stop in Dallas on July 23.
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Kristi Dyer
posted 5/07/09 @ 6:41 PM CST
Haylee,
You represent your college well. You are a pro both in print and person. Thanks so much for the opportunity to work together.
Kristi
Michael Sarver
posted 5/19/09 @ 1:08 AM CST
Hey,
Michael here. How are you. I just wanted to say that you did a wonderful job on this and it was a true pleasure to meet you and your family and friends. (Continued…)
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