Joshua,

Let me start out by saying that you are very unique compared to the other contestants. I can't really say who is my favorite contestant as of yet, but I really do like what you are doing. What I'm actually writing about, which made me a little upset, what the criticism that you received from Anastasia and Blake about walking through the audience. Just to name a few other country artists, Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, both have done the same thing in thier careers. When I saw Kenny last year, he started out his show in the middle of the audience and walked his way up to the stage during his first song. It seems that since both of these artists mentioned have both won "entertainer of the year" awards, I'm not sure what the "industry experts" on Nashville Star are talking about. Do what you feel is right. If you feel like connecting to your audience is by doing a quick stroll through the seating area, then let it be done my friend!

Good luck!!
Matt from Chicago