American Idol winner Philip Phillips performs at Fresh 100. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WJBK) -
American Idol Season 11 winner Philip Phillips is in town performing in the American Idol Live 2012 Tour. It kicks off Friday night at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. This is Phillips first time visiting the Motor City. Friday morning, Jay Towers had the opportunity to ask him some questions at the Fresh 100 studios in Farmington Hills.
What it's like to go from his old life to this new life after Idol?
"It's definitely different now. Everywhere I go people know me, and I don't mind. It's fun meeting new people and fans and whatnot, and I enjoy it. I'm still trying to get used to it, though."
The rocker from Leesburg, Georgia, who should have an album out later this year, also explained why he likes Detroit's own Eminem.
"His lyrics are just amazing. He's an insane rapper and just an artist and there's no one like him, in my opinion, and I love trying to figure out the meaning of some of his songs," said Phillips. "I really respect him ... for saying what he wants to and not really caring."
So, is he connecting with some of his old Idol friends for the first time really since winning?
"They've been really good to me. They haven't left me out in the rain or anything, so it's been fun having good times with them and talking and just catching up."
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:09 AM EDT2013-06-15 12:09:23 GMT
Jay Towers talks with singer and actor Joey McIntyre. He was just in town with the New Kids On The Block, and, he's in a new movie starring Sandra Bullock called "The Heat" in theaters on June 28th.
NKOTB member Joey McIntyre comes to Metro Detroit.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:48 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:48:14 GMT
You can meet Micky Dolenz at the Motor City Comic Con happening at the Suburban Collection Showplace May 17, May 18 and May 19. Click here to learn more about the show. Click here to see what the Monkees
Margot Kidder is at the 24th annual Motor City Comic Con.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:47:17 GMT
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday. What is something quick and delicious that you can cook for mom? Jay Towers went to Joe's Produce in Livonia and asked Chef Reba.
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday. What is something quick and delicious that you can cook for mom? Jay Towers went to Joe's Produce in Livonia and asked Chef Reba.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:07:35 GMT
A company in Plymouth, Mi makes cold-pressed raw organic vegetable juice. Jay Towers takes us inside DROUGHT to see how it's done and what makes this juice different.
A company in Plymouth, Mi makes cold-pressed raw organic vegetable juice. Jay Towers takes us inside DROUGHT to see how it's done and what makes this juice different.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:00:10 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:41:47 GMT
FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:27 GMT
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:24:16 GMT
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:40:48 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:33 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
American Idol winner Philip Phillips performs at Fresh 100. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
