Joshua Ledet Comes Home to Westlake, Louisiana (VIDEO)

By On 05/12/2012 · 71 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 11, Joshua Ledet

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Joshua Ledet arrived in Louisiana last night to begin his hometown visit. He told KPLC 7 that he hopes he doesn’t sing himself hoarse at his concert later on today Also, Phil Phillips got off the jet the were sharing to sign autographs.

I’ll be gathering media from the visit here, so watch this space.

 

It’s A Mans World – Burton Coliseum

  • Joshua sang “When a Man Loves A Woman” at Westlake High School. Here’s a photo of Josh with some cheerleaders. HERE.
  • FOX29 will be covering today’s pep rally HERE
  • Radio station interviews: Josh on Fantasia, Joshua explains songchoice, Which Idol Would He Like to collaborate with, Family Nickname
  • Photos from Josh’s parade HERE.
  • Joshua made a grand entrance at Burton Coliseum on a Mardi Gras float PHOTO
  • Joshua says “This is the Craziest day of my life!” Also asked the audience to give a big thank you to his parents.
  • Joshua sang “When A Man Loves a Woman”, “To Love Somebody” and “Ready For Love”, “I Believe” and “It’s a Mans Mans Mans World”
  •  Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne declared Joshua the “Official Louisiana Ambassador”. Tomorrow is “Joshua Ledet Family Day”
  • An estimated 7,000-8,000 people lined the streets of Westlake Saturday to welcome home “American Idol” contestant Josh Ledet  Read more HERE.

Live radio stream at 107Jamz

Q&A With Joshua

Here is Joshua’s schedule:

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 – 11:00am
Church celebration in Westlake, LA

Saturday, May 12, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Parade through Westlake, LA

Saturday, May 12, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Concert at Burton Coliseum
7001 Gulf Hwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 – 9:30pm
Appearance at Contraband Festival in Lake Charles, LA

 

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  • Chris

    Thanks for the updates.

  • Anonymous

    I’m excited to see Joshua’s homecoming this week.  I think he’s probably going home this week because of the fanbases of Phillip and Jessica, but I’m going to do my part to keep him around.  I don’t think there’s ever been a contestant on this show where I watch their performances over and over as much as I’ve done with him.

  • http://twitter.com/Lutrell4 Ira

    Granted, Fantasia had it very difficult,but if Josh were to speak with Naima Adedapo, he’d find out how truly cruel intolerant people can be.

  • http://twitter.com/Lutrell4 Ira

    …and if the producers had been successful in burying him during the auditions and Hollywood week,we’d still only have Ruben. However, I maintain that the judges did become his champion, and that has made all the difference in the world.

  • http://twitter.com/Lutrell4 Ira

    Take a look at the pictures and video clips from Josh’s homecoming…There’s a view of what is the best of America in all of these clips. A view that we have seldom seen in the past.

  • http://twitter.com/Lutrell4 Ira

    Till this weekend, I also thought that Josh may have had the weakest fan base. However, my confidence was boosted by his rich, enthusiastic multi-ethnic and demographically diverse fan base. This guy was getting rock star love for two straight days.

  • Anonymous

    I hope josh makes the finale, he’s so damn talented it’s incredible to see.

  • http://twitter.com/BobbiNJ Bobbi

    Of the three left, Joshua is definitely my pick. Jessica needs time to mature and Phillip is more of a musician imo, than a vocalist. His vocal abilities are quite limited. Joshua should win.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdorablyHooked Gwen

    Last night, Josh led the crowd through a small sampling of “Shout.” Now, I’m wondering if that was his judge’s pick….

  • Chris

    The “nastiness” can continue long after the finale.  Fans get pretty attached at this point, so if Josh beats P2 or Jessica, there will be some darts thrown long after the competition is over.  And vice versa.

    Its an odd part of Idol in that it allows you to make a million fans, but it will also bring a share of “haters” because they prefer someone else to have all the glory.  I like DB’s comparison – some people view the competition through kind of a “Hunger Games” perspective.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdorablyHooked Gwen

    That nastiness exists in all fanbases, but it’s usually only prominent online. I’ve learned that it’s hardly representative of the real world.

  • Anonymous

    Reminder:

    The topic is Joshua’s homecoming, not haters around the web. Let’s keep this post on topic.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdorablyHooked Gwen

    Sorry.

  • http://twitter.com/Lutrell4 Ira

    I hope not. Shout is nothing more than an extended vamp. This is one of the reasons that I want Tyler, the vocalist to select a song for him. It is sad that Ms.Byrd, the former vocal coach is no longer working with the idols. I believe her contributions would have been invaluable to Josh.

  • bigd13

     I saw that Idol Hangover and I was completely turned off by their comments about Joshua, I had to make a comment. I normally don’t do that, I just roll my eyes when I see or hear stuff about him but it’s just got to me. Anyway, I’ll stop talking about the haters.

  • bigd13

    OMG I would love for him to do “Shout.”

  • Anonymous

    I like Josh a lot. He’s a bit of a throwback, but at least he’s singing crazy good songs with crazy good talent. Come on, Josh, make it to top 2!!!

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/NGUWS72LAGLZQ3BDFVZMBG44TY Abdulla Mohammed

    Joshua’s fans are just decent! makes me wanted to wish him win this thing!

  • Laurie Martin

    Joshua’s talent just boggles my mind.  And he seems like such a sweet, down-to-earth kid.  And he’s kind of adorable.  Whether he wins or not, I think he has big things coming in his future.  But my preference is that he wins, and I will vote accordingly.

  • too-cool-for-school

    Yeah, sorry, MJ!! I’ll tone down my ranting. :P (seriously though, I will, lol)

  • Anonymous

    I love Joshua and that Q&A is just the cutest thing!

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