Majesty Rose left American Idol on a chipper note Thursday night, ending her season with a cheerful performance of “Happy.”
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“( I sang Happy) because I think that was one of my favorite times … so, I definitely wanted to sing something that reminded people, ‘Oh, my gosh, remember I’m the same girl who sang Happy.’ And, I did want to truly be happy if I sang my save song. So, there was no way I could cry or anything at that point,” Majesty said.
“It was hard to overcome being in the bottom. It’s really hard because it’s just like if I could give somebody in American Idol a tip, I would say you’re really going have to know who you are before you come to Hollywood. America can really make you feel like you’re just rejected and like you’re not good enough when that’s not true.
That’s one thing I’ve learned throughout this is my best is good enough. I might not be the next American Idol, but I’m the only Majesty Rose. No one else can be like me. So, yes, I really have had that spiritual foundation there. So, whatever America had decided I was fine. That’s why I could sing Happy that way.”
Two weeks ago, Majesty, 22, was placed in the bottom three. Despite the demotion, she made the most of her experience, and continued to perform with enthusiasm though her stress started to show.
Majesty said she had a feeling she would sing for the save from the moment she started competing on Idol, though the elimination took her by surprise.
“I was really was surprised that I got eliminated, but right when they said they decided not to save me, it was just rest,” Majesty said. “I had rest, I had peace. It was fine because I made it this far and I’m not the American Idol, but I’ve made my mark on that show. I think I’m going to make a lot of other stamps in my culture.”
Being a big Carrie Underwood fan, the preschool teacher was ecstatic to receive a handwritten letter and necklace from the singer, just one of the things she took with her from the experience.
Overall, Majesty saw Idol as a lesson; though it got stressful at times, she enjoyed the experience, and did not things get to her.
“I learned so much about myself. I know I’m a much stronger person than I was before. I really have learned to just know who I am and to stand on that. That’s one thing I’m so proud about is that through all of that I persevered. I mean it’s easy to take somebody from a small town to Hollywood, you can change. You really can. That’s one thing that I can say is that I didn’t change who I was at all. So, I’m really happy.”
While her Idol competition may be over, Majesty enjoyed her experience and is looking toward the future. Though she said the cast was close and she made great friends, right now she’s excited to reunited with her family and students back home in North Carolina.
Music is Majesty’s passion, and for her first CD, she wants to creative an inspirationally acoustic, emotional sound.
Down the line, however, Majesty would like to try her hand at acting.
A big Disney fan, she would like to have a children’s show on the channel. She’s also considering commercials and Broadway; though she is also looking forward to reuniting with her fellow contestants later on.
“I’m really excited about the tour,” Majesty said. “I’m excited to get back with the contestants because I made a lot of close friendships and like we’re going to get even closer. We’re going to be like a family, seriously. I’m excited for my fans to be able to see me again because I really am just so grateful to have all the support from them.”
To keep up with Majesty Rose, follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PSMajestyRose.
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