Rhett happens to be a very friendly guy who just had an extremely magical day!
SO TELL US WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY:
I had a ticket to the Disney parade filming and during a break between performers. Mr. David Foster asked if anyone could sing. A few people sang, and then he said he had time for one more, so I shot up my green pom-pom and he picked me. My heart started beating as I walked to the stage. He asked me, “What are you going to sing?” I responded, “Could I sing one of yours?” He laughed and agreed. I told him I would sing “The Prayer.” He asked me to sing in Italian, and after I had gotten three lines in, he said, “STOP! Come up on the stage!” and the rest is on the video that has now gone viral.
HOW DID IT FEEL TO SING ON THE CASTLE STAGE AND TO GET THE RESPONSE YOU DID?
Unreal. It felt unreal. I got to sing one of David Foster’s songs while he was playing for me. My heart was racing, and I am still shaking.
WHAT KIND OF SINGING/PERFORMING BACKGROUND DO YOU HAVE?
I started to sing at age 8. I have been very lucky so far to make a living from singing, but mostly in small (mainly theatrical) venues. This is a different level. I am so grateful for the opportunity.
YOU MENTIONED YOU SANG WITH DAVID FOSTER, TELL ME MORE ABOUT THAT.
Mr. Foster has been an idol and role mode of mine since before I can remember. He is an incredible gift to the world of music, and I am the luckiest person alive right now. I only hope and dream that I get the chance to work with him again. And sing that song with, (dare I dream?) Celine Dion!
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST MUSICAL INFLUENCE?
I grew up on Celine Dion, she is my biggest musical influence. I also love The Beatles, Billy Joel, Queen, and Dolly Parton. And of course The Sherman Brothers, Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz…all the disney writers!!
ANYONE CONTACT YOU AFTER YOUR PERFORMANCE YESTERDAY?
Here’s hoping!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY SONG AND WHY?
"Baby Mine" from Dumbo, because it’s the song I sing to my 19 month old niece; I’ve been singing it to her since my sister was carrying her.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO TO DISNEY?
Several times a year. AND I WISH IT WAS MORE!!!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTER AND WHY?
Peter Pan! Why?… ‘cause he’s the best! Oh, and it all started with a mouse
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU HAVE TO DO EVERY TIME YOU GO TO THE PARKS?
I love to just walk around. I feel a sense of elation whenever I’m at disney. Being in the parks makes me smile and fills my heart with something I just can’t explain. And a Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treat doesn’t hurt.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY SOUVENIR YOU HAVE EVER GOTTEN?
Today we got handed pom-poms for the amazing Ariana Grande’s performances. Mine was green. It was the pom-pom that caught David Foster’s eye when he chose me, and now it is the most precious Disney souvenir I own.
To keep up with Rhett and his happenings, check out his website at http://www.rhettwheeler.com/. You can also visit his Facebook Page by clicking HERE, see his You Tube Channel HERE, Instgram by following iamrhettwheeler, and Twitter by following iamrhett.
To keep up with Rhett and his happenings, check out his website at http://www.rhettwheeler.com/. You can also visit his Facebook Page by clicking HERE, see his You Tube Channel HERE, Instgram by following iamrhettwheeler, and Twitter by following iamrhett.
How awesome! I can't wait to buy his album one day!
ReplyDeleteHe has an amazing voice, I've listened to his video 4 or 5 times already!! Id say Ms Ariana Grande better watch herself, he could sing her off the stage!! I hope this opens some doors for him.
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