I am musician Phillip Phillips - AMA!

How much do you love it when people say they love Home by Mumford & Sons?

I love it too!

My last name is Daniels. If I name my son Daniel will you start a band with him? Daniel Daniels and Phillip Phillips...

I will only if you name him that! DD and PP!

Are going to collaborate with Dave Matthews?

Haven't made plans but you never know what the future holds.

Have you ever considered changing your middle name from LaDon to Fillup, just for consistency?

I may do that for my future child just to screw with him.

Hey it's the guy that named your first song! You owe me everything!

Judson!! You owe me!!

Is there anything about American idol you regret? Do you think you would have made it big without the show? Is it really as honest as t.v. makes it look? Would you recommend other musicians to try that path as well?

Lastly. Is your real name Phillip Phillips? No offense. Just wondering if it was a fate chosen by your parents to have an easily memorable name ;-)

My name really is Phillip Phillips. I don't really regret anything from Idol. I didn't give in to what they wanted me to because those things weren't me. It's pretty honest for the most part only if you make sure they are representing you how you really are. I recommend musicians trying it out only if they know what kind of artist they are and what career they want.

Hey Phillip!

I saw you last summer opening for John Mayer, and at the time, I hadn't really ever listened to your music. I was really impressed by the musicianship and energy you and your band showed. It seems like your jazz/blues influence shows a lot more in your live show, and it's great that you expand the arrangements of your songs. Love the trumpet solos and added jamming; it really brings your songs to another level.

What is it like preparing for tour with your band? Is it a collaborative effort, letting the arrangements come out naturally in practice, or are they more calculated by you prior to rehearsing. Best of luck with your music!

Thank you! I'm very open when it comes to playing live. I love to hear what ideas my band has. We come up with jams before touring and while we tour. We like to keep it different for us and the fans.

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It's my fathers name. He hated it so he gave it to me.

Is it true that your best friend is macklemore? And is he the reason why all of your lyrics are so dope? Do you happen to have a sharpie in your possession? Why is it that you are such a bad driver?

hahhahahahaah you're crazy Ben! I just laughed out loud! Do you need to see my rear window wiper??!!

Knowing that Dave Matthews is one of your influences, what is one of your favorite songs of his? Also, between your first two albums what is your favorite song you have written?

I really love 'The Stone'. My favorite song I've written is probably 'A Fool's Dance'. It changes from time to time though.

Not a question, BUT Tim Hortons should give you free coffee for life for using your song in their commercials. Just saying.

That would be nice!

Will you ever form a permanent band? Are the guys you are playing with now your permanent band? I hope so, they are awesome!

I keep the same guys for touring and recording. They are amazing musicians!

Call me biased, but I consider you to be a lyrical genius. Does songwriting come natural for you or is it a process that has been challenging at times?

That's very kind. Writing is a strange thing, sometime's it's very quick and other times it may take a week or days or longer.

Hey love your stuff!! Just wondering, are you still under contract with idol? How much input did they have on your album?

Thanks! I'm not under Idol and they had no input. All from my producer and I.

Since my name is Grace, I am especially interested in your new song on the deluxe edition. What are the lyrics to 'Grace' inspired from? I am dying to hear it at Red Rocks this summer! YOU READY?! AHHHHH!

It's actually one of the first songs I've ever written. It's a love song between an elephant and a rhino... I'm just kidding, but it is a love song.

Hey Phillip! I've been following your music since you auditioned for American Idol. I instantly thought that DMB was a big influence of yours due to your voice and style. My question to you is: how does it make you feel when you're compared to DMB? To me, there's nothing wrong with that but others would say differently. Congratulations on doing so well. I know a lot of Idols who really haven't done much!

I take it as a compliment. He's an amazing writer and very nice guy.

How did you like working with/touring with John Mayer? I saw the two of you in New Orleans & was absolutely blown away! The concert was amazing!

He was great! The fan's and whole crew were awesome as well. Thanks for coming to the show!

Who are your musical influences? Who are your favorite guitar players?

I'm a guitar player first and my first hero was Angus Young from AC/DC. I learned everything he played. Then I fell in love with Hendrix, SRV, and so many more!

Wazzup Phillip, im from Brazil! and i wonder if you return with your new tour over here :) Love you so much, xo

I really want to come back to Brazil! I absolutely loved it there!

do you often just plug in your headphones and relax to Behind the Light? How often do you listen to your own stuff?

I don't too often but the reason I will is to listen to them to memorize everything. I have a horrible memory with lyrics.

Are you a fan of the TV show Impractical Jokers?

I LOVE that show!

What song is currently stuck in your head at this moment?

"The Final Countdown' because someone who works with me was singing it the other day and it hasn't left my brain since!

Do you have any plans to do a Live CD of some of the songs on Behind The Light?

We shall see!

Phil! It is I, Mark from valdeezy that met you through Ben! Long time no talk brother, first how is everything bro? Hope you're keeping stress free. But when are we doing our acoustic/djembe jam at flip flops!?! Haha much love man take it easy!

What's up dude! Yeah it's been a while. We'll jam for sure! I'm good and hope you're doing well!

How ready are you for the next season of Walking Dead?

I can't wait!

What was your favorite Canadian city to visit this past tour?

My favorite place on the Canadian tour was between Vancouver and Quebec City but there were some other great one's as well!

Phillip,

It's Trey. How in the HELL did you get Robert Randolph to play on your album? (You guys killed it by the way)

What up bud! I've always loved him and he is a good friend of my producer and that's how we got to meet. He freakin' murdered that song!

What was your favourite song to record from Behind the Light? Which song are you looking forward to play live for crowds?

My favorite song I recorded on the new album was probably 'Thicket' or 'FACE'. I'm ready to play all of them honestly. ha!

What venue are you most excited to play with O.A.R. this summer?

Red Rocks for sure!