J. Cole Debuts 'Born Sinner' Tracklist
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian's Daughter Has a Name
Pistol Annies Cancel All Upcoming Concerts
George Jones Biopic Announced
Glen Campbell's Family Gives Update on Alzheimer's Disease
Helen Lost 82 Pounds: 'Helping Others Is What Life Is All About'
Flyleaf, 'Something Better' (Featuring P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval) - Exclusive Song Premiere
Amy Adams' Bikini Body Isn't What You'd Expect ...
Little Big Town, Trisha Yearwood Win Daytime Emmy Awards
41 Busted In Child Sex Sting
Kellie Pickler to Co-Host 'The View'
LOOK: Teen Was 'Shamed' By TSA Officer For This Outfit
News Roundup - Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's House For Sale, Taylor Swift Wins Video Award
PHOTO: Brazilian Officer Pepper-Sprays Female Protester In The Face
LoCash Cowboys Involved in Serious Bus Accident
Michael Hastings Dies In Car Crash At Age 33
WATCH: Porn Star Says My Dad's Angry I Ruined Porn For Him
Outrage Over Class Photo: 'Adults Should Know Better'
Couple Finds Ancient Skeleton In Backyard, May Have To Foot $5,000 Excavation Bill
Axl Rose Doesn't Look Like This Anymore ...
Khloe's Workout Photos Are Pretty Alarming
WATCH: The Amazing Moment A Trapped Fox Approaches Men For Help
5 Ways To Get A Flat Stomach -- While Standing Up
Chris Brown's Girlfriend Sure Knows How To Wear A Bikini
LOOK: The Mystery That's Stumped Feds For DECADES
14-Year-Old Faces Jail After Wearing Pro-Gun Shirt To School
7 Beautiful Actresses Who Were Told They Weren't Pretty Enough
Kim Kardashian's Baby Looks Just Like ...
PHOTOS: Michelle Obama's Bangs Spark A Major Backlash
Inside Kim Kardashian's Pregnancy Nightmare
Tamra Barney Gets Married, See Her Dress!
Jennifer Aniston's Wedding Postponed?
LOOK: Can You Decipher This Girl's NSFW Yearbook Message?
FOX
"I'm going to dance with the one that got me here," he tells USA Today of plans for his debut album. "It's going to be country. It's going to be a lot of fun. I'm going to put some very fun tracks on there. I'm sure I'll do some old, tug-at-your-heart country ballads. I'm excited."
The singer is still trying to absorb the fact that he won the $5 million recording contract. "It's amazing. It feels great. I'm still trying to take it in," he says. "It was so intense the last few minutes of the show, I wanted to throw up. It was terrible. They called my name and it was huge. I'm very blessed. God is great."
Tate admits he was originally skeptical that he would take home the grand prize. "I didn't honestly think I had a chance until just a few weeks ago," he concedes. "And a few weeks ago, I was like, 'You know what, I do have a chance.' Even though I'm 37, I'm a lot older than everybody else, I started thinking there is a chance I could win."
Tate, who performed with Little Big Town for the finale, credits his mentor on the show, hip hop and pop music mogul L.A. Reid, with helping him triumph. "L.A. has done a great job," Tate told The Boot. "I think he learned a thing or two from me, and obviously I have [learned], as well, from the other side of the table ... He buys in to country music now."
Tate has the full support of all of the judges, including Simon Cowell, who foresees a bright future for newly-minted star . "There's a gap in the market for him," Simon says. "I think he will sell records, and he's very determined. He reminds me a bit of Garth Brooks."
In spite of the fact that he is an instant celebrity, Tate insists nothing in his life will change. "I'm the same guy I've always been and I'll continue to be that guy," he notes. "My tax bracket just changed, I guess."
Read The Boot's exclusive interview with Tate here.
7 Comments