Juanita Barber


Performed: 2-25-03

Age: 22 yrs old

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Favorite Song: “I Won’t Complain” – a gospel song


What songs has Juanita performed on the show?
"What About The Children" - 2/25/03


Do you have a job? I lost it coming to AMERICAN IDOL. They wouldn't give me an off day, so I left.


Do you have any formal singing training? No. Never.


Where have you performed before? School and church, West Tennessee College productions


When did you first start to sing? About 3. My mom used to make me, my sister and my brother sing at church.


What is your favorite song to sing? "I Won't Complain" - a gospel song


What is the first concert you went to? Immature. I was like 15.


What is the last concert you went to? Cece Winans and Donald McClarken.


What other talents do you have? I do hair, I can rap, I write poems.


If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do? I guess I'll go to The Apollo or something.


What are your goals in life? To be where God wants me to be. I think that's a singer. I don't believe He just gave me this gift for nothing.