Jose Paulo
Hometown: Newington, CT
Won the Star of the Day last weekend- going for his second Star of the Day

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“When I was as young as 12 I started singing at church and since that day I never stopped.”

What differentiates you from other musicians?
“I think that I am different because I love what I do, I feel great, happy and I love to make people cry with my emotion. I’m not sure about the other musicians, but that is what I feel.”

How would you describe your musical style?
“I’m romantic and classic at the same time. I love to dance when I can on stage and do the samba.”

What song do you plan to sing on the show and why did you choose that song?
“‘To Where You Are’ by Josh Groban. It was one of his wonderful successes when he first started his career. I feel so good when I sing that song – it shows my personality and my vocal range.”

How do you like to spend your free time?
“With my family, laughing with my friends, traveling, prayer, doing music. I just love people.”

What would you like to be doing five years from now?
“To be a big singer in the world, because that is what I love to do and I do it with passion. I love to travel and sing in other’s towns.”

Jose Paulo
Hometown: Newington, CT

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“When I was as young as 12 I started singing at church and since that day I never stopped.”

What differentiates you from other musicians?
“I think that I am different because I love what I do, I feel great, happy and I love to make people cry with my emotion. I’m not sure about the other musicians, but that is what I feel.”

How would you describe your musical style?
“I’m romantic and classic at the same time. I love to dance when I can on stage and do the samba.”

What song do you plan to sing on the show and why did you choose that song?
“‘To Where You Are’ by Josh Groban. It was one of his wonderful successes when he first started his career. I feel so good when I sing that song – it shows my personality and my vocal range.”

How do you like to spend your free time?
“With my family, laughing with my friends, traveling, prayer, doing music. I just love people.”

What would you like to be doing five years from now?
“To be a big singer in the world, because that is what I love to do and I do it with passion. I love to travel and sing in other’s towns.”

Stephanie Craven
Hometown: South Hadley, MA

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“I don’t really remember, but I have a video of me singing ‘Part of Your World’ from The Little Mermaid when I was about 3 years old.”

What would you say has most inspired you?
“My grandmother and grandfather have played a really important role in my performances. They are always there for every show I do, and I sing to them over the phone when they are in Florida. My grandmother actually showed me how to play ‘stage’ on our fireplace when I was little.”

What differentiates you from other musicians?
“I have a personality that is unforgettable. I connect with my audience.”

Why do you deserve to be the next ‘Star of the Day’?
“Because I can actually put my foot behind my head and sing the National Anthem at the same time!”

What would you like to be doing five years from now?
“Singing on a Broadway stage or signing a million autographs and getting blinded by all the paparazzi.”