Wade Cota Biography
Wade Cota is a contestant on Season 17 of American Idol born in Phoenix, Arizona. He auditioned in Los Angeles and sang “Blame it On Me” by George Ezra.
Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and LukeBryan voted “yes”, sending him to the next round.
Wade Cota Age
Wade is 27 years old as of 2019.
Wade Cota Father
Before his audition, Wade revealed that his biological father was abusive and Wade described him as a “devil”.
According to him, his father knew that his mom wanted to escape with the kids and would get in the way of her ever leaving the house with all three children kids.
After years, his mom could not take it anymore, after she found her husband kicking Wade in the ribs across the floor, one. She therefore, made a plan and told her husband that she was taking all three kids to the doctor for their checkups.
She even offered for her husband to join them in order to avoid suspicion and he declined. Wade revealed that he never saw him since then and that he is glad that they were able to get away from him.
Wade Cota Girlfriend
Wade is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Jasmine Mary Jane.
Wade Cota American Idol
Wade auditioned with George Ezra’s “Blame it on Me”. The three judges were amazed by his performance and they all voted yes, sending him to the next round.
Judge Lionel Richie was so impressed by Wade’s performance and he told him that he was glad he brought out his “character”. Katy Perry on the other side said that Wade had one of the most unique voices she had ever heard, while Luke compared him to legend Johnny Cash!
In an interview with Billboard, Wade said that he had previously auditioned for American Idol in 2010 after he graduated from high school but did not make it.
“I stood in a long line. There were thousands of people there. I was told no. I was heartbroken because I’d driven with my aunt and uncle and with my girlfriend at the time all the way to San Diego. I didn’t want to do anything cool afterward because I was so bummed. But I’m here now and I’m not going to stop.”
Wade Cota American Idol Duet
Wade Cota Sugar Water Band
Wade is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Sugar Water. The band includes Noah Draughon on lead guitar, Juju Stone on bass and Austin Moore on drums. On the band’s Facebook page, the band is described as;
“We are like if John Mayer and The Foo Fighters had a baby. I’m not gonna say we’re the best band in the Universe, but we are definitely the best band in the World.”
Wade Cota The Voice
Wade had auditioned for The Voice and made to the judges but the slots filled up before he could audition. Wade, however, says he is grateful that he didn’t make it as the same year American Idol came back as it had taken a break.
“When they took a year off, I thought I missed my chance. So I tried out for The Voice and I made it to the judges, but all the slots got filled up before I could even audition. I’m so happy that it did not work out, because when I saw that American Idol was starting up again and I saw the talent that year and I thought, ‘That’s what I’m going to do. That’s the one. I’m not going to get discouraged.’ I never would have imagined myself getting this far, but here I am, top 14, and I’m performing for America’s live vote and that’s crazy because I grew up watching and voting with my family and screaming at the TV. It’s magic. American Idol creates superstars and no other show can say that.”
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