"It's going to be non-stop," says Phillips, 21. "A lot of riding around, going to each city and performing, and then, on days off, doing interviews. Plus, I'll be recording. It's going to be a very long and tiresome summer, and just a long year."
The musician underwent a 6½-hour operation June 7 to remove several kidney stones. He's doing "really well" but keeping a sense of humor about how he's going to stay healthy in the stretch ahead. "I have no idea," he says. "If you have any pointers, please let me know."
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He made his post-Idol debut Wednesday night at A Capitol Fourth, televised from the National Mall in Washington. He was feeling the pressure going in ("I'm nervous, but it's always good to have a few nerves") but found a receptive audience. Attired in his trademark gray, he delivered a typical Phillip performance, complete with gravelly voice and his distinctive mouth contortions.
Critics and fans adored the Mumford Sons-style folk of coronation single Home, but Phillips says he's seeking a rock sound on his debut album, out this fall. "It's going to be a little different than (Home) … more rock and jazz." But he isn't sure whether his original material will make the cut. "Hopefully. … That's all I can do, just hope."
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Having made his first visit to D.C. for A Capitol Fourth, the Leesburg, Ga., native is looking forward to seeing America with the rest of Idol's top 10 when the 46-date Idols Live tour kicks off Friday in Detroit.
"I've never been to New York City, so I'm excited for that," he says. "I'm just excited to go everywhere."
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