O-Town Chat

NICKYapper: Send us your questions for the "Making the Band" boys—O-Town!! Just type your question in the text box and hit Send!

MODERATOR: I'm so excited. I watched every episode of "Making the Band" and I've been listening to their hit single "Liquid Dreams" over and over! Send in your questions right away so we're ready to lay them on them as soon as they arrive!

NICKYapper: Ashley, Erik, Dan, Trevor and Jacob, welcome and say hello to our guests here in nick.com's Blab-a-torium!!

Ashley: This is Ashley! Hey everyone!

MODERATOR: Woohoo!! It's Ashley "Making The Blab"!

MODERATOR: Ashley, you get our first question of the night and it's from angie209 :)

MODMSG angie209: Are you guys excited to be in the Book of World Records? I'm so proud of you guys. Lots of Love. Angie

Ashley: It was something that we never expected...

Ashley: And it'll be something we talk about for the rest of our lives...thanks, Angie!

MODERATOR: monkey sent this one just for you, Ashley :)

MODMSG monkey2467: Ashley, who are you closest to in the band?

NICKYapper: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! "Making the Band" boys Ashley Parker Angel, Erik Michael Estrada, Dan Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob Underwood of O-Town are here chatting LIVE!

Ashley: We are all close to each other on different levels...the good thing about having five guys is that we can all switch off.

MODERATOR: shbsb134 almost changed this question before sending it!

MODMSG shbsb134: Ash...this is Stephanie from Michigan...my question for ya is, what has changed in your life since becoming a part of this group?

NICKYapper: I bet it changed a lot!

Ashley: We've gone to parts of the United States where we've been recognized...we have our personal lives on a TV show...something that hasn't happened with any band in history.

NICKYapper: Send us your questions NOW by typing them into the chatroom text box and hitting Send...

MODERATOR: Careful Ashley! otownadik is hiding a bucket of slime while asking this one...

MODMSG otownadik: Ash—I love your Monty Python shirt you wore at Slimetime Live, where did u get it?

Ashley: I never thought it was a Monty Python shirt...but I'm such a big fan of Monty Python...

Ashley: Especially "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

MODERATOR: otownangel not only has a great name but a great question!

MODMSG otownangel: How did you feel when Lou called your name while picking the final five?

Ashley: It was an overwhelming feeling...I knew it would change my life but I didn't know how...

Ashley: I knew it was the start of a really long journey.

MODERATOR: Ashley you are lucky! You get the traditional BLAB question tonight!

MODMSG gp20ash: What kind of jelly do you eat with your peanut butter?

Ashley: It's got to be strawberry or raspberry.

MODERATOR: Everyone send in your questions for Dan!!

NICKYapper: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! "Making the Band" boys Ashley Parker Angel, Erik Michael Estrada, Dan Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob Underwood of O-Town are here chatting LIVE!

Ashley: Thank you so much for supporting us...and we can't wait to do a concert in your city!

NICKYapper: Send in your questions for Dan Miller now Blabbers :)

MODERATOR: Welcome Dan!! We received a LOT of mail at nick.com for you guys this week! This is the first question we received ::opening envelope::::

MODERATOR: What is harder, making a TV show or making an album?

Dan: What's up everybody!!!!

Dan: TV show because we're all performers, not actors...

Dan: It's very hard to concentrate on what's important...which is the performing.

MODERATOR: This next question is just for you, Dan and it's from iamarss :)

MODMSG iamarss: Dan...we were sooo happy when you joined the band. Are you enjoying the fame?

Dan: Oh wow! I'm just a regular person and when someone appreciates me for my talent, I get so excited!

Dan: If someone asks for my autograph I feel honored!

Dan: And I get so excited!

NICKYapper: I'd cherish your autograph ;)

MODERATOR: ::::getting paper and feather pen for Dan to sign::::

MODERATOR: weirdo100 doesnt have a very weird question :)

MODMSG weirdo100: Who came up with the name O-Town?

Dan: The band did.

Dan: At the first performance, we wern't even named yet!

Dan: Before the show, everyone was chanting: "O-town! O-town!" So we said, now we know what the name of the band is!!! O-town means, "Orlando town," by the way!

NICKYapper: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! "Making the Band" boys Ashley Parker Angel, Erik Michael Estrada, Dan Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob Underwood of O-Town are here chatting LIVE!

NICKYapper: Send us your questions NOW by typing them into the chatroom text box and clicking Send!

MODERATOR: emebabygrl has a FLORIDA type question :) YAY for FLORIDA!

MODMSG emebabygrl: Dan, who do you admire music-wise!? LOVE YA! Donnell, FL

Dan: Let's see...let me think about this one for a minute...

NICKYapper: Florida is pretty cold tonight, I bet Dan is trying to warm up a bit before he speaks ;)

NICKYapper::::getting a warm jacket for Dan:::

Dan: Ummm...this is hard!

Dan: Well, without a doubt, Michael Jackson!

MODERATOR: amy lynn is dreaming of all the theme parks I think...or maybe that's ME thinking of that?

MODMSG amy lynn: Hey Dan, what's your favorite thing to do in your free time??

NICKYapper: Hmm, I wonder if it's chatting with their adoring fans? :)

Dan: I like to listen to music and be by myself.

MODERATOR: We have one more question for Dan and then it will be Erik's turn so send in your questions for Erik now!

MODERATOR: ang31lsgurl is shivering and has chattering fingernails asking this!

MODMSG ang3lsgurl: Hey Dan! It's really cold here in Michigan with 2ft of snow. Do you miss Ohio and the snow at home?

Dan: Very much so.

Dan: But when there is 2 feet of snow on the ground, I still miss it because home it's still home!

MODERATOR: Thanks for chatting with us Dan!! ::handing Dan some extra feathers to autograph::::

NICKYapper: Dan, thanks for taking time to chat with us :)

Dan: See ya later! Thanks for the support!

MODMSG otownsgrl: DAN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

NICKYapper: Ok, next up is Erik Estrada, please send in your questions now!

NICKYapper: Hi Erik!!

Erik: Hey, what's going on guys!

MODERATOR: Welcome Erik! Our first Blabber question for you is from iloveerike...what a great name huh?!

MODMSG iloveerike: My family always does SNL stuff. Erik, which act is your favorite? Mine are The Spartan Cheerleaders and Mary Catherine...

NICKYapper: I bet he can't decide, there are so many good ones.

Erik: iloveerike...I haven't watched SNL a lot..

Erik: Because I've been on the road.

MODERATOR: otownzgirl has a very *amusing* question for you Erik!

MODMSG otownzgirl: Hey Erik, what's your favorite amusement park ride? You guys rock!! April, CA

Erik: The most incredible ride at Disney World is The Tower of Terror...

Erik: Where you bounce up and down!

MODMSG nzy6: I LOVE TOWER OF TERROR TOO!

MODERATOR: staceyq thinks you are AWESOME and would like to know...

MODMSG staceyq: Erik, who do you admire the most and why? BTW you have an awesome voice!!!!

Erik: Thanks, staceyq...

Erik: I'd have to agree with Dan...Michael Jackson!

MODERATOR: Here is another question we received from the nick.com mailbag this week :::ripping open envelope with beak:::

MODERATOR: My question is to each of you, what is your favorite all-time movie and why???

Erik: I think I would have to say "Happy Gilmore."

Erik: But I have so many!

NICKYapper: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! "Making the Band" boys Ashley Parker Angel, Erik Michael Estrada, Dan Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob Underwood of O-Town are here chatting LIVE!

NICKYapper: Send us your questions NOW by typing them into the chatroom text box and clicking on SEND!

MODERATOR: stephi3 made a resolution to ask you this question :)

MODMSG stephi3: Hey Erik, what's one of your New Year's resolutions? -Stephanie, NYC

Erik: To make this group work...no matter the cost!

MODERATOR: Erik, it's a tradition here in the Blab to talk about FOOD so your food question comes from jacob luvr...

MODMSG jacob luvr: What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Erik: Well, jacob luvr...it's mint chocolate chip.

MODERATOR: erikfan18 has the last question for you Erik :)

MODERATOR: Send in your questions for Trevor everyone!

MODMSG erikfan18: Erik, I luv the song "Liquid Dreams." Can u explain what the title means?? Jen

Erik: The title "Liquid Dreams" is us creating a dream sequence...imagining the most perfect girl possible...

Erik: How she would have all the characteristics of pop icons of people like Madonna, Destiny's Child, Halle Berry, TLC, etc.

MODERATOR: Wow and here I thought it was about a bird...hmph

NICKYapper: Show's ya what Birds know ;)

NICKYapper: Thanks, Erik, for blabbing with us!!

Erik: Thank you for talking with me...and thanks for supporting "Making the Band." I hope to see all of you fans at your city.

NICKYapper: Send in your questions for Trevor Penick NOW :)

MODERATOR: Welcome Trevor!! Great to have you here in the Blab!

Trevor: Hey, what's up?

NICKYapper: Hi Trevor! Welcome!

MODERATOR: The first question for you comes from ciitywise...

MODMSG citywise: Trevor I luv u!!!! And what song on the album do you think most appeals to you and why?

Trevor: "Take Me Under," because it's completely not a song coming from us 5 guys, it's got such a great upbeat hip hop sound...

Trevor: I just love it!

MODERATOR: alime is hoping for some secret info that will no longer be secret, I guess, since there are SO MANY BLABBERS HERE :::giggling:::

MODERATOR: But you can tell us everyone else's secrets lol

MODMSG alime: What's one thing about each of you that not even your biggest fans know?

Trevor: I have a very tough problem: Talking to the opposite sex.

NICKYapper: I'm shocked, he's a real charmer!

MODERATOR: I'm shocked too!! He certainly can charm this Bird!

NICKYapper:::::fanning Birdie::::

NICKYapper: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! "Making the Band" boys Ashley Parker Angel, Erik Michael Estrada, Dan Miller, Trevor Penick, and Jacob Underwood of O-Town are here chatting LIVE!

MODERATOR: swtaria has a little bit of a question but is smiling so sweetly while asking it...

MODMSG swtaria: Trevor, can you tell us a little bit about the 2nd season of "MTB"?

Trevor: The second season follows us from when we signed with J Records and follows us through making the album and our promotional activities. And I think you're gonna love it!

NICKYapper: Folks we have just a few minutes left with Trevor. Jacob Underwood is up next, so get ready to send in your questions for Jacob next...

MODERATOR: justjenna is sooo excited to be asking you a question!

MODMSG justjenna: TREVOR, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JACOB'S HAIR?

Trevor: I think it's really cool! He's expressing his individuality!

MODERATOR: Coming at ya from kaytay!

MODMSG kaytay4486: Hey Trevor, I was wondering if you like dancing or singing better? Katie

Trevor: On stage, I like dancing better.

MODERATOR: tiners LOVES cartoons just like most Nick fans do and wants to know...

MODMSG tiners: What is your fav cartoon character?

Trevor: Woody Woodpecker!

MODERATOR: YAY!! A BIRD!!

NICKYapper: Trevor, thanks for Blabbing with us!!!

MODERATOR: I knew I liked Trevor!!

Trevor: Peace OUT!

NICKYapper: Folks, welcome Jacob to the Blab :)

MODERATOR: Hi Jacob!!! Welcome!!

Jacob: Hi!

NICKYapper: Send in your questions for Jacob now!

Jacob: Hey what's up!

MODERATOR: Our first question for you tonight comes from whovilegirl :)

MODMSG whovilegrl: Jacob, I think you have an amazing voice! Did you ever take lessons?

Jacob: Yes, I started my lessons when I was in 8th grade...it was at a local level...

Jacob: And I just started moving up every couple of months.

MODERATOR: naughtynan has a San Di question for ya!

MODMSG naughtynan: I'm from San Diego too. Jacob, what do you miss doing most in San Diego?

Jacob: I'm from San Diego too!

Jacob: I miss the beach!

MODERATOR: :::getting ready to hover over Jacob if he answers this WRONG:::: from cutelilred...

MODMSG cutelilred: Jake, if you could be any animal in the world, what would you be?? Love yall

Jacob: I'd be a raven because in the Bible it's quoted as being God's messenger.

MODERATOR: Jacob did I ever tell you that you were my favorite?

NICKYapper: He must have seen you hovering Birdie.

MODMSG crzy4otown: Jacob, have you had any embarassing moments happen to you on stage yet?

Jacob: Yeah...

Jacob: Not with this group, but when I did theater...

Jacob: I came onto the stage doing a song called "Inchworm" with my zipper down!

MODERATOR: greatone01 is our Blab reader tonight and would love to know...

MODMSG greatone01: Hey Jacob, what is your favorite book?

Jacob: The Bible...that's the only book I really love.

MODERATOR: giddyupgal has a SUPER question!

MODMSG giddyupgal: If you could have one super power what would it be and why?

Jacob: To be able to fly!

MODERATOR: Here is a question for YOU from the nick.com mailbag :) ::gosh I like Jacob::::

MODERATOR: If you had to collaborate with any singer or singers, who would it be?

Jacob: Michael Jackson because he's inspired my life and my music...

Jacob: Creed because of their spiritual background...

MODERATOR: panda2617 has the last question from across the border and then we would love to know about your upcoming plans!

MODMSG panda2617: Hey guys!! I was wondering when you are going on tour and if you will be touring Canada?

Jacob: I don't know about when...the National Tour starts in February...

Jacob: I don't know if we'll be coming to Canada...but I hope so!

NICKYapper: Jacob, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us here in the Blab-a-torium!

Jacob: I want to say goodbye and thank all the loyal fans at nick.com. Thanks for supporting us!

MODERATOR: Jacob will YOU give me your autograph if I give you a pretty feather? :)

NICKYapper: Thanks to ALL of O-Town for coming to answer our questions!!!!

MODERATOR: You guys were terrific! I hope you come back again or maybe stop by our message boards here at nick.com and talk with your fans sometime!

MODMSG barbi23: I LOVE OTOWN

MODMSG ashleyangl:ashleyangl> thank you guys, you rock! love yah

MODMSG utbevo1: O-TOWN ROCKS

MODMSG emebabygrl: LOVE YOU JAKE!!

MODMSG otownzgirl: Bye Jacob! I Love you!!!!!!

MODMSG swnaa: You gotta come to Canada...we love you so much!

MODMSG lilzippy: Should I go do my homework now?

NICKYapper: I think they were pretty sweet Birdie, what do you think?

MODERATOR: Yes lilzippy, go do yer homework.

MODERATOR: Sweeet!!

MODERATOR: See y'all next month on Friday, February 9 at 7 PM (ET) to chat LIVE with the one and only Vitamin C!!

MODMSG otown269: BYE GUYS!!!!! I LUV YOU ALL! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!