Jason Mraz reveals why his last “DWTS” dance with Daniella Karagach is “too much” for both of them

Jason Mraz AND Daniella Karagach She’ll take to the dance floor once again and celebrate her most memorable year during the Oct. 24 episode of dancing with the Stars. Jason has become one of the first pioneers and will soon dance with his professional partner. Hollywood life He spoke exclusively to the singer about his memorable year and his song choice.

“It was actually a very difficult decision because I’ve had a lot of great years and I feel very lucky about my long life so far and what now feels like a long career,” the 46-year-old said. “So I thought there was a moment in 1999 when I decided to drop out of college for the second time and pursue my dream in California. He was a little temperamental and scared me. But I felt called and felt the time was right. As I drive alone across the country with all my stuff, through Texas and Willy Nelson “On the Road Again” plays on the stereo. It was on a mixed CD, so I was able to repeat it. I heard it all over Texas because the lyrics moved me in a way I had never heard before, making me feel like I was starting my life on the road.”

He continued: “I was going places I had never been. Seeing things I would never see again and doing what I had to do to start my career as a touring musician. I was so filled with gratitude and fear of the unknown that I simply cried. I cried with joy. “I cried for everything I was leaving behind and then for everything I was willing to work for to give myself a new life.”

The “Lucky” singer revealed that the trip “ended up being a very, very crucial and important moment” for him because he was able to “make the right connections very quickly during the season itself. From what I know now, if I hadn’t taken that trip then, I would have lost some contacts and some relationships and friendships that I still have today. “I’m so grateful to my younger self for giving this life a chance, because it was crazy to do it.”

Jason admitted that Willie’s music has been a “fundamental theme” throughout his career. “I think he’s also a great choice for our dance this week,” he added. “We can imitate some children who go out on the street, and our fast step is a very fast dance. We went around the whole room and it was a bit difficult even for my partner, who had never listened to Willie Nelson’s music before. “I like being able to give my partner some sort of introduction to who my idol might be.”

Jason and Daniella became the first season 32 couple to score 9s from the judges. So is there a 10 on Jason’s radar? “Honestly, my next goal is to stay there for another week,” he said. Hollywood life. “I didn’t think much about the scores, I just tried to dance at a level that would make my partner proud.”

Adapting to ballroom dancing has been an adjustment for Jason. “You can’t leave anything undone, so having a full-body experience was the challenge,” he said. “When I think I’m doing really well, my partner likes: You’ve got your arms all the way down, or your head isn’t back, your head is too far forward, or you’re jumping instead of taking a step, or when you should I do it. jumping, I’m taking a step.”It’s all these little micromovements and microadjustments that I never thought about.”

The competition is in its fourth week and celebrities and professionals work almost every day to perfect their dances on Tuesday evening. Jason revealed that he is currently “injury-free”, but “things hurt”.

“I stretch every day and I stretch every night,” she continued. “I learned very quickly that this was going to be total athletics. Dare I say physical abuse? Like an Olympic athlete. I feel like I’m really in the dance Olympics.

Next year, Jason will embark on his second phase Extreme rhythmic magical mystical tour through. The singer hinted that his DWTS The trip could influence his next series of shows. “Besides changing some songs, I wonder how much I’ll add some dance moves,” she joked. “Now that I put the guitar down and felt like I knew what you could do in 60 seconds… what could I do on tour? I have a feeling some ticket holders will be waiting for it, so yeah, I’m excited to see how the two will relate.