EP Adam Anders and star Chris Daughtry reveal the divine plan behind the project.
BURNING PASSION
Passion plays are nothing new.
Its really complex and stressful, Anders tells EW.
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I think Ive lost 10 years of my life!
Its not a dude in flip flops and a robe.
No city knows suffering and resurrection more than New Orleans, Anders says, speaking to Hurricane Katrina.
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Theyve come back stronger than ever.
Its the perfect location.
Some itll take you the whole song to recognize.
There are a lot of musical surprises.
(For the full track list, clickhere.)
I was struck by how kind his eyes were, Anders says.
I know that sounds cliche.
Daughtry, meanwhile, came to mind when Anders contemplated who could sing Demons.
On the contrary, says Daughtry: [Playing] the bad guy sounds fun.
Hopefully well get through it and the weather will be great, he says.
There are so many variables.
Thats what makes live TV awesome.
And worthy of a little prayer or two.
A version of this story originally appeared inEntertainment Weeklyissue #1407, on newsstands now or available digitallyhere.
