Anna-Carina Woitschack: That’s why she would like to be part of “Let’s Dance”

The singer and former “DSDS” candidate Anna-Carina Woitschack (31) is releasing her new album “Meine Zeit” on August 16th. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, Woitschack, who recently bare all for “Playboy”, reveals why now is “her time” and what success means to her. She also reveals how she deals with her private life after her failed marriage to her fellow pop star Stefan Mross (48) and why she would like to take part in “Let’s Dance”.

All the songs on your album have been described as “consistently positive”. Why was that important to you?

Anna-Carina Woitschack: I wanted to create an album that would inspire people and bring them joy. Music has the power to evoke emotions and change moods. Especially in times when many things are challenging, I wanted to contribute something positive and uplifting.

The album title represents the statement “Now is my time”. Why do you feel that now is your time?

Woitschack: I have learned a lot about myself and grown in the last few years. Now I feel ready to tell my story and share it with my fans through my music. It is a feeling of self-confidence and clarity that tells me that now is the right moment. It is “my time”.

You also say that you have learned to listen more to your heart than to your head. To what extent did your head get in the way and how is the new development now showing itself?

Woitschack: I used to think too much and let other people’s opinions influence me. That sometimes stopped me from going my own way. Now I trust my gut feeling more and make decisions that feel right to me. That gives me a new freedom and self-confidence. A song that addresses this is “Wie ich bin”. When I sing it at my live concerts, many young women in particular tell me afterwards that this song touched them particularly and that they recognized themselves in the lyrics. It is a great gift for me as an artist when I can reach my audience with my lyrics.

Your last three albums all landed in the top 10 of the charts. Do you measure your success by that, or what does success mean to you, how do you notice it?

Woitschack: Of course I’m happy about chart positions, but success means more than that to me. It’s about touching people with my music and getting positive feedback. When I see that my songs bring joy and inspiration to others, that’s true success for me. I’m very grateful.

In addition to your musical success, the public is also interested in your private life. How do you deal with it when your marriage break-up is constantly in the headlines? Can/were you able to really come to terms with it?

Woitschack: It’s not always easy, but I try to focus on the positive and make the best of it. Closing is a process, and it helps that I have a lot of great people around me who support me. I’m working on focusing on my future and my music.

What have you learned from this? Do you deal with the public differently today?

Woitschack: Today I am more conscious of my privacy and decide for myself what I share with the public and what I don’t.

Have you had to deal with a lot of prejudice in your career? If so, what kind and how would you like people to perceive you?

Woitschack: Yes, prejudices exist everywhere, even in the music industry. Some people have preconceived opinions about pop artists. I want people to see me as an authentic and versatile artist who lives her passion and works to constantly develop herself.

You have announced your first major solo concert for November. How come you are only giving such a concert now and why did you choose Dessau?

Woitschack: It just felt right now. I feel like I’m ready to take on this adventure. Dessau is my hometown and it means a lot to me to play my first big concert there. It’s like a home game for me and I’m really looking forward to it.

You started out on “DSDS”, which is entering its 21st season this year. What do you think about the fact that the show is still going on? Have you ever considered returning as a judge like Beatrice Egli?

Woitschack: I think it’s great that “DSDS” still gives many people the chance to realize their dreams. It has also opened up a great opportunity for me. Returning as a juror would certainly be exciting, but Beatrice is a strong and amazing woman and will do really well.

Last year you won the RTL show “The Traitors”. Have the reactions to you changed since then?

Woitschack: Yes, definitely. Many people rediscovered me through the show and gave me a lot of positive feedback. It was a great experience and showed me how important it is to take on new challenges.

What did you take away from the show and what advice can you give to the candidates in the second season?

Woitschack: I learned that you should trust yourself and your instincts. My advice to the new candidates would be: stay authentic, listen to your gut feeling and have fun. It is a unique experience that can teach you a lot about yourself.

You have already performed with René Casselly on the Fernsehgarten, and in an interview you indicated that you would like to be on “Let’s Dance”? What makes the show special for you and who would you like to dance with?

Woitschack: “Let’s Dance” is special to me because it is a combination of music, movement and emotion. Dancing is a wonderful form of expression. Who would I like to dance with? It’s hard to say, but I think it would be exciting to dance with a professional like Massimo Sinató because he has such a positive charisma.

Which TV show would you immediately agree to?

Woitschack: I’m actually getting lots of exciting requests for TV shows. Together with my management, we always look at what works and what doesn’t. But I’m generally very open to new formats and requests. Spontaneously, I’d say “The Masked Singer”. The show is creative and really fun. It would be exciting to appear anonymously and surprise the audience.