Wow. It is getting down to the nitty gritty. Your next American Idol will be one of the following 5:
Adam
Danny
Allison
Kris
Matt
This week could be a challenging one for Adam. Songs of the "Rat Pack". Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. There are lots of possibilities there. Adam has stepped up every time and managed to surprise. How do you handle these great American "standards?"
Kelly and Company will review the night on "Idol Chatter" right after 7:00 tomorrow morning on WARM 103.3.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Scott's Last Ride
There is some real separation happening now with Adam Lambert the clear favorite to become this season's American Idol. After another standout performance, one that brought Simon to his feet, it's so clear now that it will probably not even be close at the end.
Danny Gokey, my original pick to win the whole competition, also stood out with "Stand By Me." There are only two women left and 16 year old Allison has clearly moved ahead of Lil Rounds with consistent performances every week.
Handicapping the possible top 5, here's how I think it's going to fall:
Adam Lambert
Danny Gokey
Allison Iraheta
Kris Allen
Matt Giraud
Scott MacIntyre's story is inspiring. But America got it right this week in sending Scott home.
The judge's also did the right thing by not using the save. The save really needs to be used for someone who can actually win the competition. But the judges only have two more weeks to use it because the option goes away once we hit the top 5. There is the chance it will not be used at all. Which, for me, would be fine because the viewers should have total say in the outcome.
The idea for the save came after Michael Johns went home early last year. Does anyone really believe Michael Johns would have beaten David Cook had he stayed around longer? Or even finish second? I don't think so. What do you think?
Did America get it right? What do you think? Feel free to comment below and catch "Idol Chatter" with Kelly & Company on WARM 103.3.
Danny Gokey, my original pick to win the whole competition, also stood out with "Stand By Me." There are only two women left and 16 year old Allison has clearly moved ahead of Lil Rounds with consistent performances every week.
Handicapping the possible top 5, here's how I think it's going to fall:
Adam Lambert
Danny Gokey
Allison Iraheta
Kris Allen
Matt Giraud
Scott MacIntyre's story is inspiring. But America got it right this week in sending Scott home.
The judge's also did the right thing by not using the save. The save really needs to be used for someone who can actually win the competition. But the judges only have two more weeks to use it because the option goes away once we hit the top 5. There is the chance it will not be used at all. Which, for me, would be fine because the viewers should have total say in the outcome.
The idea for the save came after Michael Johns went home early last year. Does anyone really believe Michael Johns would have beaten David Cook had he stayed around longer? Or even finish second? I don't think so. What do you think?
Did America get it right? What do you think? Feel free to comment below and catch "Idol Chatter" with Kelly & Company on WARM 103.3.
Friday, April 3, 2009
End Of The Line For Megan
The American Idol contestants were allowed to choose songs that are top downloads from I Tunes this week. And once again, a very strong night for the guys. Kris is coming on strong every week and he wrapped up the performances with "Ain't No Sunshine." Whether he did "I Know I Know I Know" 37 times or not like the Bill Withers original does not matter. He nailed it big time.
Adam Lambert also succeeded in having one of the week's most talked about performances again with "Play That Funky Music." Mr. Originality did not disappoint.
Allison found herself in the bottom 3 which made no sense to me. Her outfit was a little outlandish but her performance as top notch.
It was Megan's week to go home. She declared defiantly that she really didn't care about what Simon had to say. Simon then at the end said "We don't care either" when announcing the the judge's save would not be in play for Megan. But Megan is relieved because she can now be reunited with her two year old son. That's what's really important anyway. And we'll see Megan on the tour this summer.
Speaking of the Idol tour, the dates have not been announced yet. Keep checking back. We'll update you when they become available.
Adam Lambert also succeeded in having one of the week's most talked about performances again with "Play That Funky Music." Mr. Originality did not disappoint.
Allison found herself in the bottom 3 which made no sense to me. Her outfit was a little outlandish but her performance as top notch.
It was Megan's week to go home. She declared defiantly that she really didn't care about what Simon had to say. Simon then at the end said "We don't care either" when announcing the the judge's save would not be in play for Megan. But Megan is relieved because she can now be reunited with her two year old son. That's what's really important anyway. And we'll see Megan on the tour this summer.
Speaking of the Idol tour, the dates have not been announced yet. Keep checking back. We'll update you when they become available.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
A Marvelous Motown Moment from Adam
50 years of one of the greatest American musical treasures was celebrated last night on American Idol. The Motwon label has produced some of the most memorable pop songs for 5 decades now. And the remaining Top 10 Idol contestants did not disappoint.
Hands down the best performance of the night went to Adam Lambert. He was so cleaned up that I didn't even recognize him at first. His "Tracks Of My Tears" stopped the judges and everyone else in their tracks. Two weeks of memorable performances. I picked Danny Gokey to win the competition but slowly but surely I'm beginning to think Adam will pull this off.
Allison Iraheta had the nights second best performance with "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." Wow.
And this is a 16 year old. Amazing. She should be in the top 3 at the end. Slowly but surely, I'm beginning to move her ahead of Lil Rounds as the best of the remaining females.
Megan, Scott, and Michael should be in the bottom 3. Michael Sarver should be the one to go. A week too late to save Alexis Grace.
Kelly and Company open up the phone lines again tomorrow morning after 7 with WARM 103.3 Idol Chatter. Call with your thoughts about who got the boot.
Hands down the best performance of the night went to Adam Lambert. He was so cleaned up that I didn't even recognize him at first. His "Tracks Of My Tears" stopped the judges and everyone else in their tracks. Two weeks of memorable performances. I picked Danny Gokey to win the competition but slowly but surely I'm beginning to think Adam will pull this off.
Allison Iraheta had the nights second best performance with "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." Wow.
And this is a 16 year old. Amazing. She should be in the top 3 at the end. Slowly but surely, I'm beginning to move her ahead of Lil Rounds as the best of the remaining females.
Megan, Scott, and Michael should be in the bottom 3. Michael Sarver should be the one to go. A week too late to save Alexis Grace.
Kelly and Company open up the phone lines again tomorrow morning after 7 with WARM 103.3 Idol Chatter. Call with your thoughts about who got the boot.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Goodbye Alexis...I'll miss you
If you have been watching American Idol over the years, you know that there is going to be a week where someone who is going to be eliminated that will surprise. This was also a pivotal week because only the top 10 get to go out on the Idol tour.
The on line site dialidol.com predicted Alexis Grace had received the fewest number of votes.
How could this be? Alexis is a favorite among the females and some had her projected at least into the top 5. Her performance of "Jolene " certainly was what one would have thought would get you eliminated.
After Alexis found out the was the lowest vote getter, the judges considered using the one "save" they're allowed during the season. In fact, when Alexis and Michael Sarver were standing side by side, Simon said the judges were considering saving "one of them." After they made it known that they would try to save Alexis, it was obvious that Michael Sarver would not have been saved.
After Alexis performed "Jolene" one final time, the judges decided not to use their save this week. Ao Alexis is headed home and the fans will not get the chance to see her on the tour.
A real shame.
Michael Sarver is a nice guy. Glad he made it into the top 13. But if this is still mainly a singing competition, Alexis Grace should still be alive.
American Idol is Wednesday and Thursday next week due to President O'Bama taking to the air on Tuesday.
The on line site dialidol.com predicted Alexis Grace had received the fewest number of votes.
How could this be? Alexis is a favorite among the females and some had her projected at least into the top 5. Her performance of "Jolene " certainly was what one would have thought would get you eliminated.
After Alexis found out the was the lowest vote getter, the judges considered using the one "save" they're allowed during the season. In fact, when Alexis and Michael Sarver were standing side by side, Simon said the judges were considering saving "one of them." After they made it known that they would try to save Alexis, it was obvious that Michael Sarver would not have been saved.
After Alexis performed "Jolene" one final time, the judges decided not to use their save this week. Ao Alexis is headed home and the fans will not get the chance to see her on the tour.
A real shame.
Michael Sarver is a nice guy. Glad he made it into the top 13. But if this is still mainly a singing competition, Alexis Grace should still be alive.
American Idol is Wednesday and Thursday next week due to President O'Bama taking to the air on Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Country Ups and Downs
If you thought that country night would cause the remaining American Idol contestants to put on their boots, you must have been surprised. And let's begin where the majority of the discussion has been today: Adam Lambert.
Was Adam Lambert's version of "Ring Of Fire" country? Of course not. But much like David Cook a year ago and Chris Daughtry a few seasons back, Adam is the most original artist on the show. This was an absolutely amazing performance; one that will be remembered weeks from now. My original pick to win the competition is Danny Gokey. But if Adam Lambert continues on this path, there will be no stopping him.
Matt Giraud's version of Carrie Underwood's "So Small" was, in my estimation after Adam Lambert, the best performance of the night. Matt is showing that he's in the competition for real.
On the womens side, kudos to 16 year old Allison Irahita who performed PattyLoveless's "Blame It On Your Heart." Perhaps the best performance by a woman this week. And a top of the hat for flu-stricken Megan Joy, who worked her way through and sang "Walkin After Midnight" admirably.
Michael Sarver, who opened the show, should be the one that goes this week. We'll see.
Join Kelly & Company for Idol Chatter tomorrow morning at 7:45 on WARM 103.3.
Was Adam Lambert's version of "Ring Of Fire" country? Of course not. But much like David Cook a year ago and Chris Daughtry a few seasons back, Adam is the most original artist on the show. This was an absolutely amazing performance; one that will be remembered weeks from now. My original pick to win the competition is Danny Gokey. But if Adam Lambert continues on this path, there will be no stopping him.
Matt Giraud's version of Carrie Underwood's "So Small" was, in my estimation after Adam Lambert, the best performance of the night. Matt is showing that he's in the competition for real.
On the womens side, kudos to 16 year old Allison Irahita who performed PattyLoveless's "Blame It On Your Heart." Perhaps the best performance by a woman this week. And a top of the hat for flu-stricken Megan Joy, who worked her way through and sang "Walkin After Midnight" admirably.
Michael Sarver, who opened the show, should be the one that goes this week. We'll see.
Join Kelly & Company for Idol Chatter tomorrow morning at 7:45 on WARM 103.3.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Judges "save" no contestant on American Idol
American Idol through a new twist and two contestants went home last night. Goodbye to Jorge and Jasmine. Anoop and Megan should be breathing a sigh of relief. The Top 11 return next week.
So the American Idol judges are going to over rule America once before we get to the final 5.
In an effort to save a deserving contestant, the judges will be allowed one time only to over rule America's vote and save an American Idol contestant. If this rule had been in effect, there is speculation that Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, and Michael Johns would have lived to see another day. In the case of Chris Daughtry, he could have gone on and won Idol and kept Taylor Hicks away from the crown. Daughtry has proven to be one of the most successful Idol contestants ever, with lots of his music played on radio stations like WARM 103.3. His second album is due out this spring. I expect we'll see him on a future episode. But I'm really not in favor of the rule change. America should decide. If it makes a mistake, too bad. Life isn't perfect.
The judges did not invoke the save last night which was the right thing to do.
Speaking of former Idols, it was great to see Kelly Clarkson perform last night. All our lives would really "suck" if we didn't have Kelly's music to enjoy.
Have a great weekend. Please comment any time.
So the American Idol judges are going to over rule America once before we get to the final 5.
In an effort to save a deserving contestant, the judges will be allowed one time only to over rule America's vote and save an American Idol contestant. If this rule had been in effect, there is speculation that Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, and Michael Johns would have lived to see another day. In the case of Chris Daughtry, he could have gone on and won Idol and kept Taylor Hicks away from the crown. Daughtry has proven to be one of the most successful Idol contestants ever, with lots of his music played on radio stations like WARM 103.3. His second album is due out this spring. I expect we'll see him on a future episode. But I'm really not in favor of the rule change. America should decide. If it makes a mistake, too bad. Life isn't perfect.
The judges did not invoke the save last night which was the right thing to do.
Speaking of former Idols, it was great to see Kelly Clarkson perform last night. All our lives would really "suck" if we didn't have Kelly's music to enjoy.
Have a great weekend. Please comment any time.
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