Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen – More from the Idol Press Conference

Allison is interesting….

I have seen things here or there

Heh. Wonder if Adam reads this website. How strange. :blink_tb:

I can see Allison doing a Pink kind of thing. I think that would work well for her.

Anyone else see a litle bit of Jason Castro in Kris’s interview?

Allison is cute and very talented. What I like about Kris is that I really believe we’re going to see him develop week after week and transition into an amazing artist. As some have said in previous threads, he brings you back to what Idol was about to begin with. Giving amateurs a forum to be discovered and grow.

I love how in interviews, Adam isn’t afraid to stay true to himself and admit that he doesn’t expect everyone’s going to love him – he is who he is. What honestly impresses me as much as his talent is his lack of ego. I don’t think it’s a put on. He comes across as incredibly genuine and likeable without being sickeningly humble. There’s a quiet confidence there that Danny could learn from. I can’t wait to watch him week to week. I predict he’s going to bring something to this show we’ve never seen before.

Is he hoping for a Broadway Week? à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No, I hope they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. Not because I have anything against it, I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see myself doing that as a recording artist in that way.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Doesn’t Adam see that his singing style is coming across as theatrical? He says he’s doing his own thing but it’s so exaggerated that it’s hard to visualize him doing the type of song he seems to want to do.

Kris is still boring although probably more shy. The problem will be if his singing style and voice continues to be forgetable.

I like Allison and have hopes for her in the competition. She’s not the most articulate person but that’s okay if she brings it every week.

I’ve always thought Allison vocals sounds like P!ink

Nice interview. Pretty obvious that Adam is comfortable in front of the camera. He is very smart to realize that everyone is not going to like you…and they don’t have to. His talent will win out…he is going to be a star in this business.
To the point of him being theatrical or whatever I call it stage presence…he’s got it. Use what you got baby it will get you far in this competition.

I like these 3. I think Allison and Adam will get recording contracts out of this. Jive should pick Allison up no matter how far she goes. And there is a place for Adam. Theatrical pop does have relevance now. He’s showing energy and knack for something different. And great vocals. There are plenty of professional people that could do wonders with these two.

Of course, they would appeal to mostly older teen/college/young professional people who have lost interest in Idol years ago. They might not have the broad appeal that an Idol winner must have to get to the finish, but that might not be so bad.

A Chris Daughtry finish would be good for either of these two. I’d rather them stay who they are and not bend for votes. They are going to have to do what Cook, Archie, Daughtry did anyway. Open for bigger bands to gain new non-Idol fans, and work smaller venues like Cook is with colleges to again….gain new fans.

Idol makes people a celebrity, but it’s only a beginning in making them the artist they want to be. (I’m hoping Adam leaves a little early and someone live Clive will work with him. I think he did a better job (and doing one with Jennifer Hudson and Leonna) than the new guy in charge)

Am I the only one here thinking, “Too much information”??

I’ve noticed they’re doing way more interviewing and publicizing this year, probably to drum up more ratings, at a very early stage.

The downside of this is that these kids could say something dumb or not be so impressive because they’re such newbies to all this, and it could seriously mar their chances of doing what AI is ostensibly about: winning a SINGING contest.

So Adam is an adept interviewee, a guy with personality-plus and very opinionated. (Including throwing his theater experience under the bus by saying he isn’t reeeeealy a theater rat, just needs to make a buck. Hey, c’mon! That don’t wash, baby!)

Meanwhile, Allison is 16 and a deer in the headlights when interviewed. And Kris seems like a sweet, rather shy guy wit zero experience in the limelight.

OK now, can we please get back to the music? I really, really, really hope that we aren’t going to get tons of interviews after the top 12 are chosen. I’d like to believe these kids are spending most of their time choosing material, and working on the arrangements and rehearsing their vocals — and of course making Ford commercials, which I guess is still mandatory.
Unless AI wants to become a glib-celebrity-in-training contest…..geesh…

Am I the only one here thinking, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Too much informationà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ??

Well, how else can we get to know them, if we aren’t going to see much of them until Top 12? I think this is the ultimate goal, since we won’t see them the singing repeatedly, like it was with the previous format. That was how we got a feel for the contestants before, then the interviews and press circuits after they were eliminated.

We’re probably going to get slammed next week, since there will be a sudden addition of six contestants. Oh well….

What I find extremely interesting and quite humorous is how little conversation this group of three drums up. Movin’ on….

The interviews are very important specially for the finalists with lack of screen time in previous round to gain more votes from new fans. People wanted to vote for singer they can relate to and not only for their singing talent.

Thats why all the sob stories 80% work like a charm to gain votes in all king of reality shows that need people votes.

So if the first 3 finalists get lots of interviews and segments in idol, the rest of nine Idols should also have the same treatment.

Yeah, these three aren’t getting the same number of posts as Gokey did last week. Even with Adam’s edgier lifestyle, it doesn’t seem to warrant the same reaction as Danny’s personal story.

Let’s face it, the first week, you had the shock elimination of Anoop which could be directly linked to the pimping of Michael by Simon. You had Rickey peforming better than both Anoop and Michael, but not getting any support from the judges. and therefore no votes. And you had Tatriana (spelling?) who people felt was unbalanced, and then you had the photo of Danny’s late wife flashed on camera.

This week, there wasn’t nearly the drama. I think people liked Nick/Norman, although everyone agreed Idol wasn’t the place for him. I think people get Adam is going to be OTT and it’s a love him or hate him thing and people seem to be ok with that. And Kris did peform better than Matt this week, so he actually did deserve that spot. This week was kind of as it should be. No surprise the judges were inconsistant and harder on some contestants than they were on others, but that is pretty much par for the course.

So, three out of six so far are in the church ministry. Wow. Idol is clearly gunning for this demographic. But they’re also shooting for dramatic tension in their decision to let someone like Adam on the show. Sooner or later, he’s bound to come leaping out of the closet for those who still aren’t picking up on all the clues.

“So, three out of six so far are in the church ministry. Wow. Idol is clearly gunning for this demographic. But theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re also shooting for dramatic tension in their decision to let someone like Adam on the show. Sooner or later, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bound to come leaping out of the closet for those who still arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t picking up on all the clues.”

It depends who else gets through. I hope the are not going to make Adam carry this cross all by himself if that is their plan. I don’t think he will play along. I get the feeling, Adam just wants to get a recording contract and does not want to be a symbol of any particular group. I don’t know the guy, so I could be wrong.

Maybe I am being an eternal optimist here, but it seems like Danny and Kris really like Adam. So maybe Idol is giving us the “why can’t we all just get along message?” Too naive? Am I being set up for a fall?

OMG…love Adam even more now that I know he was Linus in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”! I played that role in high school! YAY…go Adam! lol. :smile_wp:

So, three out of six so far are in the church ministry. Wow. Idol is clearly gunning for this demographic. But theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re also shooting for dramatic tension in their decision to let someone like Adam on the show. Sooner or later, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bound to come leaping out of the closet for those who still arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t picking up on all the clues.

I don’t think there’s all that much drama revolving around Adam being on the show.

Maybe I am being an eternal optimist here, but it seems like Danny and Kris really like Adam. So maybe Idol is giving us the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“why canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t we all just get along message?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The contestants usually get along fine.

I hope the are not going to make Adam carry this cross all by himself if that is their plan.

What cross?

I really like Adam. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders, good personality and just the right amount of confidence.

OK, I know I’m outnumbered, but I just want to get to know their MUSIC better. I don’t really believe we get to know people from these kinds of stilted interviews with inexperienced kids.

brief comment on the church business: churches in general are major groomers of music talent, both in the white and black community. It’s not so much the religious stuff, it’s the training. Being in a choir often means learning harmony and pitch control, sightreading and discipline. Miss a couple of rehearsals in a serious church choir, and you’re yesterday.

also you’re not waiting around for a gig. You’re performing every week, at least on Sundays. And many choirmasters I’ve known were extremely serious, well-trained musicians and excellent educators.

Some of the best singers on AI have had this background — Cookie, LaKisha, Jenifer,Melinda, etc. It’s not mandatory, but it’s very helpful. ANd the one advantage I see of the religious aspect (and I’m not christian myself) is that if you are singing in church or synagogue or mosque, you’re generally singing about something larger than yourself and pouring some real passion into it.

End of sermon!

Yeah, these three arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t getting the same number of posts as Gokey did last week.

Well, last week everyone felt compelled to weigh in on the Danny backlash, myself included. This week, there’s no big controversy over who made it through and why.

I really like this group, especially Adam. What a cool guy. I bet he’d be a blast to hang out with.

Maybe I am being an eternal optimist here, but it seems like Danny and Kris really like Adam. So maybe Idol is giving us the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“why canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t we all just get along message?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Too naive? Am I being set up for a fall?

I sincerely hope you are correct, because I get the same feeling. I mean, Adam seemed to be getting a lot of love after his performance on Thursday.

But I don’t think TPTB is trying to give us a “let’s all get along” message because that would = no drama, and no drama = less ratings = less $$$.

Some of the best singers on AI have had this background à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Cookie, LaKisha, Jenifer,Melinda, etc. I

Cook used to sing in a church choir? I missed that news! He did a lot of high school theater, but he was playing in his own rock band from age 15 on and referred to himself as agnostic prior to Idol. And I believe one of the songs that first motivated him to want to become a musician was Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” (when he was 12 or 13). Those lyrics aren’t anything I’ve ever heard in any house of worship, LOL.

So, three out of six so far are in the church ministry. Wow. Idol is clearly gunning for this demographic. But theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re also shooting for dramatic tension in their decision to let someone like Adam on the show. Sooner or later, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bound to come leaping out of the closet for those who still arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t picking up on all the clues.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all that much drama revolving around Adam being on the show.

I think there is a feeling that TPTB want alot of drama, so they may try to throw people together who have opposite beliefs on certain subjects just to get a spark. But I agree, there really hasn’t been that much drama. Seen some not so nice stuff on other sites, but what’s new.

Maybe I am being an eternal optimist here, but it seems like Danny and Kris really like Adam. So maybe Idol is giving us the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“why canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t we all just get along message?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The contestants usually get along fine

Yes, I know they do. It wasn’t the contestants not getting along, but the fact that TPTB might try and pit different demographics against each other. Sort of a Red State vs Blue State. And we know how clever they can be with the editing.

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I hope the are not going to make Adam carry this cross all by himself if that is their plan.

What cross?

If TPTB do want the drama and tension, I hope there are other non-mainstream contestants making the top 12. Right now 50 percent of the first six are heavily involved in their church. The fact that there was an article written about that means there is some portion of the population paying attention to that and liking it. And by the way, I don’t have a problem with church folks and I do know the piano player and band at my church are awesome!

But if Adam is the only contestant to offset that demographic, it will be tough on him. Again, it wouldn’t be the other contestants, but the editing and the public reaction if they set that kind of tension up.

I just used the expression, “cross to bear” because it would be something thrust upon him. I hope TPTB don’t don’t go down that path and set up a left vs right smack down.

brief comment on the church business: churches in general are major groomers of music talent, both in the white and black community. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not so much the religious stuff, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the training. Being in a choir often means learning harmony and pitch control, sightreading and discipline. Miss a couple of rehearsals in a serious church choir, and youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re yesterday.

I went to a public high school that had all that and more. I had choir rehearsal every day and we had a couple of impressive gigs outside of the school. It was serious business.

If there are a lot of churchy types cast on Idol, it’s because the producers have looked at the demographics of their audience and are casting accordingly, imo.

What I find extremely interesting and quite humorous is how little conversation this group of three drums up. Movinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ onà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

I don’t. Nothing terribly controversial going on with these 3…

I sincerely hope you are correct, because I get the same feeling. I mean, Adam seemed to be getting a lot of love after his performance on Thursday.

But I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think TPTB is trying to give us a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all get alongà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  message because that would = no drama, and no drama = less ratings = less $$$.

I was so happy to see Danny seem geniuenly pleased about Adam’s success.

But I am afraid you are correct at the drama and the $$$. But wouldn’t it be cool if the contestants somehow wrestled the show away from TPTB. In a way David Cook and Archie did by being such good friends. which made the prize fight finale look a bit silly.

Plus I think it’s great that Adam and Danny can spend time with each other. Ok, the mom is coming out in me. But it’s always good to spend time with people who are different from yourself. I think they could learn alot from each other.

I just used the expression, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“cross to bearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  because it would be something thrust upon him. I hope TPTB donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go down that path and set up and left vs right smack down.

Adam seems really “go with the flow.” He’s a big boy. I’d have to believe that he’s weighed his options, considered the costs, anticipated all the craziness, and still chose to do the show anyway.

I don’t even foresee a left vs right smackdown. As a matter of fact, I’m anticipating a total takedown of at least one (if not both) pimpee(s) by a dark horse or two.

It’s all about ratings, and if TPTB are looking in to pull in a certain demographic with an excessive amount of Christian contestants, then I guess it’s all good, although the people of this demographic that I know, have been addicted to the show of the beginning.

I think what we’re beginning to see is more P & W types auditioning for Idol. Maybe this is something that Melinda, Phil, etc., inspired. It just so happens that quite a few of them have been “good” enough to get through, imo. Idol definitely opens more doors and offers more opportunities than say, the Christian talent-show Sunday Best, which, I believe, shared a producer with American Idol.

Kris may not be as good at the interviewing thing yet, but give him time. He’s the type of singer that AI used to be about…non-professionals who know how to belt out a song and deserve a shot. He’ll get those media skills down as he gets more experience.

He’s a very genuine guy, and a fave here in his home state of Arkansas.

Oh, BTW, I thought the question from the reporter in, I think it was NY, was pretty condescending, basically asking him what he thought about the big city, coming from Arkansas. Kris has traveled several places in the world. Yes, we do have airports here! And, for that matter, Arkansas is a state with rural and metropolitan areas. We’re not all farmers. : )

Go, Kris!

I know the contestants have some idea what they are getting into when they sign the dotted line. So yeah, I agree that Adam knew. It is what it is and almost all of them end up better after the show than before.

There will be drama, that’s for sure, but can’t I still hold out for a love fest?

I give Adam lots of credit for being inspired by David Bowie and Allison lots of credit for having Kings of Leon in her iPod. I’m a bit confused about the pitting comments and the polar opposites comments. Being GLBT and at the same time being Christian can and does happen…at least at my church which is open and affirming. I don’t know that Adam has spoken on his faith, or I may have missed it.

Adam is a very cool guy. He’s very well spoken and laid back, and I like that. I’m glad he seems aware of his effect on people and knows what he’s getting into with this show. He just strikes me as a very intelligent, talented, and secure person.

Maybe TPTB are trying to draw a Christian demographic with Danny and the other worship leaders, but I’m not sure how well that will actually work. I’m a Christian and I think it’s great if my favorite happens to be too, but I’m not more inclined to vote for someone because we share the same religion. In fact, I am completely put off by Danny and his use of his wife, and Adam is my favorite. Besides, VFTW has looked into Danny’s church and he definately doesn’t follow conventional Christian beliefs, anyway (I don’t trust VFTW soI looked into myself and they are right).

Being GLBT and at the same time being Christian can and does happenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦at least at my church which is open and affirming.

It happens at my church too. I don’t think the producers get that. In general, Christians don’t hate gay people like some think we do. In fact, a true Christian is more likely to be accepting of them.

So my point is, it’s great that they have worship leaders, but that won’t make me vote for them. I vote based on talent, which is something TPTB haven’t quite managed to wrap their heads around yet.

MJ — you’re lucky you had such a great choir program in your high school! I certainly I wish I’d had!

Whether you get it your chops in school or church, it’s really the CHORAL training that matters. It must forces you to get serious, if it’s a choir with any pride at all.

As for whether they’re now looking specifically for singers with that Christian singing background, because of TV rating demographics, that’s an interesting question. I wonder if Archie’s Mormon background upped the rating among that population?

There’s an interesting racial/cultural element in this topic. You won’t find many black pop & soul stars who DID NOT come from the church in some way or other. It’s a huge force in the black community, musically and politically and otherwise.

I do wonder if being a “song leader” or whatever it is, in the praise & worship thing, also means you’re teaching music? Didn’t they describe Gokey that way? If you have to teach it, you gotta know what you’re talkin’ about….

ooh, and I like that Kris named the Beatles as his faves. can’t go wrong with that idea.

The religion question is an interesting one. I am not sure that Idol producers are really doing anything other than putting the information out there about a person’s beliefs. I do not necessarily think they are trying to cater or garner votes for certain demographics or pit contestants against each other. To me a person’s religious beleifs have no effect what so ever on who I like. I myself am not a very religious person but it doesn’t turn me off if someone is or is vocal about it. To me its the voice that matters. Last year Archie was my fave from the beginning, his religous background had no effect on my opinion of him. I really think that in the end people like who they like and their religous background has little to do with anything..jmo. Adam has not indicated anything about his beliefs thus far and just because he is gay should not suggest anything necessarily about his religious beliefs.
In the end this a talent competition, nothing less and nothing more. Sometimes we over think things in these forums…

Not sure if this has been posted before…but this is seriously INSANE and incredible!

Adam at the Zodiac Show in 2004 performing “A Change Is Gonna Come”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx90vjBkv8g

this is a staple song in Idol…what I wouldn’t pay to see Adam do this song! preferably dressed like that! Would love to see him do this at the finale of Idol if he made it to Top 2. yes, I know it would never happen. haha

^^^ LOL! I have to post that out front.

I think he should sing that Idol staple. Dressed just like that! And keep in the oversinging!

Im kinda speechless after watching that…wow. LOL…If he were to do that on the Idol stage everyone would flip out though…esp. Simon. I loved it though…

The more I see and read of Adam the more I’m liking the guy…and I really think that there is a “place” for a theatrical performer. Who was more theatrical than Elton John, or Sting, or David Bowie, or Freddie Mercury, or Kiss, or…the list goes on and on.

Equating theatrical with “broadway” isn’t fair. Theatrical is personality and vibrancy and stage presence, it draws you in and transfixes you. A theatrical performer is bigger than life. One of the best theatrical bands was Pink Floyd and they didn’t even jump around on stage….they just stood there and sang and let the music and the lights and the words be the theater.

I think Simon is the one that has us all quaking in our boots about a “theatrical” performer. He has beaten that into the ground over the last 7 seasons and he isn’t about to give cred to anyone whose personal genre’ is so theatrical. Haven’t we had enough middle of the road entertainers come out of AI. I think it’s high time we have someone who is different and exciting.
And, as far as selling records, I’m sure the Elton and Sting and Bowie and Queen and Kiss sold their fair share of albums.

Tess you hit the nail on the head..could not have said it better myself.
Go Adam!

I do wonder if being a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“song leaderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or whatever it is, in the praise & worship thing, also means youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re teaching music? Didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t they describe Gokey that way? If you have to teach it, you gotta know what youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re talkinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ aboutà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Yes, you have to have knowledge in music to teach it. I know that Chris Sligh led worship in his church, and my season 6 favorite, Phil Stacey, did so once when his brother was sick. There are videos up of him doing it, as well as him leading in some churches he was visiting. He has a degree in vocal performance from Lee University. I don’t know if he is teaching it right now, although he did say in a blog that he works with the kids in his church. He is so incredibly busy that I doubt that he has time to teach, but I may be wrong. Although being a worship leader does not necessrily mean I will vote for a contestant, I am excited to see several contestants make it who are,

Adam at the Zodiac Show in 2004 performing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“A Change Is Gonna Comeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Love it!! Adam sure does like to play dress up! I’m not sure whether I’ll be interested in buying his music or not, but he sure is a lot of fun to watch. (My daughter did insist we buy this week’s single already.) ITA Tess, there have been “theatrical” rock artists in every generation- even grunge artists were somewhat theatrical while they were busy rebelling against the hair bands of the 80s. Why shouldn’t Adam be one of this generation’s OTT rock/pop stars?

I had to laugh a bit when each of the 3 named their favorites- no big surprises there!

I really like this group. Especially Adam, Allison is certainly growing on me too.

Adam has no cross to bear. He isn’t Jesus, that’s Gokey’s role in this saga. Adam is refreshing, certainly something the idol audience isn’t accustomed to.

I am glad that they are letting them be interviewed. We do get to know them and bond with them, maybe even like them a bit. This is the best of the new tweaks.

The audience is just gonna have to deal with Danny love him or not he is one of the most entertaining contestants I’ve seen on this show. I can’t wait for his weekly performances, and I hope that it’s not cut short because someone feels that he is not mainstream enough. What are they afraid of?

The audience is just gonna have to deal with Danny love him or not he is one of the most entertaining contestants Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen on this show.

Are you sure you’re talking about the right person here? lol.

The audience is just gonna have to deal with Danny love him or not he is one of the most entertaining contestants Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen on this show.

Are you sure youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re talking about the right person here? lol.

Ditto!
Typo maybe?

Adam seems really à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“go with the flow.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a big boy. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d have to believe that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s weighed his options, considered the costs, anticipated all the craziness, and still chose to do the show anyway.

I’d agree with that. He knows what he’s doing. He’s obviously not hiding anything – he’s all over Youtube, for crying out loud. Despite TPTB potentially wanting him to bear a cross, which I don’t know if I believe or not, I think that all Adam is trying to do is be himself. I’m concerned about the manner in which the statement about him being gay will officially be made, and I’m concerned about a sudden drop in fan support because there do seem to be a lot of naive girls out there. But I’m sure that Adam has weighed the options and consequences. He’s old enough and mature enough that I’m glad this is happening to him and not someone younger.

Incidentally, I’d bet that all of the worship leaders have watched the show for a while and know that they won’t agree with or be the same as every other contestant. I’d hope that they are mature enough to be able to deal with that too. I’m betting they are, based on what I’ve seen from them so far.

BIG typo. Mea culpa! Danny is so mainstream he’s not going to have any worries in that area.

I was hoping Kris would get a spot—his voice was lovely, his stage presence was good, and I felt like he meant what he was singing. I think he really connected to the words—-I know I’m going to hear the “boring” critique just like we did with David Archuleta (last year from the Cook fans, and this year from the…hmm…Adam Lambert fans??) …..well some people prefer “boring,” sweet sincerity to “exciting” bombastics!

Thank you ohreli.

I also think he has a lovely voice and hes stage presence is good. Kirs is not broing well if thats what you call it. He’s just being himself and i think it works for him.

Kirs Allen, is cute and kind. Hes voice is just the same =0).

^^^ I agree with you two. The term “boring” is a slam against one contestant by fans of another singer. A lot of people like mellow and soothing music. If not Brooke White’s new song would not be top 9 on itunes. Because she certainly doesn’t sing hard rock.

Ok so…I like how we are getting these interviews.
They all seem genuine and true to themselves.
I’m gonna save all judgement for these contestants until the top 12!
They all seem like nice kids…let’s see what their talent is really like!

I did post this in another thread–but since the video “A Change is Gonna Come” is discussed here, I thought I would mention:

At first glance, I thought ACIGC was just a typical glam-rock theatre performance…but after listening to an original version of the song, I realized Adam changed the words. Instead of the original “I went to my brother,” Adam sang “I went to my father…”

Knowing he made a deliberate change in the lyrics (for whatever reason), changed the context, and my perception of this performance considerably… from slick theater to passionate and personal artistry.

I’m beginning to think there is much more to Adam than fishnet and feathers, and a casual dismissal of his art would be a great loss indeed— for me, at least.

Well, I have to say – I may not be sold on Adam’s style or the tone of his voice (yet) but he seems like a pretty down-to-Earth squared away guy. In fact, all three of them do.

The term à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“boringà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is a slam against one contestant by fans of another singer.

Not always. Sometimes it just means you think he’s boring. I’m not an Adam fan at all and do have some favorites but it doesn’t affect what I think about Kris. I thought DA was a little boring in song choice last season but always knew he had talent. I can’t say the same for Kris.

Was it just me, or was Adam’s performance of A Change– about a guy seeking a sex change? Just felt that way.

Btw, I don’t think he’s actually come out as gay anywhere- I don’t know if he will on the show.

I love the way Kris Allen was a much better interview in the last clip. If he improved that much over just a few interviews, I think he will definitely get better as AI progresses, which should be fun to watch. I like the tone of his voice better than anyone else on AI this year.

I’d love to hear what Adam sounds like at his day job, lol.

Hi Ghostwriter

Yes, I don’t think he’s come out anywhere saying his gay. I think alot of people think he is bi. But good on him whatever his preference. He rocks.

This performance was done 4 to 5 years ago, so he must have been about 22. I’m sure he’s grown alot as a performer and a person. From my understanding, the entire cast of the Zodiac show, both men and women are dressed this way.

As far as A.I, I’m hoping he doesn’t wear any costumes until he gets to the top three, if he feels he needs to. But I don’t think he will. This is a singing competition, so his focus will be on that.

I hope he gets to the top 3 so he can get the trip home package and more songs on tour. So that’s what he needs to shoot for. Be edgy enough to keep people interested, but don’t go too far where you turn off too many voters.

The term à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“boringà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is a slam against one contestant by fans of another singer. A lot of people like mellow and soothing music. If not Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new song would not be top 9 on itunes. Because she certainly doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing hard rock.

Not at all.

Brooke was never boring to me last season because of the emotion she infused into her performances. And some of my favorite artists are singer-songwriter types and I love jazz music as much as I like rock. For me, there is absolutely no correlation to the style of music one sings and the term boring. The correlation is in the way one sings it. And with American Idol being as much a VISUAL medium as an auditory one, it’s about the performance aspect too.

I liked both Kris and Adam on Wednesday. Adam is my favorite, so I voted mostly for him, but I threw some votes Kris’s way too, because I thought he deserved to make it over Matt G and Megan, and I knew Mishavonna had no chance, and figured Jesse didn’t either.