Comments on: American Idol Season 8 Update: Paula’s Favs, Plus Fox Cameras Visit Michael Sarver’s Hometown

By: leome

leome — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:22:04 +0000

I only listened to like half of the song, cause that was quite boring. But the voice was OK. Not gonna judge someone by a studio song though, live is what matters.
Hope we get to see him this week.

By: GwendolynD

GwendolynD — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:03:57 +0000

No one knows what Paula wrote on her notarized paper. Hehe.

By: oceana

oceana — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:50:01 +0000

I don’t think Paula predicted the top 3 yet did she? She just said they were her favorites, or did I misread it?

By: CathyMK

CathyMK — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:44:47 +0000

Eleanor Rigby is the first time I remember Paula publicly predicting David would win. She says she’s been telling everyone the he’s the “dark horse” at about 3:35 in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlsE97oPJYc

I like Ricky’s voice, but it was hard to focus on it since the song was so boring. Hopefully he’ll get a chance to show us some personality in his singing before long.

I guess Paula’s made her Top 3 prediction public for this year. Now we just have to remember it when the end of the season rolls around.

By: GwendolynD

GwendolynD — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:20:40 +0000

I wanted to like Ricky Braddy (well, mainly because I love being surprised by the Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…â€œsilent onesÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ every year) but that song almost put me to sleep.

Well the song pretty much sucks. But, he’s got a beautiful voice. I couldn’t listen to the complete song, either.

By: idolwatcher24

idolwatcher24 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:15:24 +0000

Its about time we are able to hear from this guy…Ricky Braddy can SING!… I love his tone! …its so pure!! Now we know he can sing a ballad!! I want to hear him sing some upbeat stuff too though!

By: oceana

oceana — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:08:36 +0000

I find it believable that Paula has picked most of the winners. It makes sense that she didn’t announce her picks, as that would be showing favoritism which she doesn’t do as much as Simon does.

Paula might be a bit eccentric but she’s a sweet person and bottom line, she knows music. She knows music in her bones and her heart, unlike Simon who seems to know it more as a money-making venture. I remember Paula complimenting DC many times with great enthusiasm last season. If anyone gets it wrong most of the time (with predictions) it’s Simon. He’s known for that. He’s also the one who says “no” to sending the eventual winners or top finalists to Hollywood. He didn’t “get” DC, Daughtry, or Kelly for starters.

My point is, I believe Paula and don’t think she’s making it up about picking the winners. She’s got good intuition when it comes to music, I think.

By: justantonio

justantonio — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:03:07 +0000

this guy has a nice voice…cant wait to see what he does on the show.

By: primeminister

primeminister — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:58:37 +0000

Is it only me or could Ricky Braddy and Matt Giraud be twins?? I think maybe that the guy I liked during Hollywood week last week was Ricky rather than Matt?? I remember thinking that this dude (Matt) was MUCH better than his audition. Now IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking it was really Ricky that they showed. Go check out their videos on the AI site and tell me IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m crazy.

Are you talking about the guy singing “I Want You Back” in the first group performance during Hollywood week? That was definitely Matt. His name was mentioned at least twice.

I wanted to like Ricky Braddy (well, mainly because I love being surprised by the “silent ones” every year) but that song almost put me to sleep.

By: idolbeat

idolbeat — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:45:47 +0000

I don’t think Ricky has been shown in Hollywood yet.

By: seattle_girl

seattle_girl — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:20:04 +0000

Is it only me or could Ricky Braddy and Matt Giraud be twins?? I think maybe that the guy I liked during Hollywood week last week was Ricky rather than Matt?? I remember thinking that this dude (Matt) was MUCH better than his audition. Now I’m thinking it was really Ricky that they showed. Go check out their videos on the AI site and tell me I’m crazy.

By: GwendolynD

GwendolynD — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:53:36 +0000

Stupid question, but are notaries dated?

Mine always are.

By: SpenserJ

SpenserJ — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:46:56 +0000

Paula picks the winners the same way I always know who’s going to win the super bowl by the second week of the preseason. I write it in a note to myself, that no one else gets to read, and by golly, I’m always right LOL.

By: cookcricket

cookcricket — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:43:09 +0000

I guess the notary is for witness proof? Stupid question, but are notaries dated? Because if not sending it to herself would make it dated. Personally, I think she may have a good ear/eye for this type of thing, she just doesn’t know how to express, or when…(poor Jason).

By: Hazehel

Hazehel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:42:50 +0000

I thought it was the first song and thought that this is a voice I can love, but turns out it’s another one lower down. It’s fine I think, has a bit of the Dan Fogelberg vibe, but a bit dull, and I’m not sure this kind of singing will work well on AI, perhaps he might show a bit of variety later on.