Friday Mar 9

Q & A with Elliott Yamin
Elliott talks about his new album, “American Idol” and upcoming Richmond shows

Fans have waited months for Elliott Yamin to release an album, and on March 20, “Elliott Yamin” finally arrives.

Listen to their interview here:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173350109439&path=!flair&s=1045855936229

“Taylor Hicks Rocks The Ryman”
Music City had its own American Idol to watch: one-time Nshvillian Taylor Hicks returned to town Thursday night.

Taylor Hicks’ rise to fame took him from his hometown of Birmingham to Nashville. Taylor was here for a year and a half, and he met lots of great folks here, but couldn’t get anything going. Taylor harbors no ill will to the city, and he was here long enough to appreciate how cool the Ryman is..

http://wkrn.com/nashville/news/taylor-hicks-rocks-the-ryman/82251.htm

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ axes another 4 contestants, leaving 12 finalists to vie for the title

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  slimmed down the competition Thursday night, leaving 12 finalists to compete for the ultimate prize – a record contract.

The showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tense final moments belonged to Malakar and Head, who were waiting to find out who would take the competitionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 12th spot – and who would go home. Judge Paula Abdul was stunned to hear that Malakar, who is not exactly a judge favorite, was staying…

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/tvNews/view.bg?articleid=187426

Taylor Hicks Heads Home & Helps The Red Cross

Taylor Hicks has partnered with the Red Cross for his return visit to his hometown of Birmingham.

“This tragedy affected me very personally,” Hicks said. “I know Enterprise, and have friends from there. When I heard the news, I wanted to be able to do something concrete to help all of the folks affected by the tornado. And I wanted to do it sooner rather than later, as these people need our help now.”

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah4391.shtml

L.I. guy, Jersey gal
get boot from ‘Idol’

Two local “American Idol” wanna-bes, including one whose racy Internet photos overshadowed her vocals, were eliminated last night from the TV talent show.
Jared Cotter, 25, who grew up in Coram, L.I., and Antonella Barba, 20, of Point Pleasant, N.J., failed to crack the top 12 finalists in the wildly popular show.

“I want to be remembered as the guy who gave it his all,” Cotter said on the show…..

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/503834p-424924c.html

‘Idol’ star entertains at eatery

Is there life after “American Idol”?

The restaurant was bursting at the seams as some 250 people, most of them with digital cameras, craned to get a glimpse of the 20-year-old singer……

http://www.masslive.com/springfield/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1173430050229640.xml&coll=1

Making your blog standout – Will American Idol Beauty catch enough eyes?

There are a lot of people writing about American Idol these days. Just do a couple of searches and you’ll be surprised at the number of pages, blogs, articles and more devoted to American Idol. Who knew.

And now, American Idol Beauty, a weekly focus ” on the looks of the American Idol contestants” by “former beauty editor with a dozen years of experience, I am now a beauty writer and mother of a beautiful baby girl named Lola….

http://blog.mlive.com/idolchatter/2007/03/making_your_blog_standout_will_american_idol_beaut.html

Justin Time! TV Guide Gets the Idol Alum Chatting

Five years after coming in second to Kelly Clarkson à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  even in this very sentence à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Justin Guarini is still singing American Idol’s praises. We gave Rosanna Tavarez and Kimberly Caldwell’s affable new cohost of TV Guide Channel’s Idol recap series Idol Chat (Fridays at 8 pm/ET) a chance to do some chatting of his own…….

http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7B0024D5A8-1A65-4766-89F0-7506FE53240D%7D

Sligh makes the final 12 on ‘Idol’

America voted, and Greenville’s Chris Sligh is one of 12 contestants who will compete to become the next “American Idol.”

Seacrest turned to Sligh and asked whether he thought he would move on to the top 12, and a very candid Sligh replied, “For fear of looking stupid, I’ll say I hope.”…

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070309/NEWS/703090338/1051/NEWS01

Lisa B, lol! I do love yah!

Say it ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t so, Antonella!

As I write this at 8 p.m. last night, I honestly donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a reality TV junkie, a fan of pop music, or just happen to really dig smokinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ hot 20-year-old Jersey girls who take pictures of themselves in their underwear.

Go Antonella Barba! Whoo!…….

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18058785&BRD=1697&PAG=461&dept_id=44551&rfi=6

The Culture Of Gossip
Some Say It’s Therapeutic, Some Say Debasing, But Prattle Is Everywhere

It’s the social glue that holds us together, currency we use to buy us into inner circles – and buy us more information. And researchers in this increasingly popular subject of study have even found that gossip has a therapeutic quality, giving us a natural endorphin rush and an avenue to vent our frustrations.

“Gossip is everywhere. It involves every one of us,” says rumor authority Richard Weiner, a veteran in the public relations industry who knows from buzz. (Credit him for turning the dimple-faced Cabbage Patch dolls into a pop cultural phenomenon of the 1980s)…..

http://www.courant.com/features/lifestyle/hc-gossip.artmar09,0,2163097.story?coll=hc-headlines-life

Antonella’s ‘Idol’ dreams come to an end

No Jersey “Idol” this year.

On last night’s elimination show, the 16 semifinalists were trimmed to the 12 finalists, and both Point Pleasant native Antonella Barba and recent West Orange transplant Jared Cotter failed to make the cut……

http://www.nj.com/columns/ledger/sepinwall/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1173422705244690.xml&coll=1

Waite finds new fans in the Opry crowd

…At the moment, the Waite-and-Krauss version of “Missing You” is a Top 40 song on country radio.
And Waite’s comeback bid received an unexpected boost when “American Idol” competitor Phil Stacey sang “Missing You” on a recent episode of television’s top-ranked show.
“When it rains, it pours,” Waite says.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070309/ENTERTAINMENT04/703090316/-1/ZONES04

Studio City singer gets ‘Idol’ boot

Tears flowed as the road ended for four more “American Idol” contestants Thursday, leaving a dozen finalists to sing again next week.

The elimination of Sloan surprised judge Randy Jackson, who said she “should be in that top 12. America got that one wrong.” A choked-up Sloan seemed to agree…

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5391222

Renee Grant-Williams Announces Panelists for 9th Annual Vocal Master Class

…Featured on this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s panel are: Bo Bice, southern rocker and American Idol favorite; Bill Puryear, president of talent and booking agency Crescent Moon Talent and John Taylor, entertainment director of World Famous Tootsieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Orchid Lounge…

http://www.pr.com/press-release/32190

Local Idol survives another round
Judges baffled by the night’s eliminations.

Chesapeake’s Chris Richardson stayed safe on Thursday’s edition of “American Idol.” But the remaining 12 contestants are definitely feeling the heat.

“America got that one wrong,” Randy Jackson said after the attractive and talented Sabrina Sloan got the ax…

http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-now-idolresult_m8,0,1679988.story?coll=dp-news-local-final

Twelfth Nightmare
The season’s ”American Idol” finalists are announced, and Haley and Sanjaya shockingly edge out more talented contestants

To put a twist on a catchphrase from American Idol’s most frequently covered diva, Whitney Houston, ”Awww, Haley to the no!”

I mean, seriously, America, you were so close to getting the women’s half of Idol’s season-6 finalists completely right. You had LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Stephanie Edwards, Jordin Sparks, and Gina Glocksen sitting on their little silver stools, ready to tackle next Tuesday’s Diana Ross theme with supreme (sorry) gusto….

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20014602,00.html

American Idol 6: Week 3 Results

After what looked like a comeback for the men last week, this week they returned to form, sucking it up and leaving all the talent for the women. With this being the last week before the “real competition”, this really wasn’t the time for the boys to choke. There’s sixteen contestants and only twelve well be around next week. If there were any justice, all four eliminated contestants would be men (actually, if there were any justice, we’d eliminate 10 or 12 contestants tonight and end that misery right now!), but the format requires that two men and two women go home tonight. It’s an hour long episode, so expect a lot of filler, and a lot of teasing from host Ryan Seacrest……

http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=5294

Antonella’s No Idol

Antonella Barba may not have been able to conquer American Idol on looks alone, but at least she has other options on the table.

The sexy New Jersey native’s Idol tenure came to an end Thursday, after her shaky vocals proved no match for the competition….

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=d25238bb-43b6-41ca-9279-b228237b014f

And then there were 12
Sabrina and Sundance cut, ‘Idol’ judges stunned

Some you expected and some you didn’t. But four semifinalists got cut Tuesday, leaving the final 12 in this year’s edition of TV’s No. 1 show, “American Idol.”

Whacked: Antonella Barba, the Jersey Shore girl who was scorned by the judges but sizzled on the Internet; the curly-maned Sabrina Sloan (“America got it wrong,” said Randy Jackson); Jared Cotter, the easy-going crooner; and Sundance Head, 28, of Porter, Texas (“Sundance, you’ve been one of our finest,” said a disbelieving Paula Abdul. “Mind-boggling.”)

http://charlotte.com/436/story/45001.html

taylor’s album had a huge jump on walmart on-line he dropped off 4 days ago off the top 100 but came roaring back upo the charts almost in the top 10 taylor went from 0 to #13 in 24 hours wooooooo that’s 20% in sales…. :clap_tb:

Good morning. I am very happy that I no longer have to look at that revolting tuft of chest hair anymore. Now we are on to a mediocre Top 12. My new pick, I say Haley’s tata’s take her to at least top 4.

One year after ‘Idol’ elimination, Ayla looks back

A lot can happen in a year.

But while it’s been an exciting ride for Wrentham’s Ayla Brown, time hasn’t exactly flown for the 18-year-old Boston College basketball star, who was eliminated from last season’s “American Idol” on the cusp of the Top 12…

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2007/03/09/features/feature31.txt

Antonella Barba eliminated; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  top 12 set

Sundance Head, Sabrina Sloan, Jared Cotter and, yes, Antonella Barba. Gone.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too bad Sabrina had to go, she had the whole package, but too much other R&B competition from Lakisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle and Stephanie Edwards.
Jared? Too full of himself…..

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/03/antonella_barba_eliminated_american_idol_top_12_set.html

American Idol no match for poverty

It was as if American Idol set out on Thursday night to present a show that would absolutely jump the shark. It was bad enough they presented the most undeserving and underwhelming top 12 to date.

The entire flow of the entertainment show came to a jarring halt when Ryan Seacrest announced Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s latest à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“franchise,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Idol Gives Back. Apparently Idol-branded ice cream, toothpaste and summer camp just wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t enough for Idol producers…..

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/82-03092007-1311334.html

Mark Burnett sued over ‘Rock Star’ reality TV show concept

A writer and producer is reportedly claiming that reality television producer Mark Burnett was part of an alleged conspiracy to steal her idea for Rock Star: INXS, which aired on CBS in the summer of 2005.

According to the lawsuit, the writer/producer alleges that in March 2003 she registered a show synopsis called Rock Star with the Writers Guild of America, in which “lead vocalists for rock bands would compete and would be judged by well known musicians/rock stars.”…..

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/mark-burnett-sued-over-rock-star-reality-tv-show-concept-4825.php

Another Elliott interview for the excited Elliott fans!

Podcast:

http://starrymag.com/podcast.asp?ID=2055&CATEGORY=Podcast&PAGE=1

Hard copy:

http://starrymag.com/content.asp?ID=2054&CATEGORY=Music&PAGE=1

(The interviewer has requested that no content from the interview be posted, so no excerpts available. :-/)

American Idol 3/8

Let the real competition begin. We finally have our top 12, and let’s face it, no one ever remembers anyone from the bottom 12. We rarely remember anyone from the bottom six (Jennifer Hudon excepted.)

There were a couple surprises. Apparently Sanjaya is this year’s version of the Idol Mystery Fan Favorite, following in the footsteps of the inexplicably popular Scott Savol, John Stevens and Kevin Coavis. Only on Idol can a semi-talented but cute teenager parlay a lot of hair, a weak voice and a sweet nature into semi-stardom. Let’s hope it’s brief…..

http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/tvtracker/archives/008033.html

American Idol: The Sanjaya Situation

Sanjaya Malakar, in a baffling result, has made it into the Top 12 of this season’s American Idol. I’m not an Idol historian; this is my first full year watching the show. However, I feel confident in saying that Sanjaya will be the worst singer to ever make it into an American Idol top 12. Before we go on, I want to say that my intentions are not malicious towards Sanjaya. I actually feel bad for him. Unless he’s completely delusional (which, I suppose, is possible), it must be heart-wrenching to perform every week when you know that you are, by far, the worst singer that will hit the stage that night….

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/american-idol-the-sanjaya-situ-4827.aspx?show=american-idol.aspx

‘American Idol’ finalists include 17-year-old from Federal Way

Seventeen-year-old Sanjaya Malakar of Federal Way is one of 12 finalists competing for a record contract on “American Idol.”

Among the 24 semifinalists was another Federal Way contestant: 22-year-old Amy Krebs. She was voted off the show on February 22nd.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420AP_WA_TV_American_Idol_Washington.html

Some surprising exits, a few kind words as ‘Idol’ pares down singers

…The weakest singer in the semifinals, whose long locks appeal to a large portion of the audience, outpolled one of the most powerful, if inconsistent, voices in the competition.

The bottom line is that despite the judges regularly saying that “Idol” is a singing competition, it’s always been a popularity contest…

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=575210

48 Hours: Bona Fide Redneck Plays Fabulous Fox

…Taylor Hicks experienced one of these moments, too. The singer/songwriter and harmonica player tried out for Season 5 of “American Idol” in Las Vegas and smoked the competition. The beloved pop star performs tonight at the Tabernacle. Since his tenure on “Idol,” his debut single, “Do I Make You Proud?,” landed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The 30-year-old from Birmingham, Ala. now has a fan base that calls itself the “Soul Patrol.” His music follows the blues tradition of his hero, Ray Charles, but with a Southern-rock twist. “Just to Feel That Way” is the epitome of Hicks, with its startlingly clear vocals and easy, soulful sound. Meanwhile, “The Right Place” takes a more classic blues approach and shows off Hicks’ strong blues influences. Tonight at 8 p.m. The Tabernacle. $30…

http://www.emorywheel.com/home/news/2007/03/09/Entertainment/48.Hours.Bona.Fide.Redneck.Plays.Fabulous.Fox-2770562.shtml

Our Phil’s in the Top 12

I don’t get it.

The big news — and a big relief — is that Phil Stacey made it. The onetime Wichitan found out pretty early on that he’d be advancing to the Top 12. Stacey was so happy, he nearly shed some man-tears on stage. And I nearly joined him from my couch. Here’s hoping the big guy can now figure out what he does well and start doing it — consistently. (Read: No more LeAnn Rimes songs, please.)….

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/16865046.htm

OK some things to cheer mj’s day.

This happy birthday was from yesterday. Happy 62nd birthday to Micky Dolenz:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ji_ubelO0Ow

Knowing mj’s love of 60′s pop, I figured she might like these guys as well. Happy 65th birthday to mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=g2xYl2hswY4

Thoughts for the morning:

When I went to get the paper, I discovered that it really is 1.1 degrees out.

YOu know you must go food shopping when you have to eat kix for breakfast.

Be back in a minute just realised I haven’t fed my neighbours cat!

Good morning, JJ. I saw your cousin’s video. He’s cute. Was, at least. lol

Good morning, JJ. I saw your cousinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s video. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s cute. Was, at least. lol

Thanks purple. He’s bald now, but no wallet chains.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Chatter: Fare thee well, Antonella

Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got our Top 12 on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  after Thursdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s results show, and it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t include the much-maligned Antonella Barba or the much-ballyhooed Sundance Head. Also missing from the finals: The mediocre Jared Cotter and the rather talented Sabrina Sloan.

Taking two of those coveted spots are singers who apparently can do no wrong, according to almost 37 million votes (Egads! Seriously?): Sanjaya Malakar and Haley Scarnato. So, good for them. It will be entertaining to see just how far they go (are they the final two?)…..

http://www.journaltimes.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=11382

Glocksen advances to final 12 on ‘Idol’

Maybe it’s her emotions.

Gina Glocksen has occasionally been reminded by “American Idol” judges that she doesn’t have the best voice in the competition – but she keeps winning. The 22-year-old advanced to the final 12 Thursday night and couldn’t hide her tears….

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/289763,6_1_NA07_IDOLRESULTS_S1.article

American Idol Bucky Covington Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut This Weekend

American Idol Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington will make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Friday, March 9th. Covington will perform his debut single, “A Different World,” which is already generating huge fan response in its early weeks of release. He will also premiere new material from his self-titled debut CD, set for release April 17th on Lyric Street Records…..

http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070308/CLTH13108032007-1.html

American Idol – The Final 12

America voted and four more people were given the boot on tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s episode of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idol.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say with all honesty that all four deserved to go but at the same time, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m already starting to forget their names so the evening wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a total tragedy. On the up-side, after weeks of auditioning, we finally have the twelve à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finalists! It seemed to take an eternity to get to this point and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m starting to wish Fox would cut the city-to-city auditions down to four or five episodes so we can get to the real show a lot sooner…..

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/TV-Review-American-Idol-The-Final-12-3194.html

Thanks purple. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bald now, but no wallet chains.

What a letdown! I suppose he has no tattoo, either? Oh well, I guess 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY is kinda long…and would hurt a lot…lol

Second Police date on sale soon

…..New Orleans’ Mute Math, which recently got a little love from Chris Sligh on “American Idol”, will rock the House of Blues Sunset Strip in Hollywood April 25. Tickets are $15….

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/music/abox/article_1609148.php

What a letdown! I suppose he has no tattoo, either? Oh well, I guess 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY is kinda longà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and would hurt a lotà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦lol

Oh yes, and tattoo’s look great on 50+ bodies.

‘Idol’ standards for leadership

…The summit’s keynote speaker will be Ayla Brown, 18, of Wrentham, a finalist for the fifth season of “American Idol,” who will also sing for the girls and sign autographs during lunch…

http://www.milforddailynews.com/homepage/x865920509

Doozy of a dozen: Running down the ‘Idol’

Twelve is the happiest number in the American Idol universe now, after the show’s dozen finalists were anointed Thursday.
Of course, there were also 12 angry men (and women) who were eliminated over the past three weeks, some of whom could make a strong case in the courts of musical justice that they were robbed of their rightful spot in the finals by inferior singers…..

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-03-08-idol-dozen_N.htm

Simon Got It Right

Simon said it was the end of the road for Antonella Barba, and he was right. She’s been booted from “American Idol.”

And the sun has set on Sundance, yes, the guy with the beard shaped like an Xbox controller has been voted off too. That whittles the field down to 12.

http://www.fox28.com/News/index.php?ID=14908

Daughtry’s radio-friendly rock lacks innovation

The only surprise was that Daughtry maintained his compelling stage presence solidly throughout the set – no small feat. Idol is over, but Daughtry still sings as if Simon Cowell is bearing down on him from the front row. He has a confidence in his voice that can become, at times, spine-tingling. Live or on television, there is no doubt Chris Daughty can sing.

He is among friends – a lot of record-buying friends here, and across the nation. Daughtry capitalizes on the perfect formula of clean and friendly rock, with a slightly rough image. Taylor Hicks, take note.

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/poprock/290085,CST-FTR-daughtry09.article

Good morning everyone. Thank you Lisa for the articles! JJ, I meant to post this yesterday but never got around to it (our heat for the upstairs has only been working sporadically for the last 6 weeks – spent alot of time with the plumber yesterday) anyway, I loved the 1910 Fruitgum Company and owned several of their 45′s!

Hi jersey, I can’t believe so many people knew them. Did you know they were from Linden?

I know you are feeling my pain, the temperature has actually gone down to 0.5 degrees.

I did not know that they were from Linden. It is cold here, however it’s 14 degrees. A virtual heatwave compared to where you are. Thank goodness it’s not colder since were trying to heat the upstairs with the downstairs furnace right now. It’s sweltering downstairs in order to keep the upstairs somewhat comfortable.

I did not know that they were from Linden. It is cold here, however ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 14 degrees. A virtual heatwave compared to where you are. Thank goodness ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not colder since were trying to heat the upstairs with the downstairs furnace right now. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sweltering downstairs in order to keep the upstairs somewhat comfortable.

I keep telling myself, 11 days till spring…..

Morning — jj, jersey, lisab.

lisab — thanks for snips. preciate it.

cheers

Marnin’ LisaB, JJ, Squishy, purpley, jersey etc.

Purple – Bought Children Running thru yesterday. Very good. At times Patti Griffin sounds a lot like Bonnie Raitt.

I keep telling myself, 11 days till springà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..
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Boy JJ, I just keep hoping we have one.

he dropped off 4 days ago off the top 100 but came roaring back upo the charts almost in the top 10 taylor went from 0 to #13 in 24 hours wooooooo thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 20% in salesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. :clap_tb:
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Ya’ know, I can never figger out how this stuff happens. At Best Buy yesterday there were Taylors, DAUGHTRY’S, but no Katherine McPhee’s – out.

I really am sick and tired of hearing the judges tell America that we got it wrong, when they are the idiots that put some of the less talented people through to Hollywood in the first place. Are they that out of touch with reality? There were so many superior singers to even the ones now sitting on the silver stools if they wanted a true singing competition. I stuck around long enough to see Sundance get his walking papers which gave me a lot of satisfaction, since Simon felt Sundance ‘knocked Taylor out of the park.’ Now I can move on and forget about this stupid show.

Season 6 is under way and I have no interest in any of the contestants. I will continue to follow Taylor elsewhere. Something has changed here at MJs and I don’t really know what has happened. But it’s just not the same.

Daughtry Joins Emerging American Idol Elite

…This kind of plummeting pattern can also be found for some of the more popular Idol runners up as well. The hope is always that people outside of the initial fan base established through the reality TV series will hop on board and support the new recording artist. When this hope is realized, this is what creates what I can the “Emerging American Idol Elite”. This American Idol elite group is currently composed of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and the new kid on the block – Chris Daughtry…

It appears that Chris Daughtry has entered into this elite group as well, even though he reached only to the 4th position in AI5. His debut album, “Daughtry”, being out for just 3-5 months (15 weeks) still is holding the number 2 (now 1) on Billboard, again. It’s cose to selling 2 million copies already, and has seen several Idol debut albums plummet around it while it stays at or near the top of Billboard quite consistently. He, like Kelly and Carrie have expanded his fan base way beyond the AI television viewing audience and by the looks of it, “Daughtry” will be around on the charts for quite some time as the album is filled with more radio-friendly singles just waiting to be released.

http://beaversonidol.blogspot.com/2007/02/daughtry-joins-emerging-american-idol.html

Morning julie, mass, squishy, steaming and anyone else I may have not said good morning too.

Daughtry is going to be on the charts for a long time…It is a no brainer..Nickelback is at #12 this week and it was released 10/04/05…Hinder is at #25 this week and it was released 09/27/05…This is the music that most (radio)people want…So all the “oh my god I can’t believe Daughtry is doing this well” can be put to rest..

Right I just want to put a few things straight.

Folk had nothing to do with me leaving the blog.

I was accused of driving posters away, so I therefore left the blog, as the last thing I wanted to do was drive people away.

That combined with the total lack of common courtesy, why post on a blog if you have no intention reading it?

Mj is a most gracious host and the rudeness that was directed at her was apalling last night, is that the way you behave when you are a guest in someone else’s home?

As for the continual debate of radio play, been there, done that, got the t shirt. I also question whether the people continually rehashing it actually ever really listen to radio anyway.

I’m a Taylor fan but please if I was so concerned I’d be on his fansite or GC’s, comments yes but long drawn out meaningless debates on the why’s and wherefore’s don’t belong here in my opinion.

If people actually read posts, they’d know that Debs had said she wouldn’t be here for AI as she doesn’t like it. Dingo had also said similar after seeing the talent or lack of it this season, but that she would pop in and out.

Chat is excellent, busy because people are bored with the same old posts, can snark, have fun and talk about anything and everything. Remember the adage eavesdroppers only hear ill of themselves, so don’t be an eavesdropper, join in, debate, bitch, we all need to vent at some time in our lives and I would like to think we are all grown up enough to take it. If not don’t even go there.

No you don’t need to thank me for links I don’t need it, just use common courtesy and remember you are a guest in someone else’s home and you don’t own the place.

Thank you Mj for all you do and I hope to be a ‘houseguest’ for a long time to come.

Steamin’

I hear you….

but my hope is that if the good people stay, this will change. I so wish Debs were here, I do miss her. I learned so much from her about music and she broadened my musical horizons in a major way. It was so much fun going to her links, as much as it is going to Lisab’s now.

I do hope my words are not the ones taking you away. That was surely not my intent.

I left the Daughtry links for you Squish, ‘cos I know you love posting them. :smile1_tb:

re last night — amazing the judges will tell the viewing audience “America didn’t get this one right” when one of the judges’ favorites are voted off; but the judges won’t admit their own errors about those they choose to appear on the show. The talentless “talented” ones!! Now we see which “emporer isn’t wearing clothes”

Was Paula crying; was Simon rubbing his lips when Sundance was voted off? Quite surprising since Sundance had “blown Taylor away”! ha~

You know what, fighting sucks:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hljx8Wj5Jro

and for those who like covers better:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KQLC7HQEH70

JJ – :lol_tb:

But will it get radio play?? :wink1_tb:

Btw I’m estatic that Sabrina got the boot and Stephanie stayed.

Sad about Suckdance, such a loss for the snark factor.

But will it get radio play??

I can track the spins.

Sad about Suckdance, such a loss for the snark factor.

My dislike for him was beyond snark. I say lets snark on Phil.

I was accused of driving posters away, so I therefore left the blog, as the last thing I wanted to do was drive people away. LisaB
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If you read carefully, I did not say Folk specifically drove you away. I just knew someone did. And most likely in chat.

About Dingo, you are wrong. She did not leave because of lack of interest in season six. She had a bad taste in her mouth, from a drive by yell in the blog and subsequent chat. I know this for a fact.

You may not like what was said last night, but there has been some skillful editing, I notice. The joint needed to be aired out, the hope being that if it was, this would be a more pleasant place to be – for everybody.

Yes, courtesy is what it is about. When posters run amuck and hurt people, invitations need to be rescinded.

You know what, fighting sucks: JJ
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Yah, JJ, it does and I don’t intend to do it. Ain’t hardly worth it.

I read it as it happened Masshole, I was here.

I’m not taken in by spin.

You know what, fighting sucks: You Tube JJ
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You are too funny. :laugh_tb:

Thanks LisaB!

I appreciate it! :biggrin_wp:

I’m going to pop in a minute before work to give a shout out to Sharon8 if she plugs in while in Music City.
Sharon…my sweet, but crazy, friend with me (not lg, lol) went down to your section during intermission trying to find you for me! I so wanted to meet my Beth Hart buddy. I think she even asked some men if they were Sharon8. lol. She found a Sherry, but no Sharon8.

It was a great show. I’m still touched by the closing number “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” and how he just walked off smiling while the crowd kept on singing the lyrics over and over and over. It was a magical night.

Oh yeah, he was pretty impressed that he had Minnie Pearl’s dressing room.lol. He kept doing the Howdeeeee she was famous for. Those old church pews in the Ryman won’t be the same after all the beatings they took. Literally. Everyone beat the pews in the front of them to get him to come back out for the encore. It was deafening. And pretty touching too.

See everyone around…

Actually ‘annoyed’ in chat was the icing on the cake it was regular posters, that made me make the decision to leave and they are still regular posters, who still show they are only interested in posting the same old, without bothering to read the blog.

At least ‘annoyed’ came onto chat and carried on and I got my point across. Shame they didn’t have the courage to use their blog name.

By leaving it proved I wasn’t driving anyone away, that was all I needed to know, as Mj didn’t deserve that and it would have been the last thing I wanted.

One more thing…hi Masshole!

Lisa B a massive wordy mcword to you.

The disrespect shown to MJ last night was very upsetting.

Now, season 6…

My spirit is broken. I already miss Suckdance Dick Head and Toiletta. I really wanted them both to make the tour. Oh well. At least PJ will be saved from having to post bail for me in Chicago next summer.

Hi Miss, did you go to the concert last night?

What about a recap?

Pretty please..

What on earth is the tour going to be like?

Beat boxing being used in between the diva runs?

Thank you LisaB. I didnt want to speak for you, I’m glad you set the record straight.

You may not like what was said last night, but there has been some skillful editing, I notice. The joint needed to be aired out, the hope being that if it was, this would be a more pleasant place to be – for everybody.

Yes, courtesy is what it is about. When posters run amuck and hurt people, invitations need to be rescinded.

Masshole, I have a suggestion for you. Start your own blog, then you can run it the way you like. The arrogance here is nearly making my head explode.

And guess what? This is the end of the discussion in this thread. If you want to continue it, take it to last night’s thread. Today, we are back to our regularly scheduled programming in daily chat.

This is one of the busiest weeks of the Idol season for me, but I will take the time, because I see it’s necessary, to completely re-write the guidelines. I’ll post a thread in the sidebar this weekend, and you can all have your say.

A couple of notes. No, Season 6 has not just barely started. It’s well under way–nearly half over. You can use the suckiness of this season as an excuse for the continual clinging-on to Season 5 I see here, but that doesn’t wash. I was kidding myself thinking that people would naturally move on to the next Season. No way, when folks are that attached to a contestant, they don’t move on PERIOD, no matter what. And it’s my bad for not being more explicit about what I expected once the new season began.

So, I will be posting guidelines that are as explicit as I can make them. Once they are posted, that’s it, thems the rules. No need to stick around a blog you don’t like, right? Right.

Yes, miss a recap. Did he kick a$$. Sigh…. can’t wait for the Beacon.

Morning all. What’s new?

JJ, I missed your post/video of your cousin in 1910. I can’t believe Linden actually produced someone talented and famous. Could you re-post the video or tell me where to find it?

Masshole :wub_tb:

I left the Daughtry links for you Squish, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹cos I know you love posting them. :smile1_tb:

Thanks LisaB!

I appreciate it! :biggrin_wp:

But whose boy gets the pimp spot from Lisa B? Ahem… ;-D

Well Purps you did order me to do that this morning. :lol_tb:

JJ, I missed your post/video of your cousin in 1910. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe Linden actually produced someone talented and famous. Could you re-post the video or tell me where to find it?

Well, I wouldn’t call them talented and famous. Here it is:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iRnNfZ8Pxro

Kate and Louis axed from X Factor

….Under a new format announced yesterday, the show will have four judges, including Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne, instead of the usual three…..

….Producers have also decided to lower the age limit to 14 and to split the 14 to 25-year-old group into boys and girls to create four categories mentored by four judges….

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23388283-details/Kate+and+Louis+axed+from+X+Factor/article.do

Thanks Mississip and Little Deb! I heart you. :wub_tb:

Lots and lots.

Well Purps you did order me to do that this morning. :lol_tb:

Sshhh!!! Lisa B, don’t out me. Sigh. Too late. LOL

Morning everyone!

LisaB – Your post was wonderful.

I will miss the suckiness of Suckdance. He was great snark material. Who was it that said instead of a tattoo he could just use wax on his hairy back to make the word HEAD. LMAO!!!

Jared seemed to believe his own ‘hot’ press.

At least Dave has seen off his competition. :lol_tb:

Kerri – my eyes! I can’t get that image out of my head now, I may throw up Kat style!

Well, I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t call them talented and famous. Here it is: JJ
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Man, what a blast from the past. Fat and bald, eh? Oh, alas and alack. :glurps_tb:

Purple – Bought Children Running thru yesterday. Very good. At times Patti Griffin sounds a lot like Bonnie Raitt.

I hope it becomes available locally. I just read an article on phishing recently and I’m even more scared now to use my credit card online. :-s

lisab— urp!

btw, where in the world is Kat?

btw, where in the world is Kat?

On a billboard in LA I heard.

Lisa – So sorry, but it was funny.

Oh and Dave is now a hot ho, we established this last night, right Squishy? LOL!!!

Man, what a blast from the past. Fat and bald, eh? Oh, alas and alack.

Fat, bald and selling pianos for a living.

selling pianos for a living. JJ
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That ain’t so bad, coulda been used cars.

Misssippi – so glad you had a magical night! sounds fookin’ fandamtastic. Enjoy the afterglow.

Popworld chief moves to 19

19 Entertainment has poached Popworld chief executive Martin Lowde to head its digital operations.

Lowde has been chief executive of Popworld for two years, overseeing the re-launch of the Channel 4 music show. Previously, he was senior licensing and sponsorship executive at ITV. The Popworld brand now straddles TV, online, mobile and magazine publishing. It is recruiting a senior executive to replace Lowde.

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/item/55427/254/260/3

Our Picks for the Weekend

…
LAST CHANCE
Return of Romance plays final night on Sunday
Not weary yet of a week’s worth of love, devotion, soft murmurings and deep, meaning-filled glances? The last hurrah of Matt Catingub’s “Return to Romance” love circus occurs Sunday night when the show returns to the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
This episode is called “The Rhythm of Romance: From Motown to Nashville to Hollywood to Oahu,” and features Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and “American Idol” Ruben Studdard. In other words, if not something for everyone, then pretty close.

Tickets are $45 to $75, available at Ticketmaster locations, the Blaisdell box office and the Hawaii Theatre. Call 591-2211.
…

http://starbulletin.com/2007/03/09/features/ourpicks.html

And I was starting to like Sundance… *ducks*

I will miss Jared’s “hotness.” His singing, not so much. Heh.

I totally thought it was a hoot that Suckdance got outed. Note to Simon, don’t diss Taylor while praising a sucky singer that you and only you think was better then Taylor.

I know that Melinda is probably the best singer up there, but what do you guys think her album would be like?

I’m kinda thinking so far that Blake is the only real big moneymaker that TPTB usually go for with possibly Gina making some dough if she can continue to grow and crank it up more. Even tho I’m not sure if I like her or not yet.

Since I’m not a big fan of anyone this year, I’m just trying to watch the subtle and not so subtle pimping and question why they pimp certain people and not others. I mean it has to boil down to who will make them the most money. We know that even if we don’t like it.

I know that Melinda is probably the best singer up there, but what do you guys think her album would be like?

Well if they think Taylor is old school, she’ll be downright prehistoric.

That may well change in the weeks to come, she needs to sing something more current, although with the guests lined up and the albums they have out, I am in serious doubt about that.

Well if they think Taylor is old school, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be downright prehistoric.

That may well change in the weeks to come, she needs to sing something more current, although with the guests lined up and the albums they have out, I am in serious doubt about that.

I agree with this and Melinda dosen’t have anywhere near the personality of Taylor. I’m not sure how great of a performer she would be either.

I’m not blown away by anyone, but I’m still rooting for Gina at this point.

Taylor Hicks works up a sweat in Huntsville performance

Two major sweat stains made an appearance Tuesday night during Taylor Hicks’ show at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall in Huntsville.

But that shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who’s seen Hicks perform live in bars and nightclubs around Birmingham. His energy level always has been high, turning shirts into sticky puddles and causing suit jackets to cling to his back and shoulders….

http://blog.al.com/mcolurso/2007/03/taylor_hicks_works_up_a_sweat.html

No crow for me this morning,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le83dwxByHE

(taking a bow for accurately predicting Antonella would be voted off). Yay me! The judges didn’t talk to her afterward, like they did the other offed contestants, right?

Interesting that both of the VFTWers are off the show. Now they can focus their efforts on battle-weary Malakar.

Kind of weird seeing Ryan and Simon being shown in a more human light when they showed that clip of them in Africa.

I felt kind of sorry to see Sundance go. I found him likable, and watching him wring his hands as he waited for the results was tough to watch. Sniff!

OT – has anyone ever seen Hootie & BF in concert? I’m seeing them tomorrow. Among other things, I’m also in love with Darius.

I find the AI helps Africa thing well meaning but kind of weird. Starving children and AI. Nothing is working this season for me.

More Stars Going Green Just Tip of Celeb Cause Movement

A record number of household names are lending their voices to global causes including Leo, Sting, Tyra, Oprah, Bono, Madonna, Jolie and Clooney. But do they mean it?

…But when more people vote for an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  than for the Leader of the Free World, it seems that as Americans we have handed pop culture figures a license to tell us whatever they want because; WE WILL LISTEN. If Leonardo DiCaprio drives an electric car and flies commercially ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s probably not going to stop global warming, but if he gets up at the Oscars with former vice president Al Gore and talks about it, it will cause an international debate, and if he makes a film about it, you can bet that people will go see it.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The entertainment industry has the ability to communicate to a global audience ideas that set forth actions and create change,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  said Debbie Levin, president of the Environmental Media…

http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=442

I think a lot of people love Melinda so she must have some personality. At this point last season I didn’t even notice Taylor but that’s just me. Blake is another one that has made a big impression on people. I think those 2 could go a long way.

Gawd dayum they suck so much that Im becoming interested. Im praying for Sanjaya to win this thing. Oh what sweet revenge that would be for me.

Those who have the real talent (they are precious few in number) will have already been discovered by TPTB and they will do fine anyways so at this point, these idiots who run Idol deserve what they get.

One thing, for all the money Idol has raked in, Im very happy that some of it will go towards a humanitarian issue. Thats a very good thing.

jpfan
Mar 9th, 2007 at 8:38 am
I find the AI helps Africa think well meaning but kind of weird. Starving children and AI

I see it just as a ratings ploy.

Let’s face it this could have run through the whole show, not used as a ‘surprise’. The surprise would have been if AI had actually coughed up the money.

That would be brilliant Dingo, AI gets what it deserves.

After all didn’t they tell us Sanjaya was good enough by putting him through?

btw, where in the world is Kat?

Now, see, when people fail to use “***”, I never know if it’s McPhee we’re talking about, or if someone’s shined the Bat-Signal my way.

Re: Sundance. I never hated him the way other people did. I always thought he was a good guy with a slightly abrasive personality that didn’t translate well across television. (Truth be told, I doubt MY personality would translate well across television, either.) Clearly he could sing, but I think he’s just one of those people who couldn’t cope in a high-pressure environment like AI. He looked hella relieved to be going last night and I hope he’s able to make music in a way that lets his talent come through…even if it means he’ll never make a living as a recording artist.

Bring on the Chris Richardson snark!

LisaB, your earlier post pretty much said it all. And the comments directed to MJ last night were completely out of line.

But thats all over, and I’m Moving On.(hehe)

I am LOVING all of the E interviews and song leaks. AND I am spending time at the fansites to satisfy my fangirly needs. Just sayin…

Whether one likes Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, Carrie or Taylor, They all won for a reason and it really, IMO hurts a contestant when Simon put them in such a lofty realm. Especially when they haven’t done anything but present them with a decent audition. I felt sorry for Sundance from the moment Simon made that Taylor comparison . I felt he placed him behind the eight ball both with Taylor’s fan, in which I’m one but did not Simon take what Simon said to heart, and the American audience in general. It’s saying, this is a REAL contender for the title.

Sundance, unfortunately, gave his best performance, IMO, during his audition spot. He never recovered. I am not sure why AI put him throught during the Hollywood round. It was very clear that he was stuggling but he went through over a much more talented and deserving singer. All I know is Sundance really disappointed me big time. I really thought he would go far. I don’t know if he would have won but I wanted to see if he had half the talent his father posessed in his day. Sadly, we will never know. He choked before he was able to find his grove.

Here’s hoping he can take the little spotlight that AI gave him and really pursue his singing career. If that’s indeed what he wants to do.

Maybe we need a Sundance mourning day…lol

The top twelve looks pretty much how I thought it would. Except, I thought Brandon would have left before Sundance.

Kind of weird seeing Ryan and Simon being shown in a more human light when they showed that clip of them in Africa.

Ryan and Simon as the new Angelina and Brad kind of freaked me out.

GM Dingo sweetie.

Hi JJ!!

I see it just as a ratings ploy.

Lisa, I agree, it is a ratings ploy but I will take help for the needy and poverty stricken any way I can get it.

Kerri,

Yep, Dave is now “Hot Ho” Dave!!!!!

Well if they think Taylor is old school, sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be downright prehistoric.

That may well change in the weeks to come, she needs to sing something more current, although with the guests lined up and the albums they have out, I am in serious doubt about that.

Maybe with the makeover and picking newer songs she can make money but for some reason I still don’t think she would make them loads of money and I just don’t connect with her. It’s actually annoying/puzzling to me on why I don’t like her very much since I do know how darned good she is!

Ryan and Simon as the new Angelina and Brad kind of freaked me out.

LMBO Now that is a lovely mental picture!! Egads!

Maybe with the makeover and picking newer songs she can make money but for some reason I still donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think she would make them loads of money and I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t connect with her. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s actually annoying/puzzling to me on why I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like her very much since I do know how darned good she is!

I agree. She has a lovely voice, but I just don’t connect with her. I can’t help thinking there is some kind of schtick involved. Just like Kellie Pickler, no one can be that dumb, no one can be that shy.

True Dingo, at least some money is going to the right place.

We’re at the start of Comic Relief here in the UK. I am presently watching ‘celebs’ doing Fame Academy for charity.

I’m watching live feed.
Their egos are beyond belief, one piece of criticism and they’re collasping under the pressure. The actors, presenters and comedians are being put to shame by a reformed addict/ debutante/ gossip columnist/ sometime presenter who is scatty as hell, but adorable.

I never hated Sundance either though I wasnt sold on him. Still, I knew if he had the right song that he could blow at least half of those guys out of the contest but now that I see Sanjaya is still there, its clear that the tweens adore him and OMG, once you have the girly tweens behind you….fugedaboudit.

Two words…David Cassidy.

Wellllll….. I am not buying the compilation CD nor am I going to the concert.

I’ll just sit back and watch, I suppose.

I did enjoy watching Simon squirm over Sanjaya and Sundance, but that won’t last long.

Sagie, I am with you. It will be interesting to watch the pimping from week to week without having a horse in this race that I am betting on.

Two wordsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦David Cassidy.

but David Cassidy was (and still is) hot and he could sing.

Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re at the start of Comic Relief here in the UK. I am presently watching à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹celebsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ doing Fame Academy for charity.

Oh Lisa, I wish I could watch it. If there is one thing I can always use its a little comic relief.

Carrie Underwood’s new song “Wasted” is fantastic and its being played over and over on the country as well as crossover stations here and the video as well. Another golden record for the golden girl.

Gawd dayum they suck so much that Im becoming interested. Im praying for Sanjaya to win this thing. Oh what sweet revenge that would be for me.

Oh man, that that’s all shades of wrong right there Dingo. I can picture him singing the coronation song with all the confiti fall around him and his Michael Jackson smile.

I hope they don’t box Melinda into a old school image. They did that with Fantasia and Taylor, especially Taylor, and it did translate well into cd sales. Fantasia was rescued by Clive so her cd was more r&b/ hip-hop but her cd also had a bit of an old school vibe going on. She was able to get away with it because she received a lot of support from the R&B radio stations who don’t have problem mixing old school vibe music with today’s music.

Note to AI, just because someone has a throwback style don’t automatically mean they should be pigeon-holed into putting out an old school cds. That’s mistake number one with AI. And, they wonder why Taylor’s cd isn’t selling well.

I hope that Melinda can break out and show some versatility with song choices or else she will be pigeon-holed and may leave quicker that we expect.

Don’t forget the Hawaiian vote. The hula was a call out to them.

Getting voted off not the worse thing – Chris Daughtry

Getting voted off American Idol wouldn’t be the worst thing that could happen to Flint Idol hopeful Lakisha Jones. Stardom seems assured.

Maybe he’s just an exhausted one. But all the hard work is paying off for the former auto mechanic with the muscular voice. Daughtry is one of the new year’s unmitigated success stories, good news for a music industry battling declining sales.

http://blog.mlive.com/idolchatter/2007/03/getting_voted_off_american_idol.html

but David Cassidy was (and still is) hot and he could sing.

LOL, he’s OLD. But I had a sort of crush on him myself and yeah, he could sing.

I think I love you
So what am I so afraid of?
Im afraid that Im not sure of
A love there is no cure for…….

Ohhhhhhh, thats just sad.

Oh man, that thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all shades of wrong right there Dingo. I can picture him singing the coronation song with all the confiti fall around him and his Michael Jackson smile.

Weeping….

OMG how freaking funny would THAT be. Simon didnt stand until the very end when Taylor was “coronated”. I think he would be passed out under the table if this scenario ever happened.

I swear ta gawd, ahm votin’ for Sanjaya next week. Who KNEW?

Lots to do, but still no answer to what chaos tastes like

…Get down with the Soul Patrol
Soul Patrol – unite! “American Idol” doll Taylor Hicks will bring his signature gray hair and soul-inspired tunes to Atlanta tonight.
Though he became known to the world after winning “Idol” in 2005, Hicks was making music long before then. After releasing an independent album in 1997, Hicks hit the road and relocated to Nashville in 2000, but found little success. And then, the stars aligned – Simon, Paula and Randy came into his life, and the rest is reality TV history.
Hicks’ latest CD, released by Arista in May 2006, found airwave praise with the single “Do I Make You Proud,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
At past Hicks concerts, a medley of guests have made appearances, including Snoop Dogg, Widespread Panic and Willie Nelson. Keep an ear out for whether any Atlanta musicians will show up at the show.
Hicks will be performing at 8 p.m. tonight at The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. Tickets are $30. Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com. …

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_article_id=25560&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2

MJ wrote:
Masshole, I have a suggestion for you. Start your own blog, then you can run it the way you like. The arrogance here is nearly making my head explode.

And guess what? This is the end of the discussion in this thread. If you want to continue it, take it to last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s thread. Today, we are back to our regularly scheduled programming in daily chat.

This is one of the busiest weeks of the Idol season for me, but I will take the time, because I see ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s necessary, to completely re-write the guidelines. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll post a thread in the sidebar this weekend, and you can all have your say.

A couple of notes. No, Season 6 has not just barely started. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s well under wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’nearly half over. You can use the suckiness of this season as an excuse for the continual clinging-on to Season 5 I see here, but that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wash. I was kidding myself thinking that people would naturally move on to the next Season. No way, when folks are that attached to a contestant, they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t move on PERIOD, no matter what. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s my bad for not being more explicit about what I expected once the new season began.

So, I will be posting guidelines that are as explicit as I can make them. Once they are posted, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s it, thems the rules. No need to stick around a blog you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like, right? Right.

well well..
I think that about says it all.
listen if that’s the case well I’m guilty too.
after I read all of LisaB articles..
I mostly lurk
or once in awhile I’ll drop in a post
or lately I’ll post Taylor photos
just to lighten the mood here.
You must admit it’s pretty dark.
MJ you have been a gracious host (especially last year)
I dropped by for the fellowship
and it’s no secret
as ms.sonny or sweet t
I always felt welcomed.
but now it seems if you are not all about AI6
then move on right?
ok then
But you have to know
AI 6 sucks donkey balls mj
there’s so very little to talk about.
many AI blogs peaked with AI 5
Posters were still here for the family that was created.
I respect the fact that you love American Idol
so if your not an AVID american Idol show fanatic
then this is not the place to be.
is that about right?
Right?
That said
if
Dingo an masshole an Debs an folk are stepping back..
well
their input was pretty much the reason I stopped by.
an Talk about disrespect.
Just watching how you respond
to long time posters is dishearteneing.
Those posters helped make this a home.
This used to be a place where you could hang out with friends..
post an snark was the order of the day.
Now it’s AI6 or the highway.
You couldn’t be any clearer to me.
Hey like you say it’s your Blog.
well…it used to be alot of peoples home too.
an if it helps, I’m gone too.
if you want to believe it or not..
for all of us..
How very sad.

I’m sure you’ll have a field day with this
so have at it.
least it’s something to talk about.

Count me as one of those glad to see Sundance gone. Sorry but his performances were real disappointing. I expected alot more and agree that his audition was the best. Did not think he was nearly as good as the judges tried to make him out to be then, but still showed some promise. I think they gave him a false sense of greatness and he couldn’t live up to it. They should not have put him through when he did so badly during Hollywood week.

Weepingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

OMG how freaking funny would THAT be. Simon didnt stand until the very end when Taylor was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“coronatedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I think he would be passed out under the table if this scenario ever happened.

I swear ta gawd, ahm votinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ for Sanjaya next week. Who KNEW?

He’d collapse in a pool….what an absolute delight that would be.

America has spoken and you Suck Simon Cowell!!

Ok, stop picking on Melinda….I am invested damn it. LOL!!!

For dingo:

Young: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZd0M2EVwfY

Old: http://youtube.com/watch?v=VXS2hQybYFQ

It’s OK, admit it, he is still freakin’ hot.

Dingo, I’m with you, I’m voting for Sanjaya.

Ok, stop picking on Melindaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.I am invested damn it. LOL!!!

JOin the club Kerri, Sanjaya is the new American Idol. He will look so cute on the cover of Tiger Beat.

Well, Im off. Play nice and be safe.

What a motley crew the judges have arranged for this season’s top 12. Sorry to see Sundance gone. I actually felt sorry for him because he seemed like a decent guy. However, maybe Simon will learn to keep his stupid mouth shut from now on when he makes statements like, “you sing circles around last year’s winner,” or Randy, “yeah, blew him out of the water.” Seems that Taylor is still afloat, and, Sundance is begging for a job now. Will they ever learn? It would serve them right to have Haley or Sanjaya win this year. What a hoot that would be.

Reality Check: Secret Confessions on ‘American Idol’

Before we talk about the insanity of this week’s outcome, can we please analyze the lack of juiciness of the contestants’ secrets?

Of course, there was Melinda’s confession about her OCD, which actually seemed a bit deep for the occasion, but my favorite came from Sundance, who claimed that he was actually skinny and just wearing a fat suit for the show….

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258029,00.html

Oh wait, but I don’t vote. Do you have to vote to be invested? I just really like her voice.

My mom cracked me up last night. As soon as idol ended she called to ask me. “How the hell did p*&%y chin get the boot over that ding dong with pretty hair.” I keep telling her she needs to come here and post. She would fit right in.

JJ – Tiger Beat…LMAO. Does Tiger Beat still exist?

Lisa B: OMG how freaking funny would THAT be. Simon didnt stand until the very end when Taylor was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“coronatedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I think he would be passed out under the table if this scenario ever happened.

Maybe he’d start crying like the Hoff? Okay, he doesn’t cry (that’s just for people who want to get their face on TV and he is not a famewhore…).

I think Simon lacks some kind of empathy gene. Intellectually, he knows when he should feel sorry for somebody, but it just doesn’t come naturally to him. It was so obvious in the clips from Africa where Ryan was connecting with people and you could almost see the thought bubbles above Simon’s head saying “Okay, must fein interest in this child or I will look like an ogre”.

i was surprised sundance got kicked off, i think he just really chose the wrong song, had he gone with an older song he would have made it through, which kinda sucks because then you DO get put into the old school category just like Kat, even if thats not the music you want to do

Yes Kerri she would fit right in.

I’m astounded that Phil got through, he’s there on backstory alone imo. Pretty poor one at that.

i think simon shows empathy when it counts, just because you sucked at singing a song doesn’t mean he’s going to cuddle you? he showed empathy with antonella and the media comment, and he has gone up to Kat and said some things.

*sniff* OMG my handz R crY1ing!!11!1

I really wanted to hear Sundance’s rendition of “Touch Me In the Morning” next week guys. Somebody cheer me up.

Oh my god Cheese that would have been so funny, but where would he have wanted to be touched?

had he gone with an older song he would have made it through, which kinda sucks because then you DO get put into the old school category just like Kat, even if thats not the music you want to do

I don’t buy the whole pigeonholing thing. I mean, you choose the songs you sing (within clearance limits). If you don’t want to be boxed in as old-school, sing something from the next ten years. Right now the only two contestants who I can think of who are pigeonholded by song choice are Lakisha (diva belter) and Melinda (standards singer). Chris R. is pigeonholed as a boybander, but it’s moreso b/c of the tone of his voice than it is his song choices, I think.

Also radname, I would mildly disagree–I don’t think Kat was pegged as a standards singer so much as a balladeer. And even Kat herself was prancing around telling everyone how she wanted to make a jazzy Norah Jones album right before the finale. Then she changed her mind, presumably because no one ever asks Norah Jones to pose with her legs spread.

Simon is good with sleaze he creates enough of his own to know how to cope with it.

Well Sundance did murder a Pearl Jam song, IMO of course. Maybe that was just too much for people.

Re: Sanjaya and the Hawaii vote. Wasn’t there a contestant one year who got the Hawaii vote and it kept her in for longer than she deseved?

Yes Kerri ………. Jasmine.

I think he would be passed out under the table if this scenario ever happened.

I’m sure we all be passed out laughing so damn hard at that sight of Sanjaya grinning into the camera.. Talk about opening up a floodgate of singers for next season.

Also Dingo, I’m thinking of changing my name to, “what’s my name..sexygirl.” What do you think? You think I’ll have a problem with the lenght.. I figure I’ll hold on to the “sexygirl” part so I won’t confuse some when they ask, ‘whose “what’s my name?”‘ LOL

LisaB – EWE about touching Sundance. You would get lost in a sea of gnarly hair.

Jasmine…that’s it.

Am I the only one who doesn’t like Carrie’s song, “Wasted?”

Sundance singing ‘touch me in the morning’ while fondling his merkin.

Oh he will be missed! :lol_tb:

Skylight – I am sure you are not the only one. I like it though.

If you ask me, Carrie is still boring though.

Oh my god Cheese that would have been so funny, but where would he have wanted to be touched?

I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Kerri, I believe Tiger Beat does actually still exist. Come on, can’t you see Sanjaya on the cover!!!

I like just about everything that Carrie sings…and she wasn’t my pick in her season. Simon has been wrong, wrong, wrong multiple times, but he was very, very right about Carrie.

So, let me get this straight, we have to now only discuss AI6 or the highway? There ain’t nothing but vomit to talk about! I am in my car and down the road……………………………………………………………………….I’ll lurk a little and read Lisa’ post but this sucks. ((((((Masshole, Dingo, JJ,sweet t)))))

LisaB – OMG….LMAO. And you thought the image about HEAD on his back was gross.

Taylor Hicks doesn’t have to take any notes from Daughtry.

Technically Carrie is an excellent singer, emotionally she doesn’t cut it for me.

JJ – I can see him on the cover for sure. Sanjaya may be just a kid, but he kinda creeps me out. Not as much as Phil, but he still gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Sorry kerri, late friday afternoon I’m winding down for the weekend, I may even have a drink.

I’ll try and keep all those visions in my ‘head’ (what an unfortunate name) for you early morning peeps.

WhatdIsay
Mar 9th, 2007 at 9:39 am
So, let me get this straight, we have to now only discuss AI6 or the highway?

I’m not under the impression that any other season is banned, it just shouldn’t dominate the blog.

Makes sense to me.

Beyonce and Shakira recorded a duet?

Huh.

I don’t like it.

Imagine Phil ‘Conehead’ your American Idol??

Lisa – Never keep them to yourself. It made me laugh this morning, plus you are talking to me here, and I started it.

Does Beyonce shake her hips with Shakira?

I could see them both knocking each other off stage!

Okay, let’s talk compilation CD. Last year, I believe that all the songs on the compilation CD came from the semi-finals (in previous years, it was from the first theme night).

Out of the three songs that each contestant has sung, which one should be on the CD?:

Melinda: Tough call. She’s had three good ones. I’d like to see “My Funny Valentine” but they may go with “I’m a Woman” because it’s a bigger performance.

Lakisha: “And I’m Telling You” from the first night. It was her best performance to date. “Midnight Train To Georgia” was on last year’s CD.

Jordin: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Give Me One Reasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  although I enjoyed “Heartbreak” as well. “Reflections” has been overdone on AI and was probably her worst performance.

Stephanie: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“How Come You Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Call Meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? I haven’t cared for her performances the last two weeks.

Gina: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Call Me When Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re Soberà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . That song fits the box AI wants her in.

Haley: Hmmm…..Why not “Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s All Coming Back to Me Now”? It’s a better song than the other two she tried and should sound good in studio.

Now for the Guys:

Blake: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somewhere Only We Knowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by Keane would be my call, but I’m thinking that they will want some beatboxing (unfortunately…I think the Keane song was his best so far).

Chris S: “Trouble”. The first song probably doesn’t fit on the album and the third one was kind of meh. “Trouble” is the best song of the lot.

Chris R: “Geek in the Pink” is firmly in the box AI would like him to be in, but will that song sell on a family CD? Maybe “I Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Want To Be”. Please don’t let it be the song from this week.

Phil: “I Could Not Ask For More”. His best performance to date and right in his wheelhouse.

Brandon: I shudder to say it because I think it was his worst performance, but “Time after Time”. It’s the most interesting one he sang it and hopefully he can do more with it in studio.

Sanjaya: Er? Um? Can he pick a new song he hasn’t sung yet? No? “Waiting on the World to Change” was his best effort.

JOin the club Kerri, Sanjaya is the new American Idol. He will look so cute on the cover of Tiger Beat.

I remembr that magazine.

Then she changed her mind, presumably because no one ever asks Norah Jones to pose with her legs spread.

Kat almost pulled the Nora Jones look off by wearing a similiar dress to Nora’s on her cd cover. I guess the thigh-high boots and the suggestive pose was what did her in..lol

Ok, I was thinking about what Phil reminds me of…and it just popped in my head this morning.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/wMFynusl.jpg

skylight: Am I the only one who doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s song, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wasted?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I didn’t like it either (although, I think I was hypnotized by Carrie repeatedly unclenching and clenching the microphone in her attempt to have a stage presence. She does have a pretty voice).

The Beyonce and Shakira video is just weird. Plus, you could barely tell them apart.

Phil seriously creeps me out. And after hearing the otherwordly noises that came out of him singing a song by a female artist last week, I’m ready to hit the mute button for Diana Ross night.

I hope he covers the lightbulb head with a Supremes-style wig this week, (or maybe a lampshade).

Robyn Hitchcock wrote a song about Phil in the 80s:
“Daddy it’s a man with a lightbulb head!
“Avert your eyes from his gaze, junior, and you may yet be safe!”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hQGAEY9uXc8

Does Beyonce shake her hips with Shakira?

They both barely sing; they just stand there and gyrate in black outfits with various strategically-placed cutouts. I know that sex sells, and a little bit of sex is fine with me, but seriously, when you have a video like that, why does anyone even need to be singing?

That was good Kerri, cracking up with laughter here.

Ok, I was thinking about what Phil reminds me ofà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and it just popped in my head this morning.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/wMFynusl.jpg

I guess today will offically be proclaimed Phil snark day..

Happy Phil day. He’s not as snarkalicious as, say Sundance and Sanjaya but he’ll do…

Cheese, you’re on fire today!

For those that have not and want to see the Shakira and Beyonce video here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfrpgJLZF-Q

Sweet T, of course we can still talk about Taylor or the other past idols It’s my understanding it’s just the obsessive number crunching type of discussions aren’t really desired here. ((hugs))

Does Beyonce shake her hips with Shakira?

I could see them both knocking each other off stage!

This slayed me! PMPLDL Gawd I hate Shakira’s goaty voice.

Sagie, I agree about Melinda. I mentioned that in a post last night. I really do like her but I don’t see where she will be commercial (Sundance too). I just don’t get how Simon can peg that on Taylor and not these two. In fact, I don’t really see Lakisha on the top of the charts either. I do hope I’m wrong. I think anyone who goes through the stress of being on this show deserves some reward at the end.

OK, I think dingo is on to something with voting for Sanjaya. If we can’t make AI6 good, we can at least make it funny. We need to make Sanjaya the next american idol.

Think about it, the possibilities are endless.

Sanajaya Malakar stars in High School Musical 2

A new special: Sanajaya Malakar takes Hannah Montana to the prom

Sanajaya Malakar stars as Keith Partridge in the remake of the Partridge Family

HE WILL BE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL IDOL EVER!!!!!

Fuck Taylor (figuratively and literally)

I am finally invested in AI6!!!!

Go Sanjaya!!!!

American Idol Top 12 Finalists Party – Red Carpet

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=263704&s=american%20idol&sfld=C&vwmd=e

American Idol Top 12 Finalists Party – Arrivals

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=263697&s=american%20idol&sfld=C&vwmd=e

The Beyonce and Shakira video is just weird. Plus, you could barely tell them apart.

It seems as if all of the mainstream female singers are beginning to morph into each other, as far as looks are concerned. The only stand out is Christina A. She got that 50s look going on now..

I am spending time at the fansites to satisfy my fangirly needs. Just sayinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

hs, so am I. Hee.

Lisa B
Mar 9th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Hi Miss, did you go to the concert last night?

What about a recap?

Pretty please..

For you Lisab…not Mississippi but maybe this will hold you until she posts.

Hey all, a quick report from Nashville. Great show last night! You could tell that Taylor was very moved to be performing at the Ryman Auditorium last night. Not only did he tell us that when he came out for the first time and looked around, the house lights came up and the fans were standing stomping and cheeringà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦even more touching was when he came back for the Encore, left the stage (we thought for good) and came back one more time. He looked around did that hand thumping across his chest over his heart and took some deep bows, thanking us for coming and being a part of this moment. He looked visibly movedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦in a-oh so good and excited way. That was one of the most standout moments for me, I think it is so rewarding as fans to know when those special, dream-fulfilling events happen and he is kind enough to include us.

My Location: Stage left balcony, third row, middle. Great seats, especially if you want to see the whole orchestration of the show. I saw all the changing of guitars and Taylor directing etc.. The balcony at the Ryman overhangs the floor quite a bit and brings you in really close to the stage. The only negative with the balcony is the that except for Taylor entering the stage and the encore there was no standing and dancingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦I knew that would probably be the case so I was prepared.

Audience mix: I think this was a sellout. People were sitting in the limited view seats and they had folding chairs on the top level (also limited view) that were filled in. There was a great buzz, hum of excitement to see Taylor all around me. Also a great mix of male, female, young, middle age and older. I could see a large pocket (50) of women on the first floor that were very obviously fansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦lots of dancing and screaming, they stood the whole time. There were about two rows of additional chairs added right in front of the stage which are not on the seating chart so I am guessing that they are ticket winners, off the website or radioà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦etc.

Other stand out parts: songs Compared to What, Young Turks, The Deal, Soul Thing, any harp, and The Right Place. I loved when he would just stand for a second and sing (I really just like to hear him sing)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.but that is hard for him to do as he is all over the stage, dancing, spinning, twirling, hopping, leaping, teasingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. I think you get the picture.

….there is more

If you want more….head over to GC or Boogie. I have been away for a few days so I am not sure what is going on here but judging by the comments made by MJ, AI5 needs to be
put to rest, so I am not sure if this review will be welcome therefore I shortened it. Leaving for Atlanta in a couple of hours for concert #2 and then on to Birmingham for #3. Can’t wait…I just love this guy!

Anyone see all the photochops of Phil’s head on VFTW? *DL* I think someone should start a webpage like stuffonmycat.com and make it stuffonphilshead.com.

I have not seen them. I bet they are funny as hell though. VFTW does great photochops.

Gawd I hate Shakiraà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s goaty voice.

I actually love Shakira’s older (read: Spanish-language) material. She’s got some great songs like “Te Espero Sentada” and “Ciega, Sordomuda” that really show off her talent, I think. I even liked “Suerte” better than “Whenever, Wherever.” But ever since “crossing over” and going more of a pop route, I’ve been really disappointed in her.

I was tired last night and didn’t read the posts after AI but want to say to I heart Dingo,she’s a good lady,adds fun and funk to this blog.

I have gone to chat a few times, I couldn’t figure it out, I am pretty computer illiterate, but didn’t like some of the comments anyway, so I son’t go and don’t care. Some people type faster than they think and don’t care that comments hurt.

I kinda felt bad that Sundance was eliminated last night. I think he deserved to be in the top 12 and my understanding is that those in the top 12 get residuals from the compilation cd sales. I suspect he could have used the money.

Dinah Ross next week, is the theme Motown?

Thanks for that Claire.

I don’t know about anyone else but I’m always interested to read an Mjers concert recap, even a Katharine one (if it ever happens).

I am finally invested in AI6!!!!

Go Sanjaya!!!!

JJ, didn’t we both initially genuinely like Sanjaya? Well, I still do, sorta, actually. Heh.

I’m glad you people have finally seen the light. LOL

But would somebody tell me what Haley is doing at that Top 12? :-/

ahhh thanks Claireb7tx!! Made my eyes teary at the

He looked around did that hand thumping across his chest over his heart and took some deep bows, thanking us for coming and being a part of this moment. He looked visibly moved

Just so sweet, thanks for sharing!

IGetCranked Sagie, I agree about Melinda. I mentioned that in a post last night. I really do like her but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see where she will be commercial (Sundance too). I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get how Simon can peg that on Taylor and not these two. In fact, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really see Lakisha on the top of the charts either. I do hope Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wrong. I think anyone who goes through the stress of being on this show deserves some reward at the end.

I’m always trying to figure out where they are coming from and what their plan is. You know they want another Kelly or Carrie as far as sales go but I just for the life of me just do not see that sort of future for Melinda or Lakisha :shrugs: it will be interesting to see once one of them (most likely Lakisha) is a “shocking” vote off, will they start giving the old negative praise in the hopes of getting their more commercial artist?

That video, did the tit tape get a credit?

But would somebody tell me what Haley is doing at that Top 12? :-/

According to dear hubby, the tata’s

I like to read concert recaps too. I am going to give mine when I go.

JJ – BINGO!

Kerri, it’s worth it. LOL I go there just for that thread and the Separated at birth.

Kat, I have never heard her older material. I bet she has a pretty voice when she is straight singing. Tell you the truth, the hip twitching she does distracts from any singing talent she may possess IMO anyway.

JJ, We need to get to Sanjaya and make him sing the right songs for his age!

(back to work for awhile now ..dangit)

I remember season 3 there was a girl who kept tapping her fingers on the mike when she sang, and the judges told her to stop that. Then Carrie did it in season 4 & it bugged the hell out of me, but they never mentioned it. I thought her voice pretty, but I don’t care for country & I thought she seemed plastic. Last night – still pretty, still don’t care for country, I thought she showed a little more personality at last, but she was still tapping that stupid mike w/her fingers. Drives me up the wall.

I am going to dance like Shakira to Heaven Knows at Taylor’s concert. Maybe it will help him be a little more current if we all pitch in a bit. LMAO

Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s album had a huge jump on walmart on-line he dropped off 4 days ago off the top 100 but came roaring back upo the charts almost in the top 10 taylor went from 0 to #13 in 24 hours wooooooo thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s

Which is a perfect time for me to post these figures to the Soul Patrol and interested parties (TM) for the single — JTFTW :

http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/Reports/Reg/EMD.asp?SOngID=1489007&NumDays=7

DATE/AUDIENCE IMPRESSIONS/SPINS/AC/HAC/POP

3/08/2007 1.019 215 213 2 0
3/01/2007 0.844 186 182 2 2
2/22/2007 0.549 147 144 0 3
2/15/2007 0.478 134 134 0 0
NOTE: JTFTW audience impressions has hit the million mark for the first time yesterday.

Well I am not going to be able to lurk or post at MJs after today – at least not from work — they’re tightening access so – a quick bye, I guess. Since my home PC is often in use – or I’m busy elsewhere – don’t get the chance there either. So – it’s been great – but – sayonara.

I am going to Taylor’s concert tonight (alone) and hope to meet up with fellow mjers there — I will be the fat old blonde alone racing for a balcony seat. I am still not sure whether I will drive and park (SEC tournament in area) or take Marta.

As far as last night — glad to be rid of Antonella – sorry to see Sabrina gone. Sanjaya – meh – but he sang okay this week – maybe there’s hope for him…. If he won – that would be a major laugh.

I know that Melinda is probably the best singer up there, but what do you guys think her album would be like?

Honestly, very old-school. I love that about her. She’s more of an Ella (or Anita Baker) than a Beyonce. I’d buy her CD in a heartbeat and buy tickets to see HER in concert, but I won’t go to the PopTarts this year. I think the PTB will attempt to depimp her very subtlely as the season progresses, Elliott-style. If Ricky at IDF is right, Blake is now the CO since Sabrina is gone. Let’s see if they overpimp him until people start to resent it. I like Blake (like I liked Chris D. last year) but if he starts to be pimped like that I’ll probably start voting – for Melinda.

Last year, I believe that all the songs on the compilation CD came from the semi-finals (in previous years, it was from the first theme night).

I thought Bucky sang à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Superstitionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on the comp CD and it was from the first week of finals. Kevin sang whatever that song was the week he was voted off, and Lisaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Signed, Sealed, Deliveredà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Also, didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Kellie sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Walking After Midnight?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

About the charity thing… I was going to make a totally inappropriate snarky comment about feeding the impoverished children American Idol(R) ice cream. Forgive me.

I hate being played and manipulated. Oh yes, our votes will raise money for the cause and contribute to RATINGS! and put money in one of the sponsor’s pockets in the form of text messaging fees.

Maybe I’m too cynical about the PTB’s motivations. I understand the concept of enlightened self-interest, but a lot of people give money or time to charities without a lot of fanfare because it’s the right thing to do, not because they want a pat on the back or some indirect benefit.

As nice as this concept is, it smacks of self-serving promotion at a time when American Idol has become even more bluntly “commercial” than it’s ever been. I guess it would bother me less if they had been lowkey about it, instead of treating it like a celebrity red-carpet event.

Pamster – :down_tb: Try to post when you can!!! You will be missed.

Whew…….just got done reading all the posts

1. As a newbie, I’m kinda glad that MJ’s asked for the season 5 recaps to be moved to the background (not completely gone, but just not overwhelming the blog)….I find it very hard to weed through the adoration posts to get to the stuff I want to read about, which is AI6 stuff.

2. LisaB – You are my idol (my nose is officially brown)

3. The mic tapping of Carrie annoyed me too

4. Glad that Antonella is gone cus her lip smacking at the end of verses got on my nerves to no end.

5. Very glad Sundance is gone because the near-tears and real-tears were making me depressed

6. VFTW now loves Sanjaya…I like that…I must admit I have a soft-spot for Sanjaya….he’s so smiley. That said, he needs to go…it’s a trainwreck and also kinda depresses me.

7. TPTB are EVIL. Those of you who were in chat last night know I almost had a heart attack because of the Chris Sligh Commercial Break…..why do they hate me?

Anyway……HI!! Love you guys!! Thank you for making me feel welcome

Mary I question the motives myself. I also question if all the money really is going to go where they say it will. Let’s hope it does.

Have a blast at the concert Pamster, hope you manage to post when you can, book an appointment for home use.

Thanks Kerri…. it may be at different times, sadly – and I won’t be able to keep up with news as easily…. ah well. It’s been really a great place to meet fellow crazies.

Steve – Of course, you are a lot of fun. Plus, how awesome is it for you to be the official site for Mr. Sligh?

Steve – Of course, you are a lot of fun. Plus, how awesome is it for you to be the official site for Mr. Sligh?

Kerri – extremely awesome! But…..nerve racking as hell!

Where is hezzer? I need my security blanket!

Kerri
Mar 9th, 2007 at 10:13 am
I am going to dance like Shakira to Heaven Knows at Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concert. Maybe it will help him be a little more current if we all pitch in a bit. LMAO

Do it like a mexican wave and you’ll all end up on the street!
:lol_tb:

I say Haleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tataà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s take her to at least top 4.

Haley’s voice is more suitable to musical theater and not this sort of competition.

Nothing against her, the style is just different.

If she were singing the theme song to Mulan, she’d be Lea Salonga singing in the movie instead of Christina Aguillera
singing at the end as the titles flow.

Haley’s purty, but she still isn’t the looker Mcphee is. JMPO

Thanks LisaB.

One thing that I thought of as I watched last night…. I assume TPTB were not sure of how to ‘handle’ Antonella’s ‘stuff’ — and yet didn’t want to kick her out and were hoping that she’d naturally be eliminated. Now – it is my opinion that since she finally got out of the top group that they decided to keep Stephanie instead of her no matter what the real vote count was. Cuz I was really fearing for Stephanie since I didn’t get busy signals when I called. Just my opinion – but I think Antoiletta was going home this week anyway – as long as she wasn’t an obvious favorite.

Haleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice is more suitable to musical theater and not this sort of competition.

I agree 100%, she’d be great in say…….The Sound of Music or something…..

Could you see her singing “Let it Be”….I had a roomate once who had that theater kind of voice, and she used to try and sing Beatle songs……scary, scary, scary…..

Lisa – LMAO. Could you imagine.

Pamster, please check in when you can. However, I do understnad the need for family life.

Steve remember me when you are the Gray of AI6!!!!! I want lots of autographed stuff to sell on ebay.

Purple, You were wondering how Haley got into the top 12. I’ve got a theory. I coach gymnastics and AI is a daily topic of conversation among the girls during warm-ups. All they could talk about is how a former gymnast is singing on the AI stage. That got them talking about how they all miss Kat from last year. “She’s so pretty, sweet, etc…” “Yeah, and she sings songs I know.” And, “Why do the judges have to be so mean to her?” The Kat Factor for young girls strikes again.

7. TPTB are EVIL. Those of you who were in chat last night know I almost had a heart attack because of the Chris Sligh Commercial Breakà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..why do they hate me?

As you are new to AI let me warn you there will be major heart stopping moments until the end. That’s part and parcel of being ‘invested’.

Just embrace it and ride with it, you are now officially hooked!

And always have a bottle of wine at the ready on result night!

Haleyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s purty, but she still isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the looker Mcphee is

Dear hubby disagrees with you and I’m sure he is not alone.

And always have a bottle of wine at the ready on result night!

Shite!! Are we only supposed to have a bottle of wine on results night!! Note to self: return 2 cases to liquor store.

So Haley has the young gymnast votes and Sanjaya has the Hawaiian votes… perhaps they will be the final two…. AAAARRRRGGHHH.

Steve remember me when you are the Gray of AI6!!!!! I want lots of autographed stuff to sell on ebay.

You and me both!

As you are new to AI let me warn you there will be major heart stopping moments until the end. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part and parcel of being à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹investedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢.

Just embrace it and ride with it, you are now officially hooked!

And always have a bottle of wine at the ready on result night!

Nooooo no more heart stopping moments!! aaaaaack!

Well, at least I will have MJ’s chat to get me through!

I am definately hooked and “invested” in more ways than one…lol

I wish I could drink, but I’m one of those ‘sober’ people, or else I know I’d be drinking that wine!! Maybe I should have my doctor prescribe some Xanax…..ha!

If they can do it for U2…we can do it for Taylor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03BZrF3XKQ

They try to do this a football games sometimes. I am always like crap do I have to stand up. LOL!

Let’s talk about the show last night.

IMHO in a fair world, Sundance and Sanjaya should have left.

For the girls, Antonella and Haley should have left.

If there were no artificial constraints on Male/female ratio, then my personal top 12 would have been :

Chris Sligh
Blake Lewis
Chris Richardson
Sabrina Sloan
Lakisha
Melinda Doolitle
Gina Glocksen
Stephanie Edwards
Jordin Sparks
Leslie Hunt
( two others who didn’t make it to the top 24 ).

Based on what I had seen… it might have been Marisa Rhodes and Tami Gosnell or even Jory Steinberg.

Well I am not going to be able to lurk or post at MJs after today – at least not from work à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re tightening access so – a quick bye, I guess. Since my home PC is often in use – or Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m busy elsewhere – donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the chance there either. So – ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been great – but – sayonara.

Pam, I hope you can sneak in once in a while. I myself probably won’t be able to log in from work starting next week (new, potentially stricter employer/office), but I will be from home. In fact, I’m finally going to try and get DSL connection. That would be a lot more practical and cost-efficient since I spend so much time online, anyway.

Shite!! Are we only supposed to have a bottle of wine on results night!! Note to self: return 2 cases to liquor store.

Well not everyone approves of our alcohol consumption JJ. Keep the cases I’ll come over and join you with mine.
:wink1_tb:

I know season 5 is over but won’t you please cut this long suffering Elliott fan some slack since all of his news seems to be breaking right now? I’ve waited a looooong time!

No one’s stopping breaking Elliott news Lu, you all deserve your day/days you’ve waited long enough.

Being that Sundance didn’t show that much emotion after
his uncle was killed in a fire in his home yesterday which he was supposedly very close to makes me think
these shows are not live. There is a story in the star
magazine online.

RE: Melinda Doolitle

She’s the most versatile and probably the best voice in this competition. I nominate her to reach the top 3 and perhaps win it all. Unless a mis-step occurs. She’s my favorite female.

BTW, it’s been 3 weeks now and she’s still giving us the I-can’t-believe-you-think-I’m-this-good wide-eyed look to the judges. All we need to hear from her is to echo Sally Field’s “You like me, you really like me” speech.

And I’m still having a hard time finding her neck.

Being that Sundance didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t show that much emotion after
his uncle was killed in a fire in his home yesterday which he was supposedly very close to makes me think
these shows are not live. There is a story in the star
magazine online.

Link?

http://www.starmagazine.com

And Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still having a hard time finding her neck.

Her and Vanna White

Steve, you thought the ill-timed commercial break was hard to take? Just wait ’til Chris gets to decide which group of three to stand by ala Bo and Taylor.

Ok, I think this kid was on MJ’s last night and was very upset Suckdance didn’t get through. LMAO!

http://www.funnyjunk.com/movies/572/Kid+Goes+Mental/

http://www.starmagazine.com/index on the front page.

Steve, you thought the ill-timed commercial break was hard to take? Just wait à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢til Chris gets to decide which group of three to stand by ala Bo and Taylor.

:dunce_tb:

I have noooo idea what that means….

:help_tb:

hat got them talking about how they all miss Kat from last year. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so pretty, sweet, etcà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Yeah, and she sings songs I know.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  And, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Why do the judges have to be so mean to her?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The Kat Factor for young girls strikes again.

I agree completely. As I said in the other thread, my daughters (ages 8, 6 and 4) think Haley is “princess” personified. And I think Simon’s comments about not knowing her name worked in her favor.

Steve, you thought the ill-timed commercial break was hard to take? Just wait à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢til Chris gets to decide which group of three to stand by ala Bo and Taylor.

:dunce_tb:

I have noooo idea what that meansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

It’s when there are 2 groupings: one is safe and one is not. One person is made to pick which group they think they belong with. Kinda cruel and humiliating, actually…

Kerri, you just made me feel very normal and boring after watching that.

:lol_tb:

Steve: I have noooo idea what that meansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Here you go, Steve. Be prepared (I predict Blake or Chris S. will get this treatment this year)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mduVDrnrRi4

Steve, during the top seven elimination night AI groups the singers in two groups of three. The last one on the coach is asked to stand by the group he thinks is safe.

Lisa B

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s when there are 2 groupings: one is safe and one is not. One person is made to pick which group they think they belong with. Kinda cruel and humiliating, actuallyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I DON’T LIKE THAT!!

:guns_tb:

They need to change that pick a group carp it’s so old now.

RE: Sabrina Sloan

Sabrina to me, was good, very good and I agree with Randy that she should have stayed (instead of Haley).

Sabrina was the victim IMHO of vote-splitting. It was either her, Stephanie or Jordin and the more memorable ones got in.

Let’s put it this way… if you are eating at a buffet with sweets everywhere… no matter how good all of them are, your appetite can only take in so much… you’re bound to ignore some good ones. That’s Sabrina for you. That, and the fact that she looks like Gloria Estefan and the esteemed Gloria is still alive, kicking and singing didn’t bode well for her. MORAL OF THE STORY — in this industry, TALENT ISN’T ENOUGH. You have to STAND OUT and be memorable. You can’t be like the rest or blend in the crowd. In other words, if you want to be Gene Kelly, you can’t simply blend in like a Rockette.

Here you go, Steve. Be prepared (I predict Blake or Chris S. will get this treatment this year)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mduVDrnrRi4

OH MY GOD!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!

Horrible!!

But DANG! Taylor pulled a fast one! LOOOOOOOOVED IT!

LBB, one of those analogies would have been enough. Brevity, baby.

Ok, I am going to be good to you guys today and share some knowledge with you.

If you don’t like cursing don’t click.

http://www.holylemon.com/thefword.html

As you can tell, it has been a week since I have checked my e-mail.

Wait until the rehearsal spoilers come out, the song choices, performances etc…. your nerves will be on edge Steve.

Well not everyone approves of our alcohol consumption JJ. Keep the cases Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll come over and join you with mine.

Whew! Thanks, I feel better now.

Steve, you do realize that the person that has to pick is generally the top vote getter, so you want Chris in that position.

Noo Cheese! I so hated that moment in time and darn it, I clicked the link anyway!

And I think Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s comments about not knowing her name worked in her favor.

Stefunny, I think that America knows that Simon is the biggest know it all that ever walked the face of the earth and wanted to “help” him out by keeping her in the game so Simon would have more time to learn her name That should help Simon in his quest for knowledge!

Lisa – I love spoilers….I got one last week but wasn’t allowed to reveal it…..I did good! I hope they give me more!! LOL

JJ – I suppose you are right! Yay! I hope he gets put in that horrible, awful, BS position!

thedingoateyobaby Mar 9th, 2007 at 8:40 am
One thing, for all the money Idol has raked in, Im very happy that some of it will go towards a humanitarian issue. Thats a very good thing.

I thought that too at first, but then, after talking about how AI has made so much $$ and now wants to give some back , he said that the sponsors ( coke and cingular) would be donating $$ for each vote one night, and the viewers could call in to donate the next night.
Nothing about AI matching donations or anything, unless I missed that part? SO AI gets the credit while everyone else donates?

Technically Carrie is an excellent singer, emotionally she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t cut it for me.

I agree with you there. She doesn’t “emote” as well as say, Taylor Hicks does… but she’s getting better. I’ve seen her progress and she is improving.

Although I still find her “bad girl” video in Before He Cheats unconvincing. Now if Gina Glocksen does that bit, I’d probably be sold. I wonder if they allow songs by previous Idol contestants on the show. They allowed it for Kelly Clarkson, why not Carrie Underwood ?

Kerri – brilliant Dingo will love that one.

Lisa – I thought about her as soon as I clicked on it.

According to dear hubby, the tataà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s

Well, can’t argue with that, I guess. But I also thought Kat was prettier…and sang better. *ducks again*

Sundance got screwed.

And I think a lot of it had to do with the Taylor Hicks fans turning on him because of Simon’s remark at his audition. As if Sundance was to blame for that.

This competition just got a whole lot less interesting to me. There is simply nobody left that stands any chance of me buying their album.

Steve, it’s when you hear spoilers and think wtf, also when another contestant knocks it out of the park.

The pre show rehearsals have an audience and there is usually someone there that leaks the info before showtime.

Nothing about AI matching donations or anything, unless I missed that part? SO AI gets the credit while everyone else donates?

That’s the impression I got from their little presentation last night. If they want to make a difference, couldn’t they cough up the money they make from one 30 second commercial spot or something (which would probably be comparable or even more than what they will raise from viewers).

To those of you wishing for Sanjaya to win… you might have found a cure for insomnia — a Sanjaya solo concert !!

BTW to those who were at the sold out Ryman yesterday… who opened for Taylor Hicks ? With Nashville being a great music metropolis, I’d say some great group or singer did.

AI is doing just as much for the bragging rights as the cause. I will continue to donate my money where I know for sure it is going to the cause I want it to.

And I think a lot of it had to do with the Taylor Hicks fans turning on him because of Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s remark at his audition. As if Sundance was to blame for that.

Seriously, as a Taylor Hicks fan I had nothing but best wishes for Sundance… I loved his dad’s hit single from way back and wanted to see him follow the old man’s footsteps.

But let’s be honest… we all over-estimated his talent.

He had only two good performances amidst a lot of airtime…

The fact that Simon said what he said only increased the hype and anticipation.

He was good only at the initial auditions and when he did Mustang Sally.

He was bad in Hollywood ( made people even wonder how he got pass his “bodyguard”, Thomas ).

He was bad the first top 24 night and did little to do Pearl Jam justice.

It really has nothing to do with Taylor.

Speaking of someone who *is* studying Taylor’s success at the show… here’s one person to hate if you want — Chris Sligh. This guy has been shadowing Taylor’s moves from day one.

But I, an avid Taylor fan, don’t hate him either. He knows that this show is just as much about talent as well as learning how to play the media game.

All is fair in love, war and music.

Kerri,

That was the greatest freakin’ post ever. God, I love that word.

Sundance has himself to blame for the boot for he murdered that Pearl Jam song.

Sundance has himself to blame for the boot for he murdered that Pearl Jam song.

I really don’t know if I can handle agreeing with Squishy on a daily basis.

we all over-estimated his talent.

Not me. I knew all along he sucked

:lol_tb:

LBB, over at GC’s they said the Greyhounds opened for Taylor. I believe I read that back when Taylor was down on his luck, they asked him to perform with them and it looks as if he is repaying the favor.

That was very kind of Taylor, I don’t think he will soon forget the role of struggling music man.

What a birthday present!

Katie Newton turned 12 in January but she didn’t get her birthday present until Feb. 27 when she got to see American Idol star Taylor Hicks in concert in Mobile. Even better, she got to meet her favorite “Soul Patrol” performer after the show! Katie is the daughter of Tracy and Amanda Newton of Grove Hill.

http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2007/0308/Community/039.html

Here you go, Steve. Be prepared (I predict Blake or Chris S. will get this treatment this year)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mduVDrnrRi4

Oh, I felt so bad for Taylor that night- such a nice guy, left sitting alone on the seats, not wanting to hurt anyone, and being forced to choose ! He was so classy, going over to shake Chris’s hand before choosing the other group.
Did you notice that once he went over to the safe group, *** just about leaped on him and threw her arms around him and he pulled her off and sort of pushed her away? Then when Kellie hugged him, he actually embraced her? I hadn’t noticed that until I watched the YouTube just now.

hey Kerri some of us FOLK are lonely in chat

OK, I just checked out Lisa’s link to the Top 12 party. Phil is wearing an actual potholder on his head. I love Gina’s dress.

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====263704&str=&styp=&sfld=&nbc1=1&sortval=3a&PageNum=4

I sure hope they all don’t sing Over the Rainbow and Wind Beneath my Wings during that Inspiration Week . Although I’d donate twice as much to that poverty thing if Sanjaya sang OTR on his knees!

Let’s play the wish list game ….

Gina Glocksen, is already memorable with her anti-establishment look, pierced tongue and cat fight growl. She should milk this to her advantage in order to go far in the face of all the other Mariah/Whitney/Aretha/Celine singers.

Some songs Gina Glocksen should sing ( if theme nights permit ):

* IT’s A HEARTACHE by Bonnie Tyler

* YOU’RE SO VAIN by Carly Simon

* WHAT’s LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT by Tina Turner

* DOWN ON ME by Janice Joplin

* I AM WOMAN by Helen Reddy

* EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE by POLICE

Add yours here…

Purple – I will miss you (and Ardnian) – but hope my chances to drop in will coincide with yours. Good luck as a Sanjaya fan… he may surprise us.

As for Haley…. I re-listened to her at Rickeys and by golly, she doesn’t sound bad at all. Given the choice between her and Antonella — she is by far the better singer. (Obviously Sabrina is a loss.) The performance was somewhat Disney- but hey – good Disney is a very marketable sounding voice. However, just like I really liked Melissa last year and thought it was sad for her to have an early exit, I may just feel this way about Haley if she is booted off next week. She is refreshing and at least not the belting diva. I wish her and Sanjaya well. If they stick around, at least give us good singing. Of course, that being said… I voted like a fiend for Gina and Stephanie (and also for Melinda) to make sure they got thru. Sorry about Sabrina, I guess I didn’t vote as often as the others. My bad.

Gina Glocksen, is already memorable with her anti-establishment look, pierced tongue and cat fight growl.

Anti-establishment? Please. She looks like every ninth-grader who shops at Hot Topic. I quite like her look and think it’s cute, but she’s about as “anti-establishment” as Carrie Underwood.

Gina doesn’t have the pipes to sustain a rock sound week after week. She’ll be a victim of “leaving it in rehearsals”.

I will miss you, too, Pam. Hope to catch you here, too.

I guess I never really listened to Haley well enough. But that may be because she really didn’t interest me that much. :-/

Speaking of Ardnian, has she posted here or been in chat recently? I hope that Jakarta plane crash didn’t affect her or her family.

My poor Sundance is gone! *sigh I liked him, and his scary chin fur.

KERRI–this is for you and i hope it puts a smile on your face…I also hope ir works

020720_gap.mp4

gizmo

My poor Sundance is gone! *sigh I liked him, and his scary chin fur.

I will be happy to kick your a$$

JJ – LOL. Ok, how many is that now?? We should start a pool.

JJ – LOL. Ok, how many is that now?? We should start a pool.

I’m a tag team now, Baxter and I can do it all!!!! So, bring it on baby!!!

JJ: I will be happy to kick your a$$

awe how sweet. You know, you should write for Hallmark.

And I wish you many happy Sanjaya serenades, as you vote for him.

awe how sweet. You know, you should write for Hallmark.

Oh my, am I being dissed? Hmmmm, what to do, what to do, revenge is sweet you know.

I really donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if I can handle agreeing with Squishy on a daily basis.

I know what you mean.. We may actually have to attend a DAUGHTRY concerts with her..lol

I know what you mean.. We may actually have to attend a DAUGHTRY concerts with her..lol

bite your gorgeous tongue

Does anyone have dingo’s email? I need to write her and tell her about some newbie on this blog calling her dear and saying that bunny slippers are queer.

Sanjaya will not win American Idol. I am sure TPTB will see to that, just like Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d bet they saw to it that Antonella was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“punishedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for her transgressions. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe for a minute that she suddenly plummeted to the bottom of the heap. She was good for ratings during the semi-final rounds, period. But enough is enough, and whatever her vote count was, if they had a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“discretionaryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  clause in there, they used it. What say ye?

I say screw that, Sanjaya is the next American Idol.

Sanjaya will not win American Idol. I am sure TPTB will see to that, just like I’d bet they saw to it that Antonella was “punished” for her transgressions. I don’t believe for a minute that she suddenly plummeted to the bottom of the heap. She was good for ratings during the semi-final rounds, period. But enough is enough, and whatever her vote count was, if they had a “discretionary” clause in there, they used it. What say ye?

I hope Sanjaya (or Haley) takes a few more of the top 12 out before they exit (or better yet, wins the whole damn thing!)

This season is truly awful. I want to at LEAST have a reason for watching now.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d bet they saw to it that Antonella was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“punishedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for her transgressions. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe for a minute that she suddenly plummeted to the bottom of the heap. She was good for ratings during the semi-final rounds, period. But enough is enough, and whatever her vote count was, if they had a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“discretionaryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  clause in there, they used it. What say ye?

I think so, too, foxydonna.

Sanjaya will not win American Idol.

No? Oh. That would break my poor little heart. Huhuhu! lol

I want Sanjaya and/or Haley to take out at least a few of the following people: Phil, Brandon, Gina, Chris S. and Chris R. That would fun to watch.

Sanjaya will not win American Idol. I am sure TPTB will see to that, just like Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d bet they saw to it that Antonella was à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“punishedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for her transgressions. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe for a minute that she suddenly plummeted to the bottom of the heap. She was good for ratings during the semi-final rounds, period. But enough is enough, and whatever her vote count was, if they had a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“discretionaryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  clause in there, they used it. What say ye?

Disagree. It was based on America’s votes the entire time. What makes you think that Antonella “plummeted?” She may never have been near the top; they never revealed her placing during any elimination show. And if you take the votes of 600 dial idol members as reality…well, it’s simply not reality.

I think if Sanjaya got the majority of America’s votes, he would win the show fair and square. I, for one, don’t think they tamper with the results of the show.

I want Sanjaya and/or Haley to take out at least a few of the following people: Phil, Brandon, Gina, Chris S. and Chris R. That would fun to watch.

:jittery_tb:

After Chris got the McBoot, I do NOT believe that the producers tamper with the votes at all especially since both Nigel and Simon are saying in the media that the voters got it “wrong” last season.

The votes are the votes. If they tampered with the votes than many of the Idols who are booted 4th place each season would not have been booted.

I guess I’m just a conspiracy theorist – but I agree Foxydonna — I think they planned on Antonella not moving on and were just waiting for their chance to have her low enough to not raise eyebrows in suspicion. Thankfully – she is gone either way. If it was the public who on their own and without help put us out of her misery – than we thank you all. If it was TPTB that threw her under the bus – then thank you – you finally got it right!

Hey everyone!!!

Even though my posting often runs at least 5 hours behind (LOL Dave) Do remember I am in Mountain Standard Time zone AND I do read/scan the entire board before posting.

So, late or not, I wanted to make a couple of comments:

*LisaB: good post earlierà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ you know the one.

*MJ does a great job with the blog and the disrespect last night was more than uncool.

*I love chat.

AND, as for this:

Who was it that said instead of a tattoo he could just use wax on his hairy back to make the word HEAD. LMAO!!!

Hehehehe. Since, IMVHO, it was one of my better snarks, I will step forward and take credit for it. LOL.

Now, off to do some major research for a new client. Have fun, hope to see many of you in chat later tonight.

***EDITED TO ADD:

For those that may not know, this is Boulder Soul…forgot to change name.

I should of known it was Boulder. She comes up with some of the best snark.

Hi Everyone. What did I miss?

Kerri is my friend.

Really, I am off for work now.

I’ll say it again because it’s true.

Had Simon not said what he said at his audition, Sundance would still be in the competition. He’s certainly not worse than Sanjaya or Brandon.

That remark prevented Sundance from building much of a fan base early on. He was hated from the get go by many.

Childish….but true.

Simon’s remark set the bar too high, Sundance couldn’t live up to it and I think he knew it. His nerves got to him when he got to Hollywood and realized he wasn’t up to the hype. He never really gave a great performance. Mustang Sally was OK but not overwhelming, vocals just not what they led us to believe he could do.

Had Simon not said what he said at his audition, Sundance would still be in the competition.

There are many reasons I had no desire to vote for Sundance (many of them also childish), but Simon’s and Randy’s comments are not among them. His voice has no character (“I can’t see his colors”/Pauler), he is furry, he displayed little personality, he butchered two songs (regardless of what Randy said about Jeremy), he himself admits that he sucked in Hollywood, etc. Of course the judges thought he was better than Taylor, he was really very “loud,” during that initial audition, which they often confuse with “good”

Sundance got screwed.

And I think a lot of it had to do with the Taylor Hicks fans turning on him because of Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s remark at his audition. As if Sundance was to blame for that.

This competition just got a whole lot less interesting to me. There is simply nobody left that stands any chance of me buying their album.

This might be true if people called in to vote AGAINST someone. The fact that Sundance did not get enough votes was why he went home.

Squishy nailed it. Awful song choice. AWFUL! And sung poorly.

Sundance was quite inconsistent and the fact that he was not a pinup boy did not help.

Oh yeah, not only could I not stand to listen to Sundance- could not look at him either. Sorry but yuck.

Just got this from TMZ – Sundance talked to Ryan this morning about his elimination, and he’s one unhappy dude.

But Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s songs follow the same old pop-rock formula that is too easy to follow musically and lyrically. There are no innovation in Daughtryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music, or in the live show. Everything serves the formula. Daughtry easily could fall in the likes of Creed or Fuel, or any number of bands that have the same tried and true, impassioned, radio-friendly rock sound.

Very true. It’s the same garbage that was already on the radio. “Daughtry” is about the most unoriginal record I’ve heard in quite some time.

He is among friends – a lot of record-buying friends here, and across the nation. Daughtry capitalizes on the perfect formula of clean and friendly rock, with a slightly rough image. Taylor Hicks, take note.

Why should Taylor Hicks take note? What’s the goal here? To sell a gajillion records or to make great music?

That article talks about how unoriginal Daughtry is, how there’s several others just like that already on the radio….but then adds that Taylor Hicks should take note and apparently give us more of the same.

Brilliant. Grab your wallet chain, Taylor. Have that band learn one rock riff and get up on that stage, stand still, and scream about relationship troubles for an hour and half.

It would be a “killer” show, man.

lynnie Mar 9th, 2007 at 11:21 am

I sure hope they all donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing Over the Rainbow and Wind Beneath my Wings during that Inspiration Week . Although Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d donate twice as much to that poverty thing if Sanjaya sang OTR on his knees!

:lol_ee: :lol_ee: :lol_ee:

Warning: for Taylor fans. Opportunity for others to scroll. LOL

It took a long time to go through the posts and I don’t think this has been posted here….I apologize if it has. Daddy Hicks talking about Taylor and the tour.

http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=4B32474D09E446015687AE5EC9EE61B0?contentId=2620700&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

I don’t think they mess with the vote totals either. The upside of picking who advances just isn’t worth the risk of the huge potential downside if it gets out. The probable loss of value to the brand is far too significant to risk.

Chris’ “Home” has moved up to #11 on itunes pop and the DAUGHTRY CD moved to # 3 on Amazon both just overnight probably from that little “pimpage” that Chris got on the show (Chris’ “Home” has not been released to radio yet).

That question was sooo dumb. AI asked “Who has the number 1 album in the country?” and then they showed a pick of Ace who hasn’t released an album yet, a pic of Chickent Little (that is very funny), and then Chris.

Duh…

4. Glad that Antonella is gone cus her lip smacking at the end of verses got on my nerves to no end.

7. TPTB are EVIL. Those of you who were in chat last night know I almost had a heart attack because of the Chris Sligh Commercial Breakà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..why do they hate me?

Wait. Antonella’s “lip smacking” is annoying but Chris Sligh’s lisp isn’t?

Okay.

Listening to streaming Kiis fm. DJ just announced new Elliott Yamin song coming up which they’d been getting many requests for. To get to E I have to listen to Justin Timberlake, other lame crap first…This feels so good. On AI6 front, I’m glad Sundance is bitter. More “controversy” for the show. I wonder who self announced winner is? I’m guessing: Blake, Chris S.

Interview with the Top 12 contestants on TVGuide.com

I AM MENTIONED!! Weeeeeee

TVGuide

“TVGuide.com: Who in the outside world is your biggest à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  almost to a crazy extent à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  fan?

Chris Sligh: There’s a lady named Kay, and she started a fan site called Chris-Sligh.info, and I swear, I go there to get news about myself. It’s awesome.”

Easy,

With all due respect, I have to disagree with waht caused Sundance’s AI demise.

Simon’s comment to Sundance after his audition was typical Simon. He said something similar the year before, comparing the Kellie Pickler to Carrie Underwood and it’s part of his schtick. Yeah he annoyed me when he said that, but I didn’t blame Sundance.

I’m a Taylor fan and thought Sundance’s audition was very good and worthy of praise. It was how he was portrayed in the H’wood round, and his (arrogant) comment to Tommy that really turned me off him. He couldn’t handle the pressure and even his good performance last week was too little too late, in my opinion. If he had done another good performance this week, I think he’d still be in the competition. He just crashed and burned. That’s all.

Hi Everyone. What did I miss?

A preview of me kicking your a$$.

Chris Sligh: Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a lady named Kay, and she started a fan site called Chris-Sligh.info, and I swear, I go there to get news about myself. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s awesome.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Steve, you’re a woman????? Sigh….to think I was starting to think you were hotter than dave.

TO Soul Patrol and interest parties :

Wal-Mart seems to be restocking Taylor Hicks’ CDs. People went to their website, Walmart online and noticed that he was out of the top 100 just 4 days ago. Now he’s listed at #13…. strange things are happening.

JJ – heh……yup, I’m a she

JJ – hehà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦yup, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a she :-

Oh well, dave is hot.

Mary, with all due respect back to you, I think you’re mistaken.

His elimination wasn’t about a bad performance this week. If it was about that, Sanjaya wouldn’t be there. No, Sundance isn’t in the competition anymore because before he had the chance to develop an early fan base, Simon pissed off many people who might have preferred Sundance over the lack of talent we have left with most of the men.

When you have a bad week, your fan base can still save you. Sundance didn’t have that security. And it had everything to do with Simon’s throw away comment at his audition.

It’s embarassing, really. Because I’m a Taylor Hicks fan. I knew as soon as he said that and I read the reaction on these boards that Sundance would need to shine most every week to stick around long. He had no margin for error.

Oh, and for the record, I don’t think Sundance’s Jeremey was any worse than most of the performances on Tuesday. They all sucked to me with the one exception being Blake Lewis.

Steve, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re a woman????? Sighà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.to think I was starting to think you were hotter than dave.

Oops, JJ!

Oops, JJ!

Did everyone know but me???? Sigh, please tell me dave does have testosterone.

Oh, and by the way, Mary…..Sundance’s comment to Tommy was…”Hey, man…if I make it big, I’ll make you my bodyguard. You’re pretty big.”

I know it was incorrectly reported that he said “when I make it big”, but he didn’t. He said “if”.

I fail to see any cockiness in what he said. But, by that point, Taylor’s Soul Patrol had a bullseye on his forehead. So the reaction didn’t surprise me.

Chat is actually hopping this morning. Go figure.

nevermind.

You know it’s bad when a fanbase is being accused of being the reason for a contestant’s dismissal…everyone just seems to like to pile onto the SPs..LOL

Like in most fanbases there are going to be a small minority who take what Simon says to heart. I can attest to you that I couldn’t careless what Simon says. Never have. Never will. I think I said before that from the beginning, I felt Simon’s comments more hurting Sundance than helped him. Not so much from an audience standpoint but in his head. Sundance obviously had a decent enough fanbase because he stuck around two songs to many, IMO.

Honestly, he should have gone home during the Hollywood week. It was clear to see from then that he was not cut-out to handle the pressure. He took someone’s place who was clearly better than him vocally. He never seemed sure of his ability to handle his own song choices nor did he ever looked comfortable on stage. We all saw Sanjaya’s lack of stage presence and softness vocals during his audition so his performance should come as no surprise. Sundance’s performance did.

I really liked what I heard from Sundance during his audition and I would say that I was/am genuinely disappointed in him. I seriously thought AI kept him because they had a surprise for us and he was going to step up to the plate and deliver a knock out performance. Sundance never delivered. And after last night’s sing-out, he DESERVED to go home.. His dismisal was brought on by his bad singing and lack of stage presence. Nothing more. Nothing less.

But, by that point, Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Soul Patrol had a bullseye on his forehead.

I just want to know how the “Soul Patrol” was responsible for Sundance’s being sent home. I am confused. By not voting for him?

I really am confused about this. I am a Taylor fan, and am not voting for ANYONE this year.

My reaction to Sundance had nothing to do with the Taylor remark and everything to do with is mediocrity.

Why are the SP always being blamed for everything. IS Taylor’s fanbase that big or that HATED? I’m beginning think that we have a BIG bullseye on our backs…lol

RE: Taylor’s concert at the Ryman ( based on the review posted above ).

I’ve read over 15 posts from people who were there.

It seems that the song that garnered the most applause and a sustained standing ovation was his encore — WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN.

That was a country/gospel classic by June Carter and Johnny Cash.

A lot of his fans are now clamoring for him to include his version in his next album.

It looks like Taylor Hicks has a home in country music if he attempts some songs fitted towards that genre.

I don’t care what Simon had to say. I thought the comment was ridiculous but it sure didn’t affect how I felt about Sundance. He just wasn’t very good.

I’m just wondering who is voting for Phil? He is worse than Sundance, imo.

But I’ll throw a conspiracy theory out there, just for kicks. Both A and S were on VFTW candidates. And both are gone. Hmmmmm, vewee suspicious. I’m picturing Nigel as Mr. Burns and Ryan as Smithers, figuring out some evil plots to save the show.

Seriously, when I saw that A was being offered $500,000 to be a spokes person for a porn video company (upping the Girls gone wild people), I thought they would cut her loose right then and there. One of the people (was it Ryan or Randy) said it one night this week – “We are a family show” (can’t remember what that was in reference to).

Ladybug………(what you said about SP or any Taylor fans. I have no interest either) Those in my family who are watching AI, and that has been cut in half since last year, are not voting and one reason is because I told them about VFTW. Poor naive dears…. they thought people just voted for who they like the most, and that person won.

I’m sorry if this was posted before but I just read it recently.

Notorious American Idol Judge Resents Taylor Hicks and Jennifer Hudson

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/notorious-american-idol-judge-4784.aspx

I wonder why Simon keeps mentioning Taylor Hicks ( almost always in a negative way ) when the later almost never mentions him at all….is he obssessed with Taylor because the gray haired one is ignoring him ?

Sundance does seem quite disappointed int hat interview. Man, he did not even go that far and he sounds bitter. Me think it’s either Chris S. or Blake who thinks they have this show all wrapped up. This has got to be the most intense AI I’ve ever seen in a while.

Me think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s either Chris S. or Blake who thinks they have this show all wrapped up.

I think both of them will go far but in the end… this is a girl’s season.

Where is the exit interview you are talking about?

I only saw clips of final 12 from last year but this seemed much more sour. Too many underserving people got through, so the bootees are sort of justified in the bitterness. Last year with maybe one exception, everybody who made it really deserved it. Other singers knew they were good last year so no complaints. This year, wait till Sanjaya and/or Haley last longer than other people. It’ll get ugly.

Easy,

I don’t understand why you need to feel embarrased about some presumed behavior that you have nothing to do with. I do disagree with your over-broad characterization Taylor fans. Sue me. I know what my own feelings are about Sundance and your attempt to paint us by same brush just doesn’t wash.

Can you show me some evidence of widespread Soul Patrol… something that would have caused Sundance to leave too soon?

We can’t vote against a contestant and the truth is the “Soul Patrol” is not like the Borg – we don’t vote lock-step (if we vote at all) for any of this season’s contestants. I prefer Melinda this season, some prefer Blake, some Lakisha, some Sligh, some Sundance, etc.

I did not “hate” Sundance for what Simon said. I liked him, but he lost me later. Sundance was an early favorite because he got face time after a great audition. He was one of THE most buzzed about contestants before Hollywood and had a nice start on a fanbase by then, with more positive fan threads than some of the others.

It may be that the PTB edited the tapes deliberately to make Sundance look the “villain” (see: Savol, Scott).

It may be that they saw greatness that I didn’t get to see because of how the tapes were edited.

It may be that the early hype was more than he could live up to. I could see with my own eyes and hear with my own ears what Sundance said and how he sang after his auditions.

There are a variety of reasons why Sundance went home this week, and it isn’t the fault of the “Soul Patrol”. Really, it’s not.

I only saw clips of final 12 from last year but this seemed much more sour.

I haven’t listened to the interviews yet, but I have to say it seems to be a much “darker” mood somehow this year, doesn’t it? Or maybe it’s just that I was on a “high” last year and totally invested, and this season I’m trying to keep a sense of balance so I’m looking at it through a different lens.

I don’t know. It’s just… weird. Does that make any sense?

Exit interview with Jared and Antonella by Fox6 News birmingham — she talks about the “scandal” –

http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=2620857&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

American Idol pimping DAUGHTRY. The sheer number of superlatives in this made me giggle:

http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=330

RE: “Home” Other significant uses for the stirring ballad are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Is that a threat? Hee. I think they mean “sinister uses.”

RE: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Homeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Other significant uses for the stirring ballad are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Which means everyone will be sick of it sooner rather than later.

Not upset at all at who was eliminated. I would be upset if Chris, Chris, Blake, LaKisha, Melinda or Gina were eliminated. The rest to me are on somewhat equal grounds. Not that I think the best voice should win. AI has always been about people picking favorites who can sing at least OK and at the same time giving us something more, whatever that something happens to be. The “others” are lacking stage Presence & Charisma or they are trying too hard and annoying us.
All I can say for next week is that Phil better not start off in that off-key voice.

Congrats to Steve-o-meter on mention… since I expect Chris Sligh to go far in the competition, you will have your work cut out for you.

‘Home’ not too bad when they go home…. of course it’s edited just right. They should use Elliott’s Trainwreck song or perhaps Movin On…. just to mix it up.

Soon I will heading to concert. Hope he sings Georgia.

Have fun Pamster!

Thanks Jersey.

Have fun Pamster!

Steve-0 is HUGE !!!!! remember us when . . . . .

Lisa B Mar 9th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

RE: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Homeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Other significant uses for the stirring ballad are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Which means everyone will be sick of it sooner rather than later.

How ’bout now?

Daughtry reference from AI.com: I like this part! “The debut single à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Its Not Over,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  has conquered all…” Hail to the conquering single!!! Sorry, couldn’t resist!

Congrats to Steve-o-meter on mentionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ since I expect Chris Sligh to go far in the competition, you will have your work cut out for you.

Thank you Pam! It’s been crazy around here today In a GOOD way!

My one piece of advice to steve-o-meter that I shared via email.

Quit NOW!

Jumping ahead six months because I find this interesting. Amidst all the talk of Chris vs. Taylor vs. Ket vs. Elliot in terms of record sales. I was watching the show last night and thinking to myself. “None of these people can sell any records.”

Now, I don’t care about record sales at all but since it’s the topic of much debate over here I was just wondering. Can ANY of these AI6 people sell records? Blake and Chris – perhaps, if they nail the pop sound they both might be able to produce but I’m sorry – Even though the girls are way talented, can any of them sell records?

gray, do you think Elliott will sell?

Not in my opinion GC, but maybe we should ask Simon and Nigel?

They’ve made their bed I hope they enjoy lying in it.

I saw Bucky’s video on cmt today. He did a good job and the song is pretty catchy. I think it will do well. I don’t like all country music but I happened to catch Keith Urbans new song ” Stupid Boy” (really good) and Dierkes Bentleys new release ( it’s fantastic).
On the subject of Sundance , he made a bad song choice and it cost him. He needed to stick with his bluesy side and pick a more familar song to AI’s varied audience.He seems like a nice guy and I hope he finds success.
I think Melinda could sing anything. She will be big whether she wins or not . As for Lekisha , she has a great voice but she reminds me of a gal I went to school with who was the class bully. I know it’s not fair to judge someone just because they look like someone in your life who was unpleasant but that’s the first thing I think of when I see her.

hs, i don’t have a clue, i hope he does.

I don’t exactly have a crystal ball, but I can think of a few singers who have done quite well on the merits of their voice alone, without having great looks: Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Gladys Knight (whom Melinda D. has been compared to, in the looks department), Dionne Warwick….and on and on.

That being said, I have been completely blown away by Ms. Doolittle’s last 2 performances – and I’m wondering WHO will start a fansite for her. Not me. For sure. But I’d like to see some promotion for someone who really deserves it. And for those who think she’s faking the modesty, I think that if it’s true she should start making movies – maybe she’ll be the 2nd AI finalist with an Oscar on her mantle.

My one piece of advice to steve-o-meter that I shared via email. Quit NOW!

At least Sligh doesn’t have fangirls (does he?!). I think this might be necessary.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/GMHKJwwN.jpg

- Even though the girls are way talented, can any of them sell records?

Nope. Blake to me would be the closest. I don’t see how he can be cutting edge though. Beatboxing and breakdancing went out in the 80′s. I do like him though.

Right now, I don’t see anyone in this group that has “pop star” or “rock star” stamped on his or her forehead. And, unfortunately, it seems, that’s what it takes to sell large numbers of albums these days. I like Chris Sligh and Melinda, but I don’t know how “marketable” either one of them will be, which is both good and bad. But, since they appeal to me, they are probably doomed, saleswise at least, since none of my favorites, including last year’s winner, have busted a million (yet). Oh well, come join Donna’s exclusive Idol club! You won’t sell a busload of albums, but you are authentic, entertaining, and love your job!!!

Before last season, only the winner was expected to sell CDS. A win guaranteed 1.8 mil sales min. (one exception: Clay). I think this year goes back to past seasons and ONLY the winner has a shot. However, winning AI no longer guarantees platinum sales and that’s major for the show. There are no rock/country singers to do it for them this year. It’s all on the winner. Melinda is great but is like a 1950s style singer. Will that sell millions of CDs? Plus not to be petty, but this group seriously lacks sexappeal/charisma/personality.

American Idol pimping DAUGHTRY. The sheer number of superlatives in this made me giggle:

http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=330

RE: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Homeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Other significant uses for the stirring ballad are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Is that a threat? Hee. I think they mean à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“sinister uses.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

WHY doesn’t the main AI page have ANY mention of Taylor’s tour and the excellent reviews he’s getting or the charitable thing Taylor is doing with the Red Cross for the folks in Alabama who got hit by the hurricane? They seem eager to talk about Chris’ god-like status. Surely the humanistic and kind thing Taylor is doing is deserving enough to get a mention along with of $$$$$ headlines. If THIS isn’t a sign of total and complete bias, I don’t know what is. They should be ashamed of themselves for treating an AI winner with such total disrespect and disregard. The total capitalistic nature of the show is getting to be not so subtle, but blatant. With this subpar group of AI 6 contestants, I hope the show gets exactly what it deserves in the end. Karma has a way of biting you in the ass.

Maybe with the stylist help and as we get to know the contestants better we can maybe see a star in the making? Just none of them do a thing for me. I tossed a few votes for Lesley in the hopes that she would last longer even tho I knew she wouldn’t win. But no one has gotten under my skin or made me think they could sell loads of records. errr CD’s I reckon I should call them now’a'day’s

WHY doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the main AI page have ANY mention of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour and the excellent reviews heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting? They seem eager to talk about Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ god-like status. If THIS isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a sign of total and complete bias, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what is. They should be ashamed of themselves for treating an AI winner with such total disrespect and disregard. The total capitalistic nature of the show is getting to be not so subtle, but blatant. With this subpar group of AI 6 contestants, I hope the show gets exactly what it deserves in the end. Karma has a way of biting you in the ass.

Here here, they tried last year to force feed us what we did not want to dine on. And again this year, they are trying to re-write history and make their old Chosen One the winner by trying to shove PWE right up our noses again!

RE: Who among the current crop can sell records ?

It really depends on how you define “sell”. As in what ?
The expected Gold or Platinum that we’ve come to expect from Idol winners ?

If this is the standard, I’m not sure who in this crop can.

If the question is who can have that “modern” sound that POP 40 can play, I guess the following singers have it :

Blake Lewis and Chris Richardson…. they an do the Timberlake kinda sound.

Chris Sligh can probably front a band that at best, could emulate Green Day or the Fray, or in a Christian Contemporary setting, MercyMe.

Melinda has a great voice… but how are they going to mould her ? Into another urban R&B singer ? Will she be comfortable with that ? Can she sing something like Fantasia’s ‘Hood Boy for instance ?

Lakisha… hmmm… this is a tough one. She reminds me of Aretha. Where will they play Aretha today if she recorded another album ?

WHY doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the main AI page have ANY mention of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour and the excellent reviews heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting?

I notice that ever since Kelly Clarkson signed with the FIRM, American Idol has not been mentioning her or promoting her at all.

Taylor is signed with the FIRM as well.

The impression I get is both Taylor and Kelly signed with the FIRM in order to be able to maintain some sort of Artistic freedom in future endeavors.

For some reason, this did not seem to please the Idol TPTB. Hence, they deem this act a sign of “separation” from their franchise. Sort of like — you’ve gotten what you want from this show, and you want to go your way…fine, let’s sort of part ways in a quiet, amicable way.

But of course if this were true, why does Simon have to mention Taylor Hicks every so often and always compare him in a negative light ? ( By my count, he’s publicly dissed him at least 5 times. Yesterday simply being the latest one ( see my above post ) ).

Can ANY of these AI6 people sell records?

Good question, and I think it depends on what is meant by “sell”. If we’re talking about breaking even (1.5 Million or so) then I can believe that Ricky at IDF is right, the PTB wanted Sabrina – a Beyonce/Shakira type, to win. That would probably sell the most. I’d guess Stephanie is the closest to that market they have left.

Chris R. could be packaged as a Timberlake-lite. If he’s targeted to the teen/tween market, then possibly.

Blake strikes me as “Hot AC”, Adult Alternative or urban. I don’t see him doing any Diane Warren ballads.

I think Sligh could sell in the Christian pop/rock market, which can be profitable from what I understand. Maybe Rob Thomas has an inspirational song he could sing.

But what do I know? I’m part of Donna’s “authentic, entertaining Idol” appreciation club. I love Melinda.

We all know the reason why TPTB continue to pimp Chris is because they are greedy and they want more money (Chris’ CD is now # 2 on Amazon). The more he sells, the better it is for them.

Gray Charles made an important point. Can any of the Top 12 sell Carrie or Kelly CD numbers? At this point in the competition I say no except perhaps Chris R. or Blake with the right music. I think TPTB think it is important that they show to the public that idols can sell music, win Grammys, win Oscars, etc for then it shows that in the industry that AI DOES matter and isn’t just a kareoke show that everybody talks about at the watercooler.

WHY doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the main AI page have ANY mention of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tour and the excellent reviews heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting? They seem eager to talk about Chrisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ god-like status. If THIS isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a sign of total and complete bias, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what is.

The stories on AI’s front page are based on information sent to them by individual idol’s marketing teams. The article on Chris is a reprint of RCA’s latest press release, for instance. Maybe Taylor’s people have been lax about passing info along… or maybe they feel it’s better to further distance Taylor from AI.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d guess Stephanie is the closest to that market they have left.

For some strange reason, Stephanie reminds me eerily of Latoya London… beautiful, regal, and calm in a quietly confident sort of way… and totally impersonable/impenetrable.

Simon said to Latoya after her excellent Don’t Rain On My Parade performance — “We already know you can sing… but somehow I feel that I don’t know you any better after 10 weeks of seeing you perform.”

She was kicked out that very same week. Stephanie gives me the same feeling as well.

This isn’t the sort of person who wins in a competition where personality counts as much as singing talent.

I think possibly Blake could be marketed, in some fashion. So maybe he could be their coveted multi-platinum boy should he win….or not win. I sure don’t see it with any of the other guys, but I was completely wrong about the popularity of the derivative Mr. Daughtry.

I don’t see any of the girls getting those kinds of numbers but that might be a different story when one of them shakes out as a front-runner.

I am SO not understanding the popularity of the same ol’ same ol’ these days, I cannot be a judge of what the buying public will shell out the $$ for anymore.

Someone the other day on here mentioned that since the voting really didn’t matter, it was not really American Idol but “Marketable Contestant Idol” or some such. It was a great line and I apologize for not quoting it directly.

The stories on AIà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s front page are based on information sent to them by individual idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s marketing teams. The article on Chris is a reprint of RCAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s latest press release, for instance. Maybe Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s people have been lax about passing info alongà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ or maybe they feel ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s better to further distance Taylor from AI.

I don’t know that to be true. I think they print whatever they want to print and print only stories with an AI agenda. I doubt Taylor’s team has been lax about anything his his print promotion. I just received a PR release about his work with the Red Cross TODAY in my mailbox. I assume this was sent out to all the other outlets – SURELY AI received it. If MTV can pick up that story, so can AI. They should be ashamed. Period. Don’t think this bias is only being noticed by Taylor fans. Other boards, other conversations, other non-fans have notice the shameful way their AI winner is getting treated. I can tell you, it’s not being reflected positively on the show or on Simon in particular. It’s just biting them.

For anyone who’s interested, I heard the cd version of Elliott’s A Song For You on the radio today. It was great – just Elliott and piano – very nice.

For some strange reason, Stephanie reminds me eerily of Latoya Londonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ beautiful, regal, and calm in a quietly confident sort of wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ and totally impersonable/impenetrable.

And smug. Her smile when she received the judges’ praise, looked a bit like “I know” but maybe that’s just me (her Daddy sure is hot).

I heard the cd version of Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s A Song For You on the radio today. It was great – just Elliott and piano – very nice.

Oh my! I would LOVE to hear that.

I am outside looking in, but conspiracy nuts aside it is obvious that something is really wrong between Taylor and AI. The antagonism to a past winner is unbelievable and who knows what’s causing it. I will not be surprised if Taylor never shows up on the show again. Basically if you watch, the message is Chris won and that’s that.

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think this bias is only being noticed by Taylor fans. Other boards, other conversations, other non-fans have notice the shameful way their AI winner is getting treated. I can tell you, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not being reflected positively on the show or on Simon in particular. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just biting them.

*donning my tinfoil hat*

Isn’t Katharine repped by someone other than 19M? If so, how is she being treated on the the official website (I’m boycotting it myself)? How about Kelly C.? Clay? Bo? Fantasia? Ruben? Are there other winners/runners up who are not repped by 19M that are getting prominently featured?

Maybe there has been a parting of the ways. Taylor apparently won’t or can’t sign American Idol related products – or wouldn’t at one of his concerts if recall correctly what someone reported in their recap. I’m not sure what that was about.

It still looks bad – not for Taylor. At some point, even Taylor’s detractors in the media will have to ask the question. Does the “win” mean nothing? Because that seems to be what has come out of this. Right now he’s doing the right thing by taking the high road.

Basically if you watch, the message is Chris won and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that.

Well, that’s a slap in the face to Kat and Elliott as well as Taylor. But you’re right. That’s what it looks like.

There seems to be a complete break in the AI/Taylor relationship. It could hurt them both financially and that doesn’t even seem to matter.

There seems to be a complete break in the AI/Taylor relationship. It could hurt them both financially and that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even seem to matter.

AI got what they wanted out of Taylor. He was part of one of the most popular seasons ever, sold more than 500K of DIMYP, went on the AI Tour which kept being extended, etc.

Taylor got what he wanted too, but I really wish they would not act like he never existed. He hasn’t been any less “grateful” than any of the others and if that’s the reason – as seems to be the spin lately, even Daughtry has bristled at the American Idol label.

There seems to be a complete break in the AI/Taylor relationship. It could hurt them both financially and that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even seem to matter.

AI is having it’s problems this year with the subpar group they brought forth. The fact that inferior contestants are making it before more talented ones is being talked about, negatively in the media. If their “plan” was to get less flambouant, anti-Taylor types this year to make a statement, then they’ll live and die by that decision. This year is a completely and utter BORE, and I don’t think I’m alone in that opinion. They have completely alientated a LARGE group of voters from last season. Taylor will be no worse off if he never appears on that show again (there’s not much else they can do to insult him at this point). And if I were him, unless I was contractually obligated to appear, would NEVER set foot on that stage again. He will fine doing this THANG on his own terms – he’s a very hard working guy and has thus far made pretty good decisions career wise. I never in a million years, when Taylor won last year, thought that things would end up the way they did between the two of them.

Basically if you watch, the message is Chris won and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that.

Well, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a slap in the face to Kat and Elliott as well as Taylor. But youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re right. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what it looks like.

It is amazing that three people are simply being bypassed, thrown by the wayside, in favor of the one with the CD sales. Period. Voters be damned.

I am sure they would pimp Katharine a bit more if her CD sales had been huge. That said, I expect her to be on Idol in the next few weeks, or at least on the finale. Taylor. I am not so sure. Maybe the finale, but I am certain Idol would just as soon never show his face again.

Elliot is truly the forgotten one. No question.

I hope the Season 6 kids are paying attention, but that will come much later for them. They have so much going on in the whirl of this bubble they are living in now.

lookit, anybody in any season of this show who has a number one album or wins a major award (oscar, grammy) will get lots of kudos from the “proud parents” over at ai. i think a lot of fans are emotional and take these things way more personally than either the artists or tptb do. it’s just business.

anybody who has disappointing sales from any season goes back to the drawing board, tries to figure it all out, tries again. it’s a long story and it’s all good imo. they have a career and they are working it!

out of this year’s contestants, i am rooting most for lakisha. and yeah, with her voice, i think she would hit a market. anybody good in any genre can hit big. it all depends on the producers, the songs, the production values of the cd imo.

RE : sold more than 500K of DIMYP,

Now this sales figure for DIMYP interests me.

The last figures I read was DIMYP was on the verge of overtaking Carrie’s IYH in terms of total sales ( the latest figure I read for DIMYP was a little over 460,000 ).

1) Has it really overtaken IYH ?

2) If so, where did we get the 500,000 number ?

lookit, anybody in any season of this show who has a number one album or wins a major award (oscar, grammy) will get lots of kudos from the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“proud parentsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  over at ai. i think a lot of fans are emotional and take these things way more personally than either the artists or tptb do. ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just business.

Patty – I sure as heck don’t take it personal since I reep no financial rewards from Taylor’s success. But, the fact remains, that the WINNER of any given season, regardless of album sales, should be propped and promoted before ANY other contestants that did not win. As an analogy, do you stop talking about a child who did not make the Dean’s list because he didn’t match your expectations? Or do you only talk about your other child because he was accepted into Harvard? Of COURSE not. Apparently AI doesn’t see it that way. That’s life in America, I guess.

Taylor will be no worse off if he never appears on that show again (thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not much else they can do to insult him at this point). And if I were him, unless I was contractually obligated to appear, would NEVER set foot on that stage again.

But even if he wanted to, I don’t think he will have the “time” to appear. Look at his concert schedule — It’s booked till mid-May.

By that time, he’ll be totally exhausted ( I hear he’s under the weather again ).

And even if he were to appear in the finals… do you even think he’ll have time to practice singing with the other contestants as they usually do ? The most he would probably do is appear in person IN THE AUDIENCE.

BTW, Kelly Clarkson hasn’t appeared on Idol in 3 years.

griz: Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s life in America, I guess.
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of course it is! that’s just my point. you just wait, if taylor’s next cd hits big, they will be talking about him non-stop. it’s just show business!

For those who are interested in the RADIO PAYOLA payout made by Big Broadcasting stations…

Here is an article arguing that PAYOLA isn’t such a big deal…

http://www.slate.com/id/2123483/

TITLE : What’s Wrong With Payola?
The pointlessness of Eliot Spitzer’s crusade against the music industry.

EXCERPTS …

Clearly, people working in regulated industriesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ especially radio, where broadcasters operate under federal licensesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ should get nailed when they break the rules. And in radio, pay for product placement without full disclosure is clearly against the rules.

Not all forms of pay-for-placement are equally acceptable. Paying for shelf space can be problematic if you’re in a highly regulated industry and fail to disclose the payments adequately. The Securities and Exchange Commission has come down hard on mutual-fund companies such as Franklin Templeton for using mutual-fund assets to pay brokerage firms for shelf space.

SNIP SNIP SNIP

Which brings us to radio. Payola is banned in radio because the airwaves are publicly licensed, which makes them subject to government regulation in a way supermarket shelves are not. After the 1950s payola scandals, government decided that radio stations should be as independent as possible from their suppliers (the music industry). The public should be able to count on radio stations to exercise independent critical judgment and to know that the music industry and the stations aren’t conspiring to jam lousy bands down their throats while preventing artistically worthy groups from being heard.

But what exactly do the laws that Spitzer is enforcing accomplish? How, precisely, are consumers harmed if a radio station in Toledo played Celine Dion more than it otherwise would have in the absence of payments? Unless listeners were tied to chairs and forced to listen to Celine, there’s not much of a case. (And in such an instance, the relevant laws broken would more likely have to do with torture.) Fifty years ago, the prospect of a big record company like Sony and a big radio station owner conspiring to fix what got played could have threatened an important component of the economy and actually stifled musical creativity. But not today. With declining record sales, the rise of Internet and satellite radio, and the advent of iTunes, iPods, and podcasting, radio stations and record companies have become an object of pity more than fear. Indeed, read the correspondence, and you’ll find people who aren’t particularly good at business (or spelling) exchanging penny-ante favors with equally pathetic DJs in order to get them to play the lame songs they know the market doesn’t really want to hear.

CLICK ABOVE LINK TO READ THE REST…

of course it is! thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just my point. you just wait, if taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s next cd hits big, they will be talking about him non-stop. ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just show business!

And I’ll be the first to see through that money grubbing two-faced praise.

GrayCharles-
Now, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care about record sales at all but since ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the topic of much debate over here I was just wondering. Can ANY of these AI6 people sell records? Blake and Chris – perhaps, if they nail the pop sound they both might be able to produce but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sorry – Even though the girls are way talented, can any of them sell records?
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My thoughts exactly! Just had my hair done by my 22yo neice and she was saying that the guys “sucked” and it was all about the belters to her-Lakisha and Melinda…And my question to her was “Would you buy their album?” She said probably. And I asked if she bought Fantasia’s and she said no. Then she wavered and said she really did not buy too many albums. I doubt very highly she will buy an AI6 CD. They better keep working on the summer camps-HA!

griz, that’s why they call hollywood a shark tank!

back to season 6, i shall miss antonella and her wobbly voice. she had a good audition and could have benefited from the vocal coaching that comes with being in the top 12. without her, this is now an even more boring season, but again, i am into miss jones and hope she continues to do well. whatever happens, i doubt she’ll have to go back to working at the bank, so i’m glad for her.

I read from somewhere someone posting something like this :

Taylor Hicks is like the Dow Jones Industrials, the S&P 500 and your 401K plan, you gotta ignore all the little media dips and spikes and understand that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a long term investment.

graycharles
Mar 9th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
My one piece of advice to steve-o-meter that I shared via email.

Quit NOW!

I loooooooooove this advice!!

Too Late!!

Steve don’t listen to Gray. Trust me. Everything will be fine.

OK I am totally modding right now…..

Everyone quit scaring Steve.

Steve just relax and enjoy the ride.

:smoke_tb:

Taylor himself has said he will perform on AI in an interview. He also does not have any appearances scheduled the whole week or more prior to the finale. My thoughts-He SHOULD perform! Why give up that opportunity to promote himself and his CD! Established artists vie for a spot on that finale. He can play the “just business” game, too… only with great class and dignity… unlike some others!

Steve donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t listen to Gray. Trust me. Everything will be fine.

OK I am totally modding right nowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

Everyone quit scaring Steve.

Steve just relax and enjoy the ride.

Hezzer!! Yay!

LOL, they are good at scaring me, cuz I’m new…..

*starts slapping hands*

I’m enjoying it Hezz, believe me

Taylor is signed with the FIRM as well.

The impression I get is both Taylor and Kelly signed with the FIRM in order to be able to maintain some sort of Artistic freedom in future endeavors.

For some reason, this did not seem to please the Idol TPTB. Hence, they deem this act a sign of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“separationà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  from their franchise. Sort of like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve gotten what you want from this show, and you want to go your wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦fine, letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sort of part ways in a quiet, amicable way.

But of course if this were true, why does Simon have to mention Taylor Hicks every so often and always compare him in a negative light ? ( By my count, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s publicly dissed him at least 5 times. Yesterday simply being the latest one ( see my above post ) ).

After Taylor signed to RCA he had very little control over his life. Sure, in the studio his imput was valued but at the end of the day, all that matters is the Clive and Friends stamp of approval. The only way Taylor will be able to have more creative control is by signing to an independent label. Of course he can’t do that now since he’s under contract, but I forsee it in the future. Whether he leaves voluntarily or gets dropped (probably the latter) he’s still better of than he was before.
I don’t think TPTB are deliberately being mean to Taylor. Chris is just last years success story. Remember when Clay sold a ton of records and Ruben was kinda left out? It’s the exact same thing. It’s the numbers game. Taylor and Chris had equal opportunities to make records. Taylor probably even had a bigger promotion budged. What happened was that Daughtry’s pop sound caught on while Taylor’s sound did not. There were no subliminal messages, there are no conspiracy theories. It’s simple. Chris outsold Taylor therefore he’s the one to talk about this season. Why would they mention Taylor’s accolades when they have someone else (two counting jennifer hudson) that they can brag about?
And more importantly… why should they throw him a bone? This is showbusiness! It’s a dirty world and big corporations like 19E that run television shows don’t show sympathy.
Maybe Taylor shouldn’t have released that shiteous song “Just to feel that way” and gone with something else. Maybe none of the songs on his CD are single potential. Maybe his album sucks. His CD got worse reviews than Katharine McPHee’s!
The bottom line is, not everyone likes the same thing. And if you’re a fan of Taylor, love his CD, are going to a bunch of concerts shouldn’t care where he stands in popular culture. Of course I’m not telling anyone what to do… you can dwell on every mishap in Taylor’s career if you’d like. May I suggest people just listen to his music and enjoy it? Remember when that was fun?

Some more Idol Related Box Scores:

Daughtry: Meridian, Houston: Sold Out (985): $18,820 (941)

CI:
Eva Avila: Palace, Granby: 446/600 : $12,908
Eva Avila: Trois-Rivieres: 264/500 : $7,657

It’s kind of funny that some of you are complaining that the AI site is pimping Chris news for a couple of reasons. First of all, I heard no mention of the fact that there are also articles about Carrie, Bucky, and Elliott on the home page. Why not complain about that? Second, Chris’ album reached #1 on billboard for the 2nd time. Whether he was tco or not it’s worthy of mention.

I have no idea who this season will sell well. It doesn’t matter to me all that much. When I like someone I just know I like them and hope others will too. Right now I think Blake, Chris R, Chris S, and Melinda could do just fine.

Well if Elliott is the forgotten one by AI, it doesn’t seem to be slowing him down or bothering him in the least. Also, whenever he’s asked about his experience with AI, he never expresses anything but gratitude. But, umm, Clive? Better start adding bourbon to that metamucil cause Elliott’s cd drops in less than two weeks!

I can’t wait for Elliott’s album.
Anyone have any predictions on first week sales?
I’m going to go ahead and say it’ll be between 70-90k.
This of course could change depending on how well his single does.

1) Has it really overtaken IYH ?

2) If so, where did we get the 500,000 number ?

I don’t know LBB. Believe it or not, I don’t pay scrupulous attention to the exact numbers. Go figure. I know it’s around 500K, respectable numbers for that single – that was my point. If it bothers you I will correct: “around 500K”. Is that better?

I’m still a little disappointed in Sundance getting the boot. Too bad he couldn’t sing better. At least I have RSF.

According to HDD today, they have shipped 180,000 copies of Elliott’s album which I think means they expect sales of 60,000 the first week. That number feels right to me. Remember the #1 album last week(Chris) only sold 90K or so. That I know this means I need to get out more.

I had heard that Elliott’s CD will have bonus tracks at the TargetS. Can anyone one confirm or dent this? If not will there be bonus tracks on the Walmart version or elsewhere? I like to buy the CDs with bonus tracks. I’m a bonus track whore. Thank you.

Interesting article about payola LBB. I pretty much agree with it, I think it is a fairly silly set of laws.

dave – bonus tracks at target.

dave
Mar 9th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
At least I have RSF.

MJ may I kill Dave? Please?

Dave thanks a lot….pfffttt! How am I supposed to compete with RSF.

It’s been an interesting afternoon to say the least. Anyways, I came home this afternoon to find my copy of Entertainment Weekly in my mailbox. As I was flipping through the pages, a familiar picture caught my eye. EW decided to weigh in on Taylor’s sales – or as some see it, lack thereof. The article isn’t on EW’s website (I searched) so I decided to scan it (too lazy to type it out) for your reading pleasure (if this type of article tickles your fancy):

EW’s News & Notes: Gray Area

(I think I’m overly fond of parenthesis.)

I too am so happy for Elliott and his fans. The Season 5 idols have all done very well for themselves and are making names for themselves outside of AI in the music business in a variety of ways – whether it’s CD sales, tour sales, television appearances, videos, charities, books, etc. No more carhopping at Sonic for Kellie, no more auto-related careers for Chris and Bucky, no more clerking for Elliott, and certainly no more bunny suits for Taylor! All of them are in a much better place now than they could have imagined one year ago. Kudos to ALL of them!

This year’s crop is a difficult one to judge at this point, at least for me. Last year there appeared to be much more variety among the contestants. I do like that Jordin is trying to separate herself from the 3 divas – she may be the most versatile female other than Melinda (’cause I think Melinda can flat-out sing anything and sing it WELL). Lakisha and Stephanie haven’t shown me at this point they can sing anything other than ballads with all the glory notes, etc. Gina, although a rocker at heart, needs to pick an identity and stick with it. Haley – well, who is she again?

The guys are a little more versatile, but only Blake really stands out. His voice isn’t the best but he is quite a performer and has great command of the stage. Brandon has great potential but unless he steps out of the backup singer mode and picks better songs I’m afraid he’s not sticking around much longer. Chris S. is not doing a thing for me and I don’t get the hype, but I suppose his voice is among the strongest of the boys (but that’s not saying much). Chris R. needs to develop his own style and get away from the whole Timberlake-vibe (although the young girls are really loving him because of this vibe). Phil is lucky to be here after last week’s horrendous performance. I do think he can sing but not songs by Leann Rimes! Ugh. And then there’s Sanjaya. Poor Sanjaya is all I can say.

I know the top 2 among this group will receive recording contracts, but I don’t see the group as a whole doing as well as the Season 5 crop of contestants. I’m pulling for Melinda and Blake at this point, with Jordin and Brandon following not-too-closely behind. The rest, bleh. However, in the Top 12, anything can happen. I hope someone WOWs me soon, or this is going to be a veeerrrryyyy long season.

Wanna take a look inside Taylor’s tour bus? Yes, even a picture of his bunk!

Your welcome in advance LOL!

http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/photos/gallery.ssf?cgi-bin/view_gallery.cgi/bama/view_gallery.ata?g_id=3242

Dave thanks a lotà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.pfffttt! How am I supposed to compete with RSF.

RSF who? :smirk2_ee:

thanks griz

off to check out Taylors bus…you always find the best photos

Regarding selling CD’s. I scanned the last couple pages and no one mentioned Gina G I don’t think. I’m not a fan of hers but am wondering if she could give Kelly Clarkson a run for her money in the “rocker chick” market.

Hey griz,

A photographer from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is at Taylor’s concert standing in front of the boogie boarders that are there and will have pictures up later…

http://www.ajc.com/

OMG.
I was just checking out the ajc link above and found this story about Brad Delp being found dead at his home. Brad was the lead singer of BOSTON and a really really nice guy. He also had a Beatles band ( Beatlejuice) that played locally at Johnny D’s in Boston quite often. He could sound like any of the Beatles- he was an amazing singer.
Sorry this is off topic but I am just so shocked and sad to read this.

http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/shared-gen/ap/Recordings/Obit_Delp.html

Boston Lead Singer Brad Delp Dies at 55

ATKINSON, N.H. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band Boston, was found dead Friday in his home in southern New Hampshire. He was 55. Atkinson police responded to a call for help at 1:20 p.m. and found Delp dead. Police Lt. William Baldwin said in a statement the death was “untimely” and that there was no indication of foul play.

Delp apparently was alone at the time of his death, Baldwin said.

The cause of his death remained under investigation by the Atkinson police and the New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s office. Police said an incident report would not be available until Monday.

Delp sang vocals on Boston’s 1976 hits “More than a Feeling” and “Longtime.” He also sang on Boston’s most recent album, “Corporate America,” released in 2002.

He joined the band in the early 1970s after meeting Tom Scholz, an MIT student interested in experimental methods of recording music, according to the group’s official Web site. The band enjoyed its greatest success and influence during its first decade.

The band’s last appearance was in November 2006 at Boston’s Symphony Hall.

On Friday night, the Web site was taken down and replaced with the statement: “We just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll.”

A call to the Swampscott, Mass., home of Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau was not immediately returned Friday night.

dave Mar 9th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still a little disappointed in Sundance getting the boot. Too bad he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing better. At least I have RSF.

Too bad they couldn’t all sing a little better!

Holy Crap Taylor is doing Georgia for the Encore….

It sounds great on cell cert

Holy Crap Taylor is doing Georgia for the Encoreà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

It sounds great on cell cert

Kudos to all who predicted he’s saving it for Atlanta. You were RIGHT ON !!

If only this performance had been recorded, we’d be able to compare it with his recorded version.

Here’s a report of the Atlanta Concert from the Boogies board :

Atlanta, GA, 9 Mar 2007 set list:
Opening act: The Greyhounds

Soul Thing Josh gets things moving and Boogie lays it down, more Josh acrobatics

Heaven Knows tour standard à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“when I come hoooooommmmmmmmmmmeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  4x, drums, bass funk out, Melanie sounds great, Josh and Boogie exchange a bitta smackdown, then segues directly intoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

The Maze Funky bass, first I thought it was more funked out, but then Josh was bringing some rock chords, Taylor repeating à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know, you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  tags You Make Me Feel So Free (sung low and almost acapella) brief tag and moves to Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Get It On brief tag
Compared to What Band gets featured in the opening, Taylor starts low and easy, then pop punctuates at the end of the line ComPARed to WHAT, scattalicious squeaky sax, Josh rips some jazzy riffs, band gets more facetime to jam, nice, baby.

Wherever I Lay My Hat Basic Taylor vocals, light sniffs of sax behind him to accent, tour standard call and response with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Marvinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jackieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to tag Night Shift brief tag, bit of extended falsetto on the end of the tag, tags Chain Gang brief tag, the audience singing repeats so he can go back to Night Shift brief tag

Just to Feel That Way Tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s version is exploring the Bon Jovi in Taylor, big audience sing along, Taylor kind of Vicks Vaporub on the high notes

Give Me Tonight Josh is moving this to the 80à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s big hair geetar, 70s disco has been abandoned for the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Greed is Goodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and shoulder pads sound, whoa there Boogie and Josh and Brian G do a threesome of awesomeitude, big Rawk Starr finish chords from the band.

The Deal Knob Creek straight up country guitar version with extra sax

Goodbye Stranger only second time he has done this on the tour Well, helllooo Melanie gets a featureà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦seriously, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the late 70s, the jam band is king, everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in tight pants, and right now Josh is making me relive my youth.

Heart and Soul Basic start, Josh does some Van Halen-ish finger work while keeping to the basic script, Boogie feeds the increasing energy, begins to get almost Too Too, and then Taylor reins everybody back so Boogie can make his bass crush us with extended deep hotness, Taylor tags Brown-Eyed Handsome Man brief tag, band does some awesome in-synch chords, to introduce the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rounding home, rounding homeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  repeat thing he does, big finish, claro que si.

Gonna Move Tour standard version, call and response with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Yea Yea,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Boogie solo, well duh! Makes my tongue hurt, not sure why, I get all perturbed and woozy when Boogie does the bass solo on this song.

Hold on to Your Love Tour standard fast calypso version, tonight the band is very tight, lots of very impressive simultaneous sharp synchopated chords, slows it all down to tag Can’t Trust Your Neighbor, Josh does a lovely, lovely electric blue jazz solo, shades of Muddy Waters? Taylor falsettos us into Night Life, followed by the big shake and bake blues build up and finish.

Dream Myself Awake A perfectly serviceable version. Perhaps a bizarrely inappropriate rap would give this a bit more sauce? Nice Josh solo, works with what heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got.

The Right Place IMO, Taylor sings this a bit conservatively tonight compared to other nights, keeping it tighter to the chest, perhaps a country feel from the band.

The Runaround 15th song of the night, extra long set Good stuff, general runaround energy, probably spinning and all that, shuts down to tag Goinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Up the Country??, train harp, leads to Cold Baloney, more train harp, Love Me Do harp bit (hee hee), the big Carnegie Hall finish.

ENCORE ( more, more, more from audience )

Taylor comes back in and they hear the intro strains from the keyboard to … GEORGIA !!

Sax is an awesome addition to this already awesome song. Taylor roars for a bit, then moves to the scat, and the band pushes the Rehearsals.com big lungy blues jam version. Actually, That was a lot more, um, aggressive, rockier, bluesier version. Kind of over the top band jam, we lose some of the voice, and the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all folksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ending.

He jazzed it up and scatted like did in White Christmas..

It is obvious from the descriptions I heard that Taylor’s voice is getting strained.

I’m a little worried. 10 straight sold-out concerts with little rest in between. He’s killing himself. JTFTW is a hard song to sing and it looks like he needed Vicks Vaporub on the high notes.

Tomorrow is supposed to be the big night when the great Jeff Lopez joins the band too.

No Jeff is not joining the band…

Alltheanswers told us that last week…

No Jeff is not joining the bandà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Can’t remember who told me this…. but I was asking out loud a few days ago why we don’t see Jeff Lopez with the band when it was advertised that he would be part of the 8 man band ( it has been 7 thus far ). The response I got was that Jeff had personal business to attend to but will be joining the concert at Birmingham.

If he won’t, what happened ? Is he out for the rest of the tour ?

I know that Sundance went home because I didn’t vote for him, being the evil little SP’er that I am. Having said that, I haven’t, and, won’t vote for anyone this season. They couldn’t give me a ticket to see that bunch on tour. No more pop tarts for me.

Excuse me now, while I clear out a corner in my vacant room to set up a shrine to the AI god of rock, Chris Daughtry. (gag)

skylight…….. I salute you.

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I haven’t heard any accounts from the Ryman ast night (Thurs) but no doubt he through himself into that show. I was at the show in Atlanta tonight and frankly, I think Taylor just has problems with the low end of his register. He hit some pretty high notes on Goodbye Stranger (I think), although he left the extended falsetto to Loren and Melanie. He also some high notes pretty easily on the Commadores’ Night Shift (not Night Life). The beginning of JTFTW always sounds rough live to me and he’s said that song almost didn’t make the album. I’m guessing it’s because he just can’t seem to get a handle on it yet. I didn’t notice that problem with any other song tonight.

By the way, that guy is a ball of energy and it’s clear he feeds off the crowd. We were fortunate enough to get spots right up by the stage. He puts on a fantastic show and even got me to like the two least favorite cuts off his new CD (Give Me Tonight and The Maze).

For those of you who were speculating why Daughtry has been missing a member of the band for the past few shows:

Josh Steely has been at home with his wife Mary awaiting the birth of their second child. Mary gave birth to a health baby boy (named Jonah) yesterday. Josh is now the proud papa of two boys (Trevor is the oldest).

I’m sorry to disappoint those who wondered if another spice boy was leaving the band. Josh will be rejoining the band as soon as possible.

CarlaD, that is great news, congrats to Josh and Mary. I haven’t had time to keep up with the latest Daughtry news, so I didn’t know that, thanks for posting.

Thanks Carla. I didn’t know either.

In case no one else reports this from Gray’s or the boogie boards – Taylor himself admitted to a sore throat and some were saying strep but Brian L’s wife reported in that she had spoken with Brian and it is just a cold bug not strep.
Someone also reported the air in the venue is extremely dry which as we all have experienced makes a sore throat feel even worse.
While the Meet & Greets are great they do expose Taylor to a lot of potential problems. Probably an artist less dedicated to his fans would eliminate them.
He will be meeting with 300 fans today at Laser’s Edge – here’s hoping he’s taking some immune system boosters for that.

Taylor had absolutely no problems with JTFTW in Myrtle Beach, thought that live version was even better than the CD. In Ashville it was done a little differently with more guts & growl and the two people with me preferred that version.

He can do the song live just fine but because of the difficulty of the song there is no wiggle room if he has any lung or throat problems to cope with. Seems likely Taylor would have known that very well. Interesting that he has commented on stage that the song was pushed by Clive Davis both for the album and the single.
Cut him some slack folks – he’s doing just fine and puts on a show like no other any of us and those we spoke with had ever experienced.