Idol Headlines for 03/09/09

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Male singers have edge among à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ finalists

To turn the lyrics of one traditional à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  standard around, this oneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s for the boys.

Eight of this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 13 finalists are men, and there could have been more had the rules not required one woman to make it out of each of the three semifinal rounds. Six men and three women were voted into the finals by the viewers, while the judges evened things out a bit by wild-carding two more of each gender into the group.

MSNBC

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Opera Singer Critiques Idols

Michael Sarver? Go home. Anoop Desai? Eh, not bad. Danny Gokey? Now that guy can sing. So says Caitlin Erlbaum, a classically-trained opera singer and this week’s guest “American Idol” blogger.

Newsday

TV: Helping Megan Joy on this year’s ‘Idol’

For the second year in a row, a Utahn has slipped her way into the top 13 (I’m still trying to wrap my head around that) of America’s highest-rated television show.

Megan Joy Corkrey, 23, of Sandy, was selected as a “wild card” pick to be one of the finalists on this season’s “American Idol,” thanks to judge Simon Cowell, who liked her “current” musical style.

Corkrey, a pretty, petite blonde, sings with a smokey vocal presence that is much different from what the show usually offers, must be considered a longshot to win the whole competition. But I like her a lot, and she’s a local I’m happy to back.

Salt Lake Tribune

Kidfetti unites families, with games, music, dancing

At Saturday’s Kidfetti, AC/DC fans met the Naked Brothers, as parents and children bridged generational gaps to rock out together.

“Kidfetti brings out the true kid in everybody,” said Clermont resident Rob Muniz, who brought his 10-year-old daughter, Robbi, to the Ocala family festival celebrating literacy, healthy living and performing arts.

They were part of a crowd of thousands who gathered on a clear day for the second annual Kidfetti Music and Fun Festival in a large pasture in southwest Ocala.

Ocala

David Archuleta: teens eat up ‘Idol’ star’s performance

Former “American Idol” contestant David Archuleta performed at Newport Music Hall Thursday night to a sold out crowd mostly composed of adolescent females. After a delayed entrance, the teen heartthrob burst onto the stage to an eruption of squeals and flashbulbs.

Archuleta opened with “Touch My Hand” from his self-titled album. Although he didn’t literally touch any of his fans’ hands, every girl in the front row reached for the 18-year-old Honduran-American.

Archuleta’s appearance was his second in Columbus since finishing second on “American Idol.”

“It’s awesome to be here in lovely Ohio,” he said.

The Lantern

Music Review: Taylor Hicks – The Distance

Like many others, I first heard Taylor Hicks perform on the American Idol stage. I remember being charmed by his easy stage presence and was excited to be hearing something different in a competition that is criticized for churning out more and more of the same.

No one could argue there was something special about this guy who refused to dye his gray hair or compromise his preferred style of music, and I have to think it was that difference and commitment that him sail through to win that year. I impatiently waited for his debut release from the music-machine conglomerate à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  19 Recording Lmt. They would put out his self-titled, post-Idol album on the Arista label, only it didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to stay true Hicks and soon fell out of my iPod’s rotation. It didn’t surprise me that they’d tried to mainstream his style or that the compromised sound didn’t hit.

blogcritics.org

Review | Taylor Hicks’ ‘The Distance’ not half bad, but not half good, either

Fifth season American Idol winner Taylor Hicks suffered the usual Idol indignity: Win the show and rush-release a mediocre major-label album. Then get dropped. Hicks returns as an independent artist with The Distance and . . . it’s not bad.

It gets off to a decent, if slick, start. The title song and What’s Right Is Right sound like tracks that would have fit well on Doobie Brother Michael McDonald’s first solo album in 1982. (They are also preferable to McDonald’s current career of regurgitating tired old Motown songs.)

Miami Herald

Back to Gale-Force Power

Are we asking too much of Kelly Clarkson?

When she won the first season of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in 2002, it was unclear what sort of fame lay ahead. And it took time for her to create a recording persona that was as popular and as sure-footed as her à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  one.

That those identities were somewhat at odds came as a surprise. On the show she was down-to-earth and a bit awkward, expertly running through a raft of blues-inflected classic soul, with a couple of detours to Celine Dion. But the contemporary soul of her debut album à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thankfulà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  often fell flat, and on her second album, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Breakaway,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she was reinvented as an updated Alanis Morissette, confessional and blunt, singing big-voiced songs of disappointment: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Since U Been Gone,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Behind These Hazel Eyes,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Because of Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and more. It went platinum six times over.

NY Times

Clarkson adds passion to reliable old formula on upbeat 4th album

After a detour into rock-edged darkness with 2007′s “My December,” which brought mixed reactions from critics and fans, Kelly Clarkson returns to more upbeat fare with an extra dose of power pop on her fourth album.

Stung by debate at her record label over her last effort, Clarkson went to two sources of teen-pop hits – Max Martin (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync) and Ryan Tedder (Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff) – for help.

The CD’s Martin-produced debut single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” uses a blueprint similar to Clarkson’s 2005 chart-topper, “Since U Been Gone.” (Martin has co-writing and production credits on both songs.)

AZCentral

Former ‘Idol’ Kelly Clarkson has all she ever wanted

NEW YORK à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  Kelly Clarkson can’t stop saying she’s sorry. Having shown up 10 minutes late for a morning interview à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  she had trouble dozing off the night before, then overslept, she explains à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  the normally punctual singer spends much of the next 10 minutes apologizing for everything from her tardiness to her appearance.

“Do you know what it’s like when you’ve just woken up, and your lips are all huge and your face is swollen?” Clarkson asks. “Every time I talk, I keep licking my lips. They must look monstrous. I must look like a platypus.”

USA Today

Idol Chartwatch, March 9 : Brooke White Breaks into the Hot 100 and More

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nothing like an appearance on American Idol to boost a new artistà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s career! After her appearance on the show two weeks ago, Season 7à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first single, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hold Up My Heart,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is enjoying an impressive debut on the Hot 100. The single enters the chart at #47. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s also on Hot Digital Tracks (25) and Hot Digital Songs (27). Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s post-Idol debut album (so, not counting Songs From The Attic), High Hopes and Heartbreak, is tentatively set for a June 2 release.

Rascal Flattà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Here Comes Goodbye,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  which was co-written by Chris Sligh, breaks into the Hot 100 at #89 and Jennifer Hudsonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“If This Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  also enters the Hot 100 at #92 and Hot 100 Airplay at #71.

Foxes On Idol

Ryan Seacrest’s Date Night With His Mom

Though there was another young woman at the table, Ryan Seacrest only had eyes for one lady on Saturday night: his mom Connie.

Seacrest took his mom, who was visiting from out of town, to hotspot eatery Madeo Ristorante for a fancy meal.

“He was with a group of six people, sitting in the very back, like at the last table,’” says a fellow diner. “It was Ryan, a young brunette two seats away, and two older couples.”

Radaronline.com

Simon Cowell’s No. 1?

On Thursday night after the surprising Wild Card round, most of the “American Idol” team journeyed to the after-party at West Hollywood’s Area nightclub to celebrate. Simon Cowell, however, attended a New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project charity event at Eva Longoria Parker’s Hollywood restaurant Beso. The reason for his non-”American Idol” event? Ex-girlfriend — and perhaps on-again flame — Terri Seymour was a co-host of the function, along with Longoria Parker, Danny Masterson and Leah Remini. Simon and Terri looked cozy together on the red carpet; Popsugar has photos. With comedian Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle out of the “Idol” Season 8 running now, it’s Simon’s maybe-girl who’s making him smile.

LA Times

Shiela E. Wins ‘Gone Country 3′

John Rich has the idea that a star with Latin roots (and a family tradition of performance) can do well in Nashville. So after choosing Julio Iglesias Jr. the winner of the first season of “Gone Country,” the Big N’ Rich member selected Shiela E. the winner of the third season Saturday.

The former Shiela Escovedo, who scored a hit as part of Prince’s camp with songs like “Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” has been active musically ever since and went on to become a judge on a reality show (“The Next Great American Band”).

She won “Gone Country” over a field that included such fellow veteran recording stars and million sellers as Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, 80s pop singer Taylor Dayne, and godfather of funk George Clinton. Also in the field was poor Justin Guarini; the runner up from the first season of “American Idol” who couldn’t even win this minor cable competition. And there were a couple of people who were not normally associated with singing, from former Miss USA Tara Conner to “21 Jump Street” actor Richard Grieco.

Courant.com

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Dancingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ relies on four main ingredients

If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re addicted to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Survivorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Amazing Race,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  you can at least hide behind the fact that these shows are logically interesting, simply because real people care about winning a million dollars, so they act in dramatic and unexpected ways when you wave money in front of them.

Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face it: you could stage a one-million-dollar IKEA-furniture assembly contest, and it would be the most intense and compelling hour of hammering and cam-bolting ever aired.

MSNBC

Dancing With The Stars, American Idol Betting Odds

The 8th season of Dancing With The Stars kicks off on Monday while the American Idol contestant pool has been cut down to 13 on Tuesday. For savvy online gamblers, the ultimate winner could prove to offer a hefty payout. Dancing With The Stars and American Idol betting odds were now available with some of the best prices.

Early on last year, Gambling911.com monitored David Cook’s Idol odds in the double digits. He ultimately went on to win.

Gambling911

 
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  • templeton

    Honestly, there could/should have been more females that went through to the top 13. At least from what we were shown, Felicia, Jesse, Mishovonna, Kendall, & Kristen were as talented as a couple of the guys. For whatever reason this year the AI producers have decided that the guys are more talented. I’ve yet to see that on the tv screen though, no matter how much pimping and gushing the judges have done.

  • Victoria

    Clarkson loosens up for the pounding, pop-punk of “Whyyawannabringmedown” and the retro-rocking “I Want You,” but both songs end up feeling like filler.

    What? I thought Whyyawannabringmedown was one of the the better tracks.

    Ex-girlfriend — and perhaps on-again flame — Terri Seymour

    Heeeeeere we go again.

    Michael Sarver? Go home. Anoop Desai? Eh, not bad. Danny Gokey? Now that guy can sing. So says Caitlin Erlbaum, a classically-trained opera singer and this week’s guest “American Idol” blogger.

    I don’t care how “classically trained” this opera singer is. Gokey can’t sing, and this isn’t an opera competition. She also thinks Matt Giraud is great, and Adam is “too theatrical.” What is with all the theatrical hate? Theatrics can be good to a point.

    Basically it sounds like Miss Opera Singer is copying the judges and a few Danny-loving bloggers.

  • ozarka

    The 10 Songs ‘American Idol’ Finalists Should Avoid Like the Plague

    NEW YORK à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  “I just don’t know if that was the right song for you.”

    That’s the recurring riff American Idol contestants have been hearing more this season than ever before.

    Because for every Jennifer Hudson belting out “Circle of Life” or David Archuleta crooning “Imagine,” there’s a Casey Carlson, who this season chirped “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” to a grim death.

    PHOTOS: The 10 songs Idol contestants should avoid like the plague.

    Maybe that’s why Simon Cowell has promised a “Simon Picks The Songs Week.”

    But until then, the final 13 Idol contestants should check out our list of 10 classics no Idol singer should attempt.

    We consulted the following industry vets to compile the list.

    Read more at FoxNews Entertainment to find out what those 10 songs are.

  • Victoria

    Maybe thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why Simon Cowell has promised a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Simon Picks The Songs Week.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    That would be awesome.

    ETA: Love that article, ozarka. However…

    the general consensus is that any Michael Jackson song is gloves-off for amateurs

    Oops, too late!

  • weareallinnocent

    I agree, Victoria, that “classically trained opera singer” sounds like a mocking bird — nothing original to say, and saying what she does say poorly. It is sort of interesting to hear her criticize “theatrical.” Uh, what is opera, if not theatrical?! But, anyway… I digress, and she’s not on AI.

    Adam should pour out pure soul — which imo from the snippet he appeared to do with Believe — just to make her look bad. LOL

    P.S. I prefer angsty, brooding My December Kelly… seems more real to me.

  • Victoria

    Uh, what is opera, if not theatrical?!

    Ha! Good point.

    And I agree, Adam should do the soul thing. I’m sure he can. It’s just not his style. Not everyone wants to be a soul singer (even if Ken Warwick wants them to be).

    ETA: I re-read the article, and that opera girl sounds suspiciously like an Idol employee. Heh.

  • poporange

    Yeah the Dann being that good of singers/performers luv don’t buy it maybe killer backstory that is all. Nothing against him personally don’t know him maybe not my cup of tea..Ditto for Scott.. BTW some in the theater can actaully sing and some actors actually been in the theater like Hugh Jackson..

    Glad Brook got a boost from American Idol and I hope Taylor Hicks gets his due and actually preforms on the show but not hopefull..Maybe others also from past shows? Any information about whom would be helpful..
    The Davids being on is a given not a major surprise there.

  • tinawina

    A lot of the songs n that Fox article have been covered on Idol, and covered successfully. LOL. The experts probably needed to do a bit more research.

    Not for nothing, but the underlying assumption was that everyone on idol was an amateur that couldn’t possibly have the chops to successfully deliver anything close to nuance or proper lyrical interpretation. Not to mention stay on pitch. And while I’m saying most of them aren’t totally great, every year there are at least one or two people who are perfectly capable of doing all those things. And a lot of them aren’t exactly amatuers either. Some went to school for voice or music, and lots have been performing for years.

    After 8 years of this show, it just goes to show that the same old perceptions of the contestants apply.

  • Victoria

    In relation to the “Ryans Seacrest’s Date Night with His Mom” article, Ryan just tweeted about his weekend with his family. It’s not that important but it is funny:

    Spent weekend with fam. My 86 yr old grandma sat on simons lap…they looked like they could’ve graduated high school the same year. – ryan

    ETA: Tinawina, I agree with you 100%. Idol critics tend to conveniantly “forget” people like Kelly Clarkson.

  • Jolene

    Here’s an interview with David Cook from 96.5 radio, and on this page there’s a video link for a great Q&A David did for the station.
    Appearantly Paula is “the sweetest space cadet”. LMAO

    ETA: Just saw the Q&A was posted late on last night’s Headlines thread, but I missed that, so maybe others did too.

  • http://everyopinion.blogspot.com Terrie

    weareallinnocent Mar 9th, 2009 at 10:04 am

    I agree, Victoria, that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“classically trained opera singerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  sounds like a mocking bird à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  nothing original to say, and saying what she does say poorly. It is sort of interesting to hear her criticize à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“theatrical.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Uh, what is opera, if not theatrical?! But, anywayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I digress, and sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not on AI.

    Adam should pour out pure soul à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  which imo from the snippet he appeared to do with Believe à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  just to make her look bad. LOL

    Master Class Lady absolutely adores Adam. Her criticism is always constructive, emphasizing any positives first. She also had the grace and class to reassess Jason Castro’s talent, which took her awhile to appreciate.

  • jjcoolgal891
  • ozarka

    Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nothing like an appearance on American Idol to boost a new artistà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s career! After her appearance on the show two weeks ago, Season 7à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s first single, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hold Up My Heart,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is enjoying an impressive debut on the Hot 100. The single enters the chart at #47. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s also on Hot Digital Tracks (25) and Hot Digital Songs (27).

    I’m so happy to hear that for Brooke! It’s too bad Jason didn’t get to debut his new single last week. Hopefully, there’s still a chance for him to do so later on in the season.

  • Victoria

    New Kelly Clarkson single cover??
    http://pinkisthenewblog.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/030809_kellyhookupartwork.jpg

    It looks like some Disney bubblegum pop cover, with all the pink and purple and stars… :blink_tb:

  • jjcoolgal891

    Ya, but look at the album cover. Gives off the same type of vibe, no?

  • fujisaku

    I think it’s pretty bad that the opera singer use this sentence to describe Adam:

    He’s great, just not my thing.

    Professional critique shouldn’t be based on personal taste. Adam is not my cup of tea, but I think he is better than most of this season contestants. If not the best…

  • sma11ie

    Appearantly Paula is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the sweetest space cadetà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . LMAO

    Awesome, thanks, Jolene. Not only did I miss these awesome bits, I definitely couldn’t make out what DC called Paula on my own (I was like, sweetest what?), so double thanks for that!

    Agree with the others, that list of songs from the experts came off very inexpertly researched. Does any of these people besides Justin G. actually watch Idol?

    ETA: Victoria, Justin G. can probably be called an Idol “expert” after covering it on TV Guide for however many seasons, much like I can call myself an expert TV-watcher, or an expert blog reader, or an expert procrastinator LOL. It doesn’t take skill, just time dedicated to the task.

    Also, I like the new Kelly cover– so it’s getting its own cover also? Is IDNHU getting released in advance of the album?

  • Victoria

    Ya, but look at the album cover. Gives off the same type of vibe, no?

    True.

    Agree with the others, that list of songs from the experts came off very inexpertly researched. Does any of these people besides Justin G. actually watch Idol?

    Another question: Justin Guarini is an expert?

  • dv

    New Kelly Clarkson single cover??
    http://pinkisthenewblog.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/030809_kellyhookupartwork.jpg

    I think thats fan made, ive seen a couple covers posted of different blogs with the same layout, song title in a circle in the corner.

  • BigNLiddle

    I just met Nathanial Marshall!

  • sma11ie

    ^^ Details, please BigNLiddle! Love him, he was robbed!

  • Tess

    As regards to the blog quoting Caitlin Erlbaum; who is she to critique anyone’s voice on a minute and 30 seconds of singing. I get so irritated when someone choses to validate their “opinions” by giving themselves a title that will fool many of the readers into believing that their comments are based on fact. I’m not sure what kind of a blogsite “Newsday” is….but based on this article it is one person trying to sway AI voters over to their way of thinking.

    I grew up being taught the old adage: don’t believe everything you read. The internet has really fortified that old saying.

  • BigNLiddle

    Details, please BigNLiddle! Love him, he was robbed!

    I’ll do that later tonight, for sure (I’m heading out of town for the afternoon in a few minutes)! I have youtube videos! :) He was very nice :D

  • saramcvt

    I am assuming the the “opera singer” is supposed to be an expert on vocal technique? Unlike Masterclasslady, I am not seeing real vocal technique critiques. One of my good friends is a professional opera singer (and played Piangi in Phantom last year), but I don’t look to him to be the final say on vocal ability. Feh…

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    Adam can sing, period. It is not a matter of whether opera singer thinks so or not. Right now, he has far and away the best pure voice in the competition. Alas, that isn’t necessarilly enough as bad song choice, Judges comments (justified or unjustified) and the who is hot with the dial like mad demographic can trump a voice.

  • Little Boy Blue

    We now have a plethora of Scott McIntyre’s past performances on YOUTUBE.

    Here he is performing with his family ( a talented family of singers ):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrdnTboW_pA&feature=related

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDeHy2YJ0Ts&feature=related

    Here is Scott performing on TV (pre-Idol ) :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhHjPDFzWM&feature=related

    Here he is performing a Chopin piano piece :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHXPCBlzBOA&feature=related

  • frogcooke

    From the Chicago Sun Times

    Archuleta in concert throws doubt on ‘Idol’ votes

    Though I have yet to see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner David Cook alone in concert, after watching runner-up David Archuleta burn through a 90-minute set of pop songs Sunday night at the House of Blues, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m inclined to say that America may have gotten it wrong last season when the majority voted for the rocker Cook over the crooner Archuleta.

    There is a pure, pleasant pop quality to Archuletaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tenor voice and just enough raspy soul to add shape, color and weight to the tone.

    And he sure knows how to work a crowd. Fans at the all-ages, general-admission show began lining up around 10 a.m. Sunday for the coveted spaces close to the stage. The à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  runner-up made it worth their while when he took the stage in jeans, a black shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a gray square tie to perform à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Touch My Hand.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  It was a calculated and obvious choice to begin the show, and Archuleta made darn sure he touched just about every hand thrust towards him from the first couple of rows of people.

    more at link plus pics

  • BootStar

    “And I Am Telling You,” Jennifer Holliday. Yes, some “Idol” aspirants have gotten away with this song, but as Nick Mitchell proved this season, the 1982 showstopper from the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” is a vote-killer (even if you’re not vamping).

    I love how they credit Jennifer Holliday but show the album cover with Jennifer Hudson on it. Surely they know they’re two different people! And that JHud was a former Idol contestant. I guess these Fox clowns can’t be bothered hiring a copy editor. Seems to me both Jennifers did quite a fine job as did Lakisha on S6, IIRC.

  • tinawina

    Those videos of Scott are interesting. He’s starting to remind me of Brooke a bit. Good singer/songwriter type voice but can’t see him belting or doing showstopper type songs like every idol winner in the past. But, he’s Scott The Super Cool Blind Guy, so you never know….

  • BootStar

    Though I have yet to see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner David Cook alone in concert, after watching runner-up David Archuleta burn through a 90-minute set of pop songs Sunday night at the House of Blues, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m inclined to say that America may have gotten it wrong last season when the majority voted for the rocker Cook over the crooner Archuleta.

    So this reviewer admits to not having seen Cook perform solo yet, but she still declares Archie the better singer? WTF? :wallbash_tb:

  • Jolene

    Though I have yet to see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner David Cook alone in concert, after watching runner-up David Archuleta burn through a 90-minute set of pop songs Sunday night at the House of Blues, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m inclined to say that America may have gotten it wrong last season when the majority voted for the rocker Cook over the crooner Archuleta.

    In bold – the problem. You can’t compare when you have only seen one and not the other. Apart from that, a bit silly to compare at all, since I don’t think what the Davids are doing now in their career has much to do with what happened 9 months ago, or with each other. Nothing anyone of them ever does will change who won and who lost, it’s just sad some people are still hung up about it.

    I’m glad she had fun at Archie’s show, though. LOL

  • tinawina

    Awww.. she’s just trying to say she liked Archie. LOL. It’s not that big a deal.

    Does she say anything else interesting? Is it worth clicking on the link? I’m lazy today. :laugh_tb:

  • frogcooke

    Yeah Jolene, lol

  • EmmaJK

    Though I have yet to see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner David Cook alone in concert, after watching runner-up David Archuleta burn through a 90-minute set of pop songs Sunday night at the House of Blues, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m inclined to say that America may have gotten it wrong last season when the majority voted for the rocker Cook over the crooner Archuleta.

    Heh. Fanning the almost dormant flames of the fan wars. And probably hoping for many hits from both sides. Glad she enjoyed herself, anyway!

  • serenade

    From the Chicago Sun Times review frog posted:

    Archuleta also showed he has a future as a dance recording artist if he so chooses; the techno-flavored à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Zero Gravityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (a song which he co-wrote with guitarist Matthew Gerrard that didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it onto the album) had Archuleta,

    his band and the crowd jumping around; in the right hands a club remix of that song could earn him a slightly older audience.

    Love this. That’s three professional reviewers so far who have singled out Zero Gravity as a great song. I love reviews who focus on the actual concert although I could have done without the Idol comparison, that’s quite a nice compliment all the same.

  • tinawina

    Techno? Huh? Perhaps I should listen to that Zero Gravity song. I never got around to it before. Heh.

  • frogcooke

    tina, its really good. You should go listen to it. heres a link

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlf9J_s36ow

  • luckeee55

    Happy to see the positive reviews coming in for Archie’s tour. I have not yet seen one negative review, one or two not glowing, but nothing really negative. I do agree that reviewers are lazy when they rehash old idol stereotypes. And the David comparisons are not fair. But this reviewer also knew a bit about his album and her comparison there is quite fair, his live perfromances are heads and shoulders over his recorded stuff so far. Overall a wonderful review from a major newspaper is certainly a feather in Archie’s cap.

  • ggdoorsfan

    I liked the Sun Times article reviewing David A’s House Of Blues show last evening, but I guess that’s no surprise… :)

    I have seen him live on this tour, and seen Cook live – but only in the setting of the Idol tour, so I can’t speak to Cook’s growth directly as a performer since the summer, but I can, and many others who have seen and watched David A since Idol can attest – his growth and maturity as an artist in all areas is astonishing.

    He has taken all the criticisms about his lack of stage presence and such and turned them on their head. His growth, IMO, has been the most remarkable and noted of any of the Top 12, so I guess it does, and will continue to come as a surprise to those seeing him in concert now, who still cling to the image of David A as just that “cute little ballad singing kid from Utah”…..

    That David doesn’t exist anymore, if he really ever did… and he will just continue to get better and better as he pays his dues on this tour, and on tour in the UK and Asia. Kudos to him, and best wishes for a more successful tour dates and shows.

  • sma11ie

    Awww.. sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just trying to say she liked Archie. LOL. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that big a deal.

    I agree. I didn’t click on the link either, but the quoted part seems mild, and the reviewer is just stating an opinion, which she qualifies, which is nice. I think Archie is great, so the way I see it, when he gets complimented, not only am I happy for the kid, I also think it’s kind of a compliment on DC as well, because it means that DC must at least be pretty great too if he won over such an amazing talent. And from what I recall, that’s not too dissimilar from what DC himself has said of Archie around the time of the finale and after– how it’s amazing to be in the company of someone as talented as Archie, no shame in taking silver to him, etc.

  • tinawina

    Hey frog, thanks for appeasing my utter laziness today by posting that link for me. Now I didn’t have to go looking for it! I like that song a lot. I don’t know about techno (!?!) but it is a very nice peppy dance song. Where did that come from? That would be a good single.

  • frogcooke

    DAvid and Mike Krompass(his tour guitarist) co wrote it while working on the album. It was one of the songs that didnt make it lol.

  • jpfan

    I like Zero Gravity and it’s nice to see Archie maturing. I was a fan during the season but most of the pop stuff on his album is not my thing. I’m seeing potential though as an artist who can move past the Disney thing.

  • BootStar

    Hey, the reviewer loves Archie. I get it. I love Archie too. But she’s “inclined to say that America may have gotten it wrong last season.” All I’m saying is, don’t tell me I got it wrong when I chose Cook, whom I still prefer to Archie, especially when you just got done acknowledging that you haven’t even seen Cook’s solo tour yet.

  • yeahyeahsure

    Zero Gravity sounds good. I’m pleasantly surprised by it.

  • soundscene

    I think the reviewer was simply saying that, man, David A. really was great. There were a lot of people who started out loving him because of his performances in the audition rounds and semis that turned away from him once they thought he was too “hyped” or too “pimped.” But there was always a reason they liked him in the first place. And in the end, being “the one to beat” pretty much foresaw that he would be beat. I think she’s just saying that the hype might have been well-deserved. And it’s not so cut-and-dry as who came out on top of a popularity poll in the end. David A.’s talent never changed, but the perception of him did based on factors he really couldn’t control. Forgetting season 7, specifically, David A. does deserve to be a winner of American Idol. He really is that great.

  • Jolene

    Awww.. sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just trying to say she liked Archie. LOL. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that big a deal.

    Oh, I agree. It would’ve been nice to do so without putting someone else down in the process, though.
    (-;

  • tinawina

    There were a lot of people who started out loving him because of his performances in the audition rounds and semis that turned away from him once they thought he was too à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“hypedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or too à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“pimped.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  But there was always a reason they liked him in the first place. And in the end, being à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the one to beatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  pretty much foresaw that he would be beat. I think sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just saying that the hype might have been well-deserved. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not so cut-and-dry as who came out on top of a popularity poll in the end. David A.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent never changed, but the perception of him did based on factors he really couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t control. Forgetting season 7, specifically, David A. does deserve to be a winner of American Idol. He really is that great.

    Holy Cow. LOL. Or, maybe she just liked the concert?

    :laugh_tb:

    I really think we’re all over thinking this just a little. Heh.

  • soundscene

    Oh, I agree. It wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been nice to do so without putting someone else down in the process, though.

    I’ve seen “America got it right” in articles about Cook before that have zero to do with Archie–it happens both ways. Unnecessary? Yeah. But these reviewers aren’t involved in fanwars, so they don’t get that one sentence can cause a negative reaction. They’re just stating an opinion.

    Holy Cow. LOL. Or, maybe she just liked the concert?

    Yes, I’m sure she did–and I’m not sure she thought all that I said, but I know some people have.

  • weareallinnocent

    And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not so cut-and-dry as who came out on top of a popularity poll in the end.

    This, I don’t get, but I’m not touching with a ten foot pole (or 12 million vote, or platinum selling album) either. LOL Sorry, guess I touched it a little. ;-P

    Personally, I believe that reviewer — while surely (and understandably) loving the HOB concert and DA — is going for net hits and controversial comments, period. Fanning the dying embers, indeed. You can qualify an opinion, of course, but she did so in the most undermining way imaginable, imo. She basically said, “I have no basis by which to compare, but DA is undeniably the best and should have won!!” LOL

    As others have said, I’m glad DA’s finding his own, as we all knew that he would (once he turned 18, lol j/k.) And, I’m glad that fan had fun too!

  • soundscene

    This, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not touching with a ten foot pole either. LOL

    It’s not a fan-warish comment, actually. I simply meant that sometimes there’s more than one person who may have deserved the win. I’m not saying that Cook didn’t deserve the win, just that if you’re judging based on talent, in most seasons there were more than one person who could have had the title. In the end, it is a popularity contest. That would be the case no matter who wins.

  • Jolene

    And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not so cut-and-dry as who came out on top of a popularity poll in the end.

    12 Million votes is cut-and-dry to me. Archie could outsell Cook 4-1 by this time next year, and it still won’t change who won AI. Revisionistic mentality doesn’t sit right with me. Archie could become much more popular than Cook, it would not mean he was more popular during AI, and it would not mean he was the more deserving winner.
    That’s all I’m saying about that – the present and future do not change the past. Unless you’re living in Orwell’s 1984.

    That’s why I’m all for giving Archie praise, but I’m very much against dwelling on AI and drawing stupid comparisons.

  • sma11ie

    David A.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent never changed, but the perception of him did based on factors he really couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t control.

    I disagree, I think he’s a much better performer post-AI. Also, I’ll try not to rehash S7, or who deserved to win (arguable, both did, even though only one could), but I just need to say one thing: there are a lot of reasons why a lot of people who started out loving Archie turned away, and it’s not that accurate to generalize that is was all due to the hyping and pimping. From my data pool at least, the hyping and pimping was only part of it (some people got tired of his song choices, others were simply won over by other contestants that pulled forward, a bunch guy friends were disproportionately turned off by the kid’s modesty, which I found kind of interesting, etc. etc.)

    Bootstar, I don’t think the reviewer was telling anyone they got it wrong. She was just saying she was inclined to say American may have gotten it wrong, based on what she saw (Archie) and didn’t see (DC). Totally qualified statements IMO.

  • soundscene

    I disagree, I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a much better performer post-AI.

    I agree he has grown a lot as a performer–that’s not what I was talking about. His innate talent was always there. And a lot of people saw it, obviously. None of these AI8 people will be performing the same way a year from now. I thought Brooke looked a lot more professional on that stage in the semis than any of the contestants. But we manage to see what people can do in the particular environment of Idol, and IMO, what Archie could do was always there, but the perception of who he was changed.

    Also, I never said ALL people turned away from him because of any particular reason. I wasn’t using absolutes.

    12 Million votes is cut-and-dry to me.

    I explained my comment above, which was apparently misconstrued. I never said anybody was more deserving of anything.

  • tinawina

    Look everybody, puppies! LMAO!

  • frogcooke

    PUPPIES!!!

  • ggdoorsfan

    I like Puppies! :wub_tb:

  • serenade

    edit: uh NO. Please read my guidelines

  • jpfan

    Maybe the Cook fans who took offense at the review could just e-mail the critic. I Keed, I Keed

  • weareallinnocent

    In the end, it is a popularity contest.

    Well, memory being what it is and all, we all see and remember it differently. DA’s talent may always have been there, but as I recall during AI, his performer or lyric-learner or confidence or song-chooser was not.
    :-) In other words, he didn’t bring it, while others did. Or, he was talented, just not that convincing. Or popular, but just not that popular.

    Either that, or he just wasn’t believable calling someone his “boo.” LOL (Randy’s classic, and perhaps singular, spot-on comment about DA all season. ;-P)

    BTW, Isn’t popularity important in this business — like, by way of example, isn’t that why they call it pop music? In any event, I suspect that fans of the actual winner would have a really hard time credibly suggesting that popularity is an insignificant component of success. Nor is it necessarily distinguishable from talent. :-)

    ETA: The reviewer’s obviously provocative qualifier troubled me a whole lot less than some of the revisionism here. But, c’est la vie.

    ETA, Again: I love puppies, but let’s leave kittens out of this, ok? There’s really NO comparison!! ;-P

  • tinawina

    Oh Jesus Christmas. Here we go again.

    Look everybody, kittens!

  • serenade

    I think the “Battle of the Davids” hype will always be something remembered from A17 and when taking stock of where these two are now in their careers. It would have been safer for the reviewer to say that you don’t need to win AI to be a winner and have a successful career and I would have preferred that to avoid feelings getting hurt. After all, Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson already proved you don’t have to win the show to have incredible success.

  • luckeee55

    I am primarily an American Idol fan, but i do find some contestants I like more than others. I am human. And if you put screws to my thumbs, I would admit a small bias towards Cook in season 7. However, I am happy when Archie does well, as I am happy when others such as Brooke, Taylor, Kelly, etc do well. I will also admit a small soft spot for Archie as he brings out the mother instinct in me. That reviewer was stating her opinion, I believe that is what reviewers do. I am happy to have this place to state my opinion and I believe opinions are neither right nor wrong, they are just opinions.

  • ggdoorsfan

    Kittens and Puppies FTW! :smoke_tb:

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    UGH. Season 7? When was that? Huh? Seriously. Let’s move on, please.

  • poporange

    tinawina–going w/ your very cute theme here is a puppy and kitten together…
    http://www.cornerstonevetclinic.evetsites.net/sites/site-2545/images/Felines/truth_about_cats_and_dogs_i.jpg

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Those are some awfully cute kitties and puppies. :-)

  • ggdoorsfan

    Love my NC Tarheels, so Anoop’s my man!

    Go Heels! :happy_tb:

  • serenade

    Those pictures of kittens and puppies are adorable. LOL

  • tinawina

    Perhaps we should try to keep the puppies and kittens on topic?

    LOL. I think its safe to retire them now.

    Go Anoop!

  • frogcooke

    we get puppies and kittens but no pandas? *is sad*

  • weareallinnocent

    LOL Love the on topic pups. Why in the hell is Simon holding a dog, btw?

  • frogcooke

    someone brought a dog with them into an audition lol and Simon wanted to hold it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    ^Here are Pandas for you and another one just for fun…

  • Victoria

    someone brought a dog with them into an audition lol and Simon wanted to hold it.

    Was that in Jacksonville? Those were the only auditions I didn’t watch =\

    ETA: From the Megan article…

    Corkrey isn’t exactly a commercial commodity

    What? I though the whole reason she’s still there is because Simon and Kara think she’s soooooo commercial.

  • tinawina

    No cruz! We have to keep the pandas on reserve in case they are needed in the future. There’s only so many distractingly cute animals around, you know? :laugh_tb:

    Go Megan!!*

    *No, I have not made up my mind about Season 8 yet. I will put my shoutouts on rotation until a decision is reached.

  • Caffiend

    MJ, could you start a thread about who people think will win AI this year? Because I literally have no idea. I want to hear what everyone thinks.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzRH3iTQPrk

    Sorry tina. I couldn’t wait.

  • CathyMK

    I believe that, like the Davids, the kittens and puppies are each other’s biggest supporters and wouldn’t want us arguing over who’s better. Some prefer kittens, some prefer puppies, some like both, y’know? ;0)

  • noctem seizure

    The reviewer wanted hits. Period, end of story. I have nothing more to say about it, but I will say that purpoted “improvement” in DA’s performance ability, based on the videos I’ve seen, is relative. To me he looks like somebody pretending to be a popstar. He (still) has a good voice, but this genre of music does nothing to showcase it. Hopefully, when he’s done with this teen idol stuff, he’ll sit down at a piano where he belongs.

  • dv

    Interview with Kelly from News of the World UK

  • serenade

    He (still) has a good voice, but this genre of music does nothing to showcase it. Hopefully, when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done with this teen idol stuff, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll sit down at a piano where he belongs.

    It’s really not necessary to pigeonhole David A like that, imo. He’s proven he can appeal to and entertain a lot of people doing what he’s doing now. If he can write a song like Zero Gravity, he can certainly perform it, which he has, and he’s not pretending to be anything other than himself. Simon Cowell once called David a genuine pop star and I agree with that statement.

    But if you prefer his piano performances, he does four of them for this tour and they’re great. Check them out if you have time.

  • tinawina

    pj, I think you went for the panda video a smidge too early. That was too good to waste. Sneezy Pandas for the win!

    Go Freaky Adam!

    I haven’t made up my mind what to call him yet. Adam is too ordinary for someone like him.

  • ggdoorsfan

    David A’s talent is like that hoary 800 lb gorilla joke…. having the ability to sit, or stand, anywhere it wants… LOLOLOL. I see it as him having a versatility that can serve him well in all stages of his development as an artist – Whether it be piano playing man, or energetic and engaging pop star bounding across the stage. My take is he will be, and already is, believable in either role when the mood strikes him… that versatility just makes watching him now and in the future all the more entertaining, and value added.

  • weareallinnocent

    What makes me happiest of all about all this discussion is that we’re having it here and MJ gets all the hits, not that provocative wannabeblogger. :-)

    It’s the little things…

  • leome

    Review of Cook’s friday concert

    All in all, David Cook defied my preconceived notion that he was just some à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  winner, and after seeing him live I think he has a bright future in the music industry.

    This guy doesn’t watch American Idol and didn’t even know who was David, so no comparisons there.

  • LK09

    Awww.. sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just trying to say she liked Archie. LOL. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not that big a deal.

    Oh, I agree. It wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been nice to do so without putting someone else down in the process, though.
    (-;

    I agree with this, and although I prefer one over the other, I am very happy that they are both having tremendous success doing what they have dreamed of.

    It seems to me that the mature fans of either guy, on MJ’s at least, are secure enough with their guy’s success to be able to be happy for the other, just as the two David’s are.

  • tinawina

    That guy review of the DC college show was pretty hilarious. It was just what I’d expect a college dude forced to go to an idol concert to say. But Dave won him over in the end, so its all good.
    :thumbup_tb:

  • Tess

    The one thing I know for sure is that, eventually, the freshman CD releases from both Davids will not go down in history as the greatest ever….far from it. Both Artists were rushed during the respective recording of said albums and the song selection varied from mediocre to mildly good to above average. None of the songs on either album were exceptional (please don’t throw tomatoes) and only served to get the Davids out in front of the public. The producers of the albums had too much control and the talent of the Davids were not shown to the level that we all know they can achieve.

    Certainly, with Archie, the songs were way to gimicky and over-produced. I firmly believe that the Sophomore effort from both will be a thousand times better and that they will both be able to infuse their own skills into the production. We can hear that with the songs (that didn’t make Archie’s CD/or were bonus tracks) and the covers they are both singing on their tours. Also, the live tours have shown that both of these fine gentlemen know what to do to make a song “sing” without all the studio gimmicks. I know for a fact that neither artist needs all the “fluff” that recording execs think they do.

    I’m glad that the competition between the two is over. I wish everyone would just stop commenting on it and/or rising to the bait when others bring it up. Bothe of these guys have magnificent careers ahead of them.

  • ggdoorsfan

    Tess’s post FTW! Any way to stickie this for future reference? :smile1_tb:

  • poporange

    Caffend–good question

    Mostly at this very early stage w/ the pimping who they chose Ai seems to be leaning towards Danny and Scott for the win..(they also have similar styles and may cancel each other out)
    If a dark horse probably Alex or Allison….

    Whom should win Adam based on vocals and preformance skills …

    Whom I like Alex,Adam,Allison and Anoop which will be dubbed The A team……..

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    No cruz! We have to keep the pandas on reserve in case they are needed in the future. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s only so many distractingly cute animals around, you know?

    Oh don ´t worry, we still have Koalas, bunnies,chickens, little tiggers and lions…and we can still post videos form Disney to relax our mood any day…

  • Victoria

    Random bit of news: Remember Kara’s “biggest fan” from auditions? The girl in pink wants wanted to be like Hilary Duff? She’s releasing an album, haha.

    http://www.idolstalker.com/lea-marie-golde-releasing-debut-album-april-21-2009-review/

  • noctem seizure

    Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s really not necessary to pigeonhole David A like that, imo. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s proven he can appeal to and entertain a lot of people doing what heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing now. If he can write a song like Zero Gravity, he can certainly perform it, which he has, and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not pretending to be anything other than himself. Simon Cowell once called David a genuine pop star and I agree with that statement.

    But if you prefer his piano performances, he does four of them for this tour and theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re great. Check them out if you have time.

    I was being too broad when I said “popstar”. John Mayer is a popstar, and that’s exactly the kind of popstar Archie could and should be.

    I admit to an intense dislike of the brand of pop music he is currently pursuing. The BSB/ N’Sync era was the worst musical age in my lifetime, and Archie’s album sounds like a neo-boyband record. It is a shame because I think he has something substantive to offer the music world, but he’s involved in an utterly substanceless musical genre at the moment.

    It’s probably to his credit, then, that he looks inauthentic performing the most inauthentic style of music ever to pollute the airwaves. But, he does look inauthentic when he tries to do it. He looks like a vocally-gifted, but quite awkward kid bopping around behind a microphone.

    But, maybe, he’s self-aware enough that he’s in on the joke. Perhaps he realizes that this stage in his pop career is by necessity going to be fairly ridiculous because of how he got his start, and he’s just having fun playing along with it until he can create the music he truly wants to create. He’s a smart kid. I’m sure he knows his musical soul is located at the piano.

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    John Mayer is a popstar, and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exactly the kind of popstar Archie could and should be.

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure he knows his musical soul is located at the piano.

    Noctem,sometimes I think I love you just a little…

  • serenade

    John Mayer is a popstar, and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exactly the kind of popstar Archie could and should be.

    He’s self-aware enough to know that he can grow into that type of artist eventually and he’s already dong some of that now. He does acoustic numbers at his concerts and a future album can focus on that or a live album like the Sun-Times reviewer suggested.

    For now, he’s doing just fine for himself and having a great time. I can’t see anything to complain about playing for sold out crowds at places like HOB in Chicago and getting rave reviews.

  • bjesgirl

    Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s probably to his credit, then, that he looks inauthentic performing the most inauthentic style of music ever to pollute the airwaves. But, he does look inauthentic when he tries to do it. He looks like a vocally-gifted, but quite awkward kid bopping around behind a microphone.

    You know… like a month ago, I would’ve agreed with you. But not now. I’m like… blown away by his improvement. It makes me feel like he was absolutely terrible on AI. All he did was stand there, grip the mike, and hold out his right hand. I could barely tell the difference between his performances- same ole, same ole’, inspirational, sentimental shit. Bland, awkward, and contrived. He actually made me quite uncomfortable, to be honest.

    So the fact that he can even use a mike stand is something I see fit for praise. The fact that he’s at least bopping- he’s at least making an effort to move. The fact that he isn’t looking stiff as a board on the piano, and actually trying to connect with the music. The fact that he actually seems to have the ability to socialize with his band members. The fact that I don’t have to see his creepy stage dad after every freakin performance.

    All I’m saying is he’s come a long way. I mean, everyone is free to think he’s still an absolutely terrible performer. But at least he’s a lot better than he was before, and it’s evident that he’s trying- and I give a lot of points for effort. So kudos to him for that.

  • weareallinnocent

    I firmly believe that the Sophomore effort from both will be a thousand times better and that they will both be able to infuse their own skills into the production.

    I totally agree. And, I happen to think DCTR has quite a few bright spots too, but not every moment is Cook’s best or shows “him” the way he shines himself in concert. To be sure, I’m way more about the live Cook than the recorded, processed one right now. (But, I do love that one too, of course. Listening to Analog Heart this weekend reminded me how much, and why.)

    Sorry I can’t speak on behalf of Archie, though he has tremendous talent. I feel the same way Noctem does about that genre, currently. So, I have no basis to say, but assume you’re right about his present album and a sophomore effort being better, as I can’t imagine they gave him a lot of (any?) creative control.

    ETA: Remember, too, that Kelly’s breakout success was her sophomore effort not her debut.

  • RemusL

    What a great interview Kelly gave to USA Today. Maybe the interviewer asked really profound questions or Kelly just loves talking about anything and everything. Regardless, her candor is very refreshing in an industry that sometimes veers too much to political correctness and generic press releases.

  • MaryS-NJ

    I was one of those underwhelmed by Archie when he was on AI. There’s nothing bad about him, he has a nice voice, but he just seemed like a kid who was being managed and not really natural to me. But – He has won ME over. I don’t really love the kind of music that he’s made, but my daughter does. I watched the videos or his recent tour performances and he looks so much more comfortable in his own skin. He seems much more natural and easy now that he’s on his own. Good for him.

    I admit to an intense dislike of the brand of pop music he is currently pursuing. The BSB/ Nà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Sync era was the worst musical age in my lifetime, and Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s album sounds like a neo-boyband record. It is a shame because I think he has something substantive to offer the music world, but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s involved in an utterly substanceless musical genre at the moment.

    They play him a lot on Radio Disney, hence I hear him whenever I’m traveling with my daughter and we listen to her music instead of NPR, lol. Archie was guest hosting the show yesterday. He sounds so happy. They had an accoustic version of Crush that was AWESOME – and I say that even though his kind of pop isn’t my cup of tea. I think he’s got many, many years in which to grow into a different kind of musician if he chooses to.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    While I don’t agree on DAs improvement, I’ll throw a bone and say that on stage he still dances like a toddler in a diaper, but there is now serious question about the dirtiness of the diaper. ;o)

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    but there is now serious question about the dirtiness of the diaper. ;o)

    :huh_tb:??????????

  • frogcooke

    RJ….. lol lol

  • RemusL

    Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s self-aware enough to know that he can grow into that type of artist eventually and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s already dong some of that now. He does acoustic numbers at his concerts and a future album can focus on that or a live album like the Sun-Times reviewer suggested.

    serenade, I couldn’t agree more. And to those who decry the boyband type of songs, well, his current demographic is the same, but I think his songs tend to be a touch deeper than the typical boyband love songs. Besides, Archie has already been not so subtly introducing his young audience to his musical influences including U2, Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz and Des’ree. How often have boybands done something like that?

    Plus, if you look at the songs which he actually wrote/co-wrote, e.g. Works For Me, Zero Gravity, they reveal a depth and maturity beyond his years. I’m really enjoying his debut CD but I’m really looking forward to his next album, and I’m firmly north of 40 and male to boot.

  • Jabkmc

    Cruz – LOL! You need to read yesterday’s headline thread.

  • SL

    Wow that’s a really great review for David A. Good for him. The Chicago Sun Times is a pretty respected publication too. I think, partly because of his youthful looks and demeanor, his actual music and talent often gets dismissed by cynical journalists; so it’s great to see him surprising people and changing their initial perceptions. He’s seriously hella talented and deserves all the praise he can get.

    Thanks for posting the link frogcooke!

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Go Freaky Adam!

    I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t made up my mind what to call him yet. Adam is too ordinary for someone like him.

    I tend to like “Glambert.” :)

  • lefty

    Go Freaky Adam!

    I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t made up my mind what to call him yet. Adam is too ordinary for someone like him.

    I prefer “Screech”. *sorry*

    tinawina, I’ve only just read through this thread and I have to say that I am a fan of YOU. :bye_tb:

    puppies rock!

  • SL

    Besides, Archie has already been not so subtly introducing his young audience to his musical influences including U2, Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz and Desà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ree. How often have boybands done something like that?

    A lot actually. Even the Jonas Brothers do covers of songs from Stevie Wonder to John Mayer at their concerts. The difference is whether an artist has the talent to produce material of that quality on their own. I think David does.

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    Cruz – LOL! You need to read yesterdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s headline thread.

    Some how I keep thinking it has some kinky tone going on to it… oh well…

    Where is my Ozarka, her favorite ship for Archie, Shobiz Shelly, was at the Chicago Concert yesterday and this is what she said about it…(Go March 9 at 6o ´clock)

  • Grammie Kari

    Master Class Lady absolutely adores Adam. Her criticism is always constructive, emphasizing any positives first. She also had the grace and class to reassess Jason Castroà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent, which took her awhile to appreciate.

    Hi Terrie! Of all the people that critique ‘American Idol’, it is Master Class Lady’s opinion I value the most. As a teacher, she has knowledge that I haven’t seen (written) elsewhere. Sometimes what is written is so technical, I may ask for further information. ;o)

    I was so happy to see her evaluate Jason in a positive light. How great it was that she talked with him personally!

    Of course, it is MJ’s blog that provides the most overall information!

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    Slezak made another Idolatry video:

    Anyhow, I am rambling. This is what happens when you spend days and weeks in the Idol Cave. But let me get to the point: We just finished up a brand-new two-part episode of Idolatry — a top 13 preview!!! — and I’ve taken the liberty of embedding it below. Part one finds Jessica Shaw and me discussing which contestants we’re most looking forward to hearing on Tuesday, and who’s likeliest to get das boot on Wednesday. Part two (which automatically plays when part one finishes, and features a can’t-miss cymbal-clang rant against the show’s most useless judge) is a debate about the things that matter in life: Paula, Kara, Simon, or Randy. You may choose only one today. So go to the message boards and make it happen — after you press play, and after you sign up for EW.com’s Idol Prediction Challenge. Failure to enroll in this most awesome of games carries a mandatory sentence of having to wear a combination of Simon’s t-shirts, Randy’s accessories, Kara’s scowl, and Paula’s weaves for the rest of the Idol season. Get signed up now, and remember you can change your vote right up until 7:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday night. So if/when Jasmine Murray someone chokes, you can change your elimination pick at the last minute. Holla! Hey-ey!

  • frogcooke

    Awww ZG from last night at teh HOB, you can tell peoples were jumping in this vid haha

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47GzScytU5E

  • soundscene

    ^^ Jumpy jumpy bouncy bouncy.

    I honestly think Jive didn’t realize David A. could pull off dance-pop songs, and hence it wasn’t included on the album. This was coming off of Idol and their lame themes and all that. And when people thought of David Archuleta, they didn’t think music you could dance to. I think Jive is still learning what he’s capable of doing.

    Apparently, Mike K (co-writer & guitarist) said that the song was actually scooped up by another artist (either not mainstream or very new because the fans that spoke with Mike couldn’t remember the name of the guy). That deal has been put on “hold,” so who knows, David could wind up taking it back (I hope).

  • jpfan

    Masterclass Lady lost all her cred with me when she drooled over the vocals of Taylor Hicks. And sealed it with with her Jason reviews. Those artists have their own unique appeal but great vocalists?

    In general, she saves all her OTT praise for the guys she finds hot. Although she overpraises everyone for good measure. I’m not a fan.

  • soundscene

    Masterclass Lady lost all her cred with me when she drooled over the vocals of Taylor Hicks. And sealed it with with her Jason reviews. Those artists have their own unique appeal but great vocalists?

    In general, she saves all her OTT praise for the guys she finds hot. Although she overpraises everyone for good measure. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a fan.

    Taylor Hicks can sing. He may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but the guy is a good vocalist. And MCL’s reviews of Jason were very constructive. She kept commenting that he really doesn’t position his mouth correctly, and that he needed to work on various areas. I don’t recall her ever saying he was a great vocalist. The point of her reviews isn’t to berate the lesser performances, but to provide an insight into the vocal prowess of each contestant and what they should work on. Not every blogger who reviews American Idol needs to be tough and negative. These people may not all be the best singers in the world, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have good points. Her favorite last year was Archie and no, she didn’t think of him as “hot.” She loved his voice. For the record, she also loved Carly’s voice.

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    ^I agree with Soundcene, Masterclass Lady always focus herself in positive aspect of a performance, and tries to give advice to help improve an artist, yes, She loved Archie, but she always had great things to said about Cookie and the other contestants…

  • JOJOSIE

    A lot of people did and still do drool over the vocals of Taylor Hicks. She admired what most folks did, that he put so much of himself in his performance and as the saying goes, left it all on the stage. I agreed with her is season 5 and also in season 8, as I’m a Glambert (thanks Sarah) fan big time. I read most of her blog and did also for Canadian Idol. She favored Archie last year while I was a Cook fan but she gave him props too. I actually like her better than Rickeys.

  • hypertwink

    I honestly think Jive didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t realize David A. could pull off dance-pop songs, and hence it wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t included on the album.

    I think it was a justifiable assumption after the hot tranny mess that was With You.

  • Victoria

    Slezak made another Idolatry video

    I love Slezak. I don’t always agree with him, but he’s awesome.

    I actually like her better than Rickeys

    I think I like almost anywhere better than Rickeys. He creeps me out.

  • soundscene

    I think it was a justifiable assumption after the hot tranny mess that was With You.

    He had one day to learn that song since he had to switch songs so… different deal altogether. And Paula (who can sometimes be the smartest one in the room) told David that night that he should be singing that type of stuff. She was right. With You isn’t even dance-pop, it’s R&B-tinged pop. No dance in it. Jive already knew he could sing that kind of stuff–part of his album is that kind of stuff.

  • yeahyeahsure

    Extremely long vlog from Chris Daughtry. Tons of updates – album is done, they are looking at June/July release, he co-wrote songs at the next Lifehouse and Train albums, etc.

    http://myplay.com/video-player/daughtry/?bcpid=335995747&bclid=452310509&bctid=14466404001

  • May

    With You isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even dance-pop, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s R&B-tinged pop. No dance in it

    Video of “With You” below. I admit it’s not the stiff synchronized Brittney Spears type of choreography but I kind of like how he throws in the random dance moves throughout the song:

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

  • soundscene

    Video of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“With Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  below. I admit ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not the stiff synchronized Brittney Spears type of choreography but I kind of like how he throws in the random dance moves throughout the song:

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

    I consider dance-pop more than just music you can dance to. It’s got faster, heavier beats. Yes, technically you can dance to “With You,” but you can technically dance to a lot of songs. “With You” is midtempo R&B-tinged pop with lighter beats. Chris Brown is a dancer; that he dances to the song doesn’t make it a dance song, per se. It just means that Chris Brown likes to use his moves. “Forever,” on the other hand, is very much a dance-pop song. Even if people didn’t care for David A.’s performance of “With You” (and it seriously wasn’t as bad as people seem to remember it), I think coming off of Idol more people would have said he could sing a “With You”-type song rather than a “Forever”-type song.

    “Zero Gravity” is closer to “Forever” than it is to “With You.”

  • mac

    (and it seriously wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t as bad as people seem to remember it)

    OK, I just went to youtube and watched it….and sorry….it was as bad as I remember it! :laugh_tb:

  • BigNLiddle

    I got to meet Nate Today….:)

    http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s7/bubenaylor/RandomIdols/?action=view&current=Picture007.flv video of “no one”

    http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s7/bubenaylor/RandomIdols/Picture010.jpg my autographhhh

    http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s7/bubenaylor/RandomIdols/?action=view&current=Picture002.flv

    http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s7/bubenaylor/RandomIdols/?action=view&current=Picture008.jpg

    he asked me who my favorite was….
    then i asked him who he wanted to win and was like…
    “megan, definitely. i think she is SOO talented and so, like, amazing!”

    oh, and sorry for the random kids around. this was taken during a lunch period with k-3rd grade kids lol.

    I also mentioned to him that I LOVED his version of “bleeding love” that was on youtube and wished he had sang that on Idol instead and he said “Thank you!” But then I felt bad and said “But you’re version of Meatloafs song was TOTALLY awesome too!”

    I always pictured him to be really tiny for some reason, but Nate is actually quite big!

    The principle of the school asked him to sign something for his sisters teacher as a surprise and he then randomly just handed my aunt (who set me up on this….i owe this all to her! lol) and she looked so clueless of what to do, hahah.

    when he asked me who I liked, I said “Kris Allen” and Nate said “Oh Kris is an AMAZING artist.” But it honestly sounded like he didn’t know Kris that well, lol. But he DEFINITELY likes Megan!

    I’m not much of a story teller, but these were basically the main points. He had a group of 3rd graders come up to him after he sang but was very nice and turned to me to sign my autograph book.

    He then left and was heading to the airport. My aunt said that she talked to his mom who mentioned that Nate has had many offers already – so keep the look out!

  • tinawina

    I tend to like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Glambert.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  :)

    Oh my god, that is PERFECT! Sarah, you are my savior. :)

    tinawina, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve only just read through this thread and I have to say that I am a fan of YOU.

    :blush_tb: :wub_tb:

    I think it was a justifiable assumption after the hot tranny mess that was With You.

    No comment on Archie, but I just had to say I will never, ever get tired of the phrase “hot tranny mess”. LOL. I lurve that.

  • hypertwink

    I just had to say I will never, ever get tired of the phrase à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“hot tranny messà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . LOL. I lurve that.

    One of the few things that I liked about Christian Siriano.

  • dv

    Brian Mansfield Idol Chatter/USA Today review of Kelly Clarkson new album

    http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2009/03/review-track-by.html

  • soundscene

    OK, I just went to youtube and watched ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.and sorryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.it was as bad as I remember it!

    And I not-so-secretly loved that performance–flaws and all. Definitely wasn’t his best, but at least the vocals were good.

  • gabam

    Slezak is extremely entertaining.

  • May

    Chris Brown is a dancer; that he dances to the song doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it a dance song, per se. It just means that Chris Brown likes to use his moves.

    LOL…..I stand corrected. Somebody shoulda told Arch that he didn’t really need to dance to that song.

  • Tatiana

    I love that little arch….he prolly shoulda replaced “boo” with “girl” or something to make it more believable too, but I find that performance so adorkable. It’s fun to see how far he’s come since.

    I need ya, boo! :lol_wp:

  • soundscene

    LOLà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..I stand corrected. Somebody shoulda told Arch that he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really need to dance to that song.

    I believe Simon did.

    Although he wasn’t really “dancing” so much as moving to the beat. David got this really confused look on his face when Simon told him he was doing weird dance movements.

  • Grammie Kari

    Probably a year ago, I mentioned that David A. should find time along the way to take dance lessons. He will have success in his musical career; however, he will be around for a long time. I see him becoming a successful Broadway star down the road. Come to think of it, he should also take acting lessons.

    I am also fond of David Cook.

    I also agree with Soundcene on her comments about MCL.

  • latingrl2005

    Extremely long vlog from Chris Daughtry. Tons of updates – album is done, they are looking at June/July release, he co-wrote songs at the next Lifehouse and Train albums, etc.

    I’m looking forward to this.

  • movin2thabeet

    Dave Cook’s alter ego, Terry the light tech, just added another contribution to the Pork Beans series. Absolutely classic! Check it out: http://www.davidcookofficial.com/pork-beans

    It’s even an Idol two-fer with a brief appearance by M(ace) Young.

  • Grammie Kari

    Being a fan of the show since Season 1, I am always happy for any AI contestant who finds success in the record industry, Broadway, movies, whatever. It saddens me when a favorite does not achieve these goals.

    Oh, I do believe Taylor Hicks has a good voice and stage persona.

  • LK09

    David at the HOB in Chicago singing “Waiting for Yesterday”– another bonus song. He just looks like he is having a blast, and the voice is absolute perfection.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM95ghcaT-g&eurl=http://www.snarkyarchies.com/

  • E

    I agree with Soundscene. DA’s performance of “With You” visually may have been a wreck, but vocally good. That performance is actually among my top 3 best vocal performance of DA of last season, mainly because it was contemporary and showed he can sing current songs. imo he’s always got the dance moves, he just needs the confidence to bring them out.

    5 years from now, DA may go the Mraz and Mayer route, or he may all together be his own artist, but for now, I am happy where he is and everything he has accomplished so far. He is young yet. imo what he is doing now is more genuine believable and convincing than let say a DA at the piano attempting to go Mayer or Mraz at 18 with not much of life experience.

  • ggdoorsfan

    LOL… An article advertising David’s upcoming appearance in Tempe…

    David Archuleta, & Lesley Roy
    Date/Time:Mon., March 16, 7:00pm
    Price: $25

    Idol Threat
    Hey, cool kids. Back off. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a guilty pleasure.
    By Lilia Menconi

    If your hip-kid pride is offended that Night & Day is covering David Archuleta, you can just kinda eff off.

    Seriously, lighten up. We all have our guilty pleasures, and taking your cool factor too seriously is really, well, not cool. Archuleta, one of our favorite contenders on season 7 of American Idol (not to mention his winning performances on Star Search as a child) was born to a salsa dancer/singer from Honduras, so thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no denying that the kid’s got soul. Plus, he’s spent his childhood and adolescence wowing crowds with his talent à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ which he will do for you, too, as long as you drop the music-snobbery bit à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ when he performs at Marquee.

    http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/events/david-archuleta-and-lesley-roy-1069602/

    Quite apropos :happy_tb:

  • ozarka

    Where is my Ozarka, her favorite ship for Archie, Shobiz Shelly, was at the Chicago Concert yesterday and this is what she said about ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦(Go March 9 at 6o ´clock)

    I’m here! I loved Showbiz Shelly’s review of the HOB concert. She thought that he did such a good job, and she agrees that David’s stage presence has improved!
    Showbiz Shelly plus David = :wub_tb:

  • ozarka

    American Idol: Ranking the Top 13 Finalists, Starting with Jasmine Murray

    I have to confess I have several American Idol favorites already. This year’s Top 13 finalists group only has a few that haven’t really grabbed my attention yet. That means out of the 13, well, I like 10 or 11 of them.

    Over the past 3 weeks, we’ve watched the three groups sing for their lives. Some have come out ready to fight to the death, while others have struggled to even pick a right song choice.American Idol: Ranking the Top 13 Finalists, Starting with Jasmine Murray. Here are my rankings, from first to thirteenth place.

    1. Jasmine Murray — She has such a Idol presence. Yes, she is beautiful, but if you’ve watched her so far, she has the ability to stand strong, no matter what drama is going on around her. Besides that, she has great vocals, a powerhouse, and can really pick songs. Yes, she did struggle a little, but I think has to do with finding her own self, let’s face it, she is rather young.

    2. Danny Gokey – The guy can sing! He is absolutely Idol material. He reminds me of David Archuleta; the ability to come out and blow us away every time he opens his mouth and sings. Can he keep up the good work? Hope so, I’d like to see him make his way into the Final 6.

    Read more at Associated Content.

    Here are the rest of the rankings…
    3. Scott MacIntyre 4. Michael Sarver 5. Matt Giraud 6. Alexis Grace
    7. Allison Iraheta 8. Kris Allen 9. Anoop Desai 10. Adam Lambert
    11. Jorge Nuà ±ez 12. Megan Corkrey 13. Lil Rounds

  • ozarka

    Z100 is playing ALTNOY right now! The DJ introduced it as a song by David Archuleta, the American Idol runner up, but she thought he should have been the winner. Ahhhh!

  • KathyH

    I’m another who loves David’s vocals on “With You” last season, and I’ve wished for a studio version of that song. His voice really fits that R&B sound — and since his season I’ve learned that his timing is generally spot on. (He was off a hair at the start of WY — couldn’t hear, I hear, because of the screams.) I do think he *looked* somewhat awkward in that performance, but then again he didn’t seem to be dancing so much as moving to the music. If the camera had panned back (it remained tight on his face and torso, as I recall) he might have looked more natural.

    Insert favorite MJs acronym: YMMV.

    Going to OKC to see him today. Can. not. wait!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    Hey Ozarka, I was missing you…. welcome back…

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    . Danny Gokey – The guy can sing! He is absolutely Idol material. He reminds me of David Archuleta; the ability to come out and blow us away every time he opens his mouth and sings. Can he keep up the good work? Hope so, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to see him make his way into the Final 6.

    ehhh no… Danny is trying to save our souls, David never wanted that…

    1. Jasmine Murray à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  She has such a Idol presence. Yes, she is beautiful, but if youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve watched her so far, she has the ability to stand strong, no matter what drama is going on around her. Besides that, she has great vocals, a powerhouse, and can really pick songs. Yes, she did struggle a little, but I think has to do with finding her own self, letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face it, she is rather young.

    he, somebody should send this article to Slezak, he will flip in anger if he were to see this ranking…

  • ozarka

    ^ I agree, cruz. The rankings in that article are totally off!!

    ^^^ Kathy, have fun at the concert and tell us all about it when your get back.

  • LK09

    . Danny Gokey – The guy can sing! He is absolutely Idol material. He reminds me of David Archuleta; the ability to come out and blow us away every time he opens his mouth and sings. Can he keep up the good work? Hope so, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to see him make his way into the Final 6.

    ehhh noà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Danny is trying to save our souls, David never wanted thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    IMO, Danny can’t even touch David’s singing ability either.

  • weareallinnocent

    ^^Agreed. I’ve gone back and watched Hokey’s performances, and color me decidedly unimpressed. I don’t get all the hype, unless he’s one of the annual fake TCOs who inevitably goes home *way too soon*. That, I could see. But, Archie-level talent? Um, no.