The Songs of the Grand Ole Opry: What Should the Idols Sing?

I’ll have to think about this list… All I know is I do not want anyone to sing Before He Cheats. I heard it enough during the auditons.

Gokey should definitely sing “When I Get Where I’m Going,” but only if he doesn’t fear the backlash of him being all up in your face about faith and all.

You know, I have such a limited feel for who these kids REALLY are musically and stylistically, it’s hard for me to figure out what they should sing. Can’t wait to see others’ lists though.

Have fun!

American Idol.

Grand Ole Opry.

Four bored judges.

Eleven performers out of their element.

One contestant must leave.

Fun? MJ, you are such a kidder. This promises to be as much fun as a barrel full of Gloria Estefan nights.

The Bowie theme will never happen, will it.

I love old country. Has the list expanded from what was posted at VFTW?

Terrie, Bowie shouldn’t be touched by anyone but Adam. I’m confidant he can pull off some Johnny Cash.

The problem with the songs on that list, is that they are either novelty songs, which I don’t think would go over well, or so closely associated with the original artist (such as George Jones, Patsy Cline, even Carrie Underwood…although I think Adam could pull off a Patsy Cline number) that they shouldn’t be touched. Hopefully, there are actually more songs to choose from.

In Jorge’s exit interview he mentioned he was considering “I Know You Won’t” by Carrie Underwood, which isn’t on VFTW’s list, so maybe they have more options after all.

In Jorgeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s exit interview he mentioned he was considering à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Know You Wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢tà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by Carrie Underwood, which isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t on VFTWà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s list, so maybe they have more options after all.

Thanks Star. I’m way behind.

I want someone to do Come a Little Closer, that’s kind of a sexy song. Kris, probably. One way to make it unsexy is for The Ghoulish Widower (tm Kristen Baldwin) to sing it.

I have a feeling that I should record this show to watch (or not watch) later.

I don’t care much for country music but I LOVE Willie Nelson. I wonder if he is a member of the GOO. I don’t see his name on the list of approved songs. The list seems too short. Too many good country artists are not on it.

I also don’t feel that I know this group of contestants well enough to have an idea of what they should choose to sing Tuesday. I hope that no one sings Carrie’s songs.

The Ghoulish Widower

:devil_tb:

Oh crap, hit submit too fast.

I am so not interested in Country night that I could care less what they will sing. Why do this theme so early? I do hope Adam does some cool Johnny Cash tune, maybe I could stomach that. Maybe Kris and Matt would do something that might actually make me want to vote for them. Lil, oh Lil, puhleez spare me the Carrie ditty, seriously think of doing something cool with some edge. Megan, please do something bird related, maybe you can wear a chicken suit. At least it may be good for a chuckle. Allison will prolly do something Bonnie Raittish, depending on how broad the theme really is. Since I a sensing a trainwreck, it will probably be a homerun water cooler moment for someone. I guess.

Question? Is her latest single a duet on the album, or does she cover it by herself? Also, have they performed it together before? (I’m guessing so since the pic shows them together.)

Here are some guesses:(some I don’t know)

Lil: How do I live without you.
Adam: Folsom Prison Blues/When you say nothing at all
Kris: Mud on the tires
Danny: Forever and ever amen
Matt: Folsom Prison Blues/Summertime blues
Alexis: Jolene
Allison: Crazy or maybe any Patsy Cline song

I wish I knew more of these songs. This may be a week for Michael/Kris to shine.

Not sure how Scott’s going to do.

I’m sure there will be a a lot of changing up on these songs.

I think it will be a good week. (Hopefully).

It would be so cool if Adam sang a Patsy Cline number! Alexis should sing a Bonnie Rait number.

I cannot stand the new gimmicky novelty country music, but I love old school country. Wish most would stick to that.

I hope no one sings Carrie…really tired of hearing her stuff.

abbysee:

Megan, please do something bird related, maybe you can wear a chicken suit.

:clap_tb:

Aww, poor Megan.

But you made me laugh because on Idolatry they mentioned that Simon may have a fear of birds.

Thank you for making me laugh.

Alexis would do great with Walkin’ After Midnight or Poor, Poor Pitiful me. Her soulful vibe fits with country.

Those who will struggle with the country genre: Allison, Anoop, Mehgan

gabam,

Willie Nelson is not a member of the Opry.

cookcricket,

“I Told You So” is performed as a solo on the album, with background vocals by Vince Gill. The picture above is from Carrie’s appearance at the Opry last March 15, 2008 when, after singing ITYS, Randy Travis surprised her with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. For those interested, here is the video with an edited version of the surprise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz7qdGkjTm8

Also, I’m going to nitpick, hee. Randy Travis invited Carrie to join the Opry on March 15 last year. However, it was Garth Brooks who helped induct her May 10 of last year. Invitation and induction are 2 separate events

Here is a video package of the entire thing from the youtube channel of Opry Live entitled “From Idol to Opry.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kypmk7D9fY4

huh…how I wish contestants will have a better and wider Grand ole opry songs,,I had to admit it,,,,most of the list sucks,,,,anyway based on the list..

Alexis should sing Pam Tillis- Maybe it was memphis….coz she feel she is a rocker,,,

Danny will gonna sing- When I get where I’m going becoz he is Evangelical,,,,

Please Megan- should sing Broken Wing—coz it is a Bird related song and she should wear an angel wings…LOL and Simon will be scared to death…. :twisted_wp:

Adam should sing I will always love- Whitney Houston style coz he likes high range songs….

and Allison – huh,,,she really annoys me with her mouth expression when ryan ask her…. :foot_in_mouth_tb:

I would love to hear somebody do T.R.O.U.B.L.E by Travis Tritt, it’s a great up tempo, rocking out, high energy song.

You could have alot of fun with this song!!! — ADAM!!!

Or–

If Adam wanted to showcase that beautiful tenor voice of his – Vince Gill’s I Still Believe in You, would be beautiful. It’s a slow tempo, beautiful, beautiful song.

A big power ballad for Lil, of course would be Trisha Yearwood’s — How Do I Live.

Reba McEntire’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” is a great kick ass song. LOVE IT!!!
Allison would be great singing this song.

Megan – Fancy, fits her sing/talk style. Judges won’t like it. They almost commanded her to show some other aspects(?) of her vocals.

Michael – Come A Little Closer(Dierks Bently), melt the women, stay another week.

Allison – Jolene(Jack White version), as Simon said, we know who you are, it would be a mistake to change up from the rocker path when she really isn’t forced to.

Scott – When I Get Where I’m Going, would fit his tenor like a glove. Could go either piano or guitar on it also.

Alexis – Walking After Midnight, let’s not be so dirty this week, but still blues it up with that great tone she has.

Lil – Concrete Angel, do something unexpected. Broken Wing and How Can I Live have been so over done, be original.

These are the ones I thought of right off.

“When I Get Where I’m Goin’” – I hope for Kris, with the guitar(makes me cry each time I hear it), but I will take it from anyone who can do it with simplicity and sincerity
“Poor Poor Pitiful Me” or “Why haven’t I Heard From You” – Alexis, to lighten things up for her since her past two songs have been on the darker side, with Megan doing whichever song Alexis doesn’t pick, because I think these would work for her
“Walkin’ After Midnight” – Allison, rocked out
“Wasted” – Michael, to change up a Carrie song
“Summertime Blues” – I guess Adam
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” – Matt on the piano, a’ la Ray Charles doing “I Can’t Stop Loving You”
Lil – haven’t decided, but would be cool for her to change it up and do a slow simmering ballad with her Gladys Knight style
Scott, Anoop, Danny – nothing from the list jumps right out at me; Anoop really needs to pick a winner, though, since his song last week was not liked. He needs a “Walk the Line” like Chris D., a song that he can make his own.

I kind of liking thinking about who will do well or badly, and seeing how off I am.

Scootching out on a limb (creak).

May drive the Pickup Truck of Disaster:

Anoop: I still love you kid, but nerves, soso performances so far, plus a theme way outside your musical interests, eep. In Noop Dawg’s favor: a capella groups do cover all types of music, maybe he’s got something in his back pocket from his college days.

Scott: boy don’t seem to have any twang in him. Could be dreary.

Allison: I *love* Allison. This is gonna be hard for her to find something she *likes,* and if she’s just gritting her teeth and getting through it, could be painful. Maybe Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio?

Might do well:

Lil: if she gets through Country Week like Syesha did last year, by doing the Whitney cover of the Dolly song, it will be very boring. Lil, you need some fanbase passion here. Don’t coast! Pick something with some heart to it.

Kris: fond of him, but I kind of expect him to do something strummy, pleasant, and non-memorable. But fun. And he could pull out a surprise and be more interesting then others if people drift to overplayed, boring choices like I Will Always Love You and Before He Cheats.

Meghan: her tone would sound gorgeous on many great country songs. But her weird song choice last week bodes less well. M: *not* quirky this week.

Matt: Matt’s interesting, because he turned in both excellent and horrible performances in his short run so far. He also appears subject to nerves. His great delivery of Georgia on My Mind in Hollywood suggests he could do great with one of the old-school GOOpry numbers. Or, as with Top 36, he could ambitiously pick something completely at odds with his voice and persona–Johnny Cash, maybe–and crash, burn.

Likely to do well:

Michael Sarver: should be in his absolute comfort zone. Highly likely to turn in a country performance that’s actually great to hear.

Alexis: She has such a great bluesy tone to her voice; I’d love it if she chose something that hadn’t been done to death, so hope she skips Carry Underwood and Dolly Parton and does a song that’s new to the show.

Gokey: Not my cup of tea, but I have a hard time seeing how he’d screw this up. Tons of sentimental, lovelorn songs . . . not to mentions opportunities for inspirational stuff. Let’s face it, would the shark-brained producers love to see him do that Paisley heaven song and make a thousand Nanas weep? They would. Is there a huge real world audience for a record in which a stubby guy with an OK voice and dorky glasses sings Songs that Make Moms cry? Different question.

Adam: He’s probably got the highest risk factor among the front runners for this week, cause he could clash in style and emotional connection with the theme. But he also has a lot of choices. He could succeed with either a fun choice OR something more delicate that shows off the more restrained, ballady side that shows up in a few of his pre-show vids. His did that great cover of Bonnie Raitt, and he’d have the benefit of really surprising a lot of viewers if he headed that way.

If Adam wanted to showcase that beautiful tenor voice of his – Vince Gillà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s I Still Believe in You, would be beautiful. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a slow tempo, beautiful, beautiful song.

:clap_tb: Tenor voice

Adam should sing I will always love- Whitney Houston style coz he likes high range songsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

:clap_tb: Diva voice

Johnny Cash
:eek_wp:

Country is my least favorite genre. I just hope the night isn’t overly long.

Willie Nelson is not a member of the Opry.

Are you sure? I thought he is, and Wikipedia says, “In 1965, Nelson moved to RCA Victor Records and joined the Grand Ole Opry.”

I hope Adam does something different this week, since people (not on here, other places) are starting to accuse him of being a one-trick pony.

I think the best singers will be the ones who don’t sing it straight (like the original). These kids have to start distinguishing themselves as more than just good singers. People who are also songwriters have vision for unique arrangements of songs, and in this competition, that seems to be the only way to show that you’ve got more than the vocals.

To me, country songs are kind of dull and self-absorbed (“oh, woe is me” songs). I think that people who just sing a song well but like the original are really doomed (or will be lucky to get through). For instance, I think that Allison or maybe Lil could sing “Jolene” (and even then they’d have to have vision to arrange it as a rock tune or R&B or just not country with the guitar and a jug), but that Megan and Alexis would just sound too much like Dolly and that would be it.

anyway–looking forward, but will probably be disappointed by most of the songs, like I am every year. Last year, even David Cook and David Archuleta were only okay–great singers but not very interesting b/c of the material. One performance–Michael Johns–was exciting. One out of 9. Hmm. I’ll still tune in though.

I just hope the night isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t overly long.

It’ll be two hours no matter how it’s timed. (Kinda long.) Country music is so depressing.

Oh–so Carrie Underwood is the idol coming back, right? (I was hoping for someone else b/c we see her so much.)

Ziggy, i suggested that exact same thing last week!
But I do think his fans want a ballad.

Ha I don’t know how to quote here … someone tell me please!

I’m not a country fan but do recognize several of the songs and am using youtube for help.

I agree with all of you who said Lil should or will do “How do I Live”. It’s certainly a safe choice for her because she doesn’t want a Mandisa result.

I’m guessing that Allison will pick “Jolene” but hope she tries something different to show versatility.

Megan will be tough but maybe she could try something different like “Ring of Fire” (June Carter also did it). She might be able to get away with “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”.

Michael could do “Friends in Low Places” if he wants something a little less boring than another ballad. I’m just not sure if he has the stage presence to pull it off.

Alexis could do “Watch Me” by Lorrie Morgan but there are probably several she could get away with.

Matt might be able to do “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” by Travis Tritt. That would be a great piano song.

Danny could do a ballad this week with “I Still Believe In You” by Vince Gill.

I have no clue for Anoop, Adam, Scott, or Kris.

Willie Nelson is not a member of the Opry.

Are you sure? I thought he is, and Wikipedia says, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“In 1965, Nelson moved to RCA Victor Records and joined the Grand Ole Opry.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I’m sure he’s currently not a member. The list of current members is here:

http://www.opry.com/MeetTheOpry/Members.aspx

You can scroll through the list on the left side.

Since Willie’s not dead (you’re no longer a member when you die), I guess he was kicked out? On wikipedia, you can see that Wiillie is on the list of former Grand Ole Opry members.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Former_Grand_Ole_Opry_members

The Idol contestants can indeed sing his songs though. The leaked list doesn’t seem to distinguish between former and current Opry members.

I really hope someone with a pretty voice sings “I Still Believe in You” by Vince Gill. Love that song. Danny would be great, Bean 99, I agree. Kris or Scott, could do it well, too. It needs to be someone who would put some emotion in it though.

I also love the Allison Krause song from Notting Hill. Maybe Michael or Scott

I actually loved David Cook’s Little Sparrow last year. I loved that he took a female song and made it from a male point of view. Unexpected. Mesmerizing.

I would like to hear a guy sing “I Will Always Love You”. Maybe Adam? He has the range to do it and it would be different.

What about Kris singing a Keith Urban song? He has that kind of range and quality to his voice.

I could see Megan singing “I Hope You Dance”

It would be fun to hear Matt sing a Garth Brooks slow song like “The Dance”

I would like to see Allison sing something by Patsy Cline, maybe “Crazy”. It is in her range and I think she could really do it justice.

I could hear Anoop singing a Garth Brooks fast song like “Friends in Low Places”. He would have fun with it I think.

Can’t you hear Alexis Grace or Lil Rounds singing a Martina McBride song? “Independence Day” maybe.

I am really looking forward to this week. It is always fun to see what they can do with it. Can’t wait to hear their picks.

Here is what you can trust. At least five of the Eleven will choose songs that are completely wrong for them. It always happens as the contestants continually are second guessing what judges will like and over estimating their own abilities.

So am I the only one who doesn’t hate country music? Haha. I think, if everyone actually puts some effort in to mix things up a bit, this could be a good week. I don’t know how many of them are capable of it, but there are some fabulous country songs, depending on how restricted to this list they are.

Christian music and Country music have similarities. For that reason, I’m not envisioning a problem for the music directors having a problem this week.

I’m looking for some innovation. Can someone please get the guts to change it up?

I’m so over people who sing well. That could make for a very boring show.

holeighannie,

I’m with you, Babe. I think there is some really good country/western music out there. I’m not really into the hee-hah “shit-kickin” music of twangy country, but Artists like Reba and Garth, Patsy and Johnny, Vince and Josh, Tim and Faith have always been favorites of mine. I love that CW music is all about the lyrics, that it usually tells a story and that it doesn’t depend on auto-tune, and electronic sound boards to sell itself. Many, many artists of other genres have taken a CW song and turned them into million selling hits.

I don’t know if any of the guys have a low enough range and a voice big enough but I’d sure like to hear some Josh Turner. (and don’t any of you say Josh who, you’ve heard plenty of his stuff on AC radio). That is where I discovered him.

I, also, want Adam to do a nice slow ballad, dressed in jeans with his pointy toe cowboy boots. If the list is correct I think “I Still Believe in You” (Vince Gill) would be great. I hope he doesn’t cover a female Artist.

And this is a GREAT cover of Barbara Mandrell’s hit “If Loving You is Wrong”. If any of the contestants think they have soul they HAVE TO SING this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkt8sgHo4nM&feature=related

The biggest problem with this theme night, IMHO, is that too many of the contestants DO NOT have the musical insight to switch a song around and make it work with their vocal stylings. I want an American Idol that knows something about song styling…I don’t want someone who just sounds like the original. I think that is why there are Theme Nights…so we can see who is a vocalist not just a good singer.

Tess, that “If Loving You is Wrong” is *awesome.*

The contestants who pick songs that they think are right for them, or those who follow Byrd/Orland’s advice and don’t let the judges OR the producers influence their song choice will be fine.

The ones who choose based on what they think the judges want are always the ones who go down in flames — also, can’t you just hear Warwick whispering in Matt’s ear — sure Matt, I think you sound exactly like ColdPlay and Oh yeah, Megan, Simon loves birds….

Since the VFTW list contains songs from Patsy Cline, I’m guessing songs of former members count as long as they can get them cleared.

Here’s a list of former members:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Former_Grand_Ole_Opry_members

ETA: Johnny Paycheck is on that list. It’ll never happen, but it would be great if one of the fodder contestants did “Take this Job and Shove It.”

OK…Since I’m a You Tube freak I want to post a few “country” tunes that are either covered by other genres or were covered by the Artists on our list. If this annoys you guys, let me know and I will stop!

Garth Brooks…Shameless….Billy Joel version, written by Billy Joel

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

Another Cover:

Alison Krauss…Baby Now That I’ve Found You…Ronan Keating (Knotting Hill song) –most of you should know this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJrEBtmM1Q&feature=related

I think this would be great for Megan

This is Lorrie Morgan’s original of Watch Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6h5D-Ed03E

Hi folks, newbie here. I am a long time fan of AI and follower of MJs blog. Have just lurked until now but had to log in to join this awesome discussion. :smile_wp: If the list from VFTW is real, can you imagine the irony of some of these songs? “Watch Me (walk away)” or “you don’t have to have talent to be a celebrity.” If Danny sang “Tell Me I Was Dreaming” there would be nary a dry eye in the house! (that was my sarcastic voice, sorta.)

One for Scott

A cover of Ronnie Milsap….It was Almost Like a Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jw-G4g-FZ0

I just want somebody to sing an Emmylou Harris song. An early Emmylou Harris song. I don’t think it’s going to happen but I can dream.

Terri Clark….Poor Poor Pitiful Me….covered by Jackson Browne

Originally sung by Linda Ronstadt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnj_60i1Wwo

I just want somebody to sing an Emmylou Harris song. An early Emmylou Harris song. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to happen but I can dream.

Too bad Jesse is gone. I think she could have killed some Emmylou.

Tess: Yes! I couldn’t agree more with everything you’ve just said. I am drawn to lyrics over music and, as you said, that is a huge part of country music and the appeal of it. I wish someone had the chops to tackle some Josh Turner, that would be insane. I’m going to stay positive that these kids have learned from the last couple seasons and will use this theme as a chance to show us what they’ve got. The great lyrics are there, in most of these songs, and it’s up to them to give us a new interpretation.

Patsy Cline…Crazy…written by Willie Nelson sung by Jazz/Soul Singer Norah Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzQyzZBMQ8M

Too bad Jesse is gone. I think she could have killed some Emmylou.

ITA, pj. *sniff*

For Adam, I can see him doing Crazy by Patsy Cline or I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt. Need some time to think about the others….

Well, if Adam can’t work out “Fancy” (heh), then I’m also pulling for Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”. It’s time for him to do a ballad. Also, every year I campaign for someone to do Garth’s “The Dance”, and this year I think it would be good for Danny.

I’m mainly hoping that a lot of these classics don’t get bastardized.

Too bad Jesse is gone for so very many reasons. Jasmine was better than her? I think not. I also don’t think all that many of them are, but the judges were bound and determined to get what they wanted this year. I so hope it comes back to bite them in the ass.

I would die if Adam sang a song like the first lines of him singing here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYKaIWWeulI I just listened to the beginning for the first time, and I’ve never heard his low notes so beautiful.

I say no sappy ballads for the girls. They should show their spunky side with some attitude. If they do, I’ll send them many votes.

“Watch me” for Megan

Maturin….Thanks so much for that video of Adam singing “I Can’t Make You Love Me”…I flove this song and it always brings tears to my eyes! Bonnie Rait (whom I adore) sings the hell out of this song, as does George Nichael.

Adam’s version was beautiful and it’s just what he needs to do! I do hate though that he would have to cut it down to 1 minute 30 seconds…one of the reasons I prefer the format of X factor…the contestants get to sing the whole song.

Alexis should definately sing Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight” or “Crazy”

If you like Adam’s lower register, you should check out Quiet Desperation. Gorgeous!

I love how everyone is already calling Anoops failure. I think that he is going to come out and blow everyone away! Just wait :jittery_tb:

This is what Anoops friend is saying ——

Chris Melly’s comments on Face Book:

Chris wrote18 hours ago
what about always on my mind by willie nelson?

Chris wrote11 hours ago
his song choice is already selected… and from what i hear a former idol contestant may or may not have sung it as well…

Michael – Come A Little Closer(Dierks Bently), melt the women, stay another week.

Wasn’t familiar with this one, so went to youtube.
Is it me, or is it hot in here?

edit: have an opinion on the song choices? State them. However, please don’t lecture your fellow posters. Read my guidelines if you haven’t already.

Does Sarver have the lower register for “Come a Little Closer?” I ask because I don’t remember any of his performances well enough to tell. He could change the key, but it might sound a little weird. I totally see him doing a ballad, though.

As for Anoop, I think he could do a good job on “Always On My Mind.” Brandon’s version made me totally get invested in him before his nerves got to him on the actual show. I hope Anoop can control his nerves.

ETA: MJ, if the theme is strictly songs from Opry members I’m guessing Ray Charles won’t clear.

MJ, if the theme is strictly songs from Opry members Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m guessing Ray Charles wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t clear.

I’m suggesting that Matt pick a country western song that Ray Charles covered and do it in his style.

I just realized that MJ. Doh!

Michael Sarver – People look at Michael and think à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“he should be singing countryà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s stated several times that country is not his thing. So, I wonder if heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have trouble this week. I think another ballad is the way to go.

I’m guessing “familiarity breeds contempt.” You can’t very well escape country music in Jasper, Texas.

MJ, so you’re saying Adam has performed “Crazy” by Patsy Cline before? I think that has the potential to be awesome. And I bet the Dolly song he’s done is “I Will Always Love You.” I can’t stand that song, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a male take on it before, so if he were to sing it wouldn’t be so “been there, done that.” He definitely has the pipes to pull it off.

I bet Lil could do a mean “Before He Cheats”! For Allison or Alexis, Reba’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” would be fantastic. I wonder if Matt will go piano-less this week? It’ll be interesting to see how he handles the big stage without it.

I know absolutely nothing about country, it’s not really popular overseas.
IMO I don’t see Lil avoiding IWALY (she sang it in Hollywood for the first round) and I am not sure it would be a mistake like everyone is saying.
It’s still a fairly memorable song and people often vote for who they remember at the end of the night.
Moreover, she has to do something risky to keep up with the other favorites and Simon criticized her choice last week saying it was too safe.

I’m not a country music person, so I had to You Tube “Dierk Bentley Come A Little Closer” to find out what it sounds like. After listening to it, I kind of liked it. When he wants to, Anoop has the ability to melt the audience with his smooth, sexy vocals. I think Anoop could make that song his own & I’d love to hear his version.

I wish Matt could sing “You Don’t Know Me” on piano
(and keep the runs to a minimum).

Matt Giraud should definitely do “The Dance” by Garth Brooks. He can play the piano in a way like this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ibjbUc_48

MJ, so you’re saying Adam has performed “Crazy” by Patsy Cline before?

I don’t know. But he has definitely sung country.

Folks,

Ronnie Milsap had a country hit that highlighted his upper register à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A SONG.

Listen to it here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbeQa2hmznk

Now, why did I mention it ? Because Ronnie Milsap is blind and he sang this song while PLAYING THE PIANO.

Guess who can sing this song on country night and if done rightly, could potentially being the house down ? If you say — Scott Mcintyre go to the head of the class !

The question then is this — will this song be in the catalog ?

I get irritated when contestants get criticized for their poor song choices when in fact they have to choose from a limited list.

SPOILERS

My cousin is part of the show.

Megan will be sending her man packing in a song that’s covered a LOT.

Anoop is rearranging a recent hit.

Michael is dedicating his song to his wife.

That’s all I got so far. Working on more.

his song choice is already selectedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ and from what i hear a former idol contestant may or may not have sung it as wellà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Anoop is rearranging a recent hit.

Please, please, please don’t let it be a Carrie Underwood song *crosses fingers*

I saw those possible spoilers too Anoopfan posted somewhere else. If they are accurate, then I think based on what Chris said at Facebook and the clues about Anoop rearranging a recent hit, I think that he is going to sing “Before He cheats.” Here is a version that R&B singer Joe did on Youtube. Maybe Anoop might do something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_PPpaQ-HGM

If he does, do this song, I’m not sure it’s going to be good song choice for him. I don’t think that it’s going to really let him show off his vocals and or be a good fit for his vocals. And honestly I don’t really like that song.

Maybe it might turn out okay if he does a version that is at least somewhat different from Joe’s. I think that Joe’s version doesn’t really show off Joe’s really good voice, and I don’t think that a version similar to that would really show off Anoop’s vocals either.

“If he does, do this song, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be good song choice for him. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to really let him show off his vocals and or be a good fit for his vocals. And honestly I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really like that song.

Maybe it might turn out okay if he does a version that is at least somewhat different from Joeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s. I think that Joeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s version doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really show off Joeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s really good voice, and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that a version similar to that would really show off Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocals either.”

Anoop could easily show his vocals on the chorus
I just hate the song though….
Hopefully the spoilers are wrong.

I also really hope the spoiler is wrong. But he may have picked it before he got his “feedback” last week and couldn’t change it. Yikes!

I think it’s such a distinctive song that it’ll be difficult for him to mix it up enough to “make it his own” or be able to show his vocal range. For me it was difficult to hear any real differences in Joe’s version than the original and I can hear “kareoke” coming from Simon a mile off.

I think Anoop has a great voice but he’s struggled to showcase it when he’s thrying to give us “energy”.

I’d really hoped for some type of mixed up ballad this week.

Man, if this is right, I think Anoop just can’t pick songs!

Anoop could easily show his vocals on the chorus
I just hate the song thoughà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.
Hopefully the spoilers are wrong.

He could show off his vocals some in the chorus, but I don’t think that would be enough to make his performance good. I really think that “Before he cheats” is the wrong song choice for him, if that is indeed what he is singing. I think that Joe has a very lovely soulful voice, and IMO, he didn’t even sound nearly as he good as he normally does, on his R&B version of the song.

Heck, I don’t like the way that Carrie sounds when she sings that song either, and I also think that she has a good voice. IMO, that song is not a good song to show off anyone’s vocals. But unfortunately I could see Anoop choosing it for two big reasons.

1). He has not chosen good songs so far, and is having trouble in the song choosing department.

2. He said that he is not very familiar with country music, so I could see him looking over what’s available and choosing one of the few songs that he recognizes. Because it is a more recent mainstream hit by an Idol winner. So I would not be surprised at all if he chose this song, but I hope that he doesn’t.

hello, Adam! Any more info on what he might sing?

I agree with a lot of what you are saying kiwifan. IMO, Joe’s version didn’t really showcase his vocal strengths, and I have always loved Joe and thought that he he has a very soulful and lovely voice. But that song didn’t do his voice justice and I fear the same thing will happen with Anoop if he sings it.

Unless by some small miracle, he manages to completely change around and creates a really soulful smooth R&B version that manages to show off his vocals a lot.. But I don’t think that’s going to happen.

I love Anoop but if he chose this song, I think that it’s just going to further prove that he is really not a good song chooser. I wish someone could/would help him pick better songs. Hopefully even if he does poorly this week, he can still stay around and learn how to choose better songs.

“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d really hoped for some type of mixed up ballad this week.”

I was hoping for a ballad too, but he can do one this next week – if that week is Motown!!! He can do his “signature” song, Ill Make Love To You!! :wub_tb:

I love Anoop but if he chose this song, I think that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just going to further prove that he is really not a good song chooser. I wish someone could/would help him pick better songs. Hopefully even if he does poorly this week, he can still stay around and learn how to choose better songs.

I really love him too Jx223, but man if this is right, he’s making it hard to stay on the Anoop train!

You just know that Kris, Scott, Danny & Sarver are probably going to sing gushy ballards….but no matter what the lyrics they will showcase their vocals, so that is the smart choice.

Note to the Dawg: you don’t pick a song because its the only one on the list you’ve heard.

If he makes it to Motown week & still picks a craptastic song for him, then he will be toast.

Don Gibson is a former Opry member (removed after his death), singer and songwriter. He originally wrote and recorded “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” made most famous by Ray Charles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emol2JyR050

I think Matt or Lil would KILL on this song! I think they’d allow it (if it’s on the list).

You just know that Kris, Scott, Danny & Sarver are probably going to sing gushy ballardsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.but no matter what the lyrics they will showcase their vocals, so that is the smart choice.

I think that most of them if not all of them are going to do ballads, that show off their vocals. And could very well get better and more praise than Anoop will get if he sings “Before He cheats.” And the sad thing is IMO, is that Anoop can outsing most of the other contestants, but may not get as much praise that they do because of his song choice.

IMO, his vocals alone are definitely much better than Kris, Scott, Michael, and Matt. Him singing a ballad would sound better than any of those guys and some of the other contestants singing a ballad would. But his song choices are hurting him.

And if he keeps choosing bad song choices, he is going to lose a lot of credibility and go home pretty early. He might not go home this week, but if Motown week is after this week, and he chooses another bad song, he is going to be out the door pretty soon.

I think another note to him should be: Youtube is really good tool to help him with song choices.

He really needs to when/if he has time and is around long enough go on youtube and look up some of the songs that are available to him during the various theme weeks. Especially weeks that he is not familiar with. Some of the older song choices, like stuff by Vince Gill, and maybe even something by Garth would be a much better fit for him than a Carrie Underwood song.

In some situations like now, he would be better off doing a little research and singing something that he’s not familiar with off the bat but that suits his voice.

He’s not going to get very far due to poor song choices, and if he keeps singing songs that’s he sung before,(Angel of Mind, My Pregorative.) and songs that either don’t really show off his vocal abilities and/or don’t really suit his voice, like all the songs he has sung since the Wilcard round until now. Anoop needs to really get it together and I hopethat he does before it’s too late.

“If he makes it to Motown week & still picks a craptastic song for him, then he will be toast.

Out of ALL the theme weeks, Motown week will be his best. Trust me :wink1_tb: :wub_tb:

If it is true, that means both Jorge & Anoop planned to do Carrie songs. Wow.

“And the sad thing is IMO, is that Anoop can outsing most of the other contestants, but may not get as much praise that they do because of his song choice.

Exactly what Im thinking. Lets just keep our fingers crossed that the song choice spoiler is wrong!

“IMO, his vocals alone are definitely much better than Kris, Scott, Michael, and Matt. Him singing a ballad would sound better than any of those guys and some of the other contestants singing a ballad would. But his song choices are hurting him. ”

“Anoop needs to really get it together and I hopethat he does before ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too late.”

I couldnt agree more!

I really don’t know much about country (even though I definitely live in the south…I just kind of tune it out, haha) but when I heard it was Grand Ole Opry week I immediately thought that Adam should do “Jolene” a la Jack White, but then I thought it might be “tmth” for Idol right now for him to not change the gender, so I guess I’m hoping Allison does it, or maybe Alexis.

Exactly what Im thinking. Lets just keep our fingers crossed that the song choice spoiler is wrong!

To throw some hope out there maybe he is singing Carrie’s “So small.” IMO, that would be a better song choice for him than “Before He cheats.” And he could give a considerably better peformance with that song, if he sings it like this guy does:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAbpJkA6Hw&eurl

So far it’s only Top 11 week, so I won’t pre-judge anyone’s choices. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone does each week, it’s part of the suspense. It’s not just who chooses what song, it also depends on how they arrange it & sing it.

Anoop will absolutely blow everyone away in Motown week!

I wonder what other theme weeks are planned?

To throw some hope out there maybe he is singing Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“So small.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  IMO, that would be a better song choice for him than à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He cheats.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  And he could give a considerably better peformance with that song, if he sings it like this guy does:

Yep! Just saw that on IDF. I dont think it’ll be “Before He Cheats”, but I do think it WILL be a Carrie song. Im very excited.

Yep! Just saw that on IDF. I dont think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , but I do think it WILL be a Carrie song. Im very excited.

I think that he will be singing a Carrie song too. I just hope that it something like a R&B soulful version of “So Small”, and not any version of “Before He cheats.” I think that if he does an R&B version of “So Small” that would be a much better performance for him than if he did “Before he cheats.”

Also, have you heard his versions of “Walking in Memphis” and “Let’s Get It On.” posted on this site?

http://www.anoopdog.com/2009/03/15/forget-lil-rounds-we-got-some-lil-noop/

I heard them both today and thought they were both good.

So the clues for Anoop are that he’s rearrange a recent hit and that a former idol may or may not have done it as well. That second clue is completely meaningless to me because it means that an idol sang it or didn’t. Ugh. The recent hit clue really scares me. I’m not a big country person, so beyond Carrie Underwood, I don’t know what other songs on the list are current. Can anybody tell me?

It had better not be “Before He Cheats,” especially if he’s “rearranging” it like the youtube video. Yes, he could probably do a really nice refrain, but how he sings it will not be the point. The negative may be that even though this JOE guy on youtube is fairly unknown (at least I’ve never heard of him), the judges/producers/Ryan better not attribute the “rearrangement” to Anoop, whether implicitly or explicitly. It would be so easy to do; say Anoop changed the words around and then have people find out it wasn’t him.

Are we absolutely sure the list is what it is? Maybe these are just a selection of songs, but not the whole list? I mean, I want to watch American Idol, but I’d like to not be completely lost with the song choices.

How could So Small be rearranged though? That’s all Im wondering….
Before He Cheats seems to be the ONLY recent song that could be rearranged.

Also, have you heard his versions of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Walking in Memphisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Get It On.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  posted on this site?

Yes! I posted that link in the Headlines post. Both songs are on my ipod already

I wouldn’t get too upset about these spoiler rumors. They seem really vague. It didn’t say a recent Carrie Underwood hit.

Where did they come from?

I am trying to figure out Megan. Half the country songs are about standing by your man and the other half are about tossing him aside. It can’t be Jolene (even though it’s one of the most covered songs), since in that one she’s begging the other woman to step aside. Hmmm.

Sarver is dedicating a song to his wife? Shocker! I bet its a ballad.

ETA: It doesn’t fit the clues, but I could really see Megan doing the Pam Tillis recorded version of Ring of Fire.

So the clues for Anoop are that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rearrange a recent hit and that a former idol may or may not have done it as well. That second clue is completely meaningless to me because it means that an idol sang it or didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. Ugh. The recent hit clue really scares me. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a big country person, so beyond Carrie Underwood, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what other songs on the list are current. Can anybody tell me?

I dont know if the new spoilers are right, but Chris’ are most def. true. He is best friends with Anoop, so he knows what he’s talking about ((if this is even what YOU’RE talking about :unsure_tb:))

I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get too upset about these spoiler rumors. They seem really vague. It didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say a recent Carrie Underwood hit.

But, what else is a current hit that Anoop could rearrange?

“Where did they come from?”

One of the hints came from Anoops friend, Chris Melly
& the other came from EW’s comment section, I think

I also feel that Jesse should have been in the top 13.

I hope that clue doesn’t mean Anoop will do BHC even though I think he could do it well. The judges would for sure give him a hard time and it wouldn’t give him a chance to show his vocal ability.

In Idol Tonight they asked the guys which theme they’d pick if they could and Kris said Garth Brooks so that may mean he’s doing one of his songs.

But, what else is a current hit that Anoop could rearrange?

I took it to mean it was recently a hit on the country charts. I think he could re-arrange anything to be more R&B, so I don’t have a guess. Sung or not before could mean it was never done on Idol, too.

I’m also looking at Loretta Lynn (per MJ’s suggestion) and I can see her doing Portland or Van Leer Rose. However, looking at the clue and Loretta’s discography… I’ve never heard of “Your Squaw is on the Warpath.” :blink_tb:

How could So Small be rearranged though? Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all Im wonderingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.
Before He Cheats seems to be the ONLY recent song that could be rearranged

I think that he could put a R&B music behind the song, and sing it kind of like the guy in the youtube video did, except more soulful and smooth. I don’t think that it would be very hard to rearrange that song to suit Anoop’s voice and style. And I think that song would definitely work for him much better than “Before He Cheats” would.

I’d actually like to see Megan try Crazy. It would be a bit of departure from what she has done but I think it could work with her voice (if she could pull it off of course).

I’d like to see Alexis do Walking After Midnight, or maybe Jolene. Or I wouldn’t mind her trying Crazy either.

Matt could do the Ray Charles thing as mj mentions. There are actually even more options than at the link mj provided. Ray did four I think CDs based on country western songs. The, sadly apparently discontinued now, boxed set containing all of them is fantastic.

http://www.amazon.com/Ray-Charles-Complete-Recordings-1959-1986/dp/B00000C41G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1237259366&sr=8-2

Okay, Loretta did a version of “My Boots are Made for Walking” and honestly, after “Rockin’ Robin” nothing would shock me.

I think that he could put a R&B music behind the song, and sing it kind of like the guy in the youtube video did, except more soulful and smooth. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that it would be very hard to rearrange that song to suit Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice and style. And I think that song would definitely work for him much better than à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  would.

I just hope Im worrying for nothing. I hope he is performing So Small (or, of course, another song)

AnoopFan, I hate to worry you. But folks in chat were speculating on “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” for Anoop. He could easily funk it up. I hope he does choose something that will show off his vocals, though.

Megan Joy is the Vote For The Worst pick this week.

AnoopFan, I hate to worry you. But folks in chat were speculating on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Honky Tonk Badonkadonkà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for Anoop. He could easily funk it up. I hope he does choose something that will show off his vocals, though.

Well, that doesnt match the hints…

I think Allison would sound great singing some Cash – “I Walk the Line.” (I’m not a country person, so I’m all outta suggestions for her. At least it’s a well known song.)

Well, that doesnt match the hintsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Sure it does. Recent? Check. I think anything done in this decade counts as recent in the world of AI. Heh. Done or not done on Idol? Not done. Check.

I think Allison would sound great singing some Cash – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Walk the Line.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not a country person, so Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m all outta suggestions for her. At least ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a well known song.)

Johnny Cash has many possibilities. Think about his American series. No one should touch “Hurt” though.

I was thinking “Love Hurts” for Allison. Emmylou did a cover.

Michael is dedicating his song to his wife.

I guess my idea of him doing “Friends in low places” is out, lol.

I guess my idea of him doing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Friends in low placesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is out, lol.

Heh. I hope so for her sake.

Nah, Anoop’s not singing Honky Tonk.

I’m in the mood to make some bold predictions. Why? Because they are fun and I don’t mind being wrong (plus, it’s better than getting started on my taxes which is what I should be doing). I don’t know country well enough to pick songs, but here is how I think country night will go down:

Michael – dude should do well. It’s like central casting sent over a country artist, but he’s not ready to play the part yet. Like Josh Gracin before him, I think this night will be an “epiphany” and he will go country after this. It’s a niche that needs filling and I’m almost willing to bet Kara will say “Wow! I didn’t know you had this much country in you. This is what I see you doing” Slam! Get in your box. That is provided his vocal issues aren’t a problem.

Danny – this guy will sing some new country song and do his usual competent job. His fan base is so big right now and he does well enough on any given night to be safe for the time being.

Kris – this should be a good night for him. He will put his guitar to good use and come off as an artist. He’s natural enthusiasm will fit well with country and he will impress. I suspect we’ll get a Jack Johnson vibe.

Megan – I’m pretty hard on this chick, but I think this will be her best night so far in the competition. I just have this feeling that her quirky style and tone go well with country. She’ll pick some gimicky song, but she will perform it with charm.

Allison – she may have some trouble with this. Girl has a great voice, but she tends to turn everything into a screaming rock song and I’m not sure she has the arranging skills to make something out of a country song. Rock-screaming “Alone” works because it’s already a rock song sung at full volume. She may surprise me, though. I bet she steals some rock re-arrangement done by somebody else.

Adam – this is the night he shuts up some of his critics. I predict that he will tone it down and sing some country torch song made famous by a female artist like Patsy Cline(either that or something like “Ring of Fire”). He’ll show off his vocal chops without the screaming. If he plants his a$$ on a stool, he might even answer my complaint about how his movements look too rehearsed (1-2-3-turn-kick).

Matt – here is another guy I think can have a break out night. I suspect that Matt knows how to re-arrange a song and I think he will pick something he can re-invent into R&B. He can pick up the “creative” label for the season. Or he riffs the song into oblivion and country fans burn him at the stake. One of the two.

Scott – our other piano playing guy. I don’t know if he can make this work. I suspect he’ll pick some little-known country song with a mewling melody and give it the slow ’80s ballad treatment. It won’t matter to me though, because all I will hear in my head is the theme song from the “Greatest American Hero” (it’s something about his hair and his ’80s vibe). Kara and Paula will then try to guilt me into voting for him and Simon will say what I want to say.

Alexis – I think she can sing anything. She’ll completely re-invent herself and have a great performance.

Anoop – Anoop. Anoop. Anoop. Not since Michael Johns has a contestant frittered away so much Hollywood love with absolutely idiotic song choices during the competition. After last week, I fully suspect that Anoop will choose to sing “Rhinestone Cowboy” and come out wearing a rhinestone shirt, leather chaps and black cowboy boots. If he’s going with the cheese, he could at least sing “It’s Hard to be Humble” and address the song to Danny and Simon.

Lil – oh, just go on and sing Whitney’s version of “I Will Always Love You” already. You know you want to.

Could have a moment: Alexis, Matt, Kris
Most likely to have a train wreck: Allison, Anoop, Scott
Who will go home: Somebody who gives a meh performance. Being bad will get you saved because people will vote out of pity for you being stuck with a theme so far outside of your wheelhouse (and nobody is country, so that’s everybody)

I hope that no one sings “Jolene” because I can still see Brooke smiling through her performance of the song last year. She sounded good to me but the judges weren’t liking it.

I saw those possible spoilers too Anoopfan posted somewhere else. If they are accurate, then I think based on what Chris said at Facebook and the clues about Anoop rearranging a recent hit, I think that he is going to sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He cheats.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Here is a version that R&B singer Joe did on Youtube. Maybe Anoop might do something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_PPpaQ-HGM

I honestly think this could a brilliant move!! If Anoop can totally commit to it, really do the R&B vibe so that we forget Carrie’s voice and just listen to the story, it could be the hit of the night. I really think Anoop needs to go for broke, after last week, and although I think it would be death for a female to cover BHC, a guy doing this version could be fantastic. OR a trainwreck. But probably worth it for Anoop to try.

Adam – this is the night he shuts up some of his critics. I predict that he will tone it down and sing some country torch song made famous by a female artist like Patsy Cline(either that or something like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ring of Fireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ).

Great post but I’m not buying this one, Kristen. I’m sure he’ll be good and please his fans but sincerely doubt he is capable of dialing it back enough to please the doubters of which I’m one.

I just don’t know what to think about Anoop but hope he can pull of whatever he does choose because he’s still very popular. I feel like I did last season when MJ drove me crazy with some of his choices. :wallbash_tb:

^^He should shut up some of his critics.

Wonder who the pimp spot will go to tonight?

From the clue my guess for Sarve is How Will I Live

Wonder who the pimp spot will go to tonight?

Scott? Which probably means he won’t go home this week.

or Danny/Lil.

Steering clear of the gimmicky stuff will be key for Anoop. I hope he’s wise and stays away from most of Brad Paisley’s stuff and all of Alan Jackson’s stuff (I like these artists, but if sung by someone else, they will definitely be seen as karoake. Oh, and except for “You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins, most of his stuff, too)
I’m a huge Adam fan, and I’m getting what people are saying about “Crazy”, but I hope he steers clear of that. If you’ve ever seen Garth Brooks perform “Shameless” you know that Adam is up to that task. It would be great if he broke out a ballad and really showed his range. A lot of people really think that all he does is “scream”, but he can sing fantastically without that “element” too.
I definitely cannot see Scott McIntyre (or anyone else besides Adam) singing Shameless. I think he’s a nice guy, but he just couldn’t bring the intensity.
This could be one of the most revealing weeks, you have to be versatile or be able to arrange it well in a different genre, like David Cook did with “Little Sparrow.”

Considering Michael Sarver’s continual insistence that he’s not a country singer, I wonder if he is going the route of rearranging a country song into something R&B. If so, I think he’s history even with a competent performance because there are still too many people voting for him because they think he’s the country guy. Unless they want him on the tour, that is, because whomever they want on the tour and believe to be in trouble will definitely get pimped to high heaven.

I seriously wonder how many ballads we’ll get tonight. You know they won’t let them all sing ballads. But I do hope Adam gets to do one and show another side of himself. His version of Bonnie Raitt’s I Can’t Make You Love Me is very pretty.

Kris should be doing a Garth Brooks song since he said he’s not a huge country fan, but would like a Garth Brooks theme night. I would love to hear Allison take on Martina’s Wild Angels, and I think Megan could do a nice job on Trisha Yearwood’s Walkaway Joe. That’s such a great song.

Great post but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not buying this one, Kristen. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be good and please his fans but sincerely doubt he is capable of dialing it back enough to please the doubters of which Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m one.

Sure he is. There are plenty of examples of dialed back Adam on YouTube. And he said in an interview at some point that he isn’t planning on going out there and wailing at the top of his lungs every week.

The Anoop spoilers are just strange. :blink_tb: For his sake, I hope he’s not singing anything that’s been speculated here.

The Anoop spoilers are pretty much useless. He’s singing a recent-ish song that may or may not have been sung by an Idol? That narrows it down! I’m still pulling for him to finally pick the right song – who knows, by the time he got the list of MJ songs last week, maybe it was narrowed down to Beat It and Bad and he had no choice but to sing something ridiculous? Jorge mentioned that he took the only ballad left on the list.

I’ve heard dialed back Adam, and to me, he just sounds like Clay. I guess his voice doesn’t have much texture to my ears. He does hit all his notes, though, and that alone is refreshing.

In Idol Tonight they asked the guys which theme theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d pick if they could and Kris said Garth Brooks so that may mean heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing one of his songs.

I would LOVE this! Garth is one of my favorite artists, regardless of genre, and I have been hoping all week that Kris would pick one of his songs. Knowing he said this really has me excited!

Adam=Clay…..ah….no. There is this thing called range and this thing called vocal control and this thing called pitch. Adam, like him or not, has a one in a million voice.

I think the R&B guys should take a look back at MJ’s IAWBIAW from last season. I’m sure there are other songs out there that could work.

I don’t know if I’m looking forward to tonight because it could be such a trainwreck. I don’t know if I can take another week of Adam screeching on my tv so hope he does manage to tone it down —- a lot. I think there will be a few who could be really good or really bad so will be interesting to see which it is.

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