This week the finalists had to perform music from the 80's.
Daniel was the first to learn that he has survived for another week, but his disjointed and misguided performance of You Make My Dreams was terrible. It proved once again that he is super cute, but not super talented.
Quentin provided his own intense take on In The Air Tonight and it was right in line with the same high quality interpretation that he gives every week.
Joey put on a cute silver dress and bounced all over the stage during her take on Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, but none of that could distract from the fact that her vocals are unbearably awful. Her gimmicks and shiny objects aren't enough to hide how bad she is.
Tyanna is a real singer with genuine talent and it shined through brightly as she delivered a wonderful performance of I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Jax is another contestant with limited talent and lots of gimmicks. She tried to make You Give Love A Bad Name her own, but she got overpowered by the electric guitar.
Nick is the real deal and his rendition of Man In The Mirror proved he is so much more than a pretty face. His ability to interpret and deliver lyrics with sincerity and conviction is outstanding.
Clark is the real deal and then some! He gave an exceptional vocal performance of Every Breath You Take while playing piano and he set himself even further ahead of the pack.
Qaasim was the lowest vote getter last week and we should have been rid of him for good. But the judges saved him so we had to suffer through his absolutely dreadful take on Addicted To Love. Bad just keeps getting worse.
Rayvon was the last finalist to perform and who will be coming back next week. He poured his smooth and silky voice all over Everybody Wants To Rule The World and it was delicious.
Because the judges used their save last week that means that two finalists were eliminated this week. It's tragic that Adanna and Maddie are gone now. They are both very talented, attractive young ladies with great voices and impressive stage presence.
Until they are finally voted off, Qaasim, Joey and Daniel will be my personal bottom three and my prediction every week to be the lowest vote getters. It's hard to decide which one is the worst from this group, but I think Daniel is the next one to be eliminated.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Movie Night
The finalists performed music from the movies tonight.
The first one to safely make it to next week is Adanna. She performed I Love You I Do from DreamGirls and looked and sounded like a movie star. Very well done.
Somehow little Daniel got enough votes last week to sing again this week. His weak little voice squeaked its way through Lost Stars and it was mostly unbearable.
Rayvon delivered a new twist on Stayin Alive and it was fun and excited to watch.
Nick very handsomely performed Danger Zone and he was charming every step of the way.
Once again Joey chose a song that is better than her voice is. Just about anybody could sing Mad World and sound more pleasing than her grating vocals.
Tyanna has a far superior voice and she used it to its fullest potential on the Circle of Life from the Lion King.
Quentin got all serious and served up a haunting version of You're The One That I Want that was actually quite good.
Maddie is just adorable and that's all there is to it. Her sweet voice went very well with Let's Hear It For The Boy.
Clark is the leader of the pack in every way. He looks great. He sounds great. He plays instruments very skillfully. He performed Sunday Morning flawlessly.
Jax gave us a very cutesy take on I Wanna Grow Old With You. She's just good and she peaked a few weeks ago.
The lowest vote getter of the week was Qaasim. He has a terrible voice and he proved it when he absolutely butchered Come Together. It was horrific, but somehow the judges decided to use their SAVE so now we will be tortured by his atrocious vocals once again next week. At least this time when he is the lowest vote getter again, the judges won't be able to save him.
The first one to safely make it to next week is Adanna. She performed I Love You I Do from DreamGirls and looked and sounded like a movie star. Very well done.
Somehow little Daniel got enough votes last week to sing again this week. His weak little voice squeaked its way through Lost Stars and it was mostly unbearable.
Rayvon delivered a new twist on Stayin Alive and it was fun and excited to watch.
Nick very handsomely performed Danger Zone and he was charming every step of the way.
Once again Joey chose a song that is better than her voice is. Just about anybody could sing Mad World and sound more pleasing than her grating vocals.
Tyanna has a far superior voice and she used it to its fullest potential on the Circle of Life from the Lion King.
Quentin got all serious and served up a haunting version of You're The One That I Want that was actually quite good.
Maddie is just adorable and that's all there is to it. Her sweet voice went very well with Let's Hear It For The Boy.
Clark is the leader of the pack in every way. He looks great. He sounds great. He plays instruments very skillfully. He performed Sunday Morning flawlessly.
Jax gave us a very cutesy take on I Wanna Grow Old With You. She's just good and she peaked a few weeks ago.
The lowest vote getter of the week was Qaasim. He has a terrible voice and he proved it when he absolutely butchered Come Together. It was horrific, but somehow the judges decided to use their SAVE so now we will be tortured by his atrocious vocals once again next week. At least this time when he is the lowest vote getter again, the judges won't be able to save him.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
The Top 11 Perform Party Music
The Top 11 finalists each took their turn trying to get the party started:
Rayvon was the first to make it to the next round and he performed Burn. He needs to sing more in his sweet and soulful falsetto from the beginning. When he does he really sounds amazing.
Maddie sang She's Country and proved she can get down and rock it out.
Joey performed Fancy and while the arrangement of the song was entertaining her vocals were simply dreadful.
Clark sat and played piano while delivering an outstanding vocal on Taking It To The Streets.
Jax took an awful song and made it even worse with her limited vocal range. Her Blank Space was nothing to write home about.
Qaasim keeps getting worse. He tried to play guitar instead of running around frantically and all it did was show how horrible his vocals truly are. He butchered Jet.
Adanna brought so much vibrant energy and style to her fun rendition of Runaway Baby and her voice just keeps getting better.
Tyanna is a dynamic performer and it's so hard to believe that she is so young. Her version of Tightrope was very professional.
Daniel is young and inexperienced and it showed throughout his sad effort at performing Happy. He doesn't have a great voice to go along with his cute smile.
Quentin sang Rolling In The Deep and while he tried to bring the party, it just isn't a song about fun times.
Nick served up a very strong performance of Wake Me Up. He really connected with the lyrics.
After all of these performances, poor Sarina-Joi was the last one left. She sang Neon Lights in the hopes that the judges would use their SAVE, but even though she is easily one of the best vocalists in the competition, they decided not to use it. So just like Loren last night, Sarina-Joi has been eliminated way too soon while some really awful "singers" are still in the game.
Joey, Jax, Qaasim and Daniel should be the next ones to be eliminated because rather than getting better, they are just getting worse every time they attempt to sing. Of these four, Daniel is the most boring and he is my prediction to be the next one to go.
Rayvon was the first to make it to the next round and he performed Burn. He needs to sing more in his sweet and soulful falsetto from the beginning. When he does he really sounds amazing.
Maddie sang She's Country and proved she can get down and rock it out.
Joey performed Fancy and while the arrangement of the song was entertaining her vocals were simply dreadful.
Clark sat and played piano while delivering an outstanding vocal on Taking It To The Streets.
Jax took an awful song and made it even worse with her limited vocal range. Her Blank Space was nothing to write home about.
Qaasim keeps getting worse. He tried to play guitar instead of running around frantically and all it did was show how horrible his vocals truly are. He butchered Jet.
Adanna brought so much vibrant energy and style to her fun rendition of Runaway Baby and her voice just keeps getting better.
Tyanna is a dynamic performer and it's so hard to believe that she is so young. Her version of Tightrope was very professional.
Daniel is young and inexperienced and it showed throughout his sad effort at performing Happy. He doesn't have a great voice to go along with his cute smile.
Quentin sang Rolling In The Deep and while he tried to bring the party, it just isn't a song about fun times.
Nick served up a very strong performance of Wake Me Up. He really connected with the lyrics.
After all of these performances, poor Sarina-Joi was the last one left. She sang Neon Lights in the hopes that the judges would use their SAVE, but even though she is easily one of the best vocalists in the competition, they decided not to use it. So just like Loren last night, Sarina-Joi has been eliminated way too soon while some really awful "singers" are still in the game.
Joey, Jax, Qaasim and Daniel should be the next ones to be eliminated because rather than getting better, they are just getting worse every time they attempt to sing. Of these four, Daniel is the most boring and he is my prediction to be the next one to go.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
The Top 12 Revealed
Four finalists are going to be eliminated tonight. The Top 10 vote getters from last week will perform first.then the judges will add their wild card choices leaving the remaining four to be sent packing.
Sarina-Joi Crowe was the first to get the good news. She performed Love Runs Out which was good, but didn't really showcase just how exceptional her voice is.
Rayvon Owen sang Wide Awake and truly elevated the lyrics and the vocals to a new level. It was very good.
Daniel Seavey is much better at being a cute kid than he is at singing. His performance of Straight Up was completely lacking in talent.
Maddie Walker is a bright eyed and ambitious country girl. She delivered a solid interpretation of Suitcase.
Tyanna Jones exudes confidence and showmanship on stage. She has a great voice and she knows it. Her rendition of Wings was fresh, fun and fantastic.
Nick Fradiani is a good looking man with a good voice. His version of In Your Eyes was just that - good.
Jax knows that she has a tendency to suck the life out of songs with her long and drawn out interpretations. She tried to bring the beat back to her performance of I Want To Hold Your Hand, but it was still pretty flat.
Qaasim Middleton is a big phoney. He runs around the stage with all kinds of energy and he throws in a few simple dance moves but none of that hides the fact that he can't sing. Honestly, he has a terrible voice. I never want to hear him butcher Sir Duke, or any other song, again.
Joey Cook is really pushing the limits of her quirky personality. If she was really so special and unique she wouldn't give the same boring performance every week. Tonight's King of Spain was the exact same schtick we have already seen from her.
Questin Alexander was the first of the judge's wild card selections. He delivered a very emotional and impressive version of Royals.
Adanna Duru was the second of the judge's wild card selections and her very entertaining rendition of You and I proved that they made a good choice.
I am happy to report that I correctly predicted that Mark, Adam and Alexis would be eliminated this week. But I am very shocked and disappointed to learn that the lovely and talented Loren is no longer in the competition. She was one of my favorites to make it all the way.
And now my prediction for this week's bottom three. I am going to sound like a broken record every week until we are rid of these three: Daniel, Qaasim and Joey need to go. I don't care which one goes first, but just to make a decision, I think Daniel will be the next to be eliminated.
Sarina-Joi Crowe was the first to get the good news. She performed Love Runs Out which was good, but didn't really showcase just how exceptional her voice is.
Rayvon Owen sang Wide Awake and truly elevated the lyrics and the vocals to a new level. It was very good.
Daniel Seavey is much better at being a cute kid than he is at singing. His performance of Straight Up was completely lacking in talent.
Maddie Walker is a bright eyed and ambitious country girl. She delivered a solid interpretation of Suitcase.
Tyanna Jones exudes confidence and showmanship on stage. She has a great voice and she knows it. Her rendition of Wings was fresh, fun and fantastic.
Nick Fradiani is a good looking man with a good voice. His version of In Your Eyes was just that - good.
Jax knows that she has a tendency to suck the life out of songs with her long and drawn out interpretations. She tried to bring the beat back to her performance of I Want To Hold Your Hand, but it was still pretty flat.
Qaasim Middleton is a big phoney. He runs around the stage with all kinds of energy and he throws in a few simple dance moves but none of that hides the fact that he can't sing. Honestly, he has a terrible voice. I never want to hear him butcher Sir Duke, or any other song, again.
Joey Cook is really pushing the limits of her quirky personality. If she was really so special and unique she wouldn't give the same boring performance every week. Tonight's King of Spain was the exact same schtick we have already seen from her.
Questin Alexander was the first of the judge's wild card selections. He delivered a very emotional and impressive version of Royals.
Adanna Duru was the second of the judge's wild card selections and her very entertaining rendition of You and I proved that they made a good choice.
I am happy to report that I correctly predicted that Mark, Adam and Alexis would be eliminated this week. But I am very shocked and disappointed to learn that the lovely and talented Loren is no longer in the competition. She was one of my favorites to make it all the way.
And now my prediction for this week's bottom three. I am going to sound like a broken record every week until we are rid of these three: Daniel, Qaasim and Joey need to go. I don't care which one goes first, but just to make a decision, I think Daniel will be the next to be eliminated.
Kelly Clarkson is #1
Season One Miss American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson earns her third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as her new Piece By Piece debuts atop the tally.
It sold 97,000 in it's first week. Traditional album sales comprise 85.2 percent of that total (equating to nearly 83,000 copies sold -- which also makes it No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart).
She last topped the Billboard 200 in 2009 with her fourth studio effort, All I Ever Wanted. She first led the list with her debut, Thankful, in 2003. She's additionally reached the top 10 four more times: Breakaway (No. 3 in 2004), My December (No. 2 in 2007), Stronger (No. 2 in 2011) and Wrapped In Red (No. 3 in 2013).
Kelly now ties the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season Four winner, Carrie Underwood, for the most No. 1 albums among Idol contestants. Underwood notched No. 1s with Carnival Ride(2007),Play On (2009) and Blown Away (2012).
It sold 97,000 in it's first week. Traditional album sales comprise 85.2 percent of that total (equating to nearly 83,000 copies sold -- which also makes it No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart).
She last topped the Billboard 200 in 2009 with her fourth studio effort, All I Ever Wanted. She first led the list with her debut, Thankful, in 2003. She's additionally reached the top 10 four more times: Breakaway (No. 3 in 2004), My December (No. 2 in 2007), Stronger (No. 2 in 2011) and Wrapped In Red (No. 3 in 2013).
Kelly now ties the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season Four winner, Carrie Underwood, for the most No. 1 albums among Idol contestants. Underwood notched No. 1s with Carnival Ride(2007),
Friday, March 6, 2015
The Top 8 Girls Perform
And now it was the Girls chance to take on the music of Motown as the Top 8 are revealed:
Tyanna started things off with a very good performance of Rockin Robin that showed off her playful and bouncy side.
Loren solidified her position as the front runner with a very impressive vocal performance of I Wanna Be Where You Are.
Maddie delivered a sweet and sincere reading of I'll Be There that showcased her crystal clear voice.
Joey thinks she's different, quirky and unique but that's just a different way of saying that she's not a very good singer. Her Shop Around was annoying.
Sarina-Joi served some strong and classy vocals on You've Really Got A Hold On Me proving that she is a strong contender for the crown.
Adanna's rendition of Hello was so genuine and heartfelt. She interpreted the lyrics so sincerely and she looked and sounded great.
Jax sadly sucked the life out of Ain't No Mountain High Enough in her efforts to make it her own.
I predicted that Alexis would be eliminated, but in a surprise twist, she made it to perform I Can't Help Myself. I don't think she's going to last much longer after the messed she made of it.
I correctly predicted that Lovey, Shannon and Katherine were going to be eliminated and I am not surprised that Shi is joining them.
It's a very tight race with Tyanna, Loren, Maddie, Sarina-Joi and Adanna all giving great vocals and strong performances. My prediction for the next two to be eliminated is Alexis and Joey.
Tyanna started things off with a very good performance of Rockin Robin that showed off her playful and bouncy side.
Loren solidified her position as the front runner with a very impressive vocal performance of I Wanna Be Where You Are.
Maddie delivered a sweet and sincere reading of I'll Be There that showcased her crystal clear voice.
Joey thinks she's different, quirky and unique but that's just a different way of saying that she's not a very good singer. Her Shop Around was annoying.
Sarina-Joi served some strong and classy vocals on You've Really Got A Hold On Me proving that she is a strong contender for the crown.
Adanna's rendition of Hello was so genuine and heartfelt. She interpreted the lyrics so sincerely and she looked and sounded great.
Jax sadly sucked the life out of Ain't No Mountain High Enough in her efforts to make it her own.
I predicted that Alexis would be eliminated, but in a surprise twist, she made it to perform I Can't Help Myself. I don't think she's going to last much longer after the messed she made of it.
I correctly predicted that Lovey, Shannon and Katherine were going to be eliminated and I am not surprised that Shi is joining them.
It's a very tight race with Tyanna, Loren, Maddie, Sarina-Joi and Adanna all giving great vocals and strong performances. My prediction for the next two to be eliminated is Alexis and Joey.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The Top 8 Boys Perform
The Boys are still in Detroit and they are singing the music of Motown.
Tiny little Daniel was first and he performed How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You. He is a very cute pocket sized guy and he has a thin weak voice to go along with it. His bright smile should only get him so far.
I predicted that Mark wouldn't make it back this week, but here he was singing Papa Was A Rolling Stone. Once again, he added nothing special to the song.
Rayvon sang My Girl and his impressive vocal range shined as bright as his radiant smile.
I also predicted that Adam wouldn't be his, but it seems like the public is enjoying his comical stage presence. His arrangement of I Want You Back was actually pretty good, but I really have no interest in seeing him perform.
Clark is still one of my favorites and his version of the Tracks Of My Tears was very vocally strong and entertaining.
Nick is also one of my front runners and he did a great job on Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours.
Qaasim has a lot going for him. He gave a very dynamic performance of I Wish with lots of dance moves and totally owning the stage. But all of that does not make up for the fact that his voice is awful.
Quentin sang Master Blaster and it was pretty good.
I correctly predicted that Savion and Michael would be eliminated this week and I am also not surprised that Trevor is joining them. I am very disappointed that Riley has gotten cut, though. He is one of my favorites.
Two more guys are going to get cut next week and I am hopeful in my predictions that they will be Adam and Mark.
Tiny little Daniel was first and he performed How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You. He is a very cute pocket sized guy and he has a thin weak voice to go along with it. His bright smile should only get him so far.
I predicted that Mark wouldn't make it back this week, but here he was singing Papa Was A Rolling Stone. Once again, he added nothing special to the song.
Rayvon sang My Girl and his impressive vocal range shined as bright as his radiant smile.
I also predicted that Adam wouldn't be his, but it seems like the public is enjoying his comical stage presence. His arrangement of I Want You Back was actually pretty good, but I really have no interest in seeing him perform.
Clark is still one of my favorites and his version of the Tracks Of My Tears was very vocally strong and entertaining.
Nick is also one of my front runners and he did a great job on Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours.
Qaasim has a lot going for him. He gave a very dynamic performance of I Wish with lots of dance moves and totally owning the stage. But all of that does not make up for the fact that his voice is awful.
Quentin sang Master Blaster and it was pretty good.
I correctly predicted that Savion and Michael would be eliminated this week and I am also not surprised that Trevor is joining them. I am very disappointed that Riley has gotten cut, though. He is one of my favorites.
Two more guys are going to get cut next week and I am hopeful in my predictions that they will be Adam and Mark.
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