| Jan 18, 2008 @ 1:11 PM |
My Guilty Pleasure... American Idol Season Seven.
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Dovestreasure
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Renaldo was awesome.. pure joy and happiness radiated from that man. It was impossible to not like him. He will no doubt be a recepient of a golden Idol at the finals. I bet he shows up on a talk show or two as well.
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| Jan 30, 2008 @ 1:30 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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Week Three from Cornhuskers State.. Omaha Nebraska.
Paula is delayed so Simon and Randy take the wheel withiut her.Poor Paula missed meeting Chris B I can relate to Chris who has absolutely no talent but is in awe of the Idol experience. He comes bearing gifts and loves Kelly Clarkson.He butchers "since youve been gone" Soon the happiness that was exploding from Chris gets a reality check from the judges. Simon however loves how Chris sucked up to the judges . Chris wants to report from the red carpet and Simon said he would help make this possible. A very jubliant Chris does not get his golden ticket but we may see him at the finals anyway.
Jason Rich is very nervous and keeps forgetting his lyrics.. he finally pulls it off and he gets a chance to show his stuff in Hollywood. We are seeing a much softer side of Simon this season.
Following Jason we are treated to a montage of Singers forgetting their Lyrics.
Rachel Wicker is an arm wrestling champion and can sing as well. Randy does not like the yodel in her voice but puts her through to hollywood.
Time for the strange and Bizarre ... Sara who should be cast in a low budget horror film tries to impress the judges. I am not sure what was coming out of her mouth but it was not singing.
Ryan and Paula change places.. Ryan plays judge and Paula chit chats with the contestants outside the door. Ryan says its his opportunity to get over paid for doing no work. Of course Simon gives Ryan a hard time.
Samantha Sidley sings Nora Jones and gets a nod from all four judges.I was not overly impressed.
Four more golden tickets are handed out right after Samantha gets hers. We only catch a glimpse of the four.
Angelica Puentetells her tale of woe to Ryan about family problesm she had. She has the support of her family once again and wants to make her Dad proud. The judes think she has a promising voice but needs to work on performance. I agree with the judges.
Time for the Rockers 
David Cook who is my fave of the night, "sings living on a prayer" I love the gravel in his voice. The judges want him to work on his persona and his performance. David you have earned a  from me. Cant wait to see more of you.
Johnny Escamillia,s golden jacket does not earn him a golden ticket.Paula gets the hic-cups while he is singing. Simon does not like anything about him. Another dream is crushed.
Leo Marlowe has it all . He is a small town boy with personality and confidence and he can sing. Simon really likes him and thinks he is a very nice guy. I like him too. See Nice guys can come out on top.
Nineteen Golden tickets are handed out in Omaha as the sun sets over the heartland.
We are off to Miami next.
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| Jan 30, 2008 @ 9:58 AM |
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Loreli
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There were a couple of girls with very good voices.
I couldn't believe Jason kept forgetting the lyrics....I'm surprised he was put through...Simon has always hated that.
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| Jan 30, 2008 @ 11:41 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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Simon has been a more forgiving Simon this year. Forgetting your lyrics is biggie no matter how nervous you are. Jasons saving grace was his voice and good looks. Simon will not give him a second chance if he messes up in hollywood. Hollywood week is most intense of all.It will make or break them. There was a very lovely female vocalist last year that had an amazing voice. There was a great deal of buzz about her. She forgot her lyrics during the group song and the judges cut her.
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 3:31 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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Miami Florida swaying palm trees , Latin beats and 10,000 hopefuls are in hope of a dream.
Simon starts out in a good mood as he admires Paula.slutty dress.
Shannon McGough can belch like a man and works with her parents in a meat market.She has won lots of competitons so she is feeling pretty confident. She gives it her best shot while singing Janis Joplins " Cry baby" The judges think she is tone deaf, sounds like she is eating while she sings, and has no melody in her song at all. Her voice was not awful, she could do with a good vocal coach. Her mom was crushed when she didnt make it.
Robbie Carrico is a former boys band member .. Robbie hails from Orlando so of course I am paying close attention .. He did not let me down and is off to Hollywood. His family was overjoyed and gave him a good dousing of silly string.
Ghaleb Emachon is up next. He is charismatic and has decent vocals. Simom said if he were drunk he would like him more. Randy and Paula want him to work on his Accent. He gets a yes.. which surprised me, he was not that good. A very happy Ghaleb kissed everyone in site after getting his golden ticket. Ghaleb will be a early casuality of hollywood week. Its not going to be easy for him to get rid of his accent.
I just loved the next two contestants. BBW singers Corliss and Brittany were awesome. They are both dynamic and fun with incredible voices. Corliss sang her song to Randy and Brittany serenaded Simon. I have to say these two ladies WOWED me. Lets here is for the big girls 
Single Mom Suzanne Toon ( cool name for a singer) is looking for a better life for her little girl.Her voice is sultry and sexy. Simon thinks she gets hotter as she sings. They all found her very interesting and hot. Suzanne earns her goden ticket.
Ramiala Rulaby wants to be the next Asian Idol and follow in the footsteps of Jasmine Trias.She is a very cute girl and she blew me away when she sang "Natural Woman" She was phenomonal, Randy was impressed and Simon thought she was a Hotel Singer. She had terrific range and good vocal control.
Syesha Mercado is a vocalist I have seen perform live before. Some of you may remember her as a contestant on the short lived series The One: Making a Music Star which aired on ABC last year. I saw her perform in a local Idol type Competition sponsored by a car dealership here in Orlando. She won of course.Syesha is a power to be reckoned with. Just google her name and read more about Syesha.
We get a quick peek at Natasha Blaik who Randy thinks is a throw back to the old school , she makes it through.
Ilsy Pinot with her long golden hair earns a golden ticket as well
After the good we are treated to the bad vocal stylings of...They are barely worth mentioning. I did think that Fabinne Hippolyte deserves a mention for her name alone and her ability to sing with her finger in her ear.
Richard Valles brings nasal back.. I recall Chris Richardson telling Simon off after he said he was too nasal last year. Poor Richard really sings through his nostril. Its a no go for Richard.
The lovely and overindulged Julie Dubala and former American Junior Contestant is up next. I remember Julie from the show and I think she has a lovely voice. Even though she came in confident that confidence turned to arrogance.It was hard to like Julie. She does not make it through and Julie disses the show. Do not be a sore loser Julie.
Its time for the freak show to begin.Brandon Black makes a bizarre entrance and is dressed equally bizarre. He sings an Original Song called "American Idol. Richard is told that his audition was desperate, and he sang terribly. Bye Bye Richard
Miami earned 17 golden tickets and we get a glimpse at some others that were handed golden tickets that we did not get to see perform. My heart went pitter pat when I caught a glimpse of a long haired Rocker dude. He looked Hot.. cant wait to see him up close.
Next week we head to Atlanta
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 3:57 PM |
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Palomino
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Doves! You should be getting paid to write these reviews. You are AWESOME! Now I can refer back to this post to remember the ones that I thought might make it to the finals. You rock, girl!
Here are my favorites from the past season, the winners and "losers" and what some of them are doing now.
SEASON 1
Kelly Clarkson - The winner and one of my favorite singers. I have all her CDs.
Tamyra Gray - tv,stage, broadway, movie actress and recording artist
Justin Whatshisface - He does that Idol Talks Back show, yes? I never cared much for him.
SEASON 2
Kimberly Caldwell - Does that Idol show with Justin?
Ruben won but Clay should have!
I have two of Clay Aiken's CDs
I have a CD from Kimberley Locke..it's excellent!
Josh Gracin...WHY does everyone forget him? I have a CD of his and I saw him in concert. He's an excellent singer and performer. He was in the Marines during the Idol show.
SEASON 3
Fantasia won, but I'm not such a fan. She is however, doing well in her career.
I did buy Diana DeGarmo's excellent CD.
Jennifer Hudson has a fantastic career.
I hear that Jasmine Trias also has a CD out.
SEASON 4
Second best season...season 5 was THE best.
Carrie Underwood...well she is just awesome!! I'm so glad she won! Yes, I have her music and I'm so jealous that Sweet is seeing her and Keith in concert.
I've seen Bo Bice in concert, but I wouldn't buy his music. I liked Constantine better. :)
SEASON 5
WOW! The most exciting season ever! I almost quit watching the show when Chris Daughtry was voted off, but...I just couldn't stop. lol
I went to see them on tour for the first time this year and I definitely wasn't disappointed. Awesome show!
I bought CDs of Daughtry and Elliott Yamin. I have Ace Young's single.
I've seen Kelly Pickler and Bucky Covington in concert.
Taylor Hicks? Eh. I liked him but I didn't buy any of his music.
SEASON 6
Not a very exciting season.
I did see their tour, though, and it was good. I'm hoping to be going to this year's Idol tour.
I liked Blake Lewis, Gina Glocksen, LaKisha, Jordin Sparks (winner) and Melinda Doolittle. I need to see what music they have out now.
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 4:16 PM |
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Palomino
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OMG!! I have to buy that Leona CD!!  Thanks Blondi!!! 
Well poo...it's not for sale in the US yet. 
[Edited on 1/31/2008 4:49 PM]
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 5:48 PM |
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missliss78
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 Here is another huge Idol fan! 
I just now found this thread for the first time & I've read it through & through!
Doves, your reviews are unreal, girl! WOW! I can't begin to keep up with the people until the crowd dwindles down. Seems there have been some very good people from the auditions thus far this season!
I ALMOST quit watching during season 6....it was the WORST. I agree wholeheartedly with PAL......season 5 was awesome! Yes, I am a big time Chris Daughtry fan!
I'm so hoping this will be a good season for the show. I'll be staying tuned & I'll be keeping a check in here as well!!!!!!
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 6:38 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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Palomino and missliss I am glad you are enjoying the recaps. I love to look back as well to see if my initial feelings about a performer remains the same.
Palamino thanks for taking us down memory lane of all the past seasons. I have gone to see all the Idol tour concerts Season two through six. If you have never experienced the live tour and are a fan of the show you really must go. The excitement from fellow fans as well as a dynamic performance from the Idols we have come to know and love is not to be described. I cry with happiness at each performance and probably embarrass the friends who go with me.
Chris Daughtry is proof that you do not need to be the winner to do well. Everyone was shocked when he went home Way to soon. Do not ever assume that a favorite is safe.. keep on voting no matter what.
I am Bo Bice fan.. His has been the wallpaper on my computer since Season Four. His concert at the Hard Rock live in Orlando had to be my favorite concert experience of my life ( this statement comes from one who followed the grateful dead all over the place in my youth) 
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| Jan 31, 2008 @ 7:52 PM |
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missliss78
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Bo is awesome, as well.
I've never had the opportunity to go to any of the tour shows but I am a fan of various artists from previous seasons.
I hope this season brings more awesome talent & fewer Sanjayas! THAT was what almost broke me last season! 
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| Feb 5, 2008 @ 1:26 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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I want to give kudos to Jordin Sparks for her performance at the Superbowl. She sang the star Spangled Banner Beautifully. I kept thinking what it must if felt like singing in such a huge stadium and remain poised and confident. Jordin I was very impressed.
This news is a couple days late but incase you have not heard Katherine McPhee maried Nick Cokas on February 2nd in Beverly Hills. I bet she made a lovely bride.
Idol night tomorrow or technically today since its nearly 1:30 AM
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| Feb 5, 2008 @ 10:06 PM |
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sweet5red
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tonight i didnt catch her name but the rocker with the blonde hair streaks was IT.. she is a nurse too.. she wll go far.. sweet N Louisiana
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| Feb 5, 2008 @ 10:10 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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^ She is my new favourite, that rocker girl. She knows what real rock music is.
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| Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:41 PM |
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sweet5red
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the blonde that they sent out to learn a dolly parton song she pulled it off she has moxy.. the 2 that were on last season.. next week the real show starts... the rocker nurse will be a force to be reckoned with.. sweet N Louisiana
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| Feb 13, 2008 @ 10:09 PM |
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missliss78
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So another good week in Season 7 is in the bag!
I am excited to see the top 24 a little more up close & personal starting next week.
IMO, they have a lot of GOOD talent this year. Hopefully NO more Sanjaya's!!
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| Feb 13, 2008 @ 10:30 PM |
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sweet5red
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keep a watch out for the 16 year old i think his name is david he is an up and coming star... mark my word on thats.... Sweet N Louisiana
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| Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:00 PM |
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missliss78
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I think the guys are all quite talented this year. Well, yes the gals are, too..but just seems like I was most impressed with the voices of the fellas. I am excited to see things get started next week!
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| Feb 14, 2008 @ 1:44 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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That rock chick is the best voice in all seven seasons and if she does not win I will never watch American Idol again and I will have lost so much faith in the American public that I will not support whoever they elect as President until 2020.
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| Feb 14, 2008 @ 8:29 PM |
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Palomino
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Here are my favorites so far, since I haven't really had a chance to hear ALL of them sing:
Amanda Overmyer
Brooke White
Carly Smithson
David Archaleta
David Cook
Michael Johns
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| Feb 14, 2008 @ 10:51 PM |
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sweet5red
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Amanda Overmyer
David Archaleta
Michael Johns
my top 3
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