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Phillip Phillips. When he did his first performance of "Home" I had shivers and was simply in awe. Best winning single to ever be released by the show and I still listen to him. I also follow Paul McDonald still, his version of Rocket Man is one of my favorites. I thought he was incredibly underrated.
I love the success of Idols and dreams made of those who didn't win or has better notability by adding this show to their portfolio.
The business is even tougher than it was 15 years ago. Part of it was five years later mp3 players became popular so CD sales dwindled, and radio stations got bought and franchise out by bigger entertainment like I-HeartRadio, Clear One, or other broadcast companies.
It hard for these Idols to compete when stations rather play known artists or top 10 artists.
I agree with the assessment on Adam Lambert and he has true talent that is growing. I had his first CD, thought it was rather slow, but he was releasing his work he had prior to Idol on that album.
I bought Kris Allen 'Heartless album as 'Live Like we''re Dying had a special meaning to me with a struggle I was dealing with in 2009. I saw him perform in this small auditorium in a small city a couple Winter ago.
Wasn't sure if would happen as snowed here in NC but lucky not as heavy as it was predicted.
I love that album as about every song is easy to learn lyrics too and Red Guitar is just weird lol.
His performance was about a month after his car crash so his arm was still in a cast but he improvised or his team did.
Maybe Phillip Phillips will be performing solo and small venues and see him but I ponder if he will be just a one hit wonder.
I also own Colton Dixon 'Messager' album as "You Are' is a wonderfully positive message song. It's spiritual without being religious and so glad he stuck to his roots even though it may lose him vote when he did that song that wasn't him.
He also I wouldn't mind seeing if he performs alone or small venue.
I think he really smart and knows how to do his online marketing as I'm seeing sponsored ads on social media all the time.
I also think 'More of You' is a good song, but he put too much eyeliner on in the video of that song.
Kelly Clarkson is the Queen of Idol and she continues to amaze me and I regret not buying every album of hers to create a collection.
Besides her incredible voice, the songs she releases are amazing and so well thought out. Trying to remember every lyric of whatever song of hers is deep and long before each chorus, simply amazing.
I also get a kick out today when she does 'Covers' of an artist it is often better than the original.
She also has time for family and soon expecting twins.
Best about Kelly she still seems so down to earth and communicates with her fans and is hilarious.
With people today verses 15 years ago can just buy one song it tougher for any of these Idols
Since it is the week of Christmas what are yall favorite contestants Christmas songs? You can share a video but try to keep it one per post so other members can scroll easy in this thread.
Scotty McCreery is still young and has a very big career still ahead of him. I love his Christmas album
I saw that AI is going to be four weeks shorter this season and it was stated it should have been done earlier to keep viewer interest.
I follow quite a few who didn't win, even follow some who didn't even make it to Hollywood.
I really felt the show became so scripted that Nigel wanted certain contestants as quite a few really good contestants got cut way too early.
I really like Johnny Keyser voice and he sent me an autograph copy of his first album 'Where I Stand' He and Amber Caparas another AI contestant of 2012 do awesome duets like 'Selah and 'King of Leons' which is so beautiful.
Others I keep up with on social media are Sam Woolf, Candice Gover who just performed at Half Time show for Carolina Panthers last week. Lazaro, Matheus Max, Paul Jolley, Alexander Rybak and I have Jax and Clark Beckman on my FB page but haven't kept up.
Here one of AI gems singing a beautiful Christmas classic. She is so beautiful.
Star Search was sooooo cheesy. Did that show ever produce any successful recording artists?
Lee-Ann Rimes was 8 on SS, Alanis Morrisette was 14 on SS, Britney Spears she was 8 on SS, and Christina Aquilera
Justin Timberlake was on it but performed under his real name Justin Randall
Of course, we have Ryan Secrest the new so to speak Ed McMahon but more like Dick Clark.
Maybe Phillip Phillips will be performing solo and small venues and see him but I ponder if he will be just a one hit wonder.
I've heard three songs of his on the radio. Home, Raging Fire and Gone, Gone, Gone. Home & GGG I actually heard played a lot. I do like his sound so I hope he does release more---but he seemed to always want to do this own thing anyway.
Some very funny parts last night.
The one I'm watching?
The Indian girl that lives on Martha's' Vineyard..parents came here from
India when they were just kids.
She came to Denver for the audition...brown/black haired beauty.
Wowsa....if you missed it they were blown away...she is a natural.
Harry said he was completely engaged...would just go to just to hear her sing.
I got teary it was such a sweet love song...she is the real deal.
Anyone catch her name? Found it Sonika Vaid.
How about the white girl that lost 150 pounds to audition!
Jen said she sings like a big girl...she does.
Like a black gospel singer, imo....wow!
I say pick love songs and blow people away with your voice and depth of emotion.
That would be my 'secret formula'.
I will get their names later in the show.
Found a youtube of Sonika so you can get an idea of the actual audition and comments.
Some very funny parts last night.
The one I'm watching?
The Indian girl that lives on Martha's' Vineyard..parents came here from
India when they were just kids.
She came to Denver for the audition...brown/black haired beauty.
Wowsa....if you missed it they were blown away...she is a natural.
Harry said he was completely engaged...would just go to just to hear her sing.
I got teary it was such a sweet love song...she is the real deal.
Does anyone catch her name? Found it Sonika Vaid.
How about the white girl that lost 150 pounds to audition!
Jen said she sings like a big girl...she does.
Like a black gospel singer, imo....wow!
I say pick love songs and blow people away with your voice and depth of emotion.
That would be my 'secret formula'.
I will get their names later in the show.
Found a youtube of Sonika so you can get an idea of the actual audition and comments.
She does have a lot of talent. Thanks for explaining the loss weight, I must have missed her stating such and was perplex when J-Lo kept saying she sings like a big girl. I was thinking what an odd compliment.
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