American Idol

You have GOT to be kidding me.  Tim Urban Stayed??  Tyler Grady gone??  The whole point of his ‘staying power’ was that he stay in that role!  The judges did him a disservice by knocking that.  America was too gullible and listened.   Jermaine Sellers?  Can’t wait to see what ‘attitudinal things’ come out of his mouth as we move forward.  He STILL rolls his eyes, (which is something every mom can NOT become immune to).

Love the fact that America agreed with me, and kept Haeley Vaughn on board.  Watch and see… I bet she goes far!  Lucy Brown? She didn’t sing ONE NOTE in tune.  Maybe America likes her eyes?

I loved seeing Allison Iraheta perform though! She’s adorable, and has that great rasp to her voice.  Kris Allen also did us proud, especially with his involvment with ‘America gives back.’  I was so thrilled that America got it right last year with him.  My thoughts last year, which of course I made public, (to know me is to love me,) but I kept saying to friends, and Facebook people, “would you seriously want Adam Lambert to be an idol that your children look up to?”  Not meaning that he’s not a great talent, but his bold, and at times outrageousness, makes me nervous.  I wouldn’t have wanted MY kids, emulating him. Kris- YES! David Archuleta? YES.

Let’s see if America gets over their apparent ‘shell-shock- next week, and begins to think before they vote!

I know, I know… most won’t admit that they love the show… but I DO!!!  Having been a former singer, traveling with bands, writing recording, it gives me an appreciation of raw talent when I get the chance to see it!  Also gives me the ‘goosebumps’ when I realize the opportunity that is given to these kids.  Just love it!

My thoughts from last night’s show are:

Katelyn sang beautifully but was way too safe for what the show is calling for.

Crystal is so ‘earthy, real and just downright Fantastic!’  Her cause to win, is endearing as well, saying she’s doing it to give her son a better life.

Siobhan, strong singer, loved the fact that she asked, “What does it mean to be called a ‘dark horse?’ Hahah!  Innocence is so refreshing!

Lilly, just a dream with originality.  Exactly what the show is looking for.

The biggest shock for me, was the judges negative reactions to Haely Vaughn.  When she finished singing her version of  the much played out, “I wanna Hold your Hand,” I turned to my husband and said, “THAT could be released as a single tomorrow.”  It had everything America looks for- originality, sincerity, creative, great voice, innocence,  a great look… and the girl is 16 years old!  What better American Idol could there be for our daughters???

Considering I made my living from singing and writing for almost 20 years, prior to radio, I know chops when I hear chops. In MY opinion- the judges were WRONG.  She and Lilly and Crystal stole the show.

Can’t wait for tonight!!!