She did indeed butcher that song last night. She sounded like someone
trying to do a sexy song for a Disney cartoon about animals.Chris, Paris, Taylor, and Katherine all did great. I'm not the biggest Chris fan because I think if he wins he'll do songs that sound like Creed or Lifehouse, and I'd rather jam pencils in my ears, but he sang that song perfectly. Taylor and Katherine both did really well, and Paris? Paula actually nailed it (yeah, surprising!) when she said that Paris should release an album of standards. I said that on the night Paris auditioned. She really sings that type of song great, and it will make her timeless. I hope they don't ruin her by making her a "pop" star.
The bottom three will probably be Kellie (definitely), Eliott, and Ace. If Kellie stays, the voters are insane, and I'm never watching this show again. (Elliott and Ace will be going home in the coming weeks though - no way they'll win).
Oh, and on another note: how in the world was last night a "Rod Stewart Night?" Seriously, the guy releases a few albums of standards and that qualifies as "Rod Stewart night?" Maybe they should have just called it "American Standards Night" or something. But I guess they want the big name and want to push his album. Hell, a few years ago, Pat Boone released a album of hard rock covers. If they have a "Pat Boone Night," will it be all hard rock songs?
Stewart was right when at one point he said "you sang that better than I do!" Um, yeah Rod, everyone sings these songs better than you.












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4-19-2006 @ 6:53PM
T said...
I agree.
I mean, do the judges not remind us every second that (supposedly) "anyone can go home any week and you have to 'bring it' each time like it's the first?"
Well, Kellie has been underwhelming for many weeks now, and more talented contestants have been booted sooner.
I pray each week that Ace gets sent packing so I don't have to look at that icky pout or hear that ear shattering falsetto, but fact is by the "bring it" logic Kellie was THE WORST last nite.
...BY FAR!
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4-19-2006 @ 7:07PM
Sky said...
According to dialidol.com, Ace is going home. The predicted standings:
1-3 Taylor Hicks 30.77
1-3 Elliott Yamin 30.29
1-3 Katharine McPhee 27.76
4-6 Kellie Pickler 27.18
4-6 Chris Daughtry 25.40
4-6 Paris Bennett 24.37
7 Ace Young 20.50
I don't think Kellie's going home for a couple more weeks, unless she butchers another song next week.
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4-19-2006 @ 7:14PM
RevJonathan said...
Something wrong with American Idol or something wonderful about Votefortheworst.com?
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4-19-2006 @ 8:15PM
Bob said...
She is so nice to look at, but really, bye bye. She'll show up as Rippa's little sister on the little screen soon anyway. And, hey! some of us LIKE alternative and therefore... you get the idea. Still a Taylor fan, break that harp out on the last night and win big! Kathy sings nice, but belongs on Broadway. Elliot still the best pipes, and keeps improving. I could imagine a Conick-like career there. I like him, but Ace could be leaving soon too.
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4-19-2006 @ 8:58PM
Don Wilson said...
I'm still surprised people haven't gotten tired of Hicks yet.
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4-19-2006 @ 9:45PM
doc said...
While Kellie didn't sing well last night, I think the contestants should be graded on their performance for the entire run of the show. Based on the body of work I would send Ace packing.
It is also worth noting that the show is called American "Idol", not American "Great Studio Singer". Call it unfair, silly, or whatever, but being a cute blonde with a hot little body does count for something in the pop music world.
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4-19-2006 @ 9:58PM
soulpatrol said...
I thought that Ace, Kellie, and Elliott would be the bottom three. I am not too upset to see Ace go, but I was surprised that Chris was in that group tonight. I don't really like Kellie that much. I feel like she knows that people think her "blonde" act is cute, so she fakes it. She is probably the least talented one left in the competition. This is American Idol..it should be judged on singing and how the performer works the crowd. Kellie just isn't the performer type.
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4-20-2006 @ 12:08AM
linda said...
i am giving the show one more week.....my son already stopped watching because of the voting.....kellie is up there with paris hilton....send her home.....taylor is a definate entertainer.....he can sing all types of songs.....like kellie clarkson, and runner up clay aiken was the bomb.....he should have been the winner of that season.....well that is just my opinion and i know alot will disagree with me.....freedom of speach...lol
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4-20-2006 @ 12:30AM
cooper said...
"If Kellie doesn't go home tonight, there's something wrong with Idol voting"
Yeah. The fans.
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4-20-2006 @ 12:36AM
Jim said...
> "If Kellie stays, the voters are insane, and I'm never watching this show again."
Looking forward to next week's post, Bob.
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4-20-2006 @ 12:39AM
Jim said...
> "freedom of speach"
Is that what they call it in Georgia?
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4-20-2006 @ 12:56AM
Bob said...
Well, Jimbo, I did leave a little wiggle room for the Ace departure. Could it be that voteForTheWorst web site had some impact? Now, how can Chris grab that top spot back with a great love song? Song choice will be the key now for sure. Does "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" qualify? Maybe Kellie can get lucky with another Patsy Cline/Willie Nelson song. Crazy? What was that web site again?
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4-20-2006 @ 1:42AM
Tina and family said...
are you kidding me. I cant believe the country bumpkin is in the top three. She cant sing, that will be proven next week for sure, besides she is not even cute, a butterface. Everything but her face. Narrow eyed freak. Katherine is so much better looking and has a beautiful voice. Paris also does not get enough credit, who cares if she is only 17, the girl can sing. What are you people thinking, im not sure how much longer i can watch this show...,
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4-20-2006 @ 7:48AM
GrumpyOldMan said...
Goodbye Ace!!!!
When Kellie and Taylor are the final two, I won't be able to decide between my two favorites!!
Maybe they should do a duet CD like the old George Jones and Tammy Wynette stuff!!
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4-20-2006 @ 8:10AM
Joe T said...
OK Bob, let's see, how many millions of albums has Rod sold in his career? How many in his American Songbook series? How many Grammies? A lot. Not bad for a guy who can't sing. Good thing you're not his agent, the poor bloke would be out of work.
As for Kellie, wake up and smell the coffee dude she is easy on the eyes H-O-T. Don't much care whether she can sing, or even type for that matter.
Oh, and Kat is gonna be duh winnah, leaving that screaming Chris on the outside looking in, where he should be.
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4-20-2006 @ 8:35AM
Bob Sassone said...
Joe: I never said Rod Stewart was a bad singer. I said he was bad singing *these songs*. Stewart is a great rock singer, a great blues singer, a great soul singer. A legend. But his American standards...ugh.
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4-20-2006 @ 8:54AM
Chris said...
I must be the only one here who's hearing works. How can everyone say Kellie should go because "she's like Paris Hilton". I understand you may be angry but please be honest. That girl has more vocal talent in her little pinky than Ace and Paris put together. She'll be there for the long haul, as will Chris and Taylor (I'm predicting that to be the final 3). Stop for a second and admit it, Kellie has a great voice, great face, and even better body. she's going to be a star whether you all like it or not.
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4-20-2006 @ 9:12AM
Katie H said...
yay! thank you! Ace is finally out! i don't think i could stand seeing his hair one more show. I think Kat is really good, but not for the show. Broadway's more her style. I love Taylor and Elliot. I think Paris is trying to be older than she really is, and she should start acting like a 16 year old girl.
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4-20-2006 @ 9:35AM
Meg said...
Kelli and Elliot are both wonderful singers. You people who say such negative things about the people still on Idol should grow up. They have earned the right to be there. Kelli is pretty, and she can sing so you ugly people stop hating her. Elliot also has a great voice only when it comes to him people are calling him horrible names because he is not right off the cover of a magazine. You do not like pretty people, and say nasty things about people you do not think are good looking. Sounds really shallow to me. I love American Idol and will watch it until the end. May the best singer win.
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4-20-2006 @ 9:36AM
Bob H said...
America finially got it right.. goodbye and thanks goodness he is gone Ace. But Chris? I am not sure where that came from. I think he will bounce back though. Elliot next one to go, then kelly, then it really is a compitition.
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