Ben Wilder

“Want You” Original Lyrics by Emmy Russell

Emmy Russell is gaining momentum if YouTube views are any indicator of such a claim. Her latest American Idol performance has over 76K views at the time of this post, only eclipsed by powerhouses McKenna Faith (80K) and Abi Carter (82K). She may be shy and unassuming, but it appears as though voters like herContinue reading ““Want You” Original Lyrics by Emmy Russell”

American Idol – The Thrills, The Chills, The Top 20 Revealed

The best performance of last night’s episode goes to Abi Carter, performing her version of “Welcome to the Black Parade.” Accompanied only by the piano, I heard the song in such a different way…melodic and heartbreaking in just the right way. It reminded me how much I like when singers completely change a song (ie.Continue reading “American Idol – The Thrills, The Chills, The Top 20 Revealed”

The Publix Sunday Dinner Commercial – Big Smiles Are a Big Mistake

When I shop at Publix, there are definitely moments when I smile. Finding the vanilla almond milk, snatching up a BOGO deal, or seeing the cashiers at the front of the checkout asking if I’m ready. But 83.7% of the time I’m not smiling because I’m I’m busy searching for the things on my groceryContinue reading “The Publix Sunday Dinner Commercial – Big Smiles Are a Big Mistake”

American Idol Top 20 Prediction – April 2024

I could also call this post “Who I Want in the Top 20” but I’ll try hard to not just put all my favorites through to the next round. As discussed in previous posts (like this one), there have been great performances this season already. In spite of the judges making the goofy decision toContinue reading “American Idol Top 20 Prediction – April 2024”

Country Music Has Come A Long Gay

Finally, a country song that sounds country! OK, OK, I know the song for today’s post was written in the late 1900s (hurts when I say in like that, huh?? It was recorded in 1981.) but maybe… just maybe…. traditional-sounding country music is making a full comeback in the 2020s. There’s a reason artists likeContinue reading “Country Music Has Come A Long Gay”