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”
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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”
Singers Wow Judges In Hawaii, Jelly Roll Hits – American Idol Part 2
“You went and saved the best for laaaast…” That Vanessa Williams song rings true for American Idol this weekend in Hawaii. There were two parts, Sunday and Monday night. The first half on Sunday (recap here) was rather dull with only a couple of acts I can even remember and it was only two daysContinue reading “Singers Wow Judges In Hawaii, Jelly Roll Hits – American Idol Part 2”
American Idol Hawaii Part 1 – The Best and the Worst
I don’t know if I’ll ever understand why the American Idol judges keep certain contestants that are so far outmatched, sending home singers that could actually have a shot at winning the entire thing. The phenomenon has happened on every season, I’m sure. Judges Katy, Lionel, and Luke narrowed the field down to 24 lastContinue reading “American Idol Hawaii Part 1 – The Best and the Worst”
My Favorite American Idol Performances – April 2024
Not ironically, this is also a list of my top 3 as we head into the live episodes where 24 contestants (or maybe there’s a wild card??) will sing for our votes. My top favorite is Jack Blocker, who famously got the golden ticket thanks to the crew of idol (not the judges, except forContinue reading “My Favorite American Idol Performances – April 2024”
Out of the Wilderness 