Cranked Up for American Idol Showstopper Rounds

I’m sitting in my camper watching “The Kominsky Method” but waiting for a new episode of “American Idol.” Tonight starts the Showstopper stage of the show. I’m not entirely sure what that means but I’m also not looking it up on purpose. I’m hoping Ryan Seacrest or the judges will explain it, unlike the introductionContinue reading “Cranked Up for American Idol Showstopper Rounds”

The Best American Idol “Up to the Mountain” Performances

In a recent episode of American Idol, Megan Danielle chose “Up to the Mountain” for her individual Hollywood audition. She has the voice of a singer three times her age and I love it. It’s like she smokes a pack of cigarettes before each performance, a quality hard to match. Here’s her performance and thenContinue reading “The Best American Idol “Up to the Mountain” Performances”

American Idol – The Performance Almost Ruined by a Drag Queen

If you’ve been keep up with American Idol, you’re aware contestants just made it to Hollywood where the stage and the chances of getting eliminated got bigger, that is if judges stick by their made up rules. This week, Katy Perry didn’t mock anyone like she did previously, so that’s good. We got a two-ferContinue reading “American Idol – The Performance Almost Ruined by a Drag Queen”

American Idol – Top 5 Hollywood Performances

I have to start off by saying that I’m fully rooting for Fire. OK, yes American Idol has manipulated me just like they wanted but if anyone needs a “win,” it’s her. She’s scrappy and clawing her way to a better life for herself and her daughter. How can we not be on the sidelinesContinue reading “American Idol – Top 5 Hollywood Performances”

American Idol – Amen, Hallelujah, and an Awkward Audition

A contestant named Cam Amen auditioned on a recent episode of American Idol and picked a song that might be the best song ever written. It’s “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Here’s the version from Cam… A great song, right? In fact, and not to take away from Cam’s talent which appears to be very high,Continue reading “American Idol – Amen, Hallelujah, and an Awkward Audition”