American Idol – Jukebox Carrie, Insite, and More!

Season 23 of the singing talent show had its first episode on Sunday evening. This was the debut of “Jukebox Carrie” Underwood as a host. It was also the first episode I can remember where every single contestant highlighted made it through to Hollywood. Some squeaked by with barely enough talent or moxie to swayContinue reading “American Idol – Jukebox Carrie, Insite, and More!”

American Idol – Another Season, Another Sob Story

Hello and welcome to my American Idol rant! The show’s new season is set to air next weekend so you know what that means: Sob stories galore… I sound jaded, don’t I? Forgive me, I’m still upset Julia Davo’s audition was hijacked. One of the biggest mistakes of last season. In the weeks following Julia’sContinue reading “American Idol – Another Season, Another Sob Story”

Iam Tongi Sings Silent Night

Iam Tongi, the winner of American Idol in 2023, has such a soothing, rich voice. If you watched his season, just a few episodes into the live shows it was pretty clear he was running away with it. Crowds loved him, as did the judges, and of course his voice and his story were bothContinue reading “Iam Tongi Sings Silent Night”

And the Winner of American Idol Is…

Why!? Why did America put Jack Blocker in third place when he was clearly meant to win it all!!!??? OK, that’s just my opinion but in last night’s 3-hour finale (yes, longer than a football game for something that should go for an hour or less!), Jack was the first one in the final 3.Continue reading “And the Winner of American Idol Is…”

American Idol Finale – Three Great Singers, Judges Put Icing On Turds

When Ryan Seacrest announced that Will Moseley made it into the top 3, I knew that meant either my top pick Jack Blocker, or Emmy Russell, was going home. There was only space for 2 more and hanging in the balance was Jack, Emmy, Triston, and Abi. Everyone knew Abi was a given, so theContinue reading “American Idol Finale – Three Great Singers, Judges Put Icing On Turds”