Having the Idolists record and release original music seems to be a good idea. As of this writing, here is where they are on the iTunes Top Songs Chart: All Categories (with other charts noted, if applicable) #1 Chayce (also #1 Country)[1]#13 Casey#14 Grace (also #5 Pop)#31 Willie (also #3 R&B)[2]#121 Hunter Metts 20,000 Kisses... Continue Reading →
And Then There Were Five
Pain and outrage delayed for another week. As happy as I was to hear My Girl Casey’s name as being the first of the Final Five, I am just as shocked not to hear Hunter Mett’s who I was sure was going to win. Well, I became a lot less sure of that when Katy... Continue Reading →
Coldplay Week and I Pick the Songs
A long-time loyal follower of these Musings (thanks, NE) correctly surmised that I was pondering what songs I would choose for the Idolists to sing for this Sunday’s Coldplay theme. She knows that back when Simon Cowell precluded a need for me to be The Missing Mean Judge, my Idol watching alter ego was a... Continue Reading →
Voting Outrage and Boring Oscar Songs
Yes, this show infuriates me. The voters make me nuts. The judges’ comments are worthless. And what was with the sleepy, banal song choices from Oscar nominated movies? This was one of the worst theme nights I can remember. Yeah, I'm being especially crabby LOL. Went home Ava – Yes, I am shocked, irate and... Continue Reading →
Seven Things I Like and Didn’t Like About Showstoppers, Pt. II
Songs by Bad Company and Fall Out Boy were performed on American Idol? Wow. This is not your grandmother’s American Idol, people. As expected, with fourteen Idolists needed to complete the Top 24, the producers went all David Bowie wham, bam, thank you, ma’am in creating a fast-paced finish to Showstoppers. We got our cliffhanger... Continue Reading →