16 | February | 2009 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views

2009 semifinals, Alexis Grace, Ann Marie Boskovich, Anoop Desai, Brent Keith, Casey Carlson, Danny Gokey, Jackie Tohn, Michael Sarver, Ricky Braddy, Stephen Fowler, Stevie Wright, Tatiana Del Toro
Idol semis week one: The predictions

February 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

At last The auditions are over. The drama that is Hollywood Week is over. It’s time to hear these contestants sing songs. Well, at least one minute, 30 seconds worth of a song. Tuesday night, we’ll be treated to performances by 12 of the final 36 contestants. Then we get to vote. Then we get…
2009 format, 2009 semifinals
7 reasons to hate Idol’s new format

February 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Longtime fans of American Idol are going to be stunned Tuesday to find out how differently the semifinal round will work this year. As for myself, I’m pretty sure the changes won’t be changes for the better. In recent years, 24 singers made it to the semis, 12 girls and 12 boys. Each week, all…