If you’ve listened to Kellie Pickler’s new album, “100 Proof,” one thing becomes instantly clear. Gone are songs about “Red High Heels” and being a “Smalltown Girl.” Gone are “Rocks Instead of Rice” and songs about shoe-shopping. This is a more mature Kellie — after all, she’s 25 and married now — singing more traditional…
Jayrah Gibson might just overwhelm you with his enthusiasm. He’s the guy who literally jogged on stage during the San Diego audition episode, declaring that he’s a pop/R&B artist and a song writer. Oh, and by the way, he’d written a song for Jennifer Lopez. Called “Shake Your Money Maker,” no doubt inspired by Jennifer’s…
She showed up on American Idol’s San Diego set looking like a model, acting a bit ditzy, acting a wee bit flirty. And on national TV Sunday night, she also seemed a wee bit confused. She thanked her family for their support for her singing and her quest to become America’s next top model. “America’s…
Can frat boy Kyle Crews go from “The Magical Mrs. Piggle Wiggle” to American Idol champ? That’s what the University of California Berkeley student will be attempting after getting his golden ticket to Hollywood in the San Diego audition episode. “The Magical Mrs. Piggle Wiggle,” you ask? Apparently, that’s the first musical theater performance Kyle…
Just blame Ellen DeGeneres. Because of her, quirky, spunky Alexis “Ali” Shields is off to Hollywood on American Idol. After what Randy Jackson called a “wild audition,” punctuated by an attempt at rap and a ghetto dance, the judges decided Ali and a golden ticket would be a good match. “You’re just crazy enough to…
Look at this: Jason “Wolf” Hamlin, the guy who closed the show for American Idol in San Diego, has a new single out. And “Long Road” is the best available-for-download (iTunes) song I’ve heard so far this season from Hollywood-bound contestants who have been featured in the audition episodes. Oh, and that nickname of “Wolf”…
First we learn that the sweet, demure young lady auditioning for American Idol has been “singing for as long as I remember.” Then we learn she’s a “huge ham” who loves “being on stage.” Finally, we find out her name is Jane Carrey, daughter of comedian Jim Carrey, and it all makes so much more sense….
*** New James video *** James Durbin announced today via Twitter that the video for “Stand Up” will premiere tomorrow on VeVo. Apparently, there’s also a sports version that will debut on ESPB.com. The song is off his “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” CD and marks the second video from the album. The first was…
Pretty smiles were not in short supply at Idol’s Sunday night audition episode from San Diego. Perhaps the best voice to accompany a pretty smile came from Ashley Robles, 26, of San Diego, identified as an insurance account executive on Idol’s blue bar. But Ashley has a 5-year-old daughter, Terra, she has struggled to support as…
I’m really a little baffled by Idol’s strategy tonight. Airing a special audition episode after the NFC championship game? After a football game that’s not likely to end until well after 10 p.m. by the time all the post-game stuff is completed? I mean, is this the best way to widen your audience. I’m sure…
