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Michelle Delamor, Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Don’t expect Michelle Delamor to sing Creed if she ever makes the Grammys

March 5, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Look at Michelle Delamor and you’ll see a fashionable 22-year-old who looks the part of an R&B diva. On Wednesday night, Michelle was standing on the American Idol stage, looking very fashionable again, and singing “With Arms Wide Open” by the rock band Creed. Michelle admits now that she wondered whether she had selected the…
Haeley Vaughn, Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Haeley Vaughn has country-pop & Disney aspirations

March 5, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Kara DioGuardi told Haeley Vaughn she needs to take more time to work on her vocals. That followed two performances filled with off-pitch moments in the American Idol semifinals — performances that ultimately spelled Haeley’s elimination Thursday night. On Friday, Haeley wasn’t about to argue with Kara’s comments. Her only regret about her time on…
Haeley Vaughn, Jermaine Sellers, John Park, Michelle Delamor, Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Week 2 Recap: Another sort of shocker among the ladies

March 4, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Editor’s Note: Check out the new photo gallery at the bottom of this blog Three of the eliminations on American Idol made perfect sense Thursday night. * Haeley Vaughn: Sweet, sweet girl. Great, great smile. In miles over her head in this competition. I blame the judges for letting her make it past Hollywood. Had…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Week 2 Results: Lots of nervous Idols as results come in

March 4, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Hey, did everyone notice the change in the American Idol judging arrangement this week? When the semifinals started last week, Ellen was seated at the end of the judges’ table, to Randy Jackson’s right. And the judges took turns going first when it came time to critique contestants. This week, Ellen shifted to Randy’s left….
Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta reap benefits of Idol gig

March 4, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

If you want to have your music heard, there aren’t too many better stages than American Idol. That point was proven again this week. Kris Allen shows up on the Idol stage to sing “Let It Be,” with proceeds from the download going to benefit Haiti. Presto. His debut album zips from number 154 to…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Idol girls semifinals week 2: Who should stay, who should go

March 3, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Let’s just say it’s a good thing self-described “tough cookie” Crystal Bowersox made her way from the hospital to the American Idol stage. If she hadn’t, lots of viewers might have turned the channel on their TVs before the next performance worth hearing Wednesday night. My, my, Ashley Rodriguez thought the judges were too critical…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Song-by-song grades for the girls, with Crystal Bowersox

March 3, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Still no word on whether Crystal Bowersox will or won’t be competing on American Idol tonight, but I imagine we’ll find out in a few minutes. Ryan Seacrest tweeted about an hour ago that he was still uncertain, that he was in a run-through of the show and was preparing for either scenario. No word…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Idol guys semifinals round two: Who should stay and who should go

March 2, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Interesting second night for the Idol guys, right? Some performers took steps in the right direction. Step forward Michael Lynche, Aaron Kelly, Alex Lambert, Tim Urban. Some performers took steps in the wrong direction. Step back Jermaine Sellers, Casey James and Andrew Garcia. Others — well, a couple in particular — proved their time in…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Guys, unexpectedly, singing tonight. Song-by-song grades

March 2, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Wow, talk about a busy week in the world of Idol. Let’s see, what’s happened so far … * Bucky Covington released a new single. Read about it and get a link to where you can hear it here. * We Are the Fallen (with Carly Smithson as lead singer) announced that its first album…
Season 9, Season 9 Semifinals
Guys, girls switching nights on American Idol

March 2, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

If you were counting on tuning in tonight to watch Crystal Bowersox, Katelyn Epperly and the Idol gals deliver their second performance on the American Idol stage, you’re in for a surprise. FOX just announced that the ladies and the gentlemen have swapped evenings, with the guys going on tonight, the girls tomorrow night. The…

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