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Season 9, Season 9 Hollywood, Season 9 Semifinals
First impressions of the first seven semifinalists

February 16, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

OK, so we know the identity of seven of the first 24 semifinalists on American Idol season nine. Here’s my first impression of those contestants and their chances. The females: Didi Benami: Sounded wonderful in the first round of Hollywood, sounded not so wonderful on the final day. Will have to be more consistent to…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol guys from Atlanta

February 15, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Here are profiles and links to music or videos of the nine guys who received golden tickets when American Idol visited Atlanta. Antonio Wheeler You won’t remember this guy as Antonio Wheeler. You’ll remember him as Skii-bo-ski. And the look on Simon’s face when he walked into the audition room was priceless. Maybe it was…
Season 9, Season 9 Auditions, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol girls from Atlanta

February 15, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Here are profiles of the 15 gals who received golden tickets when American Idol visited Atlanta. Where possible, I’ve provided links to their videos and their music, even for those contestants who have been eliminated at this point. Amber Caparas I love the message on this 19-year-old Charleston, S.C., resident’s MySpace page. “I have a…
Season 9, Season 9 Contestants, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the Idol guys from Chicago

February 14, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Only eight guys got golden tickets during the Chicago auditions, and one of those was later dropped from the competition because of concerns over his visa. That would be Keth Semple, singer for a group called 7th Heaven. You can go here to learn more about Keith. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the seven guys…
Season 9, Season 9 Contestants, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol gals from Chicago

February 14, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

You have to wonder what happened to American Idol in Chicago. Were the judges in a bad mood? Was the talent really that sparse? Only five females earned golden tickets. But, hey, it’s a talented quintet. And the Chicago auditions produced one of my favorite contestants from season nine — singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox. Here are…
Season 9, Season 9 Contestants, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol gals from Boston

February 13, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Eighteen gals received golden tickets during the Boston auditions. And while we’ve heard from some impressive singers from that episode of American Idol, contestants like Ashley Rodriguez and Katie Stevens, I’m stunned we haven’t seen more of others this season. Even though some have now been eliminated, their music is worth checking out. Especially that…
Season 9, Season 9 Contestants, Season 9 Hollywood
Meet the American Idol guys from Boston

February 13, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

So, 13 guys received golden tickets in Boston. Some of the most promising — Justin Williams and Amadeo DiRocco, for example — have already fallen to the wayside. Others, like Pennsylvania’s own Tyler Grady, are still in the running for the semifinals. Here’s a look at all the guys from Boston, with links to music…
Danny Gokey, Kellie Pickler
Catching up on We Are the World, Danny Gokey, Kellie Pickler

February 12, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Time to catch up on some random Idol news … * “We Are the World — 25 for Haiti” will premiere during tonight’s coverage of the Vancouver Winter Olympics (7:30 p.m., NBC). The song was recorded following the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon. Jordin Sparks is one of 25 performers featured in the video for…
Katie Stevens, Season 9, Season 9 Contestants
American Idol viewers, meet Katie Stevens

February 12, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

The quartet that had dubbed themselves Three Men and a Baby was on stage singing Alicia Keys’ “No One” on American Idol’s group night. A pretty girl with dark hair stepped forward with the mic and sang a few notes, sounding like anything but the baby of the group. I know my ears perked up….
Michael Lynche, Season 9, Season 9 Contestants
American Idol viewers, meet Michael Lynche

February 11, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

He’s been featured in both Hollywood Week episodes. Partly because of his singing. Partly because his wife was going into labor during Hollywood Week. And, on last night’s episode, big Michael Lynche got the news that his wife delivered their first child, a daughter, just as he prepared for his group round number. He made…

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