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2009 semifinals, Season 8, Season 8 Shows
Idol semifinals week 3: The predictions

March 2, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Ready for Ladies’ Night on Idol? That’s my prediction for Tuesday — that we’ll have the first semifinal round in which the gals outperform the guys. In one corner, we have four females who have already made independent CDs in one form or another. And that group doesn’t even include Lil Rounds, the most highly…
2009 semifinals, Season 8, Season 8 Shows
Idol’s new format: The Problems, Part 3

March 1, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

And now I continue my crusade to convince the creators of American Idol that the changes to this year’s semifinal format are contemptible. Folly that should never again be foisted upon the show’s faithful followers. Call it: “Why I Hate Idol’s New Format, Part III: Basic Math.” What does math have to do with Idol’s…
Nick Mitchell, Season 8 Contestants
A farewell to Nick Mitchell

February 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 1

Simon might have prayed for his elimination. Millions of Idol fans might have marveled when he received a golden ticket to Hollywood, then groaned in disbelief when he became one of the 36 semifinalists. But if you expect fellow contestants to speak ill of Nick Mitchell … Well, it ain’t gonna happen. Adam Lambert and…
Kristy Lee Cook, New Idol Music
Idol CD Spotlight: Kristy Lee Cook

February 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 2

Kristy Lee Cook “Why Wait” 1. 15 Minutes of Shame 2. Why Wait 3. Like My Mother Does 4. Hoping To Find 5. Baby Believe 6. Not Tonight 7. Plant the Seed 8. I Think Too Much 9. Homesick 10. God Bless the USA Before we’re deluged by a new batch of Idol CD releases,…
Kris Allen, Season 8 Contestants
Kris Allen vows the guitar will return

February 27, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kris Allen admits to feeling a little lonely on stage this week. After all, he was being asked to perform without his guitar. And that is something you won’t find Kris Allen doing very often. “I’ve been playing, singing, writing music since I was 13, and I don’t ever sing without my guitar,” the 23-year-old…
Adam Lambert, Season 8 Contestants
Adam Lambert got his start as Linus

February 27, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Imagine Adam Lambert as Linus, toting around a blanket. That’s how it all started, folks. Adam was 10 when he was cast in a San Diego production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” He got to play Linus. And he got to sing, though he can’t recall the song, he admitted in a Friday…
Allison Iraheta, Season 8 Contestants
Allison Iraheta: She’s not boring, really

February 27, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Two years ago, at the tender age of 14, Allison Iraheta won a televised singing competition on the Spanish-language channel Telemundo. No doubt, that benefitted her this year when she tried out for American Idol, the 16-year-old said in a teleconference call with the media Friday afternoon. “Most definitely, it helped me with being on…
2009 semifinals, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jesse Langseth, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Nick Mitchell, Semifinal show recaps
Idol results recap: Adam, Kris and Allison prevail

February 26, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Does anyone know a good script writer? Heck, if none are available, I’ll volunteer. American Idol needs the help. Thursday’s results show should have been full of suspense. Which gal would advance? Who would win the coveted third spot in the finals from group number two? After Wednesday night’s performances, there were very few sure…
Brooke White
Brooke White back on Idol tonight

February 26, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

We’re in for a special treat tonight, American Idol fans. Brooke White will return to what she calls “the daunting” Idol stage to sing “Hold Up My Heart,” a new single just released on iTunes. Brooke announced the appearance in a blog she posted today. The song will be the first single off her new…
2009 semifinals, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jesse Langseth, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Nick Mitchell, Season 8 Shows, Semifinal show recaps
Idols Semis Week 2 Recap: Adam steals the show

February 25, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

For an hour and 45 minutes Wednesday night on Idol, we listened to mediocrity smattered with glimpses of potential. Then we heard from a potential Idol. Last week, I grimaced when Paula and Kara started raving about Danny Gokey’s evening-closing performance, because it wasn’t that special. This week, Adam Lambert was special and deserved every…

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