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Danny Gokey, Season 8, Season 8 finals
Idol finals week 10 live results: Danny Gokey heads home

May 13, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

First, Simon Cowell predicts Adam Lambert should win American Idol. And now Yahoo has jumped aboard the Lambert bandwagon. Yahoo claims to have accurately predicted the winner of Idol for the past three years by analyzing its search and buzz data. Among the most important data: searches conducted by woman between the ages of 35…
Season 8, Season 8 finals
American Idol finals week 10: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen belong in finale

May 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, let’s see, last week Danny Gokey sang Aerosmith’s “Dream On” and butchered the big shriek at the end. This week, Adam Lambert sang Aerosmith’s “Cryin’” and filled it with so many spot-on big notes … well, there might have been too many. That’s a great example of the talent gap that’s existed all of…
Season 8, Season 8 finals
Idol finals week 10: The song-by-song grades

May 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Well, we now know who should win American Idol in season eight: Adam Lambert. So says Simon Cowell, who praised Adam during an appearance on Oprah Monday afternoon. Now, I don’t argue with his assessment. I’ve been saying the same thing since the first week of the finals. I mean, it’s pretty clear. But I’m…
Season 8, Season 8 finals
Ranking the remaining Idols: Who goes home next?

May 11, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

More music. That was one of my very simple suggestions on how to improve American Idol last year at this time. What do we get instead? More judges, less music. Yes, folks, again this week, prepare to be shortchanged. Oh, if you go to the Idol Web site, you’ll be greeted by a promo that…
Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Season 8, Season 8 finals
The final three travel home (a photo gallery)

May 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The final three travel home and meet their fans after last week’s results show. The Associated Press was on the scene for the homecomings. Here are the photos. Check back tomorrow for a blog ranking the final three, followed by the live show blog with song-by-song grades Tuesday night. Should be fun. American Idol finalist…
Idols on the Music Chart
Idols on the music charts

May 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Taylor Hicks appeared on the American Idol results show during Rat Pack Week. Normally, that means a big boost in record sales, reflected in the Billboard music charts a week and a half later. It worked for Kellie Pickler. It worked for David Cook. It worked for Carrie Underwood. It worked a little for Taylor…
Elliott Yamin, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: No sophomore slump for Elliott Yamin

May 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Elliott Yamin Fight For Love 1. Let Love Be 2. Know Better 3. Fight For Love 4. You 5. Can’t Keep On (Loving You) 6. Don’t Be Afraid 7. You Say 8. Apart From Me 9. Cold Heart 10. How Do I Know 11. This Step Alone 12. Someday Bonus Tracks 13. The Bridge is…
Allison Iraheta, Season 8, Season 8 finals
Allison Iraheta: She hopes to follow Daughtry’s example

May 7, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Having Chris Daughtry appear on Idol’s results show Wednesday night helped cushion the blow. So said Allison Iraheta in her farewell conference call interview with the media Thursday afternoon. Allison got the Idol boot Wednesday night, leaving her in fourth place in season eight. Three years ago, Daughtry found himself in the same spot. Not…
Season 8, Season 8 finals
Idol finals week 9: Another unfair twist on Idol?

May 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Week after week, Idol just keeps the changes coming. Thirteen finalists. The judges’ save. Critiques by only half the judges to save time. And now: Duets in the finals. Look, I loved that performance by Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert. Wonderful way to close the show. And I hope it helps both in Tuesday night’s…
Season 8, Season 8 finals
Idol finals week 9: The song-by-song grades

May 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, was Adam Lambert’s next-to-last finish last week a fluke? We’ll find out this week. I mean, a rock theme and Adam’s talent should not be a troublesome mix. Remember that blistering performance of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” back in the semifinals? How about “Born to be Wild” on movie theme night? No doubt,…

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