yes, yes...i know i haven't posted since the auditions. simply because i didn't know what too say. i had my early favorites, who still are my fav's, and it didn't seem like much was happening plus i wanted to sit back and soak it all in before spouting off. but now...i have A LOT to say and it's very opinionated! but unlike pretty much every website out there I'M GOING TO NAME, NAMES! oh yes! I'll cover the good ones and mention the "eh" talents but before we hit those....let's start with the bad, shall we?
Haley - i'm so sick and tired of hearing that growl! argh :-/ she's not even singing anymore! don't get me wrong, i love to hear a growl in a song...when it's done right and filled with emotion. but Haley does it on every...single....song and at least 5 times that minute and a half they have to sing. it's very annoying!
next is paul mcdonald. his singing voice reminds me of rod stewart, just not as good. but he's just so awkward and uncomfortable on stage. you can't tell me honestly that he could be the next big star...in fact, after idol-you'll probably never hear from him again. i have no clue what the judges see in him! one of life's greatest mysteries i guess.
another candidate that needs to go home is Naima she's just not that good, plain and simple. not to mention she's hard on the eyes and i don't find her entertaining but more annoying than anything. i didn't like her in the beginning and i still don't like her.
those are the 3 that i simply can't wait to send home due to lack of talent and/or just plain annoying!
who are my "middle of the road" contestants? Casey, Jacob, Stefano and Thia. These singers can go eithier way. They could improve and shock us all by ending up in the finals or they could progressively get worse until voted off. They all have nice voices (some better than others) and they all have a certain something to them that says they could be a star. but whether it be nerves, fatigue or confidence, for some reason they're just not showing it right now. so like i said, if they come out of their box-they could be a contender but if they continue to shy away and play it safe, then they're time will fizzle and ultimately be forgotten. it's harsh but true. don't believe me? test yourself...have you heard any albums or news about an idol contestant voted off mid season? other than chris daughtry (who in my opinion should have made it much, much further than he did!)
now, for my top picks! (in no particular order)
James Durbin-he's a straight up rocker and the real deal! I don't think that he'll win AI. bo bice was the closest rocker to be declared winner but AI has certain rules about what the winner can and cannot due for a certain amount of time after the show and James won't fit into that role. and he shouldn't! he can a very long and successful career but just not under lock and key of AI rules. it's a great platform for him to start and introduce himself-otherwise we may have never had the pleasure of hearing him. but, beneficial to james, he won't take it all. however, i for one, will be buying his albums and concert tickets! keep rockin james!
Lauren Alaina-She'll end up in the top 3 for sure! possibly even be declared winner! she's cute, has an amazing voice and awesome stage presence. Kind of like she was born to this! She's the perfect, pop idol, mold and exactly what AI is looking for to represent them! I know she had a bad show a few weeks ago, but everyone is entitled to have "an off day". we've all had them. but as a whole, she's been consistent and I look forward to seeing her perform every week! again, regardless of the outcome I think she defiantly has potential for a solid career! and i said before and i'll say it again, she reminds me of a fresh faced kelly clarkson and i think she'll be just as successful!
Pia Toscano-This woman has a natural, god-given talent! she is our generation's Whitney, Mariah, Celine type of artist...but without the "diva" attitude which makes her "perfect". she's gorgeous & insanely talented. but, just as jennifer said, she does need to show another side of her to be that "universal" star. she can sing the fuck outta any ballad you put in front of her and no matter what she's wearing or how her hair is done, she's always beautiful (or hot-depending on the outfit) but if she can rock an upbeat song and play to the audience and camera...then she's gonna be the one beat this season. now, in my house she's the idol of choice (psst: my husband calls her his "hall-pass" lol)
and finally...Mr Scotty McCreery. OMG where did he come from? The country world hasn't heard a voice like that since good ole Hank! again, scotty is not gonna take home the AI title because he's not a fit for the AI mold. however, he will-without a shadow of a doubt-become a country legend! scotty, you were given such a unique gift that country stars spend years trying to imitate but you have it naturally! once your stint on AI is over, do the world a favor...seek out an amazing producer and manager and cut a record!
All in all, i think there are some huge talents this year! and unlike previous years, i think were going to see a lot of break out stars!
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