Nashville Idol Star
So I knew I wanted to watch, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to write about it. But how could I not! Let me summarize the things I already love: No bad auditions! They get right to the top 12 on show 1. That is refreshing. Secondly, the judges are all sane! What a concept! And thirdly, they all sing songs that I know, and I don’t even really listen to country! Ok, one more, the elimination was not a long and drawn out event.
Nigel, I hope you’re taking notes.
I don’t have floating heads for these kids, because blogging this show was a little last minute. But I am going through a little Idol withdrawal this season, so I am latching on. Until I can get this sorted out, I am being lazy and typing this out paragraph style.
Pearl Heart: Wide Open Spaces - they need some work on their harmony. It was great at first, but their voices don’t have too much control. Give ‘em a few weeks though–they could polish up real nice.
Tommy Stanley: Walking in Memphis - I liked the original arrangement. It was a little fast though.
Shawn Mayer: Piece of My Heart - Her video piece makes her sound like she has an attitude. Her range is really good though.
Third Town: Elvira - I love them! They were the most entertaining group yet. The judges hated them, though.
Coffey: Drift Away - His voice is definitely the most distinctive that I have heard. I can’t decide if I love it or if I find is vibrato annoying. It’s really walking the line. But he is so entertaining, that I have to give him another chance.
Laura and Sophie: Stand By Your Man - I don ‘t know if they blend as well as they think. One is stronger than the other (I don’t know which is which.) But they are pretty safe.
Gabe Garcia: All My Exes Live in Texas - I like this kid - he seems really down to earth. His style is a little too country, but that’s just me. I can see his appeal.
Alyson Gilbert: Suds In The Bucket - I think she Is trying too hard. I want to like her, but she has some voice problems. She brought it home in the end, but like the judges said it was too pageant-y.
Ashlee Hewitt: Bubbly - It was a really honest performance. I enjoyed that. I think it was a good song choice for her, although she has a few annoying voice quirks that need to get worked out.
Charley Jenkins: I Like It, I Love It - Pretty good! He has a classic country voice, too, and he flirts with the audience.
Justin Gatson: Drops of Jupiter - I want to like this hottie, but his voice sucks in comparison to the other guys. He has charisma and all, but the singing wasn’t good at all.
Melissa Lawson: Something to Talk About - I love her! She will be a front runner for sure. The judges seem to love her, and She will definitely go over well with the audience too.
The judges eliminate one tonight, but after tonight it is America. The judges voted Charley Jacobs out. I thought it should have been the hottie kid, but I guess there is a different set of criteria for this show. I think this will be a fun show to watch. I am a borderline country fan, and since tonight didn’t prove to be too twangy, plus I love Jewel, this will be permanently Tivoed. I encourage you to do the same…
2 comments June 9th, 2008
