Time for American Idol, my seasonal guilty pleasure! I just love the unscripted drama, the funny moments and the talent. I love to loath the dim-witted Paula Abdul and enjoy Simon's unbridled and brutal honesty.
So grab a bowl of popcorn and let me unveil my predictions for this year's contestants. Here's a list of my picks for top 6 male and top 6 female contenders:
David Cook: While somewhat "vanilla," I think he's someone that could appeal to a wide range. He's "worthy", as Simon would say, of being in the top 12 finalists but I doubt that we will see him much beyond that. To see him perform: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Cook&search_type= 
Robbie Carrico: (Voted off show 2/28/08.)With his bad-boy rocker edge, he'll win allot of fans. I think his voice is quite versatile and he may surprise everyone. I don't think he'll finish strong, though and we won't see him in the race to the finish. He's also a professional singer and that may play against him in the eyes of the voters. Watch Robbie at: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Robbie+Carrico&search_type=
Danny Noriega: Really the least talented of the men in this group but because of the high "tween" girls that vote, I think he'll hang on longer than he deserves. I must say, I'd give anything to have his lips! Here's Danny: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Danny+Noriega&search_type=
David Hernandez: This guy can really sing. Unfortunately, his looks and personality are somewhat forgettable and he may end up leaving early for his lack of charisma. Too bad, I think he's talented. David's performances: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Hernandez&search_type= 
David Archuleta: The 17 year old wonderboy! This kid has it all: warmth, personality, and most of all, talent. David was a "Star Search Junior" winner several years ago. He is very at-ease on stage and has great range, control and power. I only hope that his "Oh, do you really like me. Gosh, golly..." humble routine doesn't wear on some people's nerves like last season's Melinda Doolittle did. He should be one of the top contenders for the title. See David perform: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=david+Archuleta&search_type= 
Michael Johns: This guy is my number one favorite. He has it all: looks, personality and great talent. I loved his "Bohemian Rhapsody". He has to convince allot of people that someone from Australia should be an American Idol, however. Watch Michael: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=michael+johns&search_type=For the women:
Brooke White: A throw-back to the days of earthy-folky, crunchy-granola singers. Her voice is pure but I think her nerves will get the better of her and ruin her chances for holding on very long. For a bit of Brooke: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brooke+white&search_type=
Amanda Overmyer: The rocker-biker chic nurse with the heart of gold. Very powerful pipes but if she doesn't show more diversity in her style, she will be out sooner than later. I love her energy and courage to wring all the juice out of a song. Watch her in action: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Amanda+Overmyer&search_type=
Ramiele Malubay: This girl is this season's dark horse. I think she is more talented than others that will last longer. Unfortunately, her charisma-meter is registering "low" and she will be out way before she deserves. See what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Ramiele+Malubay&search_type= 
Carly Smithson: Here we go: another foreign import. This girl's voice is as rich and thick as rice pudding. She has two strong strikes against her: she's NOT American and she has had a record contract in her past. I'd like to see her make it at least to the top 6. Here she is: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Carly+Smithson&search_type=
Asia'h Epperson: This is the girl that struggled to get through her audition, singing "How Do I Live" in honor of her dad, who had passed away less than 48 hours before. Courage, dignity, humility and talent, just what America is looking for. See what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Asia%27h+Epperson&search_type=
Syesha Mercado: Has the strength, determination and talent of a winner. She really impressed me when she could not speak because she had laryngitis, yet she belted out a song that was effortless and powerful. All I can say is "Wow." Listen up: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Syesha+Mercado&search_type=NOW FOR THE REALLY BIG QUESTION:
Who do I think will win?
Anybody's game. I think that Michael John, David Archuleta, Syesha and Asia'h should be in the final showdown. The girls are very similar in looks and style so they may cancel each other out.
We'll just have to watch the drama unfold, now won't we?
We'll just have to watch the drama unfold, now won't we?
[Note: this BLOG posting is in response to an on-going friendly rivalry. JR: whatever happened to Taylor Hicks? ]
6 comments:
Ok, I'm trying to keep my cool here. Robbie Carrico is an arrogant, no-talent, phony. I can't stand his attitude. Then there David "Standard voted off Guy" Hernandez. I swear, this same guy has been the early top 24 cast off every year. He brings nothing to the table.
How could you leave dreadlocked Jason off your list? Here are the only real contenders:
Syesha, David, Michael. There is no one else. I would stake it all that one of those three win. My bet is David. He seems to have it all.
As for Taylor, I think I was pretty clear during his run that I knew he would never sell a lot of albums. His style of music is not for the public at large. Maybe he should get a complete make over and plastic surgery like Elliot "The Prospector" Yamin.
Again, you should be ashamed to not have Jason on your list.
Let the Idol Wars begin...
Did you see tonight's performance? I nearly fell asleep on Jason. Yawn...
I may re-evaluate Robbie for Chikezie. He really uped the contest with his Donnie Hathaway song.
David brought me to tears with his "Imagine" and he may win the whole shooting match based on just that song.
Hi Linda! I've said from early on David A. could win the whole thing, and tonight practically confirmed it for me. What a performance! To me he's the one to beat. I still love the 'Ol Prospector, new teeth and all. :) Love, Mrs. Roaf
Hate to say I told ya so but
BYE ROBBIE!
Alani and Lusha got hosed. Both were top 12 worthy. Should have been Kady and Amanda (even though I like them both).
After Robbie's performance, I'm OK with him being booted.
I HATED Amanda's performance on Wed. night. While I have her on my top 12 and I believe she has potential, she was horrible, almost cartoon-like. By all rights, she should be gone and Alexandrea Lushington remain.
[ Note: I reserve the right to update my opinions. This is, afetr all, my BLOG.]
I just now found this little war, LOL.
I've said since his first audition that David Archuleta could win the whole shebang. I adore him. I also like Michael Johns (who's a whoooole different kind of adorable), and I liked David Cook last night - I thought his remake of "Hello" was remarkably good.
Brooke is my favorite of the girls, but I know she doesn't have a shot at the finals. Her "You're So Vain" last week was GREAT. I think Syesha will end up near the top, but I prefer Asia'h.
As far as who I'd like to see gone, Amanda has no right still being there - I think votefortheworst.com kept her in the game. I also can't wait to see Danny gone...he irritates me no end.
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