Karyn's Idol Gab - American Idol Blog & Free Music Downloads

Go Danny!

2009-02-20T12:59:00.001-05:00

Danny makes it! Parts of his voice remind me of Michael Bolton.

Prediction: Last spot

2009-02-20T12:40:00.002-05:00

Predicting last spot tonight will go to Danny...

Wow, Michael is in top 12

2009-02-20T12:32:00.001-05:00

Good for him, but I thought Anoop would get through on his personality.

Alexis makes it into the top 12

2009-02-20T12:27:00.001-05:00

She deserves it. Very good performance. I like the new format of the show... having those who advance sing again. Very nice.

Ricky Braddy - good stuff!

2009-02-19T13:56:00.001-05:00

I hope (and am sure) he goes through to the next round.

Our Hero - Danny Gokey

2009-02-19T13:47:00.003-05:00

Looks like Robert Downey Jr. I thought he could've done a better job with the song, but I'm a huge fan!

Tatiana Del Toro

2009-02-19T13:39:00.002-05:00

Too much drama with this girl. She has a good voice though. Too desperate to be famous.

Steven Fowler - Fowled that right up

2009-02-19T13:38:00.001-05:00

Good performance, bad singing.

Ann Marie - Natural Woman

2009-02-19T13:20:00.003-05:00

She looks so much older than 22, especially when singing that song. It was good, but she danced with "chicken legs". I think the judges were a little harsh.

Michael Sarver - Not bad

2009-02-19T13:17:00.003-05:00

Good performer, but he can do better.

Casey Carlson

2009-02-19T13:05:00.002-05:00

What a disappointment! She was so much better in the auditions. I'm guessing someone will pick her up as a model. But I don't think she'll make it past this week on American Idol.

A Noop?

2009-02-19T12:56:00.004-05:00

Old fashioned singing, good voice.

Stevie Wright - Stevie Wrong

2009-02-19T12:53:00.002-05:00

Wow, that was actually horrible. How did she make it past the first auditions? Poor thing...

American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is a Daddy!

2008-08-10T09:26:00.007-05:00

Clay Aiken, runner up to Ruben Studdard in the 2nd season of American Idol, has a baby boy named, Parker Foster Aiken. Clay wrote on his blog, "No hyphens. One first name, One middle name. One last name." The baby's mother is a friend and record producer to Clay. They met on American Idol. The baby was born at 8:08am, Friday. Weight: 6lbs, 2oz, Length: 19inches. The baby was conceived via In Vitro Fertilization. Although not romantically involved, Clay and the baby's mother, Jaymes Foster (around 50 years old), plan to raise the baby together.

Season 8 Audition Info

2008-08-08T04:33:00.002-05:00

Who will be the next superstar?

Auditions are well underway and have just 2 auditions left! Check Idol on Fox for more info on Jacksonville, FL and E. Rutherford, NJ:

Audition Schedule

American Idol Producer Leaves the Show

2008-08-05T20:30:00.002-05:00

CNN - A key "American Idol" producer who's guided the top-rated TV show since its debut is leaving the job as the Fox juggernaut faces the challenge of staying on top in its eighth season.

American Idol is Kicking Off Season 8

2008-07-27T14:08:00.003-05:00

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The “American Idol” Live Tour 2008 has only just disembarked, but already the search for the next batch of singing-stars-on-the-rise has begun.

Last week, “American Idol” Season 8 auditions began in San Francisco and they are moving full steam ahead.

American Idol Worst Auditions

2008-06-27T11:46:00.006-05:00

Kurt Nilsen & Willie Nelson - Lost Highway

2008-05-05T18:02:00.000-05:00

Kurt Nilsen's Audition (Winner of World Idol)

2007-01-29T05:50:00.000-05:00

We as Americans have a tendency to forget that there's a whole other set of auditions worldwide, including Norwegian Idol. Take a look at the winner of that competition, who went on to win World Idol.

Rolling Stone poll predicted Taylor Hicks would win American Idol.

2006-05-31T07:09:00.000-05:00

Rolling Stone put out a poll to its readers before the finale. Readers were right - Taylor Hicks took home the crown. Read more here.

Taylor Hicks music BEFORE American Idol - Buy now!

2006-05-31T07:04:00.000-05:00

Did you know Taylor Hicks put out a couple CDs BEFORE American Idol? One of them, "Under the Radar" is available for purchase here: http://www.lasersedgecd.com/hicks_taylor.html. (Purchases are made through Paypal.)

American Idol Finale - Final 2 - Free Music Downloads! Yes, Free!

2006-05-23T19:08:00.000-05:00

Well, Elliott went home last week, big shocker. I actually did get a little emotional to see him go.

Katharine McPhee: "Black Horse in the Cherry Tree" - Good choice, but she's a little "dead". Is she feeling sick?
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Taylor Hicks: "Livin' in the City" - Pretty Good... Not my favorite song, though.
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Katharine McPhee: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - She shouldn't be wearing jeans for that. Maybe a large, flowing skirt that spreads out on the floor. Great job, though! She's a star! I didn't get emotional until I saw her dad cry.
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Taylor Hicks: "Levon" - I love him doing this song! He really deserves to win this. He's NEVER been in the bottom ANYTHING. Randy doesn't know what he's talking about. Neither does Simon.
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Katharine McPhee: "My Destiny" - Her first single... I think it was the wrong key or something for her. The low notes are tough for her. Kinda a weak ending. But I started to cry when I saw her mom.
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Taylor Hicks: "Do I Make You Proud" - His first single... A little flat, too, at the beginning. Very sweet lyrics, though. Wow, that's a new trick with his voice oscillating over the microphone! Wow. I think Taylor will win.
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Daniel Powter - "You Had a Bad Day" - I love this song. I just HAD to record it.
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Final 3 - Anybody's Game - Elliott is Going Home

2006-05-16T19:05:00.000-05:00

Each contestant is singing 3 songs tonight. The first song will be chosen by Clive Davis. The 2nd song was chosen by the judges.

Elliott Yamin "Open Arms" - Terrible... I don't think he's going to stay after that.
(My recording wasn't good quality, but don't worry - you aren't missing much.)
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Katharine McPhee "I Believe I Can Fly" - I think she should've sang the melody, too. It was still good, though.
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Taylor Hicks "Dancing in the Dark" - Pretty good. Dancing with Paula was pretty sneaky, though.
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Elliott Yamin, 2nd song chosen by Paula: "What You Won't Do for Love" - Funky white boy?
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Katharine McPhee, Simon chose this 2nd song: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - WOW! That oughtta put her in the top 2! Nice choice, Simon Cowell!
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Taylor Hicks, Randy's pick: "You Are So Beautiful" - WOW! Another good one. Have you ever realized that Taylor cannot stand up straight when he's singing? His knees are always bent. But you GO, Boy! Good pick, Randy Jackson!
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Elliott Yamin chooses his 3rd song: "I Believe To My Soul" - I think he's going home tomorrow.
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Katharine McPhee chooses her 3rd song: "I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues" - Nobody's going to remember that song, even though she sang it well. She should've picked something everyone knows. But I still think she'll go on to the next round.
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Taylor Hicks chooses his 3rd song: "Try a Little Tenderness" - Good, but I liked his other songs more. He's definitely going to be in the top 2.
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"The Twilight Zone"

2006-05-11T15:51:00.000-05:00

Chris gets the boot. That's outRAGEOUS! No way... they interviewed him this morning and he said it was like "time stood still... It was like I was in the Twilight Zone." I was so sad! They even said it may have a been a technical problem with the phone lines... We'll see. But he may be better off not being tied down to one record deal. Lots of record labels (and big bands) will want him now! Just WATCH the offers flood in!