American Idol

I love this! YAY Simon!

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EW.com has a piece on how the Idols choose their songs (I think this is part of an AI cover story in the print issue coming out tomorrow?). David comes off very well:

Things couldn't go better at the Saturday rehearsal, especially when Diamond puts his arm on Cook's shoulder. ''It was really fatherly,'' he recalls. ''That moment solidified the whole day for me. It calmed me down.'' It's hard to imagine front-runner Cook being anything but calm. ''He is without question the best performer,'' Cowell says. ''I'd like him to win it.'' And he just may with more performances like the sweeping ''All I Really Need,'' which wins the raves of the night. Cowell, who said ''I'm Alive'' was ''just above average,'' proclaims the second song ''brilliant.... You changed the arrangement, you made it work for you.'' And in two days, he'll have to start doing the same thing all over again.

OK, know I can be not so nice, so I'm going to try to say the following int he nicest way I know how. I apologize in advance for any hurt feelings this may cause.

The problem with people only getting part of a recap or hearing things 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th hand, is that the whole story is not told and only the most inflamatory things are brought over.

A couple of things on the "Jacob hates DC" thing.

1. He doesn't. He has actually written the words "I love David Cook". He's praised the performances and said he is the best of the bunch.

The facts about Jacob re: DC: He doesn't like some of the faces the guy makes.

See, here's the deal. David is TCO. Fortunately most of us like this particular one. We didn't like David A. So, when he said shit about David A.we could laugh it off and agree because he's annoying and how the judges always praise and genuflect when TCO performs and we gag.

It's different here because he obviously has a loyal fanbase, so people are getting really pissed. Which brings me to my next point:

2. I feel I can say this because I was a part of a fandom where I'd hear things about my guy or someone would say something not so nice about my favorite AI contestant and I would take it all personally and want to take the person down.

As I've also said, I never felt that way about Jacob. Even as I was praying at the altar of GB, I found Jacob's rants about GB hysterical. They weren't personal. It's what he observed. Upon further reflection, I realize he was right.

I believe that the fans of an AI contestant are a different breed than your actual fan. They become personally invested because these kids don't start out as stars. They don't see them as bigger than life. We see them audition. We get personlly involved in the story of their lives. We actually feel like we're taking part in them BECOMING a star.

So, what I see happening is that when ANYTHING slightly negative is said about an AI contestant who has this extremely loyal fanbase, the fans tend to attack the person who dared to say anything negative like a pack of wild dogs.

Jacob said something about a jacket out of ignorance. He didn't do it out of spite or say "I know David's jacket is a tribute to his dying brother, but boy does it look stupid." He made a mistake. People make mistakes.

I'm sure if any of you made a mistake, you'd want to be told in the kindest way possible, "hey, you know what you did there? Yeah, that's for his dead brother". Thus, giving the person a chance to apologize for their error and actually feel bad about what they did.

If you proceed to send "profanity laden" emails and lambast him for MAKING A MISTAKE and generally, and I'm sorry, treat it as a personal affront made to you, then I think you've crossed a line.

Like I said, I understand the thing about David's brother is a touchy subject, and that's why they did that. I'm just asking if any of them made a horrific mistake like that, how would they like to be told?

I have been taught to make amends when I have harmed another. I have also been taught not to judge, because we are all guilty of the thing we're accusing another of. Whenever I call my friend and say WELL SHE....!!!! and she'll say "and when have you..." and I have to sit there and admit all the times I did the same stupid thing and then I can feel empathy. It's very humbling.

All I'm saying here is that Jacob is a guy who recaps a TV show. He made a mistake and called a jacket ugly and didn't know what it meant. Just because someone may not like him, does not give them the right to attack him. He's a human being with feelings. I have talked to him via email and found him to be gracious and kind. A good man.

Sometimes it's better to deal with someone one-on-one like that. It helps put things in persepctive, rather than the group mentality taking over and making things get really out of hand.

This pic was posted saying it was DC's reaction to Paula's 'mistake' the other night!!

Found this and thought it was funny!

Thanks for the funny Sky!! If that was David's face when Paula made "the mistake", well that is just perfect!

Here is a really interesting read about how the contestants picked there songs on Top 5 week. It's kind of a long read but really interesting little insights to how each makes their decision. I find the pages (there are 6 pages to the story) about Archie and Jason interesting. I wonder just how true the comments about Jason are Maybe the boy's heart really just isn't in it About Archie - well, I think they need to raise the age back to 18 so parents can't be "so involved".

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20197246,00.html

Cute interview vids here!

https://www.dailymotion.com/mjsbigblog/video/x5a31y_top-5-talk-about-their-favorite-per_music

Scroll down this page and you can see a video of Jason with Cheyenne from her show. I didn't know he played drums too! And shirtless mind you! He truly is adorable though.

http://idolator.com/386325/why-nobody-cares-if-they-win-american-idol

Haha! You didn't know about the shirtless drum playing because you haven't been looking!

This is true Sky. I've had my eyes glued to DC Clearly I need to get out more!

This "Pet Peeves" vid is way too cute!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrWEn7nIcl8

That is way too funny!!!

Castro in final 4
By HOLLY HUFFMAN
Eagle Staff Writer


While in high school, American Idol finalist Jason Castro was a fixture at Kim Beslisle's home in Rowlett.

Castro, now a junior at Texas A&M University, and his younger brother Michael, now an Aggie sophomore, were good friends with Beslisle's oldest daughter Kelli Lennington, and the trio often palled around together, Beslisle said.

Family and friends always have believed in Jason Castro's musical talent, Beslisle said. Yet it was somewhat of a shock, she said before he advanced to the final four contestants Wednesday, to see him make it so far in the famed television music competition.

"Everybody is so proud of him," Beslisle said. "This is not what I would ever expect him to do, but what you see is what you get. The person you see on TV is exactly how he is -- goofy but intelligent. He will say the goofiest thing and then turn around and say something very profound. He's very authentic. He's just a good, good guy."

Many considered the dreadlocked Aggie something of a long shot when he made his first appearance in the competition. But the 21-year-old seems to have matured over the weeks, earning praise from show judges.

American Idol contractual agreements prevent both Castro and his parents from being interviewed as long as he remains on the show. But Beslisle said the musician and his mother speak daily despite the rigorous schedule facing him and fellow contestants.

Beslisle said she keeps in frequent touch with Castro's mother, who reports that her son remains in great spirits and always is focused on the next performance. He was the only contestant in the top five who hadn't previously had a record deal or experience recording as a solo artist, Beslisle said.

So it bothers Beslisle, she said, when she hears fans and judges complain that Castro doesn't seem to be taking the competition seriously.

"He does want to be there. He is taking this seriously," she said, adding that he has responded gracefully throughout the competition. "But he also understands this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him, so he's going to enjoy it. He's not taking it lightly at all, but he's having a good time."

Beslisle said she first got to know the Castro family through Michael Castro, who is the same age as her daughter. Lennington then became close friends with Jason Castro's girlfriend, Mandy Mayhall, and ultimately, Jason Castro, himself, Beslisle said. Beslisle has watched the Idol phenom play in clubs in Rockwall and Dallas and last saw him in December, shortly before he left for the show.

Family and friends also have taken turns going to see Castro perform on the show. Michael Castro will celebrate his birthday at the taping this week, she said.

In a world where teen starlets often are in the news for driving drunk, doing drugs or other escapades, Jason Castro serves as a positive role model, she said.

"Jason is what America needs right now. He gives you hope for our youth, that they can be successful and be talented and have all the fame; they can be singers and be in the music industry and in the public eye and still be grounded," Beslisle said.

"They can be good people and make good moral decisions. Jason's faith and his family are the two most important things to him. He believes this is God's journey for him."

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Okay all you Jason Castro fans.....I found this over at the American Idol board.........this lady says it ALL!

Topic: A vent from an older Castro fan - 1st post
Posted: Thu, May 01 2008, 1:35 PM

This vent is long and huge, but I HAVE to get it out.

Hello Guys and Gals, I'm not generally a message board poster type, but I do read these boards often to keep up with the latest news that comes in on my favorite idols. This season has forced me to come out of my lurker shell because of complete and utter disgust. I am a 44 year old woman who has been a regular Idol viewer through it's entire run, and I've always enjoyed it. Sure, there have been subtle manipulations and things every season that the judges and producers do that I haven't agreed with, but it's never been blatant or despicable enough to make me want to stop watching the show. This year, though, they have me seething with a fury that I never thought I could feel from watching a television show, and I really feel like I need to vent this.

The producers of this show are so worried this year about their drop in viewership, wondering what could possibly be turning fans away, yet they've got their heads shoved so far up their you-know-whats, they have no clue that they themselves are the ones who are turning people off.

Every year the judges have played favorites to a point, but at the same time, they've pretty much been honest in criticisms when their favorites have had a bad night. Every year the judges seem to hand-pick a scapegoat who becomes the whipping boy/girl when they start getting too close to the end of the competition, and they are moving in on the judge favorites. But I have NEVER seen this crap as blatantly as it's been thrown out there this year.

David Archuleta could fart out the American Anthem while banging a spoon on the bottom of a bucket, and Randy would shout from the rooftops that it was "DA BOMB", and no other idol in history could touch this golden boy's performance. To me, David A peaked at Imagine and has been steadily declining ever since. He completely TORTURED Sweet Caroline, and Randy was kissing his feet with joy.

David Cook, on the other hand, I think is very, very talented. His voice is great and he does have wonderful stage presence. But they rave at him and treat him as though he has discovered or created an entire new brand of music, the depths of which no other musician before him has ever reached. It just isn't true. He's no more original than any other Eddie Vedder clone or Nickelback copycat. The only song he really blew out of the park and made his own was the one he did on Mariah Carey night. He actually brought me to tears that night. All that being said, I would not be disappointed if David Cook won this whole thing. He IS the best "singer" in the competition at this point, and he seems to be the most comfortable in the spotlight and owning the stage when he's on it.

I'd mention Syesha, but she REALLY IS a dime a dozen singer, and she has no right still being there over someone like Carly. She has a strong voice, but she doesn't connect at all, and she comes across as unlikeable and entitled.

This brings me to my favorite this year (COMPLETELY surpassing any favorite I've had any other year), Jason Castro. This kid just has IT, as Simon recognized in the beginning of the competition before he realized that Jason was a threat to their dream finale.

Jason Castro is a complete original on a stage like American Idol. They have no idea what to do with him, because he just IS, and they can't mold him. He does his thing, and he is excellent at what he does, and I see him as the type who will keep his following long after leaving this show and go on to a very successful music career. He is a true musician, and he FEELS the music. He loves it and lives it and it's all genuine and real to him. You can feel that emanating off of him every time he performs. I don't think he has the ability to put on airs, or to be BLEEPy or disengenuous. As I said, he just IS. He just IS Jason Castro, a true musician... and that's going to take him far. He DOES have a beautiful voice, but he's not a belter type. He never claimed to be that and he never tries to be that. He knows where his talents lie, and he knows what he loves, and that's what he does, and he's d.a.m.n. good at it.

The way these judges, Randy especially, have tried to break his spirit and mold him into something he's not, then badmouth him in public places off of the show because he's not changing his ways to be what they want him to be, is disgusting... literally nauseating. Hearing and reading all the negative comments made about him in the press by Nigel Lythgoe, a vocal coach, Randy, and now Simon, has left a bad taste in my mouth like no other I've ever experienced. Their blatant favoritism of others while simultaneously kicking Jason in the butt over and over again smacks of something dirtier and more cruel than anything I can imagine on a reality show where they're supposed to be inspiring and guiding talented kids onto successful futures. It makes me SICK.

And the Paula incident... I won't even go into that. It's all been said. Somebody put that woman out to pasture and put her out of my misery. She's never sang a live note in her life. She was always the lip-sync queen. Her voice was all studio trickery. She shouldn't be judging anyone. Randy needs to go to college and study the English language and add some new words to his vocabulary. His attempts at being hip and cool are pathetic at best. He's trying so desperately to be the mean guy this year because he's jealous of all the attention that Simon gets over his own meanness. At least Simon seems to know what he's talking about, and he's pretty honest and open in his blatant put downs. I can respect that. Randy tries WAY too hard and fails. He and Paula should be dropped from that show. Stick a fork in them. They're done. Talk about one-trick-ponies!!

If they had their way, singers like Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Sting, Jeff Buckley, Tom Petty, etc, etc, etc... would NEVER have had music careers. None of them are great technical singers. None of them are belters. But they all have more talent in their little fingers than the David Archuletas of the world could ever ever know or experience in five lifetimes. Jason Castro has so much more in common with these MUSICIANS than anyone on Idol has ever had. I hope he goes far, and I know he can.

He's winning with the "popular" vote???? Isn't that what idols do? I'm confused. Fill me in, judges. Do you prefer your idols to not be popular??

All I can say after this huge vent is, GO JASON! After you leave this show, I'm never watching it again. These people, the so called powers that be, make me SICK.

Sky! Thanks for bringing this over. She also expressed it exactly the way I think as well.

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Every year the judges have played favorites to a point, but at the same time, they've pretty much been honest in criticisms when their favorites have had a bad night. Every year the judges seem to hand-pick a scapegoat who becomes the whipping boy/girl when they start getting too close to the end of the competition, and they are moving in on the judge favorites. But I have NEVER seen this crap as blatantly as it's been thrown out there this year.

I think we've all laughed about it in years past, but this is the worst I have ever seen the manipulation. Building up one contestant is one thing. Building them up at the expense of another is just horrible.

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David Archuleta could fart out the American Anthem while banging a spoon on the bottom of a bucket, and Randy would shout from the rooftops that it was "DA BOMB", and no other idol in history could touch this golden boy's performance. To me, David A peaked at Imagine and has been steadily declining ever since. He completely TORTURED Sweet Caroline, and Randy was kissing his feet with joy.

Well, I can't go to a website without seeing this point of view. I think the adults are sick of him.

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I'd mention Syesha, but she REALLY IS a dime a dozen singer, and she has no right still being there over someone like Carly. She has a strong voice, but she doesn't connect at all, and she comes across as unlikeable and entitled.

Also nothing we haven't heard on every single website. They needed to keep a girl in the competition ahd she's it. I wouldn't be so upset if it was Carly.

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The way these judges, Randy especially, have tried to break his spirit and mold him into something he's not, then badmouth him in public places off of the show because he's not changing his ways to be what they want him to be, is disgusting... literally nauseating. Hearing and reading all the negative comments made about him in the press by Nigel Lythgoe, a vocal coach, Randy, and now Simon, has left a bad taste in my mouth like no other I've ever experienced. Their blatant favoritism of others while simultaneously kicking Jason in the butt over and over again smacks of something dirtier and more cruel than anything I can imagine on a reality show where they're supposed to be inspiring and guiding talented kids onto successful futures. It makes me SICK.

Yeah, it's one thing to critique a performance. It's another to start blatantly saying mean things about a contestant to anyone who waves a mic in their face, especially when that contestant is still in the competition. I mean, I know websites may say mean things and people who don't know them may go on message boards and say not-nice things, but it has to hurt 500 times more when these people you know who judge your performance every week are basicallly saying you don't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning and they really don't like you. Jason has acted unbelievably professional throughout. If this was happening to Brooke she'd be drooling in a corner, incoherent.

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If they had their way, singers like Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Sting, Jeff Buckley, Tom Petty, etc, etc, etc... would NEVER have had music careers. None of them are great technical singers. None of them are belters. But they all have more talent in their little fingers than the David Archuletas of the world could ever ever know or experience in five lifetimes. Jason Castro has so much more in common with these MUSICIANS than anyone on Idol has ever had. I hope he goes far, and I know he can.

Well, yeah, I've only said this like 5,000 times, so I'll just leave it at this quote.

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He's winning with the "popular" vote???? Isn't that what idols do? I'm confused. Fill me in, judges. Do you prefer your idols to not be popular??

SERIOUSLY. I mean, if they didn't want to know who "the people" liked, they would have the judges eliminating people.

Hey, Sky, has this eloquent lady been banned yet? I know they don't like honesty over there.

I don't know, it's not a site I go to! There were a lot of positive replies to hers though. I just followed a link there from another site.

http://www.americanidol.com/myidol/forums/topic/?tid=934277

John Rich: "'American Idol' infuriates me."May 2, 2008, 03:35 PM | by Adam B. Vary

Categories: American Idol, Music, Music Biz, Television, TV Biz

Country music star John Rich, of Big & Rich, attacked American Idol at a press conference this morning. "American Idol infuriates me as an artist," Rich said at NBC's "All American Summer" Press Day in Pasadena, where Rich was stumping for his talent competition show, Nashville Star. "You can tell when somebody's comment was scripted. You can tell when a [competing] artist was told to wear this and sing that. That's not going to happen in [Nashville Star]." Rich, who will function as a judge and mentor on Nashville Star, as well as produce the album of the NS winner, said he was especially upset when Paula Abdul commented Tuesday night on Jason Castro's second song before the dreadlocked contestant had actually sung it. "You might as well as just go up on stage an slap [him] in the face while you're at it," Rich said. "It's not a problem with [a judge] being tough on somebody. But you've got to respect these people. This is their entire life....I'm sure [Paula] is a fine lady, but I thought that was a very disrespectful thing."

Well, I guess 14 pages of RIGHT ON and AMEN should say something. I love how people are encouraging others to print the post and mail it to AI, which is exactly what I was thinking. I'm glad she posted it there, because if it was to get back to TPTB, it would be on those message boards.

Of course Nigel would probably just say "pish, tosh!" and throw it in the garbage can. He's so arrogant. His franchise is slipping away and yet he thinks that by doing what he's always done, only MORE, will help, rather than, I don't know, listening to the people! Taking a step back? Reevaluating their strategy? If Paula's little faux pas wasn't a wake-up call for him, I don't know what is.

EDIT: Ooooh! Now THAT's interesting. Nigel has only two choices at this point:

Go into heavy spin mode and, like I said, just keep doing more of what he's always done.

or

Really take all this to heart and stop being so blatantly manipulative.

Which do you think he'll choose? *snicker*

While I agree with the woman on many, many points, I do not think Jason is "winning" the popular vote. Absolutely no board I go to has Jason as most popular. Many, many more pages and threads for the Davids. He has never been on top on DI or ZabbaSearch or any poll anywhere - again, always the Davids. I think he is popular - probably 3rd most popular, but he is not winning the popular vote. I think last week's "issue" got him a lot of votes he wouldn't have gotten if it hadn't happen. I know I wouldn't have thrown him some votes and I know Clay and DC boards were throwing him votes. Plus now he has VFTW (or so I read he did - I don't go there so I don't know) So I believe he is, and has been the third most popular for a long time. Personally, I prefer him to Archie but for some reason he is still hugely popular.

I do not think Archie has "it" at all, but others do. It really is all a matter of taste I guess. My mom loves Archie. She thought his "America" WAS da bomb just like Randy did. She called me up and said "Don't tell me you didn't just LOVE that!" Well, I just thought it was OK.

I also don't really agree that Jason has "IT". I think he is adorable, super cute, charming and unique. But I guess I have a different idea of "IT". At least not "IT" as far as being a big star. I guess that is what I think of as "IT" I think he could certainly have a career in music though. Just not necessarily a "big star".

Also, I do not agree that this season is the worst with TCO. Ruben and Fanty were shoved down our throats. Ruben stood there every week, barely moving and sweating like crazy and got raves every single stinking week. There was NEVER a negative critique! Simon declared Fanty the winner the first night she performed on national TV and he never backed off of that. He said early on that Carrie WOULD win. They all fell all over Melinda (who bored me to tears, sorry) pretty much every week. So I just don't see this season as any different than the others. The thing with Archie is he never "sings bad". He does have a very beautiful voice and he usually does sound pretty perfect. So it is hard for them to really rip him because he always sounds good. But that is just all he has (IMHO). He just is not exciting. So no "IT" for me.

Obviously I do think that DC has "IT" He is just a lot more exciting on the stage and more of a "performer", which I really like. I do think he is the only one that is "The whole package" and has real star quality. But, I could be completely wrong

It will be very interesting to see who from this season does go on to real success. I am hoping to get a CD from DC, Brooke and maybe Carly too depending on what kind of music she records.

But they all have very valid points on what happened to Jason and that the show could sure make some improvements. I wouldn't hold my breath though.

Also, even though AI ratings are down (which is not unusual for a show in it's 7th season) it is still the number one show. I don't think Nigel is in a huge panic about ratings. At this point there is not all that much he can do to increase ratings. The show is what it is and after 7 years lots of people just don't watch anymore. Like I stopped watching CSI a couple years ago. Nothing wrong with the show, I just tired of it.

What I would really LOVE to know is what was said to Jason after the show Tuesday. What Paula said. Were there apologies. Or did they just walk off and ignore the whole thing? Does anyone know? Has anything been said on Jason's boards?

She never said he was "winning" the popuar vote. She wrote "winning the popuar vote?" with a question mark, because they keep saying he's competely untalented, and is ony getting votes because he's popular.

Now, we all know if they don't like a contestant, they'll criticize his hair, his clothes, his shoes. Hell, they even make stuff up. Clay fans can certainy appreciate that. I mean, his voice is leaps and bounds better than David' A's, but that didn't stop Simon from slamming him.

AI has always OVER complimented the TCO's and found reasons to take down anyone who challenges the TCO. That's nothing new.

The going to OTHER PLACES and saying how crappy a certain contestant is, when it's not during judging time, is going above and beyond.

Well, to each his own in terms of "IT". There are at least three of us here who would buy his CD and go to his concerts. He's made it to top 4 without being a "diva" or a "rocker" or any kind of frickin' box they try to put him in, so I woud say that he has "IT" to a lot of people.

Many people in music do not have the best voices, but become "big stars". If you get the right people behind you and you get marketed correctly, you can do anything. That he has, what I think, is a really good voice (and as I've said - a sexy quality) and he's also mega-cute means he's starting out with a lot more than some of the other so-called "singers" out there.

FOURTEEN pages of agreement leads me to believe everyone is pretty well sick of the AI machine.

From The Clack House:

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OK, my grandson was the friend that was there last weekend with Jason, along with another childhood friend and Jason's brother. He was in the group of Jason's friends shown on Tues. show and went home Wed. Can't comment on the article itself, because they didn't know anything about it at all. As for the content, remember that Jason is *very* shy and not someone that craves the spotlight or being the center of attention - he does love his music and performing though. The music, rather than being "a star", if that makes any sense, is why he tried out - and also because it was a chance to learn a little about the business of music itself once he got over the shock of going on the show. He said Jason was very glad to see his old friends and get a bit of respite from some of the pressures even though everywhere Jason goes he gets a *lot* of attention...my grandson said he felt a little guilty for not having gone out before now, but he's also @ A&M and wasn't able to take the time to do it until he had the break in his classes.

Jason is a really good guy, and as Carly said, nothing like what a lot of people assume by the dreadlocks, etc. Grandson was surprised but pleased at Carly's comment, because he didn't think Carly 'got' Jason, btw. He did say Jason was exhausted and homesick, missed his friends - but that part was just like the others probably are and just as any of the 'kids' have been at this point in the show. He doesn't expect to win, and does feel that others in the group are more likely to enjoy being a celebrity. Jason isn't particularly comfortable with, and doesn't understand all the attention he gets, and my grandson said the way he's continually watched, shepherded and constantly shuffled from one thing to another would take it's toll on anyone that wasn't craving it to begin with. He said he didn't personally believe that the quote about wanting to go home was accurate, but did say that Jason *expects* to go home just anytime now. He's not quitting or not trying but just trying to be realistic? But again, my grandson doesn't know how, when or *if* Jason interviewed with anyone during the 5 days or so he was there with him, so he's not commenting on the interview itself, one way or the other - but only on his impressions of what's going on based on knowing Jason and what his impressions were from his visit.

I think Jason does have the potential to be a big star. When I think of some of the stars that sing similar music, I think it's possible for Jason. He has a laid back, sincere, emotional way of singing a song. I think once off this show, his music will become more energetic. We've all heard how good he sounds on the studios. Granted, I don't think he can win, not with David Cook being there. I love David Cooks music and voice. I will buy both their CD's. I hope that Jason does put one out there, because I'd hate to lose this talented young guy and his music.

Now, if DA could just leave along with Syesha..................it would be perfect!

Some of THE biggest stars in the world were so shy and introverted and some said they didn't want stardom.

Jim Morrison started performing with his back to the audience!

RE: his performances becoming more energetic. Look at everyone's sing-out! Even people who were hated and thought to be crappy, totally SELL IT during the singout. No more pressure and judging and having people tel you that you have no chance. It will just be as Jason likes it: Him and his music. That's when he'll shine. I hope like you do Sky, that he takes advantage of the exposure, because it would be a shame to lose him.

You don't go on AI to remain in obscurity. This is the seventh season and by now they must realize the level of attention and being under a microscope you get when you're on AI.

He "expects" to go because every week they tell him to pack his bags. Also, he knows he's not the most popular. He's not stupid. He knows who the popular ones are. He knows who they want the F-2 to be.

As Sky said, it would be very gratifying if David A. follows Syesha out the door. I will be very happy.

Maybe it is time for an Archie VooDoo doll!!

Lets try this one.........

$27 BIN on ebay! It has the right hair




Did you know that there are 12 pages of Voodoo dolls on ebay?