Welcome back to my American Idol Blog - I will be honest and tell you I didn't watch too many of the auditions this year. After 10 seasons, I'm tired of having to hear the horrible singers during the audition rounds - singers that the producers KNOW are bad, but put them on for entertainment purposes. It's a tired formula, and having someone like Ryan Seacrest continue to act surprised and fake a rapport with some of these "singers" is a joke. Lizard Lick Towing is more realistic. Ok, maybe not. Still, enough with the Seacrest crap.
I have been watching since Hollywood, though, and I think I have a pretty good feeling on who my favorites are so far. I would bet that most of these people will make it to the top 24. That could also be because the Idol producers have focused on many of these people, but then again, these people are talented (at least in my eye). Some really good singers so far...can't wait for the Top 24 to take the stage!
One more thing - I just want to go on record and say that it's a shame that Schyler Dixon got booted - I really liked her, and thought she clearly deserved to go on. Not a huge fan of her brother, who will probably make it to the top 24. I also think Eben Franckewitz could be on the Disney Channel right now, but as a singer, he's not quite there yet. But he'll probably make it as well since he's marketable.
Anyway, onto my favorites so far....
The Guys
Adam Brock – Soulful voice, in the tradition of Joe Cocker…reminds me of a more polished and older Casey Abrams.
Creighton Fraker – The starving artist from New York is just enough over the top without being obnoxious. This guy has some pipes…
David Leathers – The 17 year old who looks like he’s 12, this guy has the style and charm to go far. He doesn’t sleigh like some of the others, but he’s good.
Heejun Han – This guy is quite a character. Really smooth, distinctive voice. I think he’s a lock to make it to the top 24, especially since they have been focusing on him for so long (and rightly so).
Jeremy Rosado – Guy’s got a smooth voice…I’m impressed. That’s all I have to say.
Joshua Ledet – I think I would buy this guy’s album tomorrow…what a voice. Awesome, soulful, unique.
Phil Phillips – A younger version of Adam Brock (Casey Abrams), with a little Dave Matthew’s feet kickin’ thrown in for good measure. And with THAT name, how can he NOT move forward??
Reed Grimm – I think this dude is awesome…yeah, he’s a bit over the top, but he’s extremely entertaining. I suspect he’ll turn a lot of people off, though. It’s a love him or hate him thing…I think he’s pretty darn good. Another Casey Abrams type.
The Girls
Erika Van Pelt – Really liked her since day 1…the wedding singer who kinda reminds me of Molly Ringwald, in some way. I dig her…
Hallie Day – She’s from my hometown (Baltimore), she’s good looking and she can sing. What is there not to like?
Jen Hirsh – Just an amazing voice…will be STUNNED if she doesn’t make it through to the top 24…wait, no, the top 12!! Go Jen! Maybe my favorite girl so far…
Shannon Magrane – wow…she’s 16?!!? This girl can SING. She’s very cute and talented…she’ll make it through to the top 24. I really liked Steven Tyler calling her hot, right in front of her dad, former MLB pitcher Joe Magrane! Classic….
Wendy Taylor – She really impressed me in the last round…powerful voice.
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