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Post by lexi on Feb 25, 2008 23:39:11 GMT -5
I've missed the last two seasons of Idol, but so many people are talking about it at work that I had to check it out this time around. Am I the only one who thinks that David Archuleta has this in the bag this year? He is one adorable kid...with loads of talent and personality to boot. I also like Michael Johns  and Ramiele. Early prediction: David for the win. Michael the runner up. |
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Post by number1fan on Feb 25, 2008 23:49:16 GMT -5
I've missed the last two seasons of Idol, but so many people are talking about it at work that I had to check it out this time around. Am I the only one who thinks that David Archuleta has this in the bag this year? He is one adorable kid...with loads of talent and personality to boot. I also like Michael Johns and Ramiele. Early prediction: David for the win. Michael the runner up. 
this david kid is such a natural...I LOVE HIM!  BUT...this johns guy is very polished and very savvy...12-13 years between them...that's alot of experience gained or lossed (which ever way you see it).
now on the girls side, there's 3 gals that i know will be around for awhile (depends how everyone improves). |
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Post by linmiste on Feb 25, 2008 23:49:57 GMT -5
Hey, Lexi! Yeah, I really enjoy Idol, though I did not watch much when Apolo was on Dancing. I couldn't keep up with two shows, and Apolo was my addiction.  But, I have watched AI this season, and I really like David Archuleta, too. I hate to say anyone has it "in the bag" because the show relies on viewer votes, and you just never know. But I'd agree with you that David, Michael Johns, and Ramiele should/hopefully will be in the top three. I also think Jason Castro is a strong contender, with Carly Smithson and Syesha rounding out the top six (for me). My problem with lots of the girls is that they're blond and slender and I can't tell one from another. (And yes, I'm caucasian and I was blond when younger.) They all just seem the same. Nothing stands out. Overall, however, I've really enjoyed the singing and the personalities. I would really like to see Danny go this week -- just a little too bizarre to be an American Idol. |
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Post by lexi on Feb 26, 2008 5:47:33 GMT -5
Fan, I think it could easily be a toss up between David and Michael. I'd be happy either way, but I just have a feeling David's got the tween vote and the judges pimping on his side. Not that it's not deserved - he's the whole package. He certainly got my attention and I'm long past that tween phase. Michael is one of the best contestants I've seen on the show in years. I just don't know if the public 'buys' an older Idol. Taylor Hicks went nowhere. Michael's hot to boot. I look at him and I think of a young Michael Hutchence....one of the hottest guys ever in rock 'n roll.  Linmiste, I agree about the difficulty in dividing your attention between two shows. I've been skipping Idol for awhile in favor of DWTS, but I'm not too impressed with the cast this year. I may just catch it here and there and devote my time to Idol. I'll only allow myself to get sucked into one show at a time. I get you about the ladies. A lot of them are similar....and young. I think Randy hit the nail on the head when he said this was the year for the young ones to bring their game. Thanks for the reminder about Jason Castro because he impressed me a lot. David Hernandez did too. I just learned that David H. has a past as a stripper.  Should be an interesting season......... |
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Post by linmiste on Feb 26, 2008 9:15:47 GMT -5
I agree that it should be an interesting season... unless someone I think should move on gets voted off early and someone whom I think should leave stays on and on....  When I think of past Idol winners, I often forget Taylor, even though I voted for him. I just thought he was the most interesting of those left at the top. But, I can see that as a recording artist, he might not sell to many albums. Michael Johns, however, has the "cool" factor that would probably carry him far, as long as he ends up in the top three or four on AI. I will definitely tune in to DWTS the first week. Once Julianne is gone (which I expect with Adam as her partner), I'll basically be watching for Derek's sake. I think I'll be more into AI, but you never know. The way I justify watching so much TV is that I do my ironing and mending during the shows! Lexi, I think you're in a different time zone, and I don't want to spoil anything for you by posting before you've see Idol. I'm on Eastern Standard Time, which is the time on this website (I think). Where are you? |
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Post by lexi on Feb 26, 2008 14:29:03 GMT -5
I'm probably the first to see the show actually as I'm in the Atlantic Standard Time zone (ie one hour ahead of you).
We'll probably have to hold back our thoughts on tonight until tomorrow as Fan is PST and we don't want to spoil it for her. I'm excited about tonight.
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Post by number1fan on Feb 26, 2008 16:02:27 GMT -5
Fan, I think it could easily be a toss up between David and Michael. I'd be happy either way, but I just have a feeling David's got the tween vote and the judges pimping on his side. Not that it's not deserved - he's the whole package. He certainly got my attention and I'm long past that tween phase. Michael is one of the best contestants I've seen on the show in years. I just don't know if the public 'buys' an older Idol. Taylor Hicks went nowhere. Michael's hot to boot. I look at him and I think of a young Michael Hutchence....one of the hottest guys ever in rock 'n roll.
i never 'got' taylor hicks that season...his 'soul patrol' was just a gimmick he played to the hilt to cover his actual lack of talent...he had personality but to become a recording artist you have to have a beautiful voice NO? i was an elliott fan that season...yes he wasn't much to look at but he has the voice and humbleness that i adore! and i knew daughtry has a sh*t load of talent and was going to make it regardless.
this season...david a, michael j, ramiele  and i like jason c for his looks 
eta: spoilers do not bother me....but there are others here in the pst  |
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Post by number1fan on Feb 26, 2008 16:12:28 GMT -5
here's the top 20!
Chikezie
Age: 22
Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Favorite Quote: "Legends are made where genius meets hard work and timing."
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, John Legend, Sam and Dave, and anyone that makes good music.
Danny Noriega
Age: 18
Hometown: Azusa, CA
Favorite Quote: n/a
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Fantasia!!!
David Archuleta
Age: 17
Hometown: Murray, UT
Favorite Quote: "You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself."
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams.
David Cook
Age: 25
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
Favorite Quote: "Pain don't hurt." - Patrick Swayze in "Roadhouse"
Audition City: Omaha
Musical Influences: Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck.
David Hernandez
Age: 24
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Favorite Quote: "Believe it, and you'll see it. Know it and you'll be it." - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Michael Jackson, Peabo Bryson.
Jason Castro
Age: 20
Hometown: Rockwall, TX
Favorite Quote: "In the end, it will all be ok. If it's not ok, then it's not the end!"
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Nowadays, my favorite singer-songwriter is Ray Lamontagne. There are a lot of great bands in Texas that have inspired me. Kirk Baxley is my favorite singer/performer of all musicians.
Jason Yeager
Age: 28
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Favorite Quote: "Jeremiah 29:11"
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Journey, Boyz II Men, Michael Buble, Josh Turner-just to name a few.
Luke Menard
Age: 29
Hometown: Crawfordsville, IN
Favorite Quote: "Don't fight. But if you have to... hit first and hit hard."
Audition City: Omaha
Musical Influences: James Taylor, Take 6, Chapter 6, John Mayer, Maroon 5, Keane, Billy Joel, Bee Gees.
Michael Johns
Age: 29
Hometown: Buckhead, GA
Favorite Quote: "It's better to be a has been than a never was."
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: The Beatles, Neil Finn, Queen, Otis Redding, INXS, David Bowie, ACDC.
Robbie Carrico
Age: 26
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Favorite Quote: "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!" - Henry Ford
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: Jonathan Davis, Brett (shine down), Rob Thomas.
Alaina Whitaker
Age: 16
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Favorite Quote: "The desire for success should be greater than the fear of failure."
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion
Alexandréa Lushington
Age: 17
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
Favorite Quote: "You're only as good as your last game."
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: The Beatles, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Nikka Costa do so many wonders with their music and writing for me!
Amanda Overmyer
Age: 23
Hometown: Mulberry, IN
Favorite Quote: "I was born a long way from home. I have spent my whole life just trying to get back." - Janis Joplin
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: CCR, GNR, Bob Seger, Joplin
Asia'h Epperson
Age: 19
Hometown: Joplin, MO
Favorite Quote: "Speak it into existence! You receive blessings through struggle. Appreciate it!"
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton.
Brooke White
Age: 24
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Favorite Quote: "Shower the people you love with love!" - James Taylor
Audition City: Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love!
Musical Influences: The GOOD stuff - James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Eagles, America, Carly Simon, Bee Gees, Hall & Oats, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt.
Carly Smithson
Age: 24
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Favorite Quote: "We are the makers of music and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Willy Wonka
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Heart, Celine, Skynyrd, Ray Charles, Whitney, Rolling Stones, U2, Janis, Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox.
Kady Malloy
Age: 18
Hometown: Houston, TX (H-Town)
Favorite Quote: "Carpe diem."
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Freddie Mercury, Queen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Eva Cassidy, Led Zeppelin, Keith Whitley, Marty Robbins - (Some of the best voices of all time!)
Kristy Lee Cook
Age: 24
Hometown: Selma, OR
Favorite Quote: "Rope it, ride it, wrestle it, cowgirl it."
Audition City: Philadelphia
Musical Influences: LeAnn Rimes was when she came out with Blue, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston.
Ramiele Malubay
Age: 20
Hometown: Miramar, FL
Favorite Quote: "If you're hated, you're doing something right."
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: My musical influences would be Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Lani Misalocha, and Regine Velasquez.
Syesha Mercado
Age: 21
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Favorite Quote: "Be the change that you want to see in the world."
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: Whitney Houston, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Zap Mama, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin.
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Post by tabatha on Feb 26, 2008 16:43:05 GMT -5
Thanks for that number1. Cool, one's from MO. I haven't watched it...need to catch up, and fast!
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Post by number1fan on Feb 26, 2008 17:19:20 GMT -5
Thanks for that number1. Cool, one's from MO. I haven't watched it...need to catch up, and fast! |
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Post by lexi on Feb 26, 2008 19:26:59 GMT -5
Thanks for adding the profiles Fan!
I have to admit I'm not fond of Amanda at all. I don't think she nor Brooke will last much longer.
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Post by number1fan on Feb 26, 2008 19:32:15 GMT -5
agree...next amanda, chikezie, soon brooke or kristy, robbie
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Post by jennaceeta25 on Feb 26, 2008 20:17:22 GMT -5
I love Luke! He has the most beautiful eyes! |
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Post by jennaceeta25 on Feb 26, 2008 20:48:36 GMT -5
I actually love David Hernandez  OMG! This is my last post...sorry... I absoutly love David Archuleta! AND he's 17?! Good lord! That kid can sing! Paula was funny, she said, "I wanna dangle you from my bedroom mirror." That would hurt!  |
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Post by sk8on on Feb 26, 2008 20:59:38 GMT -5
#1Fan, thanks for posting the profiles as I am not able yet to place the names with the face. I don't know if I'll be watching the entire season as I'll probably be more drawn to DwtS (I'm actually excited about several of this season's contestants), but I think AI has a fairly good group this time around--wasn't too thrilled with last season's finalists (though I must confess I don't watch the show religiously so that may not be a completely fair estimation--and the final seemed to lack a certain spark and not much anticipation for me over who would win--did anyone expect Blake to win?) My favorites are Michael, Ramiele, and Syesha. One final note: Paula is still perplexing  |
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When I think of past Idol winners, I often forget Taylor, even though I voted for him. I just thought he was the most interesting of those left at the top. But, I can see that as a recording artist, he might not sell to many albums. Michael Johns, however, has the "cool" factor that would probably carry him far, as long as he ends up in the top three or four on AI.
