Posts Tagged ‘competition’

Amazon #1 in music goes to Susan Boyle

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Susan Boyle picture of the recent makeover photo shoots sitting at the piano

Susan Boyle picture of the recent makeover photo shoots sitting at the piano

The first album of the “Britain’s got talent most famous competitor” is already on the top of the Amazon music selling lists. “I Dreamed A Dream” is the title of the yet to be released album on the 24th of November, 2009.

Susan Boyle is an inspiration for more than those who dream of pursuing a musical career. Her childhood story is a touching one as well. Susan suffered a lack of oxygen during her birth.  This medical case usually cause defects in the blood flow to the brain which might result in serious health problems. As a student, Susan, born with a case of learning difficulties, faced various psychological struggles including being a target for bullies. And since she was almost five years old, Susan found peace and joy in singing.Her own neighbors and the community around have just stopped mocking her, after they watched the episode where she left the judges, including Simon Cowel, mesmerized. BGT’s forty-seven years old Scottish contestant from Blackburn is now known… Read the whole article at PxDrive

American Idol Season8 Ups and Downs

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul embrace at the 2009 Fox Winter All-Star Party at My House in Los Angeles on Tuesday night

First;
Paula Abdul elaborates about having a fourth judge on the show, e.i; Kara DioGuardi, by stating that “It’s nothing personal” but “it slows down the pace of the show”. According to Abdul, the three original judges were just enough! I wonder what Kara feels right now, especially that she and Paula know each others for years!

Then;
The minute the 36 contestants were announced, scandals concerning the private lives of each started to be displayed by the media. The disqualification of Joanna Pacitti; who was replaced by Felicia Barto due to Pacitti’s relation with people connected to the production company of AI. Then Adam Lambert’s private issues and the controversy about his sex orientation. And the interest of some photos of him with another guy.

But what if we evaluate singers only off-the-performance-stage? That would lable half the music and entertainment industry as “Not Interesting Enough!

American Idol Season 8 Update

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

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The third group of 12 singers have been voted for and just three of them have made it to the final round. The new guys to join the finalist 12 competing to win the “American Idol” title are : Lil Rounds sang “Be Without You” for Mary J Blige, Scott MacIntyre sang “Mandolin Rain,”and Jorge Nuñez sang “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me” for Elton John.

The judges chose to give a chance for 8 more of the original twenty-seven competetors who didn’t make it, to join the final round by competing again for the remaining three spots. The Judges chose; Von Smith, Jasmine Murray, Ricky Braddy, Megan Corkrey, Tatiana Del Toro, Matt Giraud, Jesse Langseth and Anoop Desai.

American Idol Update

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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The final 12 candidates to win the American Idol title are half the way through. According to votes the three singers to join Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, and Danny Gokey have been revealed live on February 26th 2009.  The second group were not as strong as the first one. Judges like. Adam Lambert who was one criticized for being theatrical sang “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones, while Kris Allen sang “Man in the Mirror” and showed the judges maximum confidence.  Allison Iraheta who sang “Alone” by Heart was praised by Paula Abdul who thought that this 16 years old girl remindes her of Kelly Clarkson.

American Idol Season 8 Update

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey

The first three contestants who made it through to the top twelve were revealed live according to votes on February 19th 2009.  Just a day before the announcement of the finalists, the first group of 12 competitors sang live a song of their choice. While some blew the judges away, some really blew their golden tickets to the entertainment industry. As the results were “almost expected” to the judges, Alexis Grace who sang ”Never Loved A Man” showed both good vocals and stage charisma and got enough votes to reserve a place at the final round of American Idol. The Church music teacher, Danny Gokey, who sang “Hero” was also tagged safe. And finally, 27’s old Michael Sarver who sang “I Don’t Wanna Be”. The three of them will also be joined with another person from the same group based on the Judge’s evaluation after getting the highest-nine-voted-for contestants.