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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That was a good article Maris.

No matter who gets the most votes, the fans of the person who doesn’t will be disappointed. After all they tried their best to get the win for him. His "failure" is their "failure" and bitterness and conspiracy theories abound.

But just because Bo and his fans didn’t win AI (because it’s the fans that win it for the performer by their votes), it doesn’t make him or his fans losers or failures in any sense. Bo can go on to have a great career as long as people keep supporting him. IMO by the time it gets down to the final two the whole competition thing is more entertainment than serious. Who is to say that Bo won’t ultimately do better by finishing second? And, Bo himself didn't think winning was all that important anyway.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great article!!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
A standing ovation for the expose skit. Bravo!

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i have loved and watched carrie from the very beginning. i'm a big martina mcbride fan, (i've seen her sing in concert)and believed carrie sang her songs very closely. she did a FABULOUS job on independence day, she made the hair stand up on my arm! i voted via text message on tuesday, and did it for a couple of hours. last night, i checked and i had sent over 200 votes. i happen to love country. and my local country station (kat kountry 103.3) had a huge amount of carrie fans also. there is a large population of country fans out there. more that watch AI than nashville star. very glad to have carrie win! congrats to carrie!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I won't spend $$ for any music Carrie makes (I just don't like her style). If Bo puts out a southern rock CD he will prob. out sell anything Carrie does. Doesn't the world already way too many Carrie like singers. I don't like Country music, but did watch Nashville Star just because those people are really talented. Carrie just doesn't hold a candle to that young blonde girl (Erika Jo) that won NS.

Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What a great article! I think the show was really great - it had humor, good music, and emotion. I can't wait till my hubby gets home tonight so he can watch the performance with Carrie and Rascal Flats - so good!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 6:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Landi, it will be interesting to see Carrie go up against Erika Jo (recent Nashville Star winner) in the country music world. They are both young, blonde, and can sing. But Erika Jo has the advantage of a bubbly personality, mature stage presence, and she got a big truck instead of a little ole mustang for winning. lol

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am betting that we will see Matt Rogers back next year. Simon said it quite a few times that he wants Matt on the show. That would be fun, I was a fan of his when he was on AI.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For the record, Johnny VanZant is the current lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. He is the younger brother of the legendary Ronnie VanZant who died in a plane crash with 2 other members of the band in 1976. Johnny became the lead singer in 1987 and looks and sounds very much like his brother Ronnie. As good as Bo sounded with LS, I doubt Johnny is leaving the band or looking to be replaced.

Bastable
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07-09-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder why 7 of the 8 finalists in the last four seasons have been from the South. You have to assume that Southerners are more likely to sit and watch this show and care enough to vote.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, once I got over sunrvrose's <c> statement <c>...which I assume was made in a moment of passion and frustration - which I also experienced because my daughter told me who won AI before I got home to watch it and I wanted Bo to win...I have to agree with the posters that hoped Bo wouldn't win because the 19 Entertainment machine would probably try to turn him into a watered down version of himself - which would ruin the fine artist that he is! I only watched about the last 10 minutes of the show (after all, I already knew the ending) so far (had to watch Lost first) but was pleased to see how gracious Bo was - unlike Diana last year he managed to stay on stage and congratulate Carrie and showed himself to be a very mature, graceful young man. Can't wait to see what he does with his career from this point on (and don't you love the fact that he was the final - thus "featured" - act on the program?

I know who both Lynard Skynard is and I know who Rascal Flatts is - I like both of their music.

And by the way, I voted for Bo, not Carrie, and I AM a Bible toting Bush voting Texas person. <c>


Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I enjoyed the season and the show this year, not so much for the singing performances as I did for seeing what Paula would do next. Once Constantine was gone, I was happy. He and Scott were the two that I did not want to win this thing.

Both Carrie and Bo did well but they just didnt have that special something that I believe Fantasia, Ruben and yes even Clay had. My problem with them is that they sounded great but always seemed to sound like someone else, they just werent unique to me. Putting that aside I am glad they made it to the final two because they both seemed like genuinely nice people who appreciated every step of the way and that is always a pleasure to watch. Constantine and Scott on the other hand in my view had attitudes and didnt seem the least bit appreciative. Constantine acted like we were lucky to have him in our living rooms every week and Scott acted like I owed him something.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bast.. I think the reason is cause we grow stuff better in the south...



Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
True Bastable, people from NY (i.e. Constantine) have too much attitude and wouldnt have the word Ma'am in their vocabulary.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yep - that Matt Rogers has a lot of personality (something that R. Seacrest seems to be lacking in). I would give my vote for Matt to take Ryan's place any day.

Dalm_dad
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07-06-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maris, <c> Since when does formality define a person.

I am no fan of Constantine, but as a New Yorker, I do not go around calling ladies Ma'am, and I am still somewhat civil.

<c>

Dalm.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Like I said, you aren't going to see a new Yorker saying Ma'am. Constantine definitely has that New York arrogance about him, sorry but that is how I see it. and I am a New Yorker too, having lived in this city for over forty years.

Crzndeb
Member

07-26-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer, Roxip.....AMEN!!!

It's a reality tv show. It's a blessing that these performers got to show their talents.....It's really NOT a winners, losers thing....IT'S A TV SHOW!!.....If you really like a performer, than put your money where your mouth is and buy their CD.....that's the difference between success and failure. Not who comes in first on a dang reality tv show....
Lots of twisted panties.....


Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Crzn, I actually enjoy reading all the twisted panties posts. I agree it is a reality show, a tv show but I enjoy watching people get crazy over them.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 7:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's why god invented thongs. So we wouldn't have twisted panties.

Texasdeb
Member

05-23-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You said it Crzndeb - I watched these talented folks on AI & was proud for all of them. Each one of the top 12 got exposure that they would not have gotten without this show. I did not care who won because I prob. won't invest any $$ in either of them. I would prob. turn the volume up on the radio if either of them came on. I think it's so great that your average joe actually has a way to get their talent seen & become famous. Too many folks got rich & famous for music that didn't have an ounce of the talent we've been exposed to because of AI. I hope this show remains with us for decades.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL @ Twisted Panties!

I loved loved loved Carrie with Rascall Flatts. They are a good group, and I love that song.

I wouldn't ahve been disappointed no matter who won. I was right on the fence when before I had been a big Carrie fan.

Bo is going to go one to be an amazing performer, we'll be hearing about him for years to come. It is almost better that he didn't win, and have the 19 E people turn him into something he is not. Whereas Carrie neeeds a little molding and she is going to be an amazing artist.

Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well said, Escapee. Carrie needs some more shaping and growth due to her inexperience. Bo is experienced already, and he won't be confined by the title and the producers. Win win!

Terolyn
Member

05-06-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah.. I would hate to see Bo doing Barry Manilow for the next 3 years.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yep I think Bo was quite happy with the way things turned out. I watched my recording last night to see if I saw any sign of disappointment and I didnt see it. He looked genuinely happy as did his family. There was no disappointment there. Sometimes I think it is better to come in second.