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Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Nope. Ellen's questions were very different. And actually, Kara's were different from Randy's, now that I think about it. Subtle, but they were diff.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Oh I didn't notice that. I hope Ellen stays, she might not have any industry music knowledge, but she knows what she likes and she isn't afraid to say someone was bad, she just says it in a nice way.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I hope they revamp the entire show when Simon leaves. Perfect time to do that.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
It is, and it will need it I think, or risk people getting bored.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Tomorrow, Friday, is the day of all the hometown visits. Last year all the hometown visits were covered with live feeds from their local FOX stations. I just thought I would list their local FOX stations so we can find the live feeds if they do it again.

Crystal
http://www.foxtoledo.com

Lee
www.myfoxchicago.com/

Casey
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That's great Naja! We should let each other know if/when we see something.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I heard on the radio this afternoon that there are rumors Harry Connick Jr. is under consideration to replace Simon next season. Has anyone else heard this?

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I like him, but isn't he a bit too "niche" for a show where they're essentially trying to find a pop star?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
There are rumors all over the place about who could/should replace Simon. I think TV Guide had a list of potential suspects and even included their pros/cons.

I can't see HCJr doing a weekly TV show like this. He's got so much other stuff going on and this would be a huge hit on his time for what? Six months? It's not like he needs the exposure.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Casey's Trip Home

Yes I am bored and posting cheezy links! Lots of video on the page.

ETA word on the street is that Ellen chose "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney for Crystal to sing next week.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Costa, I think this show involves a lot more time than just 6 months when you think about they start auditions back in the late summer, early fall. They do a heck of a lot of work before it ever gets on TV.

I know a gal who auditioned for AI a few years back. She flew to Nashville and was there with 10,000 other applicants. They put them all in a stadium and have them line up in front of a bunch of producers. I think they get like 30 seconds or less to sing. Then the producer decides if they want them to come back or not. If they get thru, they have to come back on a different day and are told to wear the same clothes, in case the camera catches them. That's why so many of them have friends and family with them when they go in with the judges.

My friend got eliminated early (despite a beautiful singing voice--just not quirky enough). She said none of the judges were even there that day. It's a lot different than they make it seem on TV.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
PattyP: 05/14/2010 at 11:46 am
My friend at AT&T store said Kara and Randy have picked “Daughters” by John Mayer for Casey’s song.

More missives from girl fandom......I don't know this song is it any good?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I watched online as Casey was at my favorite radio show this morning...he was pretty excited that they had breakfast burritos for him (LOL...true Texas Boy!). And yes, I also watched while he was on the local Fox station earlier...I didn't realize I was that big of a fan but hey - it is right here in my city!

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
More fangirl missives from beyond: Simon has picked Hallelujah from Jeff Buckley for Lee.

I smell trainwreck.

Maineiac
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08-24-2009

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maineiac a private message Print Post    
Nyheat you beat me to it. I was going to post all the judge's song choices. :-)

I agree about that trainwreck for Lee.
It think Simon is trying to sabotage Lee. I hope he blows it out of the water.

If they really wanted to help Casey, they would have picked something more counry rock instead John Mayer. JMO

I'm surprised they let Ellen choose Crystal's song by herself.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Should it tell us anything that Kara and Randy are teaming up to make a pick while Simon and Ellen are going solo?

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
It tells us that four judges are one too many.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Now see Costa, I was telling a friend at work that it almost seemed like HCJr was auditioning for judge. He certainly got way more TV time behind the scenes and on-stage with the contestants and judges on performance night than the other mentors. (Not to mention the "reel" they did on HCJr on elimination night).

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Crystal Hometown Concert Live Stream:

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/livenow?id=7441587

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Sorry I missed the survey .. always too late, lately.

Hope Lee listens to the k d lang version of Hallelujah.

What is Crystal singing??

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Lex, hon, I think HCJr got more time because he's way more personable. And because he did score the songs.

I think Lee could do a good job on Hallelujah if he does it right. There really is some potential there.

I'm not a John Mayer fan so I'm thinking train wreck for Casey.

I think Crystal could also do a good job with the Paul McCartney song.

As for the time commitment, I just tossed out a cumulative number. Yes the auditions last for weeks but it's not as nonstop as it is during the actual season. Of course, Ellen is judging AND is still doing her talk show, so maybe it's NOT too much of a time commitment for some people.

While I love HCJr, I just hope he doesn't become a permanent judge on AI. I kinda sorta want to think he's better than that! If you know what I mean. :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Sea, Nyheat posted at 8:33am: "ETA word on the street is that Ellen chose "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney for Crystal to sing next week."

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure that's a good choice for Crystal. I like the song but it's nothing spectacular, and you need spectacular in the finale.

I think Lee could do well with Hallelujah.

Daughters for Casey... again a good song but I don't know if it's got the power for a finale song.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I had never heard that Daughters song cause I avoid John Mayer like the plague, but I watched the vid and it's not bad. Not a long of "glory notes" tho, so not vocally challenging.

Maybe I'm Amazed for Crystal I can perfectly imagine her singing that, I bet she does a great job. This isn't the Celine Dion vocal final 3 that's for sure. They are all more folksy-blues type singers, so the judges chose well in that light.

<John Mayer skeeves me out, but I guess he is an ok musician. But ewww.>

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
BTW if you think Casey can't sing, (and it's ok if you don't, lol) watch his hometown concert video, he sounds better than he ever has on the Idol stage.

link