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Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Thank goodness it is Michael Grimm as winner instead of Jackie. With Jackie, I kept thinking "too much, too soon" if she won.

I do think Michael Grimm gave the best performance last night, even though I wish a NON-singer would win it.

Do we know if Michael Grimm is scheduled on any talk shows? I am with Beachcomber in wishing they had had more time to talk with him.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Beth I hope the Today show will have him on.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Anyone notice Sarah Brightman's comment? She said something like Jackie has an amazing voice and I want her to save it and look after it! I'm so glad she didn't win because I just think it would be terrible long term for a girl that young to be in an ongoing Vegas show.

I think Prince Poppycock knew he wouldn't win, but I was very sad to see him go out fourth. He deserved more than that. Nice to hear that all the final four had been top in their group at one time though.

Konamouse
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07-15-2001

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 9:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Because the southern bible belt is a strong TV vote (and not online) who supports the story and the clean cut American boy. We've seen it before and we'll continue to see it.


Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 4:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
I'm in the BB and everyone I know was voting for Poppycock. Even my bible thumpin Granny who in her words thinks Poppycock is "A Hoot"!

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 5:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
I live about 20 miles from where Michael's grandparents lost everything in Katrina, and was completely taken aback by his first audition of "You Don't Know Me". I ran all over town telling people to watch it on YouTube, and emailed my family and friends. Supported him the whole way, and was thrilled to see he was in the Final Four. I just hoped this would do something for his career and help him help his Grandparents...and look at this! First Place!!!

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 5:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Yay, I am so happy for Michael Grimm! I've loved him since the beginning, too.

I was shocked at Poppycock's 4th place.

Konamouse
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07-15-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 7:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Here's a little "6 degrees of separation".
Michael LIVES here in Henderson, NV.
He has been playing at Railhead (Boulder Station) and House of Blues (Mandalay Bay) and Hanks (steakhouse/martini bar Green Valley Ranch Casino). Turns out that last year konashark & his buddy Ron were at Hanks and heard him singing/playing guitar. He remembers because of the HAT!
The backstory seems to always push the winner through. Gotta have a good bio that pulls at the heartstrings to make the finally difference (TV loves a happy ending).

But, of all the singers, if PP didn't win, I'm glad it was Michael.
http://www.michaelgrimmmusic.com/



Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Wonderful exit interview by Michael from last night, and he really shows his caring for little Jackie.

http://www.wpxi.com/video/25032897/index.html

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I split my votes 5 for PP and 5 for Michael. I was pleased that Jackie didn't win. Michael has paid his dues. I get annoyed when a 10 year old starts talking about her life long dream...seriously.

All in all...a very good year, and a very fun summer. Well done AGT! I enjoyed the ride!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Saw a promo on "Ellen" yesterday that said the AGT winner would appear on Friday.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I kind of know what you mean but ten year olds are just as serious about their life as adults. It's all they've got and all they know.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
You know, I might have been annoyed even a year ago, but since I've been following so many kids with cancer and other life threatening and life altering diseases on Caringbridge, I think if you have a dream, no matter what the age, you have to go for it. Too many kids just don't live to be adults, yet they do pay their dues and they do touch many people.

I'm glad the two sisters with CF made it as far as they did.. I'm sure they've known all their lives that their life expectancy isn't very long and that their life will require daily treatment and much vigilance. They have already lost a sister.

And Jackie.. who really knows?

Yes, voice preservation is good and personally the Vegas part probably wouldn't have been so good for her, but she's wonderful and she's driven and seems to be self driven, not pushed by a stage parent.



Prince Poppycock in fourth place just made me sad.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Both my faves, Alice and PP got the shaft. :-( On the other hand, I'm okay with MG winning. It'll be interesting to see how his career goes, since he's so quiet and unassuming.

I'm also convinced that Alice and PP (amd many others!) have fabu careers ahead of them too, from the excellent exposure on this show.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Another deep South Bible Belter here and I and all of my friends were crazy about Prince Poppycock and thought he should have won. Nothing against you Kona, but I am weary of the Southerners (or Midwesterners) being blamed whenever Prince Poppycock or Adam Lambert don't win contests. I promise we are just like any other part of the country and have open-minded and closed-minded people and some who are just nuts (like Ernest T. Bass ). I really think that the majority of people voted with their heart (as you stated in your post) and not with prejudiced minds.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I though PP would win, even though I voted for Michael Grimm. I just loved his voice and connection with the audience on stage.

Also, I have to say how much I prefer Howie over the Hoff. Howie is quirky and sometimes has a strange sense of what 'talent' is, but I enjoyed listening to his comments more than the Hoff. I also think that Piers, Howie and Susan have better chemistry than Piers, Susan and the Hoff. Nothing against the Hoff, but he always seemed to be in a different world than Susan and Piers.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Could Michael Grimm have chosen any better song to sing for the finals. When a Man Loves a Woman is one of my favorite songs and provides a singer with a great opportunity to show his talents.

Michael Grimes has the kind of voice and style that appeals to a wide variety of people. His bluesy style is country enough to appeal to the country audience, but not too country to appeal to other tastes. He is better than the guy who won last season, and I suspect will have a better career.

I have to agree with Piers on Prince Poppycock's last performance, although I did not like that he buzzed him. I don't think that is necessary for a finals performance. And what he told him last night was right. He has been lighthearted and fun throughout the entire contest, but for the finals he went serious. That was a big mistake and I was not surprised that he went out 4th. If he had done the show he did for the semis, he would have had a better chance. I loved Poppycock, but he blew it. It was not the Bible Belt people who caused him to lose. I live in the Bible Belt and I have never heard even one person have anything bad to say about him. Everyone seems to love him and enjoy his style.

I also think that Fighting Gravity lost their way in their last performance. Somehow it was just not as much fun to watch as the previous ones, nor as well done. I liked their performance last night better than the finals, even though it was not as smooth as some of the previous performances. But I am with the judges here. They will have a Vegas Act. With professional handlers and stagers, there is no limit to what these guys can do.

I thought Jackie was amazing. Her choice of song was spot on. But as I have said before, after you have heard her a few times and the shock of hearing that voice come out of that little body, it becomes a bit boring. But Jackie will have a great career. She, however, belongs on an opera stage, not a Vegas stage. I suspect that was in the mind of a lot of voters as much as they might like her.

Konamouse
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07-15-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
No offense to any BB folks *here* but those of us online are a different breed from the people who watch TV without the internet community (my MIL & her neighbors are some of those - their view of people in these reality tv shows is WAY different from my friends in here and other online venues - they are very conservative compared to us).

Fighting Gravity is an act that needs TIME to polish. Their first two performances were spot on because they had more than a month. The last two were rushed and poorly executed because they only had a week.

Prince Poppycock's best (IMHO) was Bohemian Rhapsody followed by Yankee Doodle. But he had to GET to the finals so he had to use his best stuff early. His first audition was serious opera, so I guess he wanted to end on that note.



Konamouse
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07-15-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 5:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
http://www.lvrj.com/news/tv-s--talent--show-win-taking-las-vegas-singer-on-road-103102144.html

nice interview in the "home town" newspaper.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-21-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
I just watched the finale and have to say I was grinning ear to ear watching Donna Summers and PP singing together!!!LOVED IT!!

Also the Jackie and the women, Jackie's mentor were also awesome, brought me chills!!

Seeing Lionel Ritchie was cool!

I was bummer PP didn't win and a bit surprised he came in 4th. Then another of my fav, Fighting Gravity in #3 was disappointing.

Oh well, very entertaining season overall and looking forward to next season!! I really enjoyed the host and the addition of Howie, they both added so much to the show.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 2:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I promise we are just like any other part of the country and have open-minded and closed-minded people

we wouldnt call it the Bible Belt if a majority of strong fundamentalist type christians didnt live there.

I would suggest while everyone loves the performance of PP, a great majority of Southern people MAY feel uncomfortable voting for him to actually Win the whole show. I've found in my experience that even tho someone says they have an open mind, it doesnt mean they dont have a biased slant or preconceived conclusion.

And actually my post has very little to do with the Finale :-(

YAY for the winner, his voice was amazing. The little girl's voice is stunning but truthfully, the voices of girls change with hormones// same as boys. SO it is a huge amount of pressure to expect her to Remain a great singer in the next few years.

heck, even Michael Jackson was not heard during his "changing voice' years.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 6:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
I've found in my experience that even tho someone says they have an open mind, it doesnt mean they dont have a biased slant or preconceived conclusion

I agree.. most people have a biased slant or preconceived notion about southern people too. It gets so old hearing how if you are southern you are this this and this. No we are not. We are all just people, the good and the bad. Just like everywhere else. There gay and lesbian people living, eating and going to church with us, just like everywhere else. And truth be told they are nothing like what is portrayed on TV. I have never seen my neighbors mincing about, flapping their wrists or the lesbian couple down the street crop the hair short and walk around in muscle t's. Talk about biased slant.

In my family we have 3 who are gay. They are no different from anyone else in the family. Their partners are part of the family in the same way my dh is.

I am just so sick of bigotry in all forms.

Interesting note: My husband's family is from Indiana and they are the most racist people I have ever met.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
And finally:
While I am glad Grimm won, I had put all my votes toward PP. I think he is meant for Vegas. I was shocked and bummed he was the first one out. boooo!

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I love, love, love Michael Grimm!!!

Mamabatsy
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08-05-2005

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamabatsy a private message Print Post    
There gay and lesbian people living, eating and going to church with us, just like everywhere else. And truth be told they are nothing like what is portrayed on TV. I have never seen my neighbors mincing about, flapping their wrists or the lesbian couple down the street crop the hair short and walk around in muscle t's.


Sure - they know better. If you lived where I live, near Los Angeles, you'd see that ALL the time. There are a few lipstick lesbians around, but of course they are not noticed. Most of the lesbians I know you'd have a hard time telling they are women. For the men, take a walk down Santa Monica Boulevard if you want to see mincing and flapping. They are free to present themselves any way they like without fear. If they lived in a less friendly area, they'd conform too.