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12/18: Want an Idol at your wedding?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The New York Post reports that various “American Idol” contestants are offering their services to sweet 16 parties, weddings and other celebrations.
The range, the story says, is $2,000 for Kimberly Caldwell from season two (she’s on TV Guide channel) to $150K for a Ruben Studdard.
How much would you pay for various “Idol” contestants to show up at your wedding and sing a few songs?

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By dsmooth
December 18, 2006 6:39 AM | Link to this
I’d pay for Ruben to sing at my wedding, bar mitzvah or just a private how… I love his new cd… he’s got such a great voice. It’s just a shame to me that he hasn’t enjoyed the success of Kelly Clarkston or Carrie Underwood. But I love his music just the same!
By Shay
December 18, 2006 8:09 AM | Link to this
Let’s see, the only person I can think of that I would actually pay money to sing at my wedding would be Reuben because he could definitely do “Here and Now” some justice. But, I don’t think he’s worth $150,000. Maybe $20k. As far as the reception and doing a couple of songs, I would pay for Tasia, Jen, Paris or Taylor to do my reception. I like R&B music and think all four of them would do great songs.
By jex
December 18, 2006 8:11 AM | Link to this
Can Taylor sing at his own wedding? I don’t know how that’s going to work out once we tie the knot. But we’ll figure it out I guess.
Happy Monday Everyone!
By jex
December 18, 2006 8:19 AM | Link to this
Hey Shay! I don’t think Ruben’s worth $150k either, but I didn’t want to say anything. Personally I’m cheap, so if they won’t do it for the exposure, forget it.
I’d give PCD $500 to do Wit U. But I can’t think of any “idol” (other than Taylor) whom I would actually pay to sing.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 8:28 AM | Link to this
Yeah, I have to agree Jex. To be brutally honest, I don’t think I would pay any of them to sing, even if I did have the money. Maybe Taylor, but that’s a big maybe. But if someone else was paying for it, then I would take any of the four I mentioned in my last post.
By greg
December 18, 2006 8:35 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!NICE TOPIC!
By Carla
December 18, 2006 9:06 AM | Link to this
I’d pay Kevin Corvais $29.99 to lead the Chicken Dance.
Countdown: 4 days to vacation!!!!
By Shay
December 18, 2006 9:09 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know what opening day is for Dreamgirls? The t.v. commercial say Christmas day but I have read several articles that say opening day is this Friday.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
$29.99?? He ain’t worth that!
By jex
December 18, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
Shay, I think Christmas day is the official opening day, but there will be pre-screenings throughout the weekend.
By mystique
December 18, 2006 9:31 AM | Link to this
Good Morning! I would pay Taylor to sing at my wedding and no one else. BTW, you are speaking with a proud ticket holder to Taylor’s ATL show :-)I am now in the market for some back stage passes!
LOL, Carla, Kevin does a mean chicken dance I am sure. Money well spent!
By Carla
December 18, 2006 9:54 AM | Link to this
It’s my wedding so I’m feeling a bit generous.
I’d pay JPL $19.95 to do some Elvis covers, but he has to do the dancing as well.
By RK
December 18, 2006 9:59 AM | Link to this
If you want Ruben, pay him whatever you want, but don’t have your dinner buffet-style.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this
LOL!! RK, I would like for my guests to get to eat too.
By sleepingbeauty
December 18, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this
Wow, that a really thought provoking subject.
By sleepingbeauty
December 18, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this
UGH! I hate typos!!! I meant to say….”WHAT a thought provoking subject”
By Jodi
December 18, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this
$150,000 for Ruben - PLLLLEASE! At those prices, I can get Beyonce.
By Michelle
December 18, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this
That’s ridiculous. Just go down to your local karaoke bar and hire someone for $100, I’ll bet the quality wouldn’t be that different. You would have to pay me to listen to some of these so-called “Idols.”
By Lara
December 18, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this
I would pay for Bo to sing at my birthday party - it is coming up in a few months if anyone is thinking of a good gift for me…
By Head Scratcher
December 18, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this
Huh? Is this really a topic? Ugh.
By greg
December 18, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this
kellie is looking hotter everytime i see her!
By Gairek
December 18, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this
IDOL’S SUCK!!!! IF THEY CAME TO MY WEDDING, I WOULD TOSS THE CAKE IN THEIR FACE, BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF THEM AND THROW THEM OUT THE WINDOW.
By sharon
December 18, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this
I’d pay Anwar, Jennifer Hudson or Latoya London to sing at mine.
By LYNN
December 18, 2006 1:10 PM | Link to this
I would pay Paris to sing at mine.
By ATLGUY
December 18, 2006 1:37 PM | Link to this
I would pay JPL…His new CD is GREAT! Has anyone else heard it?
By Shay
December 18, 2006 1:55 PM | Link to this
JPL has an album??? WTF??
By greg
December 18, 2006 2:14 PM | Link to this
SHAY…LOL!!!!!!
By Carla
December 18, 2006 2:28 PM | Link to this
Anything’s possible.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 2:45 PM | Link to this
Rod didn’t mention he had an album so I was just shocked. But if Jasmine Trias can release an album, anything’s possible.
By Carla
December 18, 2006 3:00 PM | Link to this
I’d pay Bobby $1.99 to do Copa Cabana and Mandy and David (I think that’s his name) $3.99 to do some Sinatra.
By R.Tucker
December 18, 2006 3:04 PM | Link to this
I would pay Fantasia to sing at my wedding what ever price she name. She is a true American Idol. Kimberly Caldwell singing is not worth 2 G’s, Ruben wants 150 G’s, He wants to cover his Healthcare Insurance, in case he pass out while singing and eating at the wedding.
By Jeff
December 18, 2006 3:10 PM | Link to this
I would pay DIana Degarmo good money to perform at a party. She has a wonderful voice and is a wonderful p[erson. She sometimes gets a bad rap=-why i will never know-but she truly is fantastc. Plus, she is easy on the eyes!
By Gary
December 18, 2006 3:15 PM | Link to this
Degarmo-yes!
By jex
December 18, 2006 3:17 PM | Link to this
Oh my gosh, Carla! I would pay Bobby $5 to do Copa Cabana. And I’d make him wear one of those puffy sleeve shirts. It would be a tropical theme, maybe even on the beach.
Her name was Jexy/She was a showgirl/With pink flowers in her hair and a dress cut down to there…
By Max
December 18, 2006 3:24 PM | Link to this
I would pay Carrie or Kelly Pickler to sing at my bachelor party though…
By Carla
December 18, 2006 3:35 PM | Link to this
I’d pay Nikko a full tank of gas to sing some Stevie Wonder.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 3:36 PM | Link to this
sing or dance Max??
By Shay
December 18, 2006 3:37 PM | Link to this
OMG, Bobby is so not worth $5 Jex. Carla had it right for a buck 99.
By Carla
December 18, 2006 3:39 PM | Link to this
I’d pay the 3 weird cowboy guys $10.99 to perform that sketch again and I’d pay fake Clay $11.02 if he’d scream and jump around on stage like he did when Clay came out on the finale. But he must be authentic and his facial expressions and shaking must be funny!
By Shay
December 18, 2006 3:47 PM | Link to this
Oooh, I would pay George Huff a few bucks. He is genuinely nice. Diana Degarmo would have to pay me to sing at my wedding.
By jex
December 18, 2006 3:57 PM | Link to this
I’d pay Justin Linguini a couple bucks to get a hair cut.
By Shay
December 18, 2006 4:08 PM | Link to this
LOL!! Focus Jex focus. We’re talking singing her not haircuts. But on the same note, I would do Tasia’s hair for free.
By jex
December 18, 2006 4:20 PM | Link to this
Oh, okay. Actually, I’d give Tasia upwards of $50 to do Summertime at the family reunion.
By dsmooth
December 18, 2006 4:25 PM | Link to this
Just in case you all forgot, Ruben lost 120 lbs this year… stop being so mean! :)
By Shay
December 18, 2006 4:37 PM | Link to this
Would that be Summertime from AI or Will Smith’s Summertime because that’s how her hair look like she is headed to a cook out.
By Shelly
December 18, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this
She’s too busy with her career to sing at my wedding, but I’d pay Diana to come there and sing for me. My other choice would be George Huff.
By no way
December 19, 2006 6:30 AM | Link to this
Why the hell would I want an idol at my wedding. How about HELL NO. Most of these people are talentless.
By diane
December 19, 2006 4:52 PM | Link to this
I agree that I could not imagine paying anyone 150k to sing at my wedding. Not worth the price, but if money was no object, i would change a few line of And I am telling you and jenny could sing it at the reception.