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Kimberly Caldwell interview, Dolly Parton mentor next week
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ABOVE: Kimberly Caldwell co-hosts “Idol Tonight” on TV Guide Channel with Rosanna Tavarez (middle) and Justin Guarini (left).
A week ago, I spoke with Kimberly Caldwell, who has had the most successful post-“Idol” TV career. She’s been co-hosting “Reality Chat” and “Idol Tonight” for the TV Guide Network for the past four years.
I noted that she was eliminated “again” that previous weekend on “American Idol Rewind,” which recounts season two. “Oh my God!” she said. “It’s like seriously embarrassing. It’s a part of my history, no regrets. But my hair, my clothes, everything! I’m totally proud I pulled it together to last as long as I did on the show.” (She came in seventh.)
She was surprisingly self critical during the show’s post-interviews. “I’ve been a performer my whole life-I expected more out of myself.”
She said she and Josh Gracin recently joked “Rewind” was like going through the high school yearbook. “We get to relive it again,” she said.
Caldwell marvels that she’s been able to become an “Idol” expert on the various TV Guide shows. “I wish I knew everything now back then. But I’m grateful for ‘Idol’ because I probably wouldn’t have this job.” (Well, we can say she definitely would not have the job without Idol!)
She isn’t sure why TV Guide has kept her around so long. “I’m the longest running and youngest host at the channel,” she said. “I guess I brought a little spice to the channel. It was very vanilla when it started.”
She said at first, she tried to be a host and copied everybody else. But after a few weeks, she realized that wasn’t working so she just started acting like herself, a little goofy, a little giddy. And it’s worked. She hooked up with “Popstars” refugee Rosanna Tavares, who has become her best friend on and off camera. And last year, she recommended Justin Guarini to join them for the “Idol” recap shows. She said the trio are like siblings and can be quite off color off camera. “No one will ever see [the outtakes] or we’d not have careers,” she said.
Caldwell says people ask her 10 times a day when her album will come out. “There will be a product sometimes this freakin’ year!” she promised without specifics. “It will be worth the wait! I’m trying to do my own stuff and not what everybody else wants me to do.”
She said this is her favorite year besides her year, of course. “These are all solo artists,” she said. “They are performers, not karaoke singers.” Her top three before the top 11 Beatles night performances were David Archuleta, Carly Smithson and David Cook.
Her breakdown of each person and she was pretty kind, much nicer than Constantine overall:
David Archuleta: “I’m obsessed with him! I wondered before I met him if he really is that nice. But he’s that nice. I was 21 when I did Idol. No way I could have done that at 17 like him.” (She predicted he’d be fine last week after his botched top 12 performance and she was right)
David Cook: “I want to have David Cook’s baby! He’s got that sexy, gorgeous voice. Everyone compares him to Daughtry but I think he’s just real. He’s a star. He could win this.”
Michael Johns: “He’s really cool. Anybody who’s worked with him on the show says he’s the sweetest guy. He’s so nice. He could finish top 5.”
Jason Castro: “I think Jason will be around awhile. He’s adorable, very cute face, just a sweetheart. He’s that totally awkward guy, a loner. He hangs out with himself.”
Chikezie: “I did not think he was going to make the top 12 and then he had that phenomenal top 12 performance. Talk about taking ownership! He earned his spot.”
She wonders if all the tabloid coverage of Danny Noriega may have hurt his chances of the top 12 and helped gave the spot to Kristy Lee Cook. “She’s really pretty and a good vocalist.”
Brooke White: “She’s very softspoken, very chill. It would easy to not like her because she’s so perfect!”
Syesha Mercado: “I don’t think she’s shown a lot of her personality. As much as we want this to be just a singing competition, it’s also a personality competition.”
Carly Smithson: “I want to be friends with her. Vocally, she’s just flawless! I love the songs she picks and the clothes she wears. And her attitude about everything.”
(I forgot to ask her about Ramiele and Amanda! Oh, well…)
In other “Idol” news:
Dolly Parton will the be the first mentor for next week. In his blog on Idol Chatter, Phil says the “Idol” production team caught up with him, Bucky Covington and Bo Bice, all of whom will appear on video on next Wednesday’s episode on April 2.
Remember the kid from Knoxville who lived in his car and almost made it to the top 24 Josiah Leming? The Knoxville paper reports that he has a record deal already with Warner Brothers.. This is the first time I’ve heard a person who just missed the top 24 get a major record deal.
And here are some songs from the years each contestant were born that could work based on a list of the top pop hits from the year. I have no inside knowledge of what they will actually sing. I’m also avoiding songs that have been played out like “Livin’ on a Prayer” or “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” or “Alone.”
1978: Michael Johns “You’re in My Heart” - Rod Stewart, “Hot Blooded,” Foreigner, “Dust in the Wind” Kansas, “Baby Hold On” Eddie Money, “Come Sail Away” Styx, ‘Double Vision” Foreigner.
1982: David Cook “Eye of the Tiger” Survivor, “Hurts So Good” John Cougar, “Heat of the Moment” Asia, “Sexual Healing” Marvin Gaye (hey, why not?), “Hold On” Santana, “Rock This Town” the Stray Cats, “Waiting on a Friend” Rolling Stones
1983: Carly Smithson “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” Culture Club, “Sweet Dreams” the Eurythmics, “Making Love Out of Nothing At All” Air Supply, “Back on the Chain Gang” the Pretenders, “Stand Back” Stevie Nicks, “Take Me To Heart” Quarterflash, “King of Pain” the Police, “Separate Ways” Journey
1983: Brooke White “Every Breath You Take” The Police, “Sweet Dreams,” “Back on the Chain Gang,” “Never Gonna Let You Go” Sergio Mendes, “Always Something There To Remind Me’ Naked Eyes, “We’ve Got Tonight” Kenny Rogers/Sheena Easton (but solo earlier with Bob Seger), “Suddenly Last Summer” Motels, “You Can’t Hurry Love” Phil Collins
1984: Kristy Lee Cook “Why Not Me” the Judds, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Tina Turner, “Missing You” John Waite, “Hold Me Now” Thompson Twins, “Drive” the Cars, “I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues” Elton John, “Sister Christian” Night Ranger, “All Through the Night” Cyndi Lauper, “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again” Peabo Bryson
1985: Chikezie “Easy Love” Philip Bailey w/Phil Collins, “Rasberry Beret” Prince, “Cherish” Kool & the Gang,” “Nightshift” Commodores, “Broken Wings” Mr. Mister, “Some Like it Hot” The Power Station, “Sea of Love” Honeydrippers
1987: Ramiele Malubay “Head to Toe” Lisa Lisa, “Always” Atlantic Starr, “Looking for a New Love” Jody Watley, “I Knew You Were Waiting” Aretha, “Open Your Heart” Madonna, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” Kim Wilde, “Will You Still Love Me” Chicago, “Let’s Wait Awhile” Janet Jackson, “Breakout” Swing Out Sister”
1987: Jason Castro “The Way It Is” Bruce Hornsby, “La Bamba” Los Lobos, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Crowded House, “At This Moment” Billy Vera, “Lady in Red” Chris De Burgh, “Can’t We Try” Dan Hill, “Mandolin Rain” Bruce Hornsby, “Stand By Me” Ben E. King, “Is this Love” Survivor, “Something So Strong” Crowded House
1987: Syesha Mercado “Always” “Looking For a New Love,” “(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight” Cutting Crew, “Heart and Soul” T’Pau, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “Let’s Wait Awhile,’ Janet Jackson, “Don’t Disturb this Groove,” System, “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” Gloria Estefan, “Respect Yourself” Bruce Willis
1990: David Archuleta “Nothing Compares 2 U” Sinead O’Connor, “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” Michael Bolton, “Close To You” Maxi Priest, “I Don’t Have the Heart” James Ingram, “Downtown Train” Rod Stewart, “Here and Now” Luther Vandross, “Have You Seen Her” M.C. Hammer, “What It Takes” Aerosmith
Comments
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 2:13 AM | Link to this
Great info, thanks.
Josiah… ugg we have enough failed Idols running around. In my opinion he has a deal because he cried a whole lot.
I’m actually looking forward to Dolly.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
Morning!
I think Josiah will get by on his crying for awhile, then his voice will have to do what people expect it to.
Kimberly Caldwell managed to find something nice to say about everybody but there’s a lot between the lines that I’m wondering about. She found it difficult to say something straight up nice about all the girls without making it sound just a wee bit catty. She praises the guys wholeheartedly…I didn’t get that with her comments about the girls.
Dolly should be fun!
By Lara
March 25, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
I am looking forward to tonight - especially to see if any of our song choices are done tonight. Should be interesting.
Did you hear that Paula has agreed (her idea) to be an Idol correspondent for Q100? She plans to call in every Thursday morning after eliminations night.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
March 25, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Morning mushbloggians one and all… I’m looking forward to next week. tonight will essentially be another 80s night, and for some reason 80s nights have always seemed to be disasters to me!
ok….dressed and ready to head out… just stopping by for a quickie… hello that is … now, where’s that heavy jacket … brrrrr!
peace :^)
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
Paula/Q100? That should be interesting! Do you think she’ll be coherent between 5:30am and 10am est? I guess if she’s still awake on the west coast at 2:30am she might be able to chat for a few minutes. That doesn’t mean she’ll be coherent but then, we’ve never expected that from Paula anyway.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
No spoilers yet, just a bunch of stuff including one guy claiming that Archie is going to sing We Didn’t Start the Fire. That’s funny and, my guess, impossible!
By Lara
March 25, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Funny, I just can’t picture Archie doing a song that fast.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Some people are claiming that Michael Johns has said he wanted the opportunity to do another Queen song and his birth year would be the perfect time.
I’m hearing that Syesha is singing Natalie Cole but I don’t know what song.
I think people are still speculating although the guy who gave the Archie prediction swears it’s true. :-)
By flats
March 25, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Good morning all!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
mornin’ greg, running late today? i’m not around much today, just popped over to see if there were any spoilers yet…
Hey Lara, Deirdre, and anyone else who drops by…. have a great day! i’ll try to be around this afternoon to check on spoiler posts and such… y’all have a good one!
By Rodney Ho
March 25, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
I spoke with Bert yesterday. The Q100 morning show interviewed her for 20-plus minutes last Friday. Listening to Paula THAT long is a bit much but she was enthusiastic and liked the show so much, she offered to be a correspondent. It wasn’t as if the Bert show asked. That’s a testament to the Bert Show. We’ll see if she follows through and how coherent she is at 6-6:30 a.m. PST!
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
Just got back from picking up some new light fixtures. Hubby will be installing them all day…with my help of course. I’ll be in and out
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
There’s a guy on one of the boards who knows Syesha and announces what she will sing on the day of the show. Today he’s decided to make a teasing game out of it and has listed 4 songs, claiming he will tell the real song later today. Since he’s always been right about what she sings:
Syesha will sing one of these:
I Knew You Were Waiting For Me If I Was Your Woman This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
Hmmmmm my guess is This Will be (an Everlasting Love), but it’s purely a guess, LOL!
lunch was waaaaaay too fast… see you guys later!
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, She could well be catty,lots of girls are. For that very reason most of my daughters best friends have always been male, they had only a couple of close female friends. Does anyone else think Chikezie would also do well with { Stand by me}?
By Hairy scary and the two bald men
March 25, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
slow in here today. where is the chat?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Hey Harmony! I think that could be a good choice for him, except Stand By Me doesn’t get “upbeat” … and what seems to be saving Chik is the laid back opening with a daring, bold, and vibrant finish. I personally like the song, just not sure that it’s a good choice from the judge’s perspective … i think he’d do it great justice, personally.
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
I can see Chikezie getting some grief from Simon if he does another laid back opening followed by a vibrant finish. I can hear him now “it was all a little predictable.”
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
I see Chikezie getting grief from the judges anyway, it’s going to get harder and harder to live up to their expectations.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
I like that song for Chikezie as well. He does need a change of pace, meaning a song that stays at the same pace while he’s singing it!
Hubby’s mood has taken a turn for the worse while installing our new foyer fixture. I’m hiding at the computer! :-)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
LOL JT, you are right…i stand corrected! So SBM might be an excellent choice for Chik to sing… but if he does any song like that, he’ll need to be visibly singing “from the heart” not just mouthing lyrics!
btw, JT, have i told you lately how much i absolutely adore you???? ~¿@ huge cyber-hug to you way over yonder in the great northwest! {{{{JT}}}} you’re my hero!
did i ever mention, by the way, that entering time and preparing billing is booooooooring????
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
I seem to remember you mentioning that in the past, linny! :-)
We’re a quiet group today but sometimes that’s nice. I mean, I have to get my chores done SOMETIME, don’t I?
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Linny, I picked Adam and Monica to go home tonight. Agree or disagree? I’m also hoping Michael will do something finally to make him stand out.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
I didn’t see either of them dance, Harmony…I tuned in toward the end. Kristie Yamaguchi is terrific! Maybe this will be a girl’s year.
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Chikezie couldn’t do that song tonight, wrong year.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
I’m hoping so, Harmony — They are by far and away the lowest in talent; they both try hard, and are lovely people, but….they canNOT dance! At least Penn seems to really try to make up for the fact that he’s so huge…but he’ll never “look” right, i fear.
I have to say at this point, of the men, I’m struck by the musicality of Mario, but i think i’m in lust with Jason Taylor—and he can dance too!!! And for the women, I’m amazed at Priscilla, but … just cannot get all hyped for her—for 62 she’s good, but she’s not THAT good, and the bo-toxed face just turns me off off OFF; Kristy has always been one of my fave skaters, and Marlee one of my heros because of her ability rise above her deafness … and Marissa’s shear determination matches Penn’s, but from the “short” side, LOL!
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
The first week they danced I noticed Jason’s excellent posture and also noticed that Priscilla’s face looked too full, but tryed to be nice and not mention it.I do think too much Botox.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
From TMZ on what’s wrong with Pricilla’s face:
Priscilla, whose face looks … strange on “Dancing with the Stars,” went to Dr. Daniel Serrano around 2003. Serrano was a good-looking doc from Argentina who hooked into Hollywood’s social A-list and started giving them what he claimed were miracle injections that worked better than Botox.
In fact, Serrano was injecting industrial, low-grade silicone similar to what’s used to lubricate auto parts in Argentina into the faces of these women. Several women, including Shawn King, Larry’s wife, and Diane Richie, Lionel’s wife at the time, held injection parties in their homes, with Serrano needling them with the non-FDA approved drug that he had smuggled in to the U.S. Shawn King has said the injections created a lump in her lip that made it difficult to speak and drink liquids. Serrano charged between $300 and $500 a pop.
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, Kristy could win, if people don’t think she has an unfair edge because of skating and dancing being similar. I suppose that since I’m the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer around here I must leave the blog and get busy with the redundant chores. See you all after idol.
By Negativo
March 25, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Almost beer-30. Be afraid.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
Ewwwww…. vanity, thy name is rich woman!!!!!
If those same women had not worn 15 tons of makeup, especially pancake and powder, all their lives, they wouldn’t NEED stuff to make them look “young” … it was their own fault for clogging their pores and destroying their natural beauty in the first place, LOL!!!
I’m so glad I lived in Florida where it was just too darned hot to wear makeup when i was a teenager; too hot and too much time in the gulf, lol… i can’t take credit for any smarts on this… laziness and environment, lol!!! but i’m grateful!
shudder needles to make me beautiful? uh uh no way!
By Harmony
March 25, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
D, Thanks for the info on Priscilla. Neg, I’m afraid. Really, I’m out of here for now.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
You don’t scare me, Neg! :-)….I think of it as a challenge.
linny…I think I’d think twice before I let someone inject me with ANYTHING.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Here they are folks!
Syesha: If I Were Your Woman.
David C.: Billy Jean.
Carly: Total Eclipse of the heart.
Chikezie: If Only For One Night.
Brooke: Every Breath You Take.
Jason: Fragile.
Ramiele: Alone.
Michael: We Are the Champions.
Kristy: God Bless the USA.
Archie: You’re the Voice.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
If that is the order in which they sing(I don’t know if it is or not) and Mr Precious is going last YET AGAIN, I’m going to be very upset!
By Mrs. Sphincter's next door neighbor
March 25, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
David C.: Billy Jean. DAMMIT!!!!!!
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
That was sorta my reaction, too!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
D, do you think “Champions” gives Michael enough musical range to show his voice? seems sort of limited to me :-(
Carly doing Total Eclipse could be quite good — or it will be horrid. I don’t see much way for middle ground on that one.
DCook doing Billy Jean? Somehow that just doesn’t…. feel right… or something, to me. I dunno. I have reservations on song choice here.
Funny, Brooke doing Every Breath… i always imagine that song as a little bit of a stalker’s theme… and she sure doesn’t fit THAT mold!
Kristy - God Bless.. guess she just couldn’t re-do Amazing Grace yet again, so she chose something equally recognizable and identifiable. I fear a disaster, but could be wrong…
for the rest, i really don’t have much opinion, or don’t know the song well enough…
see ya’ tonight!!!
Neg… very very afraid, but not of you, Hon! ~¿@
By flats
March 25, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
I just hope they leave it all they’re on the stage tonight!!!!Maybe kirsty will bring some magic and stay around awhile!!!
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
I don’t think Michael has a lot of range….but I think he’s capable of rocking this song. What worries me is, will he keep the ladies voting for him with this song? Ace did it a few years ago and wasn’t very good. Michael is a better singer than Ace.
David C.and Michael Jackson just don’t seem like a good mix to me but then, I would have said the same thing about him and Lionel Richie.
Kristy needs to rabble rouse with that song and she’s just not capable of that.
Carly will be the one to watch tonight and Brooke may do something with that song that makes us all cry!
Jason’s pick is beautiful but the same as everything else he’s done. He’s beginning to come across like a broken record.
Archie’s choice goes to that social awareness stuff he likes and it’s a good song…I’m sure he’ll sing it well.
Syesha and Chikezie will do ok with their choices.
Ramiele is going down inflames.
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Ramiele with Alone? Didn’t we hear that once before in the top 24 portion?
By Justin
March 25, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
DAMN U KRISTY LEE COOK! God Bless The USA could actually be good for her. Damn her. Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn. I WANT HER GONE!!!
Ramiele- Alone..her “comeback” said the same thing last week but now possibly!
Syesha- If I were your Woman… Tamyra Gray sang this on 70’s night… so how is this an ‘87 song? Whatever…i hope she just blows it out the box! Please, Please, Please.
Chikezie- If Only For One Night. Damn you too. This is a nice, slow song, and he sure could do a lot to it but I don’t want him to go on much further either.
Brooke- Every Breath You Take… just make it better than last week.
Carly- Total Eclipse of The Heart- Uh huh.
Jason Castro- Fragile, he’s not a very good vocalist… he cracked on Hallelujah and if say, Carly did that, the judges would be all over her ass..except Randy. Luckily he’s got the unique factor…but I still find him quite boring.
Michael Johns- we are the champions.. good for him probably.
David Archuleta- You’re the voice… huh?
David Cook- Billie Jean: lol should be interesting.
Damn you, Kristy.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
JT, Carly sang it during Hollywood week I believe and knocked it out of the park.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
Not only is Ramiele facing comparison to Carly…she has to deal with Carrie’s version which is considered one of Idol’s all time best.
Like I said…she’s going down in flames.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 25, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
gotta go home and set dvrs…. too much to watch in too short a time!
AND i need to find Season Three before I truly AM Lost!!!
aaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhh!!!!!
later gang, i’m outa here!
By Justin
March 25, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Anyhow, after that rant, I’ll predict the order again. Last week I actually predicted quite a few right.. sorta.
I had Kristy going 2nd. Brooke White going 5th. David Cook going 6th. Carly going 7th. Jason 8th. Syesha 9th. Chikezie 10th. And Ramiele to close the show
So I actually did pretty good I got 8/11 right.
So tonight:
Ramiele
Chikezie
Syesha
Jason
Carly
David Cook… yeah, probably not. Cuz that would be 4 times in a row.
Brooke
Michael
David Archuleta
Then Kristy Lee Cook to close the show with a great version of God Bless the USA… hope i’m wrong!
DAMN YOU!
Ok, thing is, how could you send someone home tomorrow night while they exit us out with God Bless the USA? Just can’t imagine it… so congrats on another week to look forward to. (damn you..lol)
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
I’m sure Ramiele doesn’t care; everything is ponies and rainbows for her. Especially if the rumors are true that her half-heart buddy might be able to qualify for the Idol Tour.
I’m still waiting on Ramiele to do something impressive, and Deirdre I’ll back you up should David A. get the pimp spot again.
Hey Justin, like Kristy much?
By Justin
March 25, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
No way.
Now, I don’t know if this is true… but last week’s top 11 spoilers posted on Idol Blog Live also had the order the contestants performed and top 10 spoiler order better NOT be this order.
Syesha cannot afford to go first again, and David should not be going last.
By Mike S
March 25, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
Justin, if Kristy jknock God Bless the USA out of the park, and I think she will — it willbe a DOUBLE Damn you for you — next week Dolly Parton is the mentor, which means it is country week and Kristy will make it through another week.
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
That’s the way I have them posted, too Justin but my thinking is they got this from tmz. Last week’s list came from mj’s and was from a person who had been to the dress rehearsal.
Bad enough that Archie would go last AGAIN…but to put Syesha first again is what makes me think this is NOT the order. That would be very unfair and Idol knows it!
By Justin
March 25, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
Ok but question is…am I the only one thinking Damn you Kristy? lol
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
Mike…I don’t think Kristy has the stage presence or the cajones to sing that song.
By Justin
March 25, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
One more thing to suggest this could be the order is the fact that it is girl, boy, girl, boy and that is the way Idol has been doing it
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
Mike did raise a very good point, if she can make it this week she stands a good chance of doing well in Dolly-week.
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
One thing to remember is that Nigel has commented in the past that he likes to start and finish the night strong. They like a setup that gets people hooked, and will then keep ‘em viewing. So they will avoid a sleeper as the first or last songs.
By War Eagle
March 25, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this
I think Justin has been with Neg putting away a few beers. Slow down a little buddy, let me catch up.
How is everyone?
By JTesla
March 25, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
Doing just fine WE. How was the gambling?
By War Eagle
March 25, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this
I stink at gambling!!!!
By Deirdre
March 25, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
Sorry to hear that, WE…Maybe you should quit while you’re …ahead???
New thread up!
By Amanda Marr
March 26, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
I’m from Dolly’s hometown of Sevierville, TN, and we’re really looking forward to her appearance on American Idol. I think that David Cook will really do something cool and original with a Dolly tune and can’t wait to hear what it is.
It’s great that American Idol is highlighting Dolly’s songwriting. The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce has done the same thing for the last 4 years with the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition where contestants have to sing one of the 3,000+ songs Dolly has written. I think they’re still accepting text to be linkedentries for this year through April 11 and there are some really nice prizes for anyone who thinks they can sing a Dolly song in their own style.