http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Tell us what you think -- from the judges to the on-stage hopefuls. en-us rho@ajc.com 2008-05-12T18:50:19-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/12/513_top_3_stren.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz While everyone is anticipating the long-awaited David vs. David finale, let’s give Syesha some due and weight each person’s strengths and weaknesses as we enter the home stretch of season seven: David Cook Four-word description: Daughtry, with more soul Strengths:... 3812703@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-12T18:50:19-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/10/512_hometown_vi.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz I remember when Fox did this for Diana DeGarmo four years ago in Snellville. It’s a highly orchestrated hometown visit for the final three. Here’s a summary of their trips. -Murray, Utah. greeted David Archuleta at his high school and... 3766203@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-10T11:43:21-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/09/59_xxxx.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Simon Cowell generally hates precocious young teen singers, though he has been fairly kind to David Archuleta. But he told Extra that going younger may be the way to go, especially on a show that is losing younger viewers. “All... 3726403@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-09T15:16:35-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/08/58_jason_castro.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz In today’s press conference, Jason Castro proved he could say full sentences and denied he was tanking on purpose. He also said the yawning he did on camera was not an indication of ennui toward the show, that people... 3701103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-08T13:18:09-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/07/57_jason_wants.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Has anybody been more relieved to be leaving “Idol”? Probably not! Jason Castro is finally able to grab a beer, relax and go home. Phew! The farewell video is amusing because it shows him dancing with that happy Asian dude... 3693103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-07T11:38:13-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/06/56_top_4_perfor.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz It’s songs that cleared from the 500 most influential songs of the rock era courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here’s the list for reference. The Who and Bob Dylan cleared songs, I think, for the first... 3651703@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-06T15:41:34-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/05/55_kellie_pickl.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Kellie Pickler did graduate high school. (Really!) But she readily admits: “I’m no role model.” Dr. Kellie Pickler or attorney Kellie Pickler doesn’t quite sound as apropos as country singer Kellie Pickler. And she’s built an impressive fan base... 3633003@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-05T16:04:45-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/03/51_idol_cliches.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz I saw a headline on mjsbigblog about 11 major “Idol” cliches culled from seven seasons. I decided not to read their cliches and see if I can come up with 11 myself. Feel free to add your own. These are... 3518103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-03T08:50:12-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/02/52_clay_aiken_i.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Those Clay Aiken fans have been waiting for this since I’ve been teasing it. But his first album of originals since 2003, “On My Way Here” comes out Tuesday. (The Claymate crew will be at Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N.... 3560603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-02T07:51:01-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/05/01/51_brooke_white.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz During the exit press conference today, Brooke White was bright, peppy and sweet, everything you’d expect. And she has a knack for spinning cliches but not in a bad way. On the pressure: “You feel like you’re sinking, then... 3539803@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-05-01T12:07:49-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/04/30/430_paula_abdul.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Jason Castro deserved to go tonight. Heck, he probably wanted to go home, take a little break before the tour and chill! But as recent weeks have indicated, the most obvious person hasn’t been going home. Instead, Brooke White... 3512603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-04-30T12:42:36-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/04/29/429_top_5_idol.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz (For you live bloggers, sorry, I was out late tonight and only got around to posting my thoughts at about midnight.) Neil Diamond is not going to bring in that younger audience “Idol’ is losing, but he sure has... 3487003@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-04-29T15:59:30-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/04/27/428_xxxx.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Personally, I don’t think “Idol” can do much to keep ratings from falling. It’s just a question of stemming the losses. I think they have done a good job this year by getting rid of the “Sanjaya” sideshows, providing us... 3435103@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-04-27T22:32:26-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/04/25/426_phil_stacey.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz I’m in D.C. this weekend visiting friends so this will probably have to tide you over until Monday. Phil Stacey, the Navy family man and “Idol” finalist last year, always struck me as an aw-shucks nice guy without a... 3410603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-04-25T20:01:32-05:00 http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/04/25/425_anwar_robin_1.html?cxntfid=blogs_american_idol_buzz Anwar Robinson, the good-natured New Jersey vocal teacher from season four of “American Idol,” disappeared off the radar screen soon after. But the smooth-sounding singer has spent the past six months crisscrossing the nation on a “Rent” tour playing... 3388603@http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/ 2008-04-25T08:23:56-05:00