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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Aubrey Cleland Beyoncé's Sweet Dreams

Never quit for the new improve Aubrey Cleland, who auditioned on the previous Idol, from Orange CA. She made an impressing performance and made it to the top 40 but advanced to the top 20 of the show.

She sang her version of Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams” where she impressed the judges and got positive responses.

According to the judges, Aubrey had an incredible voice and bringing something different out of the song, and had a balance of voice and fire, said Keith Urban, while Nick was comparing her performance like twilight song, a gorgeous and beautiful contestant where she was blown away. For Randy, he said that you look amazing, and felt like Aubrey is a completely package and great performer.

Related Top 20 Performer Adriana Latonio

Adriana Latonio Ain’t No Way

A very energetic performer, without an ounce of fear when performing her version of Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way", a five foot Filipino-American or little tiny thing but commands the stage from the second she walks out. and a lady bug that born to do it, that would be the comments of the Idol judges. From Anchorage Alaska, Adriana Latonio is a 17 year-old honors student at East High School.

Adriana is a very talented and has the determination to auditioned the Idol season 12 where she had been singing for spare change at Anchorage's open air Downtown Market.

As Minaj's comment's "Little tiny thing that commands the stage from the second she walks", "I didn't see an ounce of fear". The last Nick's comment is very true, Adriana is an experienced performer. According to Graham, "I remember in elementary school she would do various vocal competitions,", "She's definitely a very hard worker, but always bubbly and happy. You hardly ever see her frowning. She's always having fun."

Is it Adriana be the next American Idol?

Related Top 20 Performer Aubrey Cleland

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Janelle Arthur Sings I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry

Janelle Arthur is a beautiful 22 year old natural country singer from Oliver Springs that doesn't quit on the previous season, yet manage her own way to Hollywood where she made it to top 20. She is one of the last women in the top 40 contestant of idol.

The judges were impressed by her performance and passion about music. She sang the Classic song of Hank Williams "I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry". According to Nicki Minaj "I think you are really, really special, and you already seem like a star."

Related Video of Idol's ContestantZoanette Johnsons

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Zoanette Johnson’s Dramatic Performance

Comes from the heart would be the performance of 20-year-old from Liberia to stay round after round on idol's sudden death. She delivered dramatic play of the Lion King's Circle of Life which was a game changer for the musical competition, and got a standing ovation on the judges including Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson.

Zoanette is a very talented contestant that has a broadest vocal range, with creative and fashionable like which will excite the audiences.

Below are the comments of the judges

“Forget the King of the Jungle. Kudos to the Queen of the Jungle right there!" exclaimed Urban.

Minaj, one of Johnson's biggest champions, told the contestant that she "served it" and made her "so emotional."

"When I think of you coming from Liberia and all those siblings and the fact that they're gonna get to see you on this show, I'm so proud of you," said the rapper as Johnson began to cry.

Related Video of Idol's Contestant Janelle Arthur

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Elijah Liu Talking to the Moon

Elijah Liu dream is very clear about his way to Hollywood; his family is also very supportive for his career. He plays guitar with the first Asian Guy with Guitar from Rowland Heights, California
He performs his rendition of Bruno Mars "Talking to the Moon", and has the confidence to his voice.
Related Sudden Death: Paul Jolly

Paul Jolley Sudden Death

With his amazing talent, Paul, 22 year old aspiring Hollywood star performs "Tonight, I Wanna Cry", and that song made him to qualify to the final round.

Last time, he was so nervous with his rendition song "Blown Away" yet did deliver a very high vocal range. He admitted to the judges that he was incredibly nervous. Here is the comment of Minaj, "You walked out so defeated, and that really irritated me", she also added "It's such a turnoff. Just give us one minute of professionalism — it's one minute for you to come on stage and take that off of your face."


Related Sudden Death: Elijah Liu

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Halie Hilburn on her Way to Hollywood [Video]

As an idol contestant, who auditioned with a new way of entertaining audience, judges were a little more impressed and amazed by her unique talent, Ventriloquist Halie Hilburn made her way to Hollywood with her puppet named Oscar the dog.

Halie got a positive feedback from the panelist. She sang a “I Wanna Be Your Cowboy Sweetheart” together with her puppet, and did the song very proud. Below are the comments of the judges

“This is wild. What is this?” said Randy Jackson. ”I don’t understand how to vote. I’m a little confused.”

But once Hilburn ditched the sidekick, her voice really shined.

“I think Oscar’s holding you back,” Keith Urban told her afterward. “You can sing! I loved it!”

Mariah Carey commended Hilburn’s “beautiful” vocal but warned her, “I think you guys are going to have to sever the ties a little bit to pursue your career.”

Halie Hilburn is another promising star. Isn't it?

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Dustin Watts Audition on Idol [Video]

After the audition of Dustin Watts on Idol, it seems that he wins the way to Hollywood. He is good looking guy and vocal chops who sang the Garth Brooks hit ‘She’s Every Woman’. He is 27 year old and a firefighter.

Judges love the style of Dustin, According to Mariah “There’s something special about you,” while Keith Urban “You’ve got a great style,” he added. “You’ve got confidence.” For Nicki Minaj, “I think you did it with ease, and to me, you look like a country star.” What do you think of his performance? Do you think he will win the idol?

Related Auditioner - Burnell Taylor

Burnell Taylor Audition on American Idol [Video]

Burnell Taylor is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, 19 year old from Louisiana sings the “I’m Here”, and got the heart of the judges.


According to them: "I loved it. I can't even -- I felt every single word you sang. Just spectacular," says Mariah. And Nicki chimes in, "That is what we came for. I feel like we've been flying all around this country for that ... that wasn't even an audition, that was just entertainment for us.", and "Somewhere there's a spotlight right now waiting for you to walk into it.", Keith said.

Another promising star Dustin-Watts

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Brian Rittenberry sings Let It Be - Idol Audition

Another promising star, Brian Rittenberry faces different challenges in life including auditions American idol and cancer wife survivor. Judges loved him when he sings Let it be. Mariah says, "I didn't expect that and you took me by surprise. I seriously enjoyed it" and Keith says, "Good light about you, soul, husky and cool and your vibrato's great. Other than that, it sucked. [laughs]."

Do you thing he can survive in the idol and make his way to hollywood? here is another promising star Seretha Guinn

Seretha Guinn with her Adorable Daughter Audition on American Idol

The audition of 26-year-old Seretha Guinn. She sang R&B the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and got a positive response from Nick Minaj "Incredible. I'm so proud of you. I'm so proud you have the baby and with her father getting in that horrible accident. I can't imagine. You're a superstar,", Another next promising star.

Do you thing Seretha Guinn will be the next american idol? She got the attention of the judges after telling a personal story about her boyfriend. She auditions the singing competition together with her adorable daughter. Watch the video below

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Hudson says American Idol, Go out on Top

Its time to go out on top as Jennifer said in her statements. Hudson is a product of American idol show, spokesperson, an actress and Oscar-winner. She says "Everything has its time. I think it should just allow itself to go out on top... and gracefully". So for him it seems that it is better to end while on the top of its rating. It also said that idol changed the face of television, and she is proud to have come on the show.

The rating of Idol is still declining, despite the facts that the set of panel changed. In fact, reality shows such as x-factor and the voice have got the attention of the audience. The simplicity of the show is highly appreciated by the hug audience that's why its rating is going up which is in contrast to the rating of American singing competition.

Many artists become successful because of American Idol including Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Idol premiere is getting worst

The premiere rating of the singing competition is getting worst and the lowest of all idols’ premiere. The ranking is getting down up to 19 percent from last year. Currently AI got 17.9 million viewers. Despite this fall, idol is still the top mostly watch singing competition.

It seems that the combination of Mariah Carey and Nick Minaj are not appreciated by the musical fans even though they made an issue that get a lot of reaction, and reality shows become the biggest trend. The feud between the judges is not enough to raise the rating of the show.

Just wait and see the season 12 of the American competition. Many aspiring contestant are very talented including Louisville teen Brandy Neelly, a barely seen Hollywood contestant in Seasons 10 and 11, Season 11's Johnny Keyser, who built a sizable following before his elimination and Kiara Lanier, who once sang for a President Obama fund-raiser

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Across the Country Premiere Episode of Idol

The first episode of the American idol will be going outside the country for 1 week free. Fans can have the opportunity to watch the event via television satellite from Los Angeles to venues in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Detroit, Boston, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Houston. Source: Premiere Screening and Live Interactive Q&A Event

The event is a live screening and Q&A to the new set of panel including Minaj, Keith Urban and Mariah together with the host Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson. Host will have the chance to ask about different issues particularly the feud between Carey and Nick, and the exit of the previous judges.

Ticket for screening in 12 cities can be requested by through Idol RSVP; fans can log to the site to request a free ticket. Successful supporters are emailed for notification; it’s a first come first serve basis.