AMERICAN IDOL 2006!

[Katie Reynolds]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

As far as "making it big" from AI, I love Kelly Clarkson who has had major air play with her CD's and I love her songs personally.
Most of the other winners i know of have had what? One hit?? Ruben, Clay.. Were there any others?

Clay technically came in second to Ruben.

Carrie Underwood won last year and won awards for "Top New Female Vocalist of the Year" and "Breakthrough Video of the Year", and was nominated for "Most Inspiring Video of the Year", from the Country Music Television Music Awards in April. Yesterday, she won "Top New Female Vocalist Of The Year" and "Single Record Of The Year", and was nominated for "Top Female Vocalist Of The Year" and "Song Of The Year", at the 2006 Academy Of Country Music Awards. I think she's doing alright.

[fatjoe3833]

I was also a big fan of Kevin. He had heart and poise. And he's a member of Team 545!

[JulieB]

Originally Posted by fatjoe3833

I was also a big fan of Kevin. He had heart and poise. And he's a member of Team 545!

Kevin was awesome. So cute. Really he was on robotics AWESOME.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Most of the other winners i know of have had what? One hit?? Ruben, Clay.. Were there any others?

And, time will only tell how this Taylor fella' will do.
Will we be hearing some original music from him in the next coming months??

What kind of music was he partial to singing in the competition btw??
As in what Genre? Rock, Rap, Country, R&B?
Just wondering what genre he would be most likely to break into when/if his CD hits store shelves, and mp3 players worldwide.

Carrie Underwood - w00t.

Taylor Hicks - Rap Star. I could see that working.... Someone should try impersonating that combo at the IRI Talent Show.

Taylor's got the soulful Otis Redding/Michael McDonald vibe going on. No one on that show was more genuine and down to earth as he was. Plus he's almost 30 and has gray hair - Soul Patrol!

A typical Taylor performance

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

Taylor's got the soulful Otis Redding/Michael McDonald vibe going on.

Michael McDonald?!?! The same one that was playing on the big screen at Smart Tech in The 40 Year Old Virgin??
Ughhh...

What did Kat sing mostly?? Maybe she'll make it big too.

[GlitterRave113]

Sadly, i stopped watching after Kevin got kicked off...It kinda bums me out that he didn't make it all that far, but at least he's got talent and knows it, it must be rough getting as far as he did

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Michael McDonald?!?! The same one that was playing on the big screen at Smart Tech in The 40 Year Old Virgin??
Ughhh...

What did Kat sing mostly?? Maybe she'll make it big too.

digression -
Michael McDonald
stint w/Steely Dan
long time run with Doobie Brothers
Michael is an artist who learned early on what collaboration means, working with a diverse mix of musicians and writers throughout his career. He had 'The Voice' for a long time.

ok - back to AI

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

I know American Idol isn't a popular topic around these parts, but how tone deaf is the American public to keep Katharine and vote Chris off the show? Too many people voting for good looks instead of true talent.

Just look at the landscape of the AMerican music scene to see that looks rule over talent.

[aallen88]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

I know American Idol isn't a popular topic around these parts, but how tone deaf is the American public to keep Katharine and vote Chris off the show? Too many people voting for good looks instead of true talent.

Ok ok I'll admit I'm watching American Idol this year. Mainly because it seems to be the only time I can get a chance to do something with my mom (even though we have to Tivo most of it cause we're busy).

AND I KNOW. I loveeee Chris Daughtry and can't believe he's gone.

[Danielle H]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

I know American Idol isn't a popular topic around these parts, but how tone deaf is the American public to keep Katharine and vote Chris off the show? Too many people voting for good looks instead of true talent.

I was about to boycott the show all together, I was just happy that Taylor won over Katherine. Katherine definitely should've been gone a long time ago.

But, honestly, if you attempt to think like a mindless fool for a moment, you can sort of understand where the public is coming from. They don't want to fall in love with someone's voice over the radio, and never be able to watch them in concert because they're absolutely hideous.

That still doesn't explain Chris though. If you ask me, he had amazing talent, and he didn't look half bad.

Idiots in the American public ruined it for the rest of us.

[Heretic121]

all i have to say on this subject is now that chris is gone... AI is over... done...

[JulieB]

All I have to say is that Alabama has once again produced another great artist.
I like all the finalist. But I'm leaning toward Taylor to win.