We know for certain that Randy Jackson is leaving American Idol. It was announced during the Finale a few days ago. Also, it appears that Nikki Minaj has expressed that she doesn’t plan to return to the show. So that leaves Mariah Carey and Keith Urban – but, if the rumours are true that American […]
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Mariah Carey’s American Idol Finale Performance
So, what do y’all think? Truth be told, at the beginning of Mariah’s performance, I really thought she was singing live. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part or an unwillingness to let go of the past – where everyone performed live. Ha! However, once those high note riffs popped in midway through this […]
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Angie Miller And Adam Lambert Perform A Haunting Version Of Titanium
Was this the most beautiful moment on the American Idol Finale or what? Adam Lambert and Angie Miller gave an exceptional and memorable performance of the song, Titanium. Their vocals were absolutely stellar and the harmonies impeccably tuned. Both are extremely sensitive and skilled artists, who truly understand the importance of nuance and inflection in […]
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Talented Candice Glover Wins American Idol Season 12
Sometimes, this little ‘ole show called American Idol gets it just right. For the first time in a very long time, a very gifted vocalist won American Idol. And her name is Candice Glover. Here we have a singer whose persistence, dogged determination and stellar vocal preparation finally paid off. This is Candice’s third time […]
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[Spoiler] Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Results Finale
I know there are tons of spoilers out there and I will add them at the end of this topic when I arrive home. There is lots of action tonight and tons of special performances. However, the night belongs to Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, two very fine singers albeit with extremely opposite performing styles. […]
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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 12 Top 2 Singers: Candice Glover And Kree Harrison
By: Rosanne Simunovic That was a pretty riveting Top 2 Performance Finale. Both Candice and Kree sang the juice out of their songs, giving strong, meaningful performances and verifying why they are the Final 2 standing. However, in fairness to Top 3 Finalist, Angie Miller, she deserved one of those spots. That young lady was […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 2 Performance Show
This is the final week of American Idol Season 12. Yippee! What a yawn fest this show has become! Seriously! Basta! Get with the plan, Idol Producers, and get this show back on track next season. That being said, I would like to wish Candice Glover and Kree Harrison the very best of luck during […]
Read moreVocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 12
Picture Courtesy Of NBC’s The Voice The Top 16 show last week was very strange. Some of the eliminated singers made no sense to me. How about you? At any rate, we are now down to the Top 12. Just like that! Blink your eyes and 20 singers are gone over a two-week span. Is […]
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Dancing Masterclass Discussion For Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Week Nine
Picture Courtesy Of Dancing With The Stars Where do the weeks go? And the weekends? Happy Monday one and all! We are nearing the end of another season of Dancing With The Stars. I was sad to see Kellie in the bottom last week because she really doesn’t deserve to be there. She is such […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 3 Results Show: Producers’ Judges’ And Jimmy Iovine’s Choices
Well, well, well. Who do y’all think will be eliminated this evening? As I will not be able to watch the show when it airs, I am not able to live blog the unfolding of the Results Event. So, I am counting on my treasured MCL community to fill in the blanks via the comments […]
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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 12 Top 3 Singers: Producers’, Judges’ And Jimmy Iovine Choices
By: Rosanne Simunovic Because I am busy over the next 4 days, I have evaluated these singers as concisely as possible. We are reaching the end of another season, so I hope that the more in-depth Vocal Masterclass articles from previous weeks will help fill in the blanks. Here are my evaluations and, remember, I […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 3 Performance Show: Producers’ Judges’ And Jimmy Iovine’s Choices
Picture Courtesy Of American Idol I cannot tell a lie. I am going to be missing Amber Holcomb’s radiating presence on Wednesday evening during the Top 3 Performance show. However, we will still be treated to a wealth of enormous talent when Angie, Candice and Kree take to the stage with their triple performances. This […]
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[Spoiler] Song Choices For American Idol Season 12 Top 3 Performance Show: Jimmy Iovine, Judges’ And Producer’s Choices
Here are the Top 3 song spoilers everyone. Sorry, I have no idea which song was selected by the Producers, Judges and Jimmy Iovine but thank you IdolPad for the tip: Angela Miller – “Maybe” by Emile Sandé Angela Miller – “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” by Elton John Angela Miller – “Try” […]
Read moreVocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Live Play-Offs Part One
Picture Courtesy Of NBC’s The Voice Finally! The live auditions are upon us. This is where things get interesting for me. How about you? On Monday, May 6th, the Top 16 singers from NBC’s The Voice Season 4, will deliver their vocal and performing goods over live television. Not more blinds, no more battle rounds, […]
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Dancing Masterclass Discussion For Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Week Eight
Picture Courtesy Of Dancing With The Stars Another Monday, another episode of Dancing With The Stars. Hopefully, I can catch a glimpse or two of this show tonight because, given my schedule, that’s about all the television watching I can manage this evenin. I have to say, however, that I loved last week’s tribute to […]
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Michael Buble’s Greatest Creation Is….
…the soon to be born baby boy that he created with his wife, Luisana Lopilato. And did you hear that one-note operatic voice that he produced when speaking with Ellen? I was thinking: ” Okay, he needs to go there with his voice – dropping the jaw. supporting from the diaphragm and singing with the […]
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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Fifteen: Fields of Gold
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song is about savoring those precious memories of time well spent with the ones you love in this life. “Fields of Gold” is a 1993 song by Sting from his album “Ten Summoner’s Tales.” In January 1996 Eva Cassidy recorded “Fields of Gold” at Blues […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Results Show: Now And Then
I will be live blogging the Results Show (at the bottom of this article), so bookmark this page and refresh often between 8:00 – 9:00 P.M. Eastern. As much as I am intrigued about the results on tonight’s show, I am more excited about the appearance by the fella in the above picture. Yes, Season […]
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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Singers: Now And Then
By: Rosanne Simunovic What a great evening of music! Now that was pretty fine singing from Amber, Angie, Candice and Kree. And wasn’t Harry Connick Jr. the absolute best mentor? He had x-ray vision when dealing with our Top 4, playing to their strengths while reinforcing their weaknesses. Now, that is what mentoring is all […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Performance Show: Then And Now
Picture Courtesy Of American Idol That’s one confused Top 4 in that picture. And color Ryan confused as well. In fact, we are all confused here as we enter yet another Top 4 week with Amber, Angie, Candice and Kree. The Save option was not used – ever – this season so Idol was faced […]
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