Archive | May, 2006

TAYLOR HICKS, AMERICAN IDOL 2006: HOW IN THE HICKS DID THIS HAPPEN?

May 30, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on TAYLOR HICKS, AMERICAN IDOL 2006: HOW IN THE HICKS DID THIS HAPPEN?


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC It’s been said that it takes five years for any business to become firmly established and for the consumers and executives to develop an awareness and strategy that determines the ultimate rise or demise of an enterprise. Accordingly, this year, American Idol celebrated its fifth season and the ultimate result of the […]

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 2 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: KATHARINE MCPHEE AND TAYLOR HICKS

May 25, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 2 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: KATHARINE MCPHEE AND TAYLOR HICKS


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC And so, after much speculation, intrigue, fan frenzy and numerable outstanding performances, it has come down to this very talented Top 2: Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks. These two singers have been on such a rollercoaster ride throughout this show and there were times I couldn’t envision either in the Top 2. […]

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 3 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS:THE TRIPLE THREAT: THREE SONGS FOR THREE SINGERS.

May 18, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 3 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS:THE TRIPLE THREAT: THREE SONGS FOR THREE SINGERS.


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC This week’s show determined which of the remaining Top Three singers would enter the prestigious Top Two competition. As always, this season could not close out without a shocker and, with Chris Daughtry’s surprise elimination last week, we the viewers have come to believe that anything is possible over the next nine […]

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 4 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, ELVIS PRESLEY

May 11, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 4 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, ELVIS PRESLEY


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC This week, our illustrious Top 4 American Idol finalists celebrated the music of the King himself, Elvis Presley. Has there ever been a more celebrated and revered icon in the history of pop music? Almost 30 years have gone by since Elvis’ death and the tributes keep on coming in – from […]

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 5 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING PAST AND PRESENT SONGS THAT TOPPED THE BILLBOARD CHARTS

May 4, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 5 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING PAST AND PRESENT SONGS THAT TOPPED THE BILLBOARD CHARTS


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC It’s the Top 5 showcase and, unlike previous weeks, the singers were required to utilize their own artistic resources in the selection and interpretation of their songs. No guest artists, no guest vocal coaches, no specific themes or genres! This week, the Top 5 were able to select two songs each, the […]

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