Archive | February, 2010

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 24 Results Show

February 25, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 13 Comments


I  almost forgot to add this thread concerning the Top 24 Results Show this evening. The Vancouver 2010 Olympics have been distracting me from all things Idol, so I will be busy with my handy remote all night. And now the phone is ringing, so I have to run. Will catch you all here later […]

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Jason Castro at The Loft In Dallas

February 25, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 8 Comments


I would once again like to express my appreciation to faithful MCL reader and supporter, ReReader, for sending me this heartfelt performance of Southern Accent by Jason Castro. Although Jason’s technical skills need further refinement, no one can deny that this young man sings with sincerity and passion. These artistic characteristics are imperative in every […]

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American Idol Season 9 Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread: Top 12 Male Semi-Finalists

February 24, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 18 Comments


Tonight’s American Idol live show will highlight the vocal strengths and artistry of the Top 12 Male Semi-Finalists. They are: Aaron Kelly,  Alex Lambert, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Jermaine Sellers, Joe Muñoz, John Park, Lee Dewyze, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban, Todrick Hall, and Tyler Grady. Now, given the fact that I have not been to […]

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American Idol Season 9 Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread: Top 12 Female Semi-Finalists

February 23, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 23 Comments


Tonight’s first live telecast of American Idol Season 9 will feature the talented and diverse singers selected for the Top 24 Semi-Final shows. The names of the singers are: Ashley Rodriguez, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Haeley Vaughn, Janell Wheeler, Katelyn Epperly, Katie Stevens, Lacey Brown, Lilly Scott, Michelle Delamor, Paige Miles and Siobhan Magnus. I […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 24 Semi-Finalists: Will This Year’s Winner Be A Guy Or A Girl?

February 22, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 6 Comments


Another year, another show!   American Idol Season 9 is ready to roll tomorrow evening at 8:00 P.M. and it will be a two-hour show featuring the Top 12 Female Semi-Finalists. And, as you can plainly see, I have a personal early favorite – Lilly Scott – for two reasons.  Numero Uno, she shares the same name as […]

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R.I.P. Sweet Mom. Love You Forever!

February 1, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 22 Comments


 On January 22nd, 2010, my dear mother, Lillian (Mascioli) Giallonardo, passed away after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  In the end, her passing was peaceful and dignified, erasing  the struggle she encountered with this disease over the past 10 years. I was privileged to eulogize her memory at the lovely Catholic service held in […]

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