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MasterClass Monday:  One Voice Performed By 15 Years Of Americans Idols.


I was mindlessly browsing Facebook today and came across this gem. Performed as the opening number during the Finale of the American Idol Farewell Season, it brought an immediate smile to my face and a glorious warmth to my heart.  Gracing the stage with their infectious personalities and gorgeous voices, these singers gave new purpose […]

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MasterClass Memorial Day Monday: Katharine McPhee And Trent Harmon’s 2016 Performance At The National Memorial Day Concert 


As I write this article about Katharine McPhee’s and Trent Harmon’s beautiful performances at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington DC which  aired on PBS on May 29th, I am also watching the CNN coverage of President Obama’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery. These tributes deserve your time – today and always.   I […]

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MasterClass Monday: American Idol Season 11 Finalist DeAndre Brackensick’s Incredible Performance Of Pretty Wings


I don’t know how DeAndre Brackensick lost the American Idol Season 11 win.  Don’t. Know. How!  Seriously – listen to his relaxed, spontaneous, meticulous vocal of Pretty Wings (featured below this article)  and then you decide if American Idol dropped the ball with this unbelievably gifted and charismatic young artist.  Not only does he have […]

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David Archuleta Shares His Reason For Not Performing On The American Idol Finale


   Like many of you, I was so disappointed that David Archuleta was not added as a featured performer during the American Idol Finale last week.  Arguably, he was one of the greatest American Idol finds and that gentleman standing next to him in the above photo – David Cook – shares this unique position […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Farewell Season:  The Grand Finale


  Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox Wasn’t that a spectacular show last night?  I mean – what a great way to end the phenomenon know as American Idol with two magnificent Finalists – La’Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon.  Both have voices that can cross genres with musical ease and artistry so, in my mind, both deserve the crown. […]

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MCL Favorite Pictures From The American Idol Season 15 Finale Rehearsals. 


   Well, look who tweeted a confirmation that he will be participating in the Grand Finale tomorrow evening. The one and only Season 7 Runner – Up, David Archuleta! So happy to see that he will be involved in the festivities on Thursday evening.  And here are some other fav picks which I garnered from various […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Finale Performance Show: The Final 3 Bade Farewell


   Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox Aaaaaand I’m back!  From vacation!  Just in time to bade farewell to this incredibly addictive and certainly iconic reality show.  I haven’t yet had the opportunity to watch the “American Dream Special” which aired last evening since I was still “on the road”. However, it is resting safe and snug […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Finale Week: Farewell To The Farewell Season. 


   Picture Credit: Billboard.Com I am in a car, travelling the final stretch of a three-day journey from my vacation in  Florida. And again I apologize for being in absentia for the  majority of this farewell season. I was anticipating that Idol would carry on until May – as usual – so it has been […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 3 Performance Show. 


  Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox  I am winding up my vacation and soon this blog will resume some sense of normality.   Here is the blog topic for this week’s show which airs at 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 31st on Fox.  I value your commentary more than ever this season. In addition to being informative,  it […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 4 Performance Show. 


  Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox As you may know, I am on vacation until April 5th so I have not been able to submit Vocal Masterclass articles.  I am very sad about this, considering this is the last season of Idol.   However, here is the blog topic for this week’s show which airs at 8:00 PM […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 5 Performance Show. 


  Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox I am in the middle of my vacation and it has been non-stop. I can’t believe that I have missed so much of what has transpired on American Idol.  Also, the reality of submitting Vocal MasterClass articles for this signature season has been impossible. Vacation schedules mean  there is no schedule. […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 8 Results/Top 6 Performance Show. 


   Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox This week, the Top 8 will perform solos and duets, so this should be fun to watch. There is a diversity of talent in this crop of finalists so it will be interesting to see how the pairs will be constructed.  And, if the schedule remains similar to last week, the […]

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Vocal MasterClass Article For The American Idol Season 15 Top 8: Grammy Award Winning Songs. 


By: Rosanne Simunovic Although all 10 singers performed this week, two were eliminated at the end of the show. Therefore, since I am on vacation for a month or so and have limited time to write these MasterClass articles , I will critique only the Top 8 singers. Also, if any of the singers or […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For The American Idol Season 15 Top 8 Performance and Top 10 Results Show 


   Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox This week, the Top 8 will perform immediately after the Top 10 Results are announced.  Two singers will, unfortunately, be eliminated.   In addition to the “rushed” timeline of this season’s show,  I am also missing those very entertaining theme nights. Remember those?   It was so much fun watching […]

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Vocal MasterClass Article For American Idol Season 15 Top 10


Finally – my evaluations for the Top 10. I love writing these Vocal Masterclass articles for the American Idol performances and feel sad knowing that this will be the last year for these publications. It has been one fun and joyous ride and you – the MCL community – have made this journey particularly special.  […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For The Top 10 American Idol Season 15 Performance Show 


 Picture Credit: AmericanIdol/Fox  The header for this topic is a bit misleading in that, before we hear the Top 10 perform for your votes, the voting results for the 10 Wildcard singers will be announced at the beginning of the show. Four singers – Olivia Rox, Dalton Rapattoni,  Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae – were pre-selected […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 14 Results And WildCard Performances. 


   Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox First of all – isn’t this picture (featured above) beautiful?   Kelly Clarkson’s face looks radiant and expressive. What a musical revolution she started!  She gave mesmerizing performances week after week on American Idol and set the bar so high for those who would follow in her footsteps.  So, it is only […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 24 Semi-Finalists: Week Two


   I don’t know about you but, personally, this is the week I have been waiting for, as it will feature some of my favourite contestants, not only from this season, but also from past seasons.  And it will include the male artist featured above – the extremely talented American Idol Season 7 winner, David […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 24 Semi-Finalists: Week One


   Picture Credit:American Idol/Fox And, we’re off!  The Top 24 Semi-Final show for American Idol Season 15 is upon us.  However, unlike other seasons, the shows were pre-recorded a week or so ago and the finalists for the Top 14 selected by the judges.  So, that’s that I guess. We have no say and no […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 15: And The Top 24 Semi-Finalists Are? 


   Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox Well, this is the week everyone. Over the next two nights, The Top 24 of American Idol Season 15 will be revealed.  I think it is safe to say that American Idol has exposed some wonderful talent for its Farewell Season and this will be the week where we gain a first […]

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