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American Idol’s Candice Glover Won And Lost While On The Show


Picture Credit: Tibrina Hobson, Getty Images Forget those wretched weight loss programs. Candice Glover is here to say that she lost 30 pounds while competing onSeason 12 American Idol – and without trying. Yes, you read this correctly. According to an interview with People.Com, the hectic Idol schedule from January to May melted those nasty […]

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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 […]

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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” […]

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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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[Spoiler] Song Choices For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Performance Show: Now And Then


Here are the Song Spoilers for Wednesday’s Top 4 Now And Then Show, courtesy of The Idol Pad Solo Performances – Hit Songs Of 2013 (Billed As “Now”): Amber Holcomb – “Just Give Me A Reason” by Pink & Nate Ruess Angela Miller – “Diamonds” by Rihanna Candice Glover – “When I Was Your Man” […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Results Show: One Hit Wonders And Personal Choice


Soooo, tonight is the Results! But everyone in the media and blogosphere knows that no one is going anywhere this week. The only thing that’s going to change is the theme of next week’s performance show because all those pretty faces pictured above will remain the same and will be chirping like little nightingales next […]

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Mindy Moore’s Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Performance Show: Own Choice And One-Hit Wonders


By: Mindy Moore I am still fighting a bad stomach bug, so one of my readers, the very insightful and knowledgeable Mindy Moore, has graciously provided her assessment of last evening’s Top 4 show. It is an excellent read and one in which I am in 100% agreement. Thank you so much, Mindy – your […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Performance Show: One Hit Wonders And Personal Choice


Picture Courtesy Of American Idol Well, the Top 4 ladies are set to go but MCL not as much. In case you missed it in in the last two topics below, I have a nasty stomach virus. Although I will watch the show from the comfort of my bed, there is no way Jose that […]

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Next Week’s American Idol Theme Will Include Standards Plus Hit Songs From 2013,


This just in from The Idol Pad: The themes next week will be Standards (thank you, God) and Hit Songs From 2013. I had tweeted Nigel Lythgoe to please include Standards this season – maybe he listened. Did any of you tweet the same message? Whatever – my wish is granted and I am sure […]

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[Spoiler] Song Choices For American Idol Season 12 Top 4 Performance Show


Here are the Song Spoilers for Wednesday’s Top 4 Show, courtesy of The Idol Pad I have to say, I am loving some of these songs. “Cry Me A River”? Seriously? That is an oldie but goodie to the max and I never thought I would hear this song performed on this show – EVER! […]

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