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Ryan Seacrest Tweets Problem With Idol Phone Number: 1-866-IDOLS-13


This story has been circulating the Message Boards over the past few days. Apparently, when you dial in your votes for the newly appointed 13th singer after this evening’s show, you are connected to a non-G rated phone service – if you catch my drift and I am sure you do. Well, Ryan Seacrest just […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8 WildCard Show


Tonight, we have an opportunity to hear the eight fortunate WildCard contestants once again. Overall, this is a superb group of singers and it seems quite sad that only three will advance to the Top 12 at the end of the show. Once the singers have completed their performances, their fate is in the hands […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 8: Group Three Results Show


This is a traveling day for me, so I may or may not be home in time to see the Group 3 Results Show.    This time traveling factor is less problematic for me, given the fact that the talented Jason Castro will not be performing on the Results Show as planned. Since I was really […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8 Semi-Finalists: Group Three


On the evening of Tuesday, March 3rd, we will be treated to performances from each of the immensely talented singers in Group 3 of the semi-final rounds of American Idol Season 8. Collectively, this will be our strongest group of singers and, off the top of my head, I can envision six of these singers who […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 8: Group Two Results Show


Last night’s show was very strange. The performances were all over the place;  however, I stand behind my personal picks of Adam Lambert, Megan Corkrey and Kris Allen. I felt that, based on their individual performances, these three performers demonstrated the greatest potential for success.  The trio exhibited sublime style and substance during their vocal showcase. […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8 Semi-Finalists: Group Two


Tomorrow evening, February 25th we have the opportunity to meet the talented and diverse crop of singers selected for the Group 2 semi-finalist competition of American Idol. The two-hour episode will feature individual performances by 12 singers and, following their performances at the end of the show, the viewers can call and/or text their votes […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 8: Group One Results Show


As you read this, I will be flying high in the sky toward my vacation destinatiion. However, thanks to the magic of WordPress.Com, I was able to prepare this article in advance. WordPress took care of the most important part – the publication of this blog topic. Group One Performers last night were: Alexis Grace, Ann […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8 Semi-Finalists: Group One


Tonight, and every Tuesday evening for the next 4 weeks, we will be introduced to the singers who were successful in capturing the judges’ and producers’ approval for the Top 36 American Idol Season 8 formation. The two-hour episode will feature individual performances by 12 singers and, following their performances at the end of the […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Voila! The Top 36


I am having an incredibly busy day and evening, so I am truly thankful that I prepared the majority of this article in advance. I will be watching this episode intermittently, so I will not be able to give you live details from this show. However, I am curious as to the “surprise” that awaits […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Choosing The Top 50


We are almost there, folks! This is the week in which both the Top 50, and then subsequently, the Top 36 are revealed to the masses. However, those of you who want to be spoiled, just head on over the JoesPlaceBlog.Com, MJsBigBlog.Com or Idolforums.Com and see the results there or here or here! With all […]

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A MasterClass Early Pick: Adam Lambert, Cabaret Idol


Could we have found our first Cabaret Idol? Masterclass readers – meet Adam Lambert! The video below is a promotional video that features the many facets to gold ticket recipient Adam Lambert’s singing style. Suffice it to say that this unbelievably talented young man will not have any trouble with the various theme nights programmed […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: The Hollywood Rounds Part 1


Hooray for Hollywood! Could there ever be a better theme song to capture the collective emotions of American Idol viewers after three tortuous weeks of preliminary auditions? I think not. It’s time to get “down and dirty” and face the brutal elimination rounds that will reveal the Top 36 singers for American Idol Season 8. […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: New York And San Juan Auditions


New York and San Juan Auditions are featured in this last episode of the preliminaries and not a moment too soon. I just find this leg of the American Idol journey so tedious – necessary, yes – but tedious. And I am sure that many very talented singers were deprived of airtime, but, then that’s […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Salt Lake City, Utah Auditions


Salt Lake City, Utah!  Home to Season 7 Runner-Up, the extraordinary David Archuleta. More than anything else, I am excited to see if David will be featured on the Salt Lake City episode. I am thinking not, as his career is jam-packed and enjoying the skyrocketing ride reserved for emerging superstars. However, according to the […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Jacksonville, Florida Auditions


Jacksonville auditions are in full swing, as the producers and judges reach their next stop of the American Idol Season 8 Preliminary Auditions Tour. I am really pumped for the show this evening. Last week was a disturbing week for me – for a variety of reasons – but, this week, it’s all sunshine and […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Louisville, Kentucky Auditions


Louisville, Kentucky is featured this evening and let’s hope that more talented singers surface on this stop of the American Ido Audition Tour than was the case yesterday in San Francisco. I am a little busy this evening, as I am pre-occuopied with students who are trying voice exams tomorrow. Since I will be accompanying […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: San Francisco Auditions


San Francisco is our next stop of the American Idol Season 8 Preliminary Auditions Tour. In just one-hour of televsion time, we shall see which singers  “left their voices in San Francisco” and which moved on to the coveted Hollywood rounds. This article will be written in real time and published immediately after the end of […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Kansas City Auditions


Kansas City -home to current American idol winner, David Cook. This second show focuses on the auditions that take place in the state of Missouri. Think we can find another Cookie? Ummm – I don’t think so. David Cook is pretty special – both as a person and as a musician. However, the judges are […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: Arizona Auditions


Thank heavens for my spiffy new, wireless notebook. I could sit in the comfort of my bedroom and type in real time as another season of American Idol invaded my musical space. And it was a great beginning to Season 8, as the producers, thankfully, increased the “on air” time for the more talented singers […]

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American Idol Season 8 to Premiere on Fox on Tuesday, January 13th & Wednesday, January 14th , 2009


Well, in just 48 hours or so, the musical ride called American Idol will begin its eighth successful season. I am waiting with bated breath to see how the producers and judges are going to top the magic and charisma of the Top 12 singers from Season 7. It won’t be easy, but they have […]

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