By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Christmas season, that very special time of year when we join our loved ones in sharing old traditions. What better way to celebrate the season than with David Archuleta’s “Ave Maria”. It is a traditional Catholic prayer asking […]
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Operatic Trio Forte Takes Carnegie Hall By Vocal Storm
November 18, 2013 
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Update: Forte Tenors Fans raised $3,135 in Forte’s name (goal was $3,000) for Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation for Autism. Sean, Josh & Fernando were extremely appreciative about this. They kept saying, “Best Fans Ever!” (and we kept saying, “Best Tenors Ever!”). On Saturday, November 16th, Forte made its Carnegie Hall debut as part of […]
Continue reading Reality Show Singers, Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken And Carly Rose Sonenclar To Star On Law And Order: Special Victims Unit
November 6, 2013 1 Comment
Picture Credit: NBC’s Law And Order Well, here’s something! Wednesday just became more interesting for me! American Idol Season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, and Season 2 Runner-Up, Clay Aiken, will star on the Wednesday, November 6th episode of Law And Order on NBC. Additionally, The X Factor Season 2 Runner – Up, Carly Rose Sonenclar, […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part 21: O Holy Night
November 1, 2013 5 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections O Holy Night” was composed by Adolphe C. Adam in 1847 to the French Christmas poem “Midnight Christians” by Placide Cappeau. It was translated into English by Unitarian Minister John Sullivan Dwight, editor of Dwight’s Journal of Music in 1855. The Carol’s text reflects on the […]
Continue reading Kelly Clarkson Is Releasing A New Christmas CD And It Is Out! Stand! Ing!
October 21, 2013 4 Comments
First of all, congratulations to Kelly Clarkson on two fronts: her recent marriage to Brandon Blackstock AND the impending release of her spanking new Christmas CD “Wrapped in Red. The CD is scheduled to drop in stores and online on October 29th. Here is the official release notes from KellyClarkson.Com “Start the holiday season early […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Twenty: Somewhere Only We Know
October 4, 2013 4 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections For as long as people have been making and recording music, people have been covering and reinterpreting music. While many covers are forgettable and easily dismissed, there are those that are so successful that they eclipse the source material. Some covers are so exceptional they way […]
Continue reading Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Performance Finale
September 17, 2013 5 Comments
We have hit the Finale of Season 8 of America’s Got Talent. And, I think we can all agree that the competition has been particularly fierce this season. In every category – vocal, dancing, magic, acrobatics, visual, – the performing standards of all acts reached monumental heights this season. Now, after 75,000 acts, we will […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nineteen: Gotta Get Thru This
September 6, 2013 6 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Gotta Get Thru This” is a title of a song by artist Daniel Bedingfield. It was released November 26, 2001 as a single from his album of the same name. It was one of the biggest hits in the UK and went to number one on […]
Continue reading American Idol Season 13 Reveals Its New Mentor And Panel Of Judges
September 3, 2013 1 Comment
Picture Credit: Ryan Seacrest.Com Okay, we are finally done here. After months of scouring multiple planets in a quest to find a new judging/mentor combo for American Idol, Ryan Seacrest announced via his Facebook page on Tuesday, September 3rd that the deal is set: “American Idol is getting some new (and familiar) faces for its […]
Continue reading American Idol Finds Its Third Judge. Are You Wild About Harry?
August 31, 2013 11 Comments
Picture Credit: Fox So, after months of topsy-turvy deliberations, American Idol has finally announced that Harry Connick Jr. will join returning judges, Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban. And, over the past few seasons of American Idol, it is the one time I actually jumped for joy over the selection of a judge. Why? So many […]
Continue reading Scotty McCreery Tweets The Truth About His American Idol Audition.
July 22, 2013 6 Comments
I snatched this story from MJs Big Blog because it was too funny to resist. Scotty McCreery took to Twitter and shared humorous anecdotes about his original audition for American Idol. And I laughed and I laughed! Here is what he had to say: “Three years since I auditioned for Idol! Crazy!! Here’s a little […]
Continue reading John Stevens Band Releases A New Music Video For “Intoxicated”
July 21, 2013 7 Comments
Remember my man, John Stevens, from American Idol Season 3? Oh my how I loved this kid and his retro style and substance. Well, guess what? He is back and all grown up and, after watching this video below, I love him even more. And, his hair is still red! Always loved the red hair […]
Continue reading American Idol’s Candice Glover Won And Lost While On The Show
July 11, 2013 1 Comment
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 […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seventeen: Star Spangled Banner/God Bless America
July 4, 2013 10 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections In the year of 1812, an attempt to take Baltimore the British attacked Fort McHenry, which protected the harbor. After witnessing the bombardment, a young lawyer, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem from which the lyrics came for The Star Spangled Banner. The song is a […]
Continue reading DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”
June 14, 2013 Comments Off on DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”
DeAndre has released the video from his spanking brand new single, “Her Crazy”. It is exceptionally well done and his performance oozes charisma and musicality. How is this young man not destined for super stardom? He has the whole package – this is what The X Factor looks and sounds like. You can download the […]
Continue reading American Idol Has Found A New Producer: Swedish TV Executive Per Blankens
June 11, 2013 1 Comment
Well, that didn’t take long! Looks like Fox has been busy, busy, busy trying to line up all their ducks in a row after basically firing everyone except host, Ryan Seacrest. Not sure what is going on with Jimmy Iovine. With the departure of Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick, the big question has been: “Who […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Sixteen: Wait Video
June 7, 2013 1 Comment
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Almost everyone who has ever lost someone they really loved will remember them through the power of music; probably from a song that relates to a memorable moment in life frozen in time. Music can hold a place in your heart for that loved one that […]
Continue reading DeAndre’s New Single, Her Crazy, Now Available On iTunes.
June 4, 2013 1 Comment
I don’t know if I am more excited over the fact that DeAndre Brackensick has a new single out or that he has now shortened his name to DeAndre? I was hoping that the latter would have happened while he was still on American Idol – it’s not like there are any more DeAndres out […]
Continue reading SMASH Season 2 Finale With Katharine McPhee Airs On NBC On Sunday, May 26th.
May 26, 2013 1 Comment
Picture Courtesy Of NBC And Jack Davenport’s Facebook Page I am so sad here. What happened to this show and why did it not succeed? Everyone I spoke to loves it. Yes, the writing could have been better and a select few of the characters were not riveting to watch, but, honestly, the show’s premise […]
Continue reading Sources Claim Idol Alumni As Judges Is Almost A Reality
May 22, 2013 41 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of The Vulture Oh my – I love my little ‘ole blog. About 4 days ago, I wrote that a panel of judges comprised of Idol Alumni would be the best and innovative idea yet. And now, according to The Vulture, it seems that American Idol may just be heading in that direction. […]
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