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American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Finale With Crystal and Lee


Well, this is it for another year. No more Vocal Masterclass articles until next season – unless I decide to critique the Glee and/or  America’s Got Talent performances. We`ll see – it`s getting pretty warm outside and it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay glued to a computer. Overall, Crystal and Lee sang very well, […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Show: The Finale


Well this is it, folks! The Finale for American Idol Season 9 is here and the talented duo to be featured on stage this week are Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze. Was there ever any doubt?  Over the past few weeks, these two singers were deemed the chosen ones. Although, I feel that, for many […]

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The Mindless Conversation Topic For the Long Weekend


Since those of us who live in North America and the UK are celebrating a relaxing 3-day weekend, I thought I would start a blog topic for those of us who want to chatter on about music in a general fashion. Is American Idol your passion? Then blab away!  Want to share some insider news about the music […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Results Show: Judges’ Choice And Singers’ Choice


  Well,  tonight’s Top 3 Results Show will determine which singers will be featured in the Finale next Tuesday and Wednesday.           But not before we  are hit with a wallop of  Bieber Fever courtesy of rising star and Usher’s  protégé , Justin Bieber.  I wasn’t a huge fan of this young man’s music; however, after watching him on Ellen’s show, […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Vocal Masterclass Article: Judges’ Choice And Singers’ Choice


        In past seasons,  the  Top 3 show has generally been less than spectacular. By this point in the competition, the singers are succumbing  to the pressure of the  competitive astmosphere, thinking that, in the grand scheme of things, how well they sing doesn’t seem to make a difference.  Just ask Jennifer Hudson, Carly Smithson, Michael […]

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David Archuleta Releases Memoir Of Soul, Song And The Power Of Perseverance


Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance American Idol Season 7 Top 2 Finalist, David Archuleta, is releasing his first book, a memoir of his musical and personal journey to date, on June 1st! I know I will be purchasing this book. David has so much to offer  – his enormous vocal […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Show: Judges’ and Singers’ Choice


We are finally down to the Final 3 competitors of American Idol Season 9: Casey James, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze. And, to the best of my knowledge, all the guest mentoring is over, allowing the singers the opportunity to work solely with the American Idol musical staff. The extra time will allow the singers to strategically […]

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Crystal Bowersox: Farmer’s Daughter


Well, apart from the little expletive at the beginning of this song, I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed with this performance by Top 3 American Idol Season 9 Finalist, Crystal Bowersox. “Farmer’s Daughter” is an original composition penned from the musical heart and soul of one Crystal Bowersox.  If this song is any […]

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Jason Castro Performs Tom Petty’s “Learning to Fly” at Joe’s Pub In New York City


I was so impressed with Jason Castro’s cover of Tom Petty”s “Learning To Fly” that I had to  brag about it here on MasterclassLady.Com.  He performed at Joe’s Pub in New York yesterday and, from all accounts, it was a terrific evening of music. Apparently, his manager confirmed that the New York performance was organized […]

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Paparazzi Kid:12-Year-Old Web Sensation Greyson Chance On Ellen


I think Ellen Degeneres should start her own talent show.   She has added a new and prolific feature to her show – the Wonderful Web Of Wonderment and has discovered remarkable talent through YouTube.com.   Every day she has featured some phenomenal, undiscovered talent and will be offering $10,000 and exciting life-changing opportunities for the eventual […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Results Show: Music From The Cinema With Jamie Foxx


  I am running very early today – feeling good!  The Top 4 Vocal Masterclass article is already online, so I hope you enjoy the read.              Tonight we will be treated to a performance by Daughtry, fronted by Season 5 star Chris Daughtry as well as Season 3 winner, Fantasia.  I believe Bon Jovi is performing as well. Love […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Vocal Masterclass Article: Music From The Cinema With Jamie Foxx


I was extremely happy to see that  Oscar winner Jamie Foxx was back in action for another season of mentoring the Idol finalists. I thought he did a superb job guiding the Top 5 Idol Finalists from Season 8  during Rat Pack Week and so I was expecting no less this season.       Although these singers were […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Duet Spoilers.


Look at all those gee-tars! Rock on, singers! Thanks, D.J.,  for the pictures! Also, Michael and Casey do love that horizontal mouth position, don’t they?  Tsk! Tsk! Not good, guys. Repeat after me -round and relaxed, round and relaxed, round and relaxed….

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Siobhan Magnus’ Idolatry Interview With Michael Slezak


Okay all Siobhan fans! I managed to find some time to watch Siobhan Magnus’ Idolatry Interview with Michael Slezak. What a great ride! Twenty minutes of brilliance and Siobhan reveals her eccentric but prolific thinking process during her time on American Idol We also learn ever so much about the behind-the- scenes operation of American […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Show: Songs Of The Cinema With Jamie Foxx


  This week, Jamie Foxx, will mentor the four remaining singers of American Idol Season 9  – Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze and Michael Lynche – as they tackle Songs  Of  The Cinema  They will be singing numbers chosen from a very limited list.  Hopefully, Jamie can use some of his magic and expertise to inject […]

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Aaron Kelly On The Ellen Show: Looking Toward A Promising Future


I apologize to the readers for adding this topic so late. I had every intention to add Aaron’s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, but the weekend was a busy one and I became distracted.  Unfortunately, the video clip on Ellen’s site is abbreviated, so I found the entire interview on good ‘ole, reliable YouTube.Com. So, […]

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Betty White To Ring In Mother’s Day By Hosting Saturday Night Live


Is there anyone out there in TV land that isn’t excited over Betty White’s appearance on Saturday Night Live this evening? What a fun show this will be!  It will be chock full of hilarious estrogen, courtesy of Ms. White along with former SNLers such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, and Rachel Dratch. […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 5 Results Show: The Music Of Frank Sinatra With Harry Connick Jr.


  I am running very late this evening so I will be brief.  The Top 5 Vocal Masterclass article is already online, so I hope you enjoy the read.        I am looking forward to Harry Connick’s performance this evening and La Gaga (yes, I call her La Gaga) should be super-duper as well. Check out her website […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 5 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Music Of Frank Sinatra With Harry Connick Jr.


Bfore I begin, I would like to say how impressive it was to see Harry Connick Jr. sharing the stage with the Top 5 singers. In addition to equipping the singers with wonderfully inspired musical arrangements, he provided superb orchestral leadership throughout all the performances this week. And I thought he worked extremely hard during the coaching […]

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Kelly Clarkson: Stuff Like That There


I thought I would add this video to remind everyone what a Big Band performance should look and sound like.  Season One American Idol winner, the adorable and talented Kelly Clarkson, sealed her win when she gave this extraordinary performance of the great song classic, “Stuff Like that There”. There is so much to enjoy […]

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