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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Idol Gives Back Extravaganza


  I thought I would add a separate blog topic for this evening’s  star-studded 2-hour presentation of   Idol Gives Back And you don’t have to wait until the show airs to donate to this extensive charitable cause. With just a click,  you can donate now by visiting the Idol Gives Back website . Two evenings ago on Larry King Live,  all […]

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‘Idolatry’: Kris Allen On Obscure Songs, Matching Aprons and The Coolest Thing He’s Ever Done


Finally! The Kris Allen Idolatry interview with Michael Slezak is now online. I haven’t watched it yet, but wanted to let all of the fans know that the interview is now accessible here.  Because I live in Canada, I cannot embed the video on MasterclassLady.Com.  I don’t get it myself, but, apparently, those are the rules […]

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Kris Allen: Before He Became The American Idol


A  new reader, who goes by the name of Ian, asked if I would review American Idol Season 8 winner, Kris Allen’s Pre-Idol music. Of course, I was very curious to hear what Kris had accomplished before he became involved with American Idol and I have to say that this young man’s talent is very […]

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Uh Oh! This Is Quite The Conundrum, Isn’t It?


American Idol has a lot of ‘splaining to do!  According to this article from the New York Times, officials from AT&T, one of the biggest and most consistent corporate sponsors of American Idol, “provided phones for free text-messaging services and lessons in casting blocks of votes at parties organized by fans of Kris Allen, the […]

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American Idol Season 8 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass Article: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen


By: Rosanne Simunovic The show is over for another season and Kris Allen is our new American Idol. The shy, young kid from Arkansas quietly stole the title from the refined, genuine and extraordinarily talented Adam Lambert. However, make no mistake about it – Kris worked very hard to achieve this goal, showcasing his the […]

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American Idol Season 8 Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Finale Featuring Top 2 Finalists Adam Lambert And Kris Allen.


Who will be crowned our next American Idol?  Ah, yes, therein lies the question and it’s a biggie. Will it be the theatrical rocker, Adam Lambert, or the subdued, acoustically driven stylist, Kris Allen? According to DialIdol.Com, the race is an extremely close one and, in the final tally, it will come down to the […]

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American Idol Season 8 Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The Top 2 Performance Show: Adam Lambert And Kris Allen


After countless auditions and numerous performance shows, The Final 2 comes down to Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. Who could have predicted this? Certainly the extraordinarily talented Adam Lambert was the obvious frontrunner in this season’s competition and I handpicked him to advance to the Top 2 and win the the crown this year. Will […]

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Pre-Show Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The American Idol Season 8 Top 2 Performance Show: Adam Lambert And Kris Allen


As we wait for their final competitive performances tomorrow evening, what could be more appropriate than to feature individual  American Idol Top 2 interviews with Adam Lambert and Kris Allen? The  interviews highlight the intelligent, genuine personas of both Adam and Kris and I wish the very best for both of them.  I think that both have […]

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Paula Abdul from American Idol Says “Idol Future Uncertain”


WAPE Radio Talk Show Host, Mark Kaye, recently sent me a clip of his recent interview with Paula Abdul. In the interview, Paula talks about the Top 2 Finale and the future of American Idol – with or without her or Simon or Kara. It’s all very vague and, at the same time, very enticing. […]

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MSN Videos: The Final Two Of American Idol Season 8: Adam Lambert And Kris Allen


I found these videos on the MSN Homepage and thought I would add them here.  It seems to be the general consensus that Kris Allen  upset the apple cart with his widely acclaimed, innovative performance of Kanye West’s, “Heartless”. However, Adam Lambert has been upsetting the apple cart each and every week with his extraordinary […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8 Top 2 Finalist: Kris Allen


I welcome all the readers to comment on Kris Allen’s American Idol performances and share your personal and respectful vision for him in the music industry post Idol. If you are having problems accessing the video, click on the americanidol.com video banner at the top of the video screen. [clearspring_widget title=”Kris Allen: “Heartless”” wid=”49e3b4acb258ffb9″ pid=”4a0ed0cc07c02b18″ […]

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