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American Idol Season 7 Tour in Glendale Arizona: July 1st, 2008


Finally, a new American Idol thread. I am being very ambitious and hope to post a new thread for each stop in the American Idol tour schedule. First up, Glendale Arizona! I await your comments, photos and video links. Also, fun spoilers are most welcome here. Have fun reliving the Top 10 experience and feel […]

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Theo Tams: On His Way To The Canadian Idol Top Ten And Beyond


The more I think about it, the more I realize that Theo Tams is in a league of his own. Not only did he give a spectacular performance during his Top 20 showcase, but also he emerged as an articulate, genuine and passionate artist. However, more so than any other contestant, he displayed stellar musical […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Canadian Idol Top 20 Performances


Well, well – looks like we have some real winners on our hands early on in this Canadian Idol Season. Who might they be? Well, according to moi, they be pretty well everyone from Group 2 minus four exceptions. However, 22-year-old Theo Tams from Lethbridge Alberta and 29-year-old Omar Lunan from Scarborough, Ontario were phenomenal […]

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David Archuleta Performs “Stand By Me” On The View


Mmm, mmm mmm – that was one luscious performance of “Stand By Me” on The View. David’s pure and immaculate vocal quality remained a stunning presence throughout this showcase. His ascending and descending runs were technically and artistically secure, perfectly centered and phrased with an intelligent musical approach. I loved the head voice toward the […]

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David Cook Performs “Time Of My Life” On The View


I didn’t have a chance to watch the entire interview, but I thought I would upload David’s performance of “Time Of My Life” on The View. At first I didn’t recognize the song. David performed a totally new acoustic version of this number. It was quite good. but, man, did he look tired or what? […]

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Video Of The Day: Clay Aiken On Jay Leno


I just found this video this morning and it put a smile on my face. I happened to miss Clay Aiken’s appearance on Jay Leno, but, I have to say, this guy is a so funny and so talented. Check out the beautiful head voice that he uses at the beginning of his performance of […]

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Thank You Gail Hyatt and The Entire David Archuleta Fanblast Community


What a great evening I had last night! I was the guest of honor of a live blog interview format over at David Archuleta’s Fanblast Site. It was a great deal of fun and those Archuelta fans kept me very busy with their very intuitive questions, many of which were spontaneously presented. However, leading up […]

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David Archuleta Fanblast Site Initiates Live Blog With Masterclass Lady


Yes, it is indeed true. I have been invited to participate in a live blog on David Archuleta’s extremely successful Fanblast Site. It’s all going down on Friday, June 20th at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. Special thanks to the entire Fanblast community, especially Gail Hyatt, who worked so hard to make this happen. This is indeed […]

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Personal Sentiments About American Idol Season Seven


. Where do we go from here? Last week at this time, we were celebrating in grand style as the stars of the show, American Idol Runner-Up David Archuleta and American Idol David Cook, joined the rest of the Top 12 during the Grand Finale of American Idol Season 7. It was a star-studded spectacle […]

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Well, Thank YOU David Cook. It’s Been A Complete Pleasure!


I know this video has been posted on other sites, but I felt it was important to acknowledge and applaud our new American Idol, Mr. David Cook. It’s exciting to know that there will be future teleconferencing opportunities with David Cook. You’ve got to love the internet, huh? Through this wonderful medium, artists can stay […]

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American Idol Season 7 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass: David Cook, American Idol and David Archuleta,Runner-up


By: Rosanne Simunovic And so we come to the end of another great and emotional season of American Idol. I have to say that the judges and the producers did an excellent job of harnessing the very best hidden talent in the Country. Even though the singers brought an assorted range of musical experiences to […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The Grand Finale of American Idol Season 7


It’s going to be a humdinger! Now, there’s a word you don’t hear too often. Sort of dates me though but who cares? I am too excited to care about anything except this enormously extravagant celebration that will take place during The Grand Finale of American Idol Season 7 show. There are tons of stars […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season Seven Top 2 Showcase


So, they came out wearing boxing gloves and the craziness and frenzy never relented. But I agree – David Archuleta was absolutely on top of his game, performing vocal acrobatic leaps and rolls with his voice that defies logic. And, he sang with such feeling and so much emotion. David Cook is still a superb […]

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American Idol Season Seven Spoiler: Top Two Song Choices


This just in! Here are spoilers for tonight’s show. I will update or make changes to the information as soon as possible. You can always find even more information at MJsBigBlog.Com David Cook Clive Davis chose: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 David chose (New Song): The World I Know by […]

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American Idol Season 7 Top 2 Finalists: David Archuleta and David Cook


I am so excited about this week’s show, so of course I had to initiate a new post so we can all gather and chat about our two favorite Davids – David Archuleta and David Cook. Through all seven seasons, I have to say that this is the first time I have felt truly comfortable […]

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American Idol Season 7 Top 3 Vocal Masterclass: The Road To The Finale


By: Rosanne Simunovic I thought that the Top 3 singers, David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado were just outstanding this week. A little nervous perhaps, but very good indeed! Some songs worked beautifully, others didn’t. However, all in all, these singers justified their presence in the Top 3 showcase. Although we lost some wonderful […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The Top 3 Performances


Quite a show tonight. Quite a show! I thought the two Davids were mighty nervous but Syesha looked like she was having a blast. And the American Idol agenda was all too obvious, but, then, why should we be surprised at this point? So, once again, you are invited to voice your comments. However, just […]

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American Idol Top 3 Showdown:David Archuleta, David Cook, Syesha Mercado


I am going out on a limb here. I think the Top 3 performances are going to be spectacular. I love the Judges’ song choice for the singers. Although we do not have full confirmation of the other two songs that the singers will be showcasing, I thought the judges did a remarkable job in […]

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Happy Mother’s Day Everyone!


Thought I would add a Mother’s Day thread. I think we all need a little break from American Idol, at least for a few hours anyway! Hope all of the Moms out there are being treated like royalty. I am proud to be a Mom and a Grandmother. The picture I have inserted with this […]

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American Idol Season 7 Top 4 Vocal Masterclass: Capturing The Rock And Roll Moment


By: Rosanne Simunovic Well, I am back once again and I thank all my readers for their “get well” wishes. I thoroughly appreciated your feedback and comments after Neil Diamond week. That was a great show, wasn’t it? Great performances and Neil Diamond was THE MAN on the Results show last week. Brilliant performance! However, […]

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