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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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Air & Simple Gifts – President Obama Inauguration Performance 2009


Who cares if this performance was live or pre-recorded? It was brutally cold outside and and the subpar temperature would have hindered these classical artists and their instruments to perform to this level of perfection. What a performance! These stellar world-class artists have nothing to prove. They have given an infinite number of extraordinary live […]

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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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The Canadian Tenors At 5:00 In The Morning.


Can you actually believe how outstanding these guys sound at 5:00 in the morning?  Their discipine is truly inspirational. The Canadian Tenors are on a relentless performance/ promotional tour that doesn’t stop until a few days before Christmas. And, then, like a snap of a finger, the CT madness begins again in January 2009. You […]

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Charice Pempengco on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (FULL!!!)


I think I have finally found a duet partner for David Archuleta – Charice Pempengo. Watch this video closely and allow your jaws to drop to the floor. Her technical skills are absolutely brilliant -beyond phenomenal. Also, her performing skills are beyond comprehension as well – so confident and so expressive. Another vocal prodigy on […]

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David Cook Set To Appear On Saturday Night Live On November 1st.


American Idol Season Seven winner, David Cook, will tap into huge ratings when he makes his first appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend. This episode will air just three days before the historic Presidential election in the United States and, given the popularity of this television show during this campaign, I am sure the […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Friday, October 17th, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News ‘American Idol’: David Cook heading to ‘SNL’ Los Angeles Times, CA – 11 hours ago Matea Gold, Maria Elena Fernandez, Lynn Smith, Greg Braxton, Kate Aurthur and Martin Miller are Los Angeles Times staff writers who track news…read more David Cook Gearing up for Debut Album Release […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Thursday, October 16th, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News DRESS UP DAVID FOR HALLOWEEN……POLL RESULTS: HAIR POLL AND “TOUCH 3 hours ago by Jenny and posted them here, I am beginning to fear the day when David Archuleta (the debut CD) hits the internet. Believe me, FOD staffers are makings plans already, and hoping that the […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Thursday, October 9th, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News David Will Sing “God Bless America” in Tomorrow’s Devil Rays Vs … 2 hours ago by Jenny Local saxophonist BK Jackson will perform the national anthem before the first pitch, and American Idol star David Archuleta will sing God Bless America during the seventh-inning stretch. Ceremonial first […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Wednesday, October 8th, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News David Archuleta signs with Azoff Management 11 hours ago by Shirley Halperin David Archuleta has signed with Azoff Management, the career-launching (and often sustaining) music powerhouse that counts The Eagles, Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond, and, most recently, Morrissey among its clients. … Entertainment Weekly’s Hollywood Insider – […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Monday, October 6th, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News Miley Cyrus rents out Disneyland for Sweet 16 (with David … amNewYork, New York – 1 hour ago Cyrus was joined by more than 5000 guests — including famous pals David Archuleta, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Fan tickets cost $250, and proceeds …read more David […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News David Archuleta: Double-Threat? Crooner to Make Acting Debut TV Guide – 3 hours ago Those who take the time to know a little about David, will find him to be a rare individual, kind and considerate. And for those who need more than a voice, …read more […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Wednesday, October 1st, 2008


Entertainment and Political News Updates American Idol News CRUSH GOES GOLD: IT’S OFFICIAL!; David hits the airwaves! 3 hours ago by Jenny David Archuleta’s first single, “Crush,” was released for sale August 1, 2008 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest debut by an artist since February 3, 2007. “Crush” achieved […]

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Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008


Entertainment And Politics News Updates The Ballad of November 11th 5 hours ago by MissMary His name is David Archuleta, And though his fans knew no one was betta, He lost AI — but no need to mourn, For on the eleventh of November, a star is born. While Jive conducted its calculations To assault […]

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