As this is the Farewell Season of American Idol, I thought I would cull through the video archives featuring past auditions of former winners from this popular reality show. For old times sake. And to see if there was a hint of what was to come in their future. Now, I know many […]
Continue readingCNN Special: The Person Who Changed My Life Airs On Sunday
January 24, 2016 
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I would be hard-pressed to single out one person who changed my life. Maybe I was blessed because I was surrounded by positive, life-changing family members and friends who continually encouraged me in my career. That is not to say that I didn’t encounter negative people and experience frustrating roadblocks in the course of […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 15: Week Three Of The Judges’ Auditions.
January 20, 2016 9 Comments
Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox This week, American Idol will stop off in Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Little Rock on Wednesday, January 20th and Thursday, January 21st. However, there is an non-substantiated rumor that this may not be Idol’s FINAL season. Just the FAREWELL season. As in SEE YOU AGAIN season. Has anyone obtained further information on this […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco Perform A Singularly Magnificent Version Of The Prayer
January 18, 2016 6 Comments
Update: I just received an email from Richard Parkinson that he did not arrange this song. I trusted a site source and should have gone to the main source – Richard. However, I still know Richard to be an incredible arranger and he has worked with many singers, including David Archuleta, in the past […]
Continue readingVocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15: The Farewell Season. Week Two Of The Judges’ Auditions.
January 13, 2016 17 Comments
Picture Credit: American Idol/Fox We witnessed some remarkable talent last week and I expect to see some more this week and in the weeks to follow. This is American Idol’s Swan Song and I am sure that everyone involved with the show will work very hard to produce a musically rich and memorable competition. This week, […]
Continue readingRemembering The Iconic David Bowie
January 11, 2016 1 Comment
He had so many looks. So many voices. So many personas. And, yesterday, he passed away but left behind a legacy of musical memories that will remain indelible in the minds and hearts of many. I am, of course, speaking about the great David Bowie, who died on Sunday, January 10th after his private […]
Continue readingThe 73rd Annual Golden Globes Have Amassed An Eclectic Array Of Nominees
January 10, 2016 Comments Off on The 73rd Annual Golden Globes Have Amassed An Eclectic Array Of Nominees
Picture Credit: NBC Another year and another awards season begins. It seems to be coming our way faster with each passing year. I totally missed the People’s Choice Awards last week. Didn’t we just celebrate New Year’s? I’m confused. Irregardless of the time, the Golden Globes are full steam ahead on NBC on Sunday, […]
Continue readingVocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15: The Farewell Season Continues in San Francisco And Little Rock
January 7, 2016 16 Comments
Picture Credit: Fox/American Idol Last night’s American Idol Season 15 Premiere Part One showcased some pretty solid singers. If you didn’t have a chance to watch the show, I added some COMMENTS about some of the singers who were featured in Wednesday’s program. I also picked my three favorite singers from Wednesday’s show. […]
Continue readingEarly Picks For American Idol Farewell Season: Denver And Atlanta Auditions
January 6, 2016 5 Comments
Here we go everyone! These are the singers who most impressed me during Wednesday’s Premiere a Show for American Idol’s Farewell Season: Michelle Marie (15 years old): Michelle performed “Blue” and her voice sounded full and resonant. Really reminiscent of Lee Ann Rimes. I loved the sparkle and clarity of her voice. Plus […]
Continue readingVocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15: The Farewell Season Begins in Denver And Atlanta
January 6, 2016 2 Comments
Picture Credit: Fox/American Idol And so the beginning of the end of a musical legacy premieres this week on Wednesday, January 6th from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. American Idol, The Farewell Season, will kick off in grand style in Denver and Atlanta, showcasing some of the best auditions in the Preliminary Auditions. Of course, […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol: The Farewell Season. Who Will Be The Other Half Of The Kelly Clarkson Bookend?
January 5, 2016 5 Comments
Picture Credit: Fox/AmericanIdol It is going to be a bittersweet experience when American Idol launches its Farewell Season at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 6th and Thursday, January 4th on Fox. And, in my mind, I have always felt that the winner of Season 15 would turn out to be an important and powerful force […]
Continue readingSteve Jobs – The Man In The Machine Rings In The New Year On CNN
January 3, 2016 2 Comments
Originally posted on GrannieTheGeek.Com:
I?? Happy New Year One And All. I hope this year brings you peace, prosperity, good health and joy. ?We all need these elements in our lives ?- now more than ever before. Therefore, ?as we look ahead to 2016, ?I wish you only the very best that life can…
Michael Buble’s Christmas In Hollywood Special Will Make Your Season Bright
December 10, 2015 10 Comments
Picture Credit: NBC I am so grateful to NBC for hosting this annual Christmas special with Michael Buble. It is reminiscent of years past when we were annually treated to wonderful Christmas Specials by legends such as Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Andy Williams and so many more. We need to see and […]
Continue readingNBC Airs Their Annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center Special
December 2, 2015 Comments Off on NBC Airs Their Annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center Special
Picture Credit: NBC.Com And we are off! It’s Christmas time! It all starts for me when NBC airs its annual Christmas extravaganza – Christmas In Rockefeller Center – that culminates with the lighting of their iconic Christmas tree. The telecast of this classic Christmas special is on an NBC station near you on […]
Continue readingClassical Crossover Star Fernando Varela Signs Record Deal With Deutsche Grammophon of Germany
December 1, 2015 Comments Off on Classical Crossover Star Fernando Varela Signs Record Deal With Deutsche Grammophon of Germany
Picture Credit: Mascioli Entertainment Here on this little ole’ blog of mine, I have repeatedly said that Reality Television Singing Competitions can only take you so far. There is a long road ahead for artists who crave fame and good fortune or, at the very least, a decent income on which to survive for the […]
Continue readingVocal MasterClass Discussion For The Voice Season 9 Top 10 Live Show
November 30, 2015 7 Comments
Picture Credit: The Voice/NBC My deepest apologies. I forgot to add a topic for last week’s session of The Voice. I have not been watching this show on a regular basis so I am leaving it up to all of you out there to fill me in. Here is what is happening this […]
Continue readingWe Love Disney CD Produced By David Foster Is Available Now
November 24, 2015 Comments Off on We Love Disney CD Produced By David Foster Is Available Now
Now what do we have here? David Foster’s prolific mind never stops ticking does it? Look at the lineup of artists in this great new Disney-themed CD. They cross all genres and, with Disney at the center of their collective performances, this CD is destined for great success. Here is some noteworthy […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Elvis Presley If I Can Dream Video Speaks To All Of Us
November 23, 2015 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Elvis Presley If I Can Dream Video Speaks To All Of Us
If ever there was a song and video that speaks to the current world situation, it has to be this powerful performance of”If I Can Dream” by The King himself, Elvis Presley. The message contained in this song rings loud and clear and strikes at the heart and […]
Continue readingDavid Cook’s Digital Vein Album Strikes The Perfect Chord.
November 22, 2015 15 Comments
I may be too late to the Digital Vein’s CD Release Party which happened on September 18th 2015 but it doesn’t mean that I don’t care or appreciate everything David Cook has to offer to the music world. I certainly do – very much so. And, with the release of his 4th album, […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 9: The Live PlayOffs Week Two
November 16, 2015 6 Comments
Vocal Credit: The Voice/NBC We are down to the Top 12 singers on this very popular reality singing competition. NBC’s The Voice continues to do extremely well in the ratings after 9 seasons, due in part to the lively rapport between the judges, a genuine host in the form of Carson Daly and the continued excellence […]
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