Canadian Idol Season Six Top Ten Finalists


Is it just me or do the years seem to fly by since this Idol craze invaded North America? It feels like yesterday that I was sitting here writing Vocal Masterclass articles for American Idol, followed by Canadian Idol and, yet, here I am again. And, one year older to boot! Not good! At any […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour In Sacramento, CA: July 9th, 2008


Are you still cheering Sacramento? You should be! The Idols put together a phenomenal show and we want to hear your reflections on your live experience. We welcome you to post your video links, photos, comments and juicy tidbits in the comment section of this Sacramento blog topic. You can also email me at masterclasslady@hotmail.com […]

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Jaydee Bixby Scores Big with Cowboys and Cadillacs CD


It’s truly official. I said on the Los Angeles American Idol Tour thread that I want to adopt American Idol Season 7 runner-up, David Archuleta. Well, add Jaydee Bixby to my Christmas in July wish list. As many of my Canadian readers know, Jaydee was the Canadian Idol Season 5 runner-up in 2007. His adorable […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour In San Jose, CA: July 8th, 2008


How was the concert, San Jose? We are all very anxious to see and hear your video links, photos, news and more about your Idol experience in San Jose. So, don’t leave us hanging here. Feel free to comment away and post your links. This is an Idol friendly site – we support all the […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour In Los Angeles, CA: July 7th, 2008


Hello Los Angeles!! Lucky city! This year’s Group of Ten is making a return appearance to the city that launched their careers during the American Idol 2008 season earlier this year. And, how appropriate that Los Angeles, which when translated means the “City Of Angels”, is hosting the angelic voices of this year’s talented group […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour In Las Vegas, Nevada: July 5th, 2008


What’s happening, Las Vegas! The city that never sleeps must be hopping with all things “Idol”. Are they rocking your city? We want to hear all about it. So please add your comments, photos, video links and juicy backstage tidbits right here on this thread. You can also email all of the above to masterclasslady@hotmail.com. […]

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MasterclassLady And Mickey Say Happy Fourth Of July


To all my neighbors to the South, especially my loyal readers, I would like to wish you a very Happy Independence Day. July 4th is a time to celebrate and reflect on the wonderful lifestyle we enjoy in this great land of freedom and opportunity. It also is a time to reflect on and pray […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour In Fresno, California: July 3rd, 2008


Hello Fresno Fans! Here is a thread just for you so you can post your comments or add your links to videos or photos. You can also email me your Idol videos or photos at masterclasslady@hotmail.com and I will add them ASAP. Have fun guys and gals! However, please be respectful in your comments toward […]

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American Idol Season 7 Tour in San Diego, CA: July 2nd, 2008


Hello San Diego! Please feel free to post your Idol tour details here. Also, if you wish, you can send me video links and photos via masterclasslady@hotmail.com or simply add a link in the comments section below this thread. I am anxious to hear from all of you, so don’t leave me hanging here! Have […]

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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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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Canadian Idol Season Six Top 24 Performances


Hey all you Canadian Idol fans! I need your help here! I wasn’t able to watch the Top 24 performances of Canadian Idol, so I have no idea what happened. So, until I have an opportunity to watch the YouTube video content, please share your comments. Who were your favorites and why? Who has the […]

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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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Visual Memories Of American Idol Season 7


This is a rough slide show, folks! But I was curious as to how this new slide show would look on this

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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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