I still like Karen, but don't think she'll get very far.
PIA and THIA are two of my favorites. Like Scotty and Paul too.
Casey and James are probably the strongest of all.
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
James has my vote.. Thia also has a great voice!..
[ 03-17-2011, 08:47 PM: Message edited by: lululymemom ]
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I have about six favorites this year! I love James, Pia, Stefano, Thia (so pure!), and Jacob gives me chills. I like Casey but last night's Nirvana song sounded awful to these ears. I think Naima should be voted off tonight. I think her voice is kind of average.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Me too, lymelady!
I like Jacob too .. don't think he'll win though.
I see Karen is gone. She's a sweetie. Didn't quite have the pipes though. Wonder if she's ever had voice training? That could go a long way for her.
I think she'll be big in the Latin American community at the very least.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Ah, just finished watching another great episode! I loved them all tonight, except Naima. Still don't like her voice as much!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I wasn't impressed with her either. But she may be able to make a career out of this. I think everyone there will be able to have a good career.
I'm voting for Pia, Thia, Scotty and Paul tonight. I like to vote for several until it gets down to just a few left.
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
We missed a good part of the show because we got home late tonight.
Plus, on Wednesdays we also watch "Modern Family" which is on at the same time as Idol. OMG, that has got to be the funniest show on TV.
We caught Pia's outstanding performance as well as Naima's and James' performances.
No doubt this year's contestants are so much better than in previous years. I think they all have great futures ahead of them.
But IMO Naima didn't do a great job tonight unfortunately. I just really like her for some reason and was so hoping she'd do well.
Pia and James brought the house down. Awesome!
Sorry I missed Jacob's and Stefano's and Lauren's and the other blonde girl's performances.
That's part of the problem--who the heck remembers the other blonde girl's name?? She is a great singer. But what the heck is her name?
In the snippets I saw at the end of the show, it looked like Jacob and the other blonde girl did a great job as did Pia and James.
Good luck to them all. They're all so very talented, hard-working and all of them deserve a shot.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
THIA was awesome last night!! (and PIA)
ok... I have to go see who it is you're talking about. I can't even think about another blonde.
OH... It was Haley. I didn't care for her performance, but they thought she was great. It's just not my style of music.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Her name's Haley, funny ladies (the other blonde!).
I got your message, Alana - will write later today. I have to have lunch with my son at school right now, and go to a bookfair. I like the lunch part, but that was just the school's incentive to get me to come in to buy books - and my kids hate to read! Oh, well.
Yes, Tutu - I love the girls Thia and Pia. Pia blows your socks off, and Thia's voice is so rich and pure. They are both beautiful. I like Haley and Lauren, too!
Hubby likes the looks of Lauren. I told him, "Ahem, she's a little young, don'tcha think?" I think she's only 16 or 17! He had no idea she was that young!
Well, gotta eat school pizza now (barf!). - Lymelady Julie
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Kids who don't like to read?? How sad!! How about reading TO THEM?? That should fix it!
Yes, Lauren is 16, I think. She's really sweet. I'm just not that thrilled with her singing. It's OK. She has a lot of appeal.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Holy crap!! Casey is in trouble! I thought he'd be in the top 5! I'm wondering if - yes! The judges have saved him! Awesome! I think they did the right thing! Yea! All 11 will go out on tour! So happy for them all!
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
Well we could have guessed that one of the top ones would have ended up in the bottom 3 b/c of Ryan's hints.
Told hubby that if that was the case, whoever it was would be saved.
He said no, b/c tonight determines the top 10 who will be going on tour and there's only one save for the season and it wouldn't be used tonight.
Told him that if a fav ends up in the losing position he or she would be saved by the judges and that would mean the top 11 going on tour instead of the top 10.
When I saw that Thia, Casey and Stefano ended up in the bottom 3 I was very surprised. I'd have bet Paul and the country singer kid (omg can't remember his name now either) would have ended up in the bottom 3.
Told hubby that I felt Thia was safe and it was between Stefano and Casey.
And I really believed that if either one of them was on the chopping block that the judges would have opted to save both. And rightfully so.
When it was revealed that Casey was the one who had the least amount of votes and Ryan told him to "sing for his life" I just knew he'd be safe.
Kudos to the judges to stop his performance and tell him they've heard him enough already to know that he belongs there.
Poor kid he was so shocked and shaking. So moving to see his reaction and him running up to hug his parents.
And logically because the judges decided to use their one save, that means that there will now be a top 11 going on tour instead of a top 10.
The judges did the right thing. I am so liking JLO and Steven Tyler. Simon who?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm with you, Alana. Simon who? I never would have thought this show could survive without him... and now it's so much BETTER without him! He probably hates that!!
Wow... what's scary is that this could happen again with a really great singer being at the bottom .. and they can't be saved. The only good news is that everyone there (almost) is worthy of being THE Amer Idol. So it doesn't really matter. We'll have to let the chips fall as they may.
Thia really should NOT have been at the bottom either. I was shocked about that since she is a favorite of mine.
That was one of their best shows EVER... loved the way they creatively told the kids they were saved... esp the Hulk Hogan thing. That was priceless!
And then Stevie Wonder showing up for Steven's birthday... and OMG Sugarland.. one of my very favorite groups!! I missed a chance to see them live when they first came out. (fairly cheaply) I knew they were going to be big, but I didn't think my husband would enjoy them and I didn't want to go alone. Wish I had now!
Next week should be very interesting!!!!
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Show's almost over, and I have to say I love 10 of the 11 singers and will probably cry on every elimination show for the rest of the season! As usual, Pia and Thia were beautiful, and the restrained Casey was awesome! Oh, I hate to see any of them go with the exception of Naima. I still find her voice to be just "good" - not great.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
OK, now Haley just blew me away, too, so it's official that I will be crushed every elimination night for the rest of the season! Best thing ever for Simon to retire - I think Steven and JLo had a big part in choosing the great talent this season. Sometimes I think Simon chose people for the wrong reasons - they might have had a certain "look" that he thought might sell. Let it be about the voice, baby!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm with you lymelady... each elimination is going to be tough. They are all so good. (i agree about Naima)
Last night was the first time I was really impressed with Lauren. She was great! I think Thia's lack of confidence will knock her out before too long. We'll see.
Casey did great... glad he got his hair and beard trimmed. Looks good!
James was dynamite but not my favorite.
I honestly was going to vote last night and I forgot. Duh! I was busy at the time and my phone wasn't working right... so I was going to call later .. duh.
Haley did a good job too! Can you imagine what their tour is going to be like!!? wow!
My favs are still Paul, Thia, Scotty, and Pia .. Lauren is up there too now.
Scotty was awesome. He will have a big career for sure. He could leave now and do just fine.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Oh, yeah, Nashville will be calling on Scotty - no doubt about it! I voted for Stefano last night, but I almost forgot about voting, too! Casey looks much better cleaned up, and I'm glad he toned down that awful screaming.
Pia - so gorgeous, built like a bombshell - she's got the whole package and I wouldn't be surprised to see her in the top 5.
I think I might try to see the tour this year. I saw the concert the year Taylor Hicks won, and I had to go in my wheelchair and couldn't clap because both hands were tightly clenched at the time. If I go THIS year, I should be able to walk in and clap - thanks to Lyme treatment! Yea!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That would be great to see the tour!
Stefano has come a long way already and it WAS nice to hear Casey's toned down voice.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm satisfied with Thia and Naima going home. Would have happened before too long anyway. Thia should come back to Idol in a few years. She's very young.
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
I missed the show last night. (Had my own much-needed night out.)
Saw tonight that the bottom 3 were Thia, Naima and Paul.
They were the ones who really should have been in the bottom.
But if it was up to me Paul would be the one going home with Naima. Hopefully he'll be going home next week. Just don't get him at all.
Lymetoo, yes, I do think this won't be the last we see of Thia.
I've never been interested in an idol tour, but I have to say that I'd buy tix to hear these guys and girls sing their hearts out.
Lymelady, yes, Pia, so gorgeous, built like a bombshell and what a voice that girl has. I thought the boys had it this season.
But now I think it'll come down to Pia and James.
And Lymelady, I pray that for this year's tour you'll be able to clap away. And stand up while clapping!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I like Paul!! He's not GREAT! but he's fun to watch.
I do definitely think James will be in the final and if Pia were there too, I'd be happy.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I don't really "get" Paul, either, but I am utterly dazzled by his smile! How'd he get them pearly whites??
Yeah, I was a bit bummed about Thia leaving. Such a beautiful girl, such a pure, lovely voice. I wonder, can contestants from previous years who've made the top 12 try out again? Or are they banned for life?
A couple of years ago there was a singer named Ricky Braddy. Wow, was he ever awesome. He didn't make the top 12 but he SHOULD have! Of course, now he's been relegated to the obscurity bin, and I'll probably never hear that wonderful voice again.
AlanaSuzanne, I was so TOTALLY infatuated with Mr. Taylor Hicks, that I was going to go see him in concert no matter what!! My dear sister drove me to Syracuse, NY and wheeled me in to the concert hall. I was terribly ill at the time.
I like men with salt-n-pepper hair. Yep, that's my type. Hubby is getting grays in his black hair, and he tried Grecian formula. I told him to leave his head alone!!
TuTu, I'm hoping Stefano will continue to grow each week. I really love his voice, AND his story of survival. And of course, being the mother of children on the autism spectrum, I MUST rout for James! (How do you spell that word? I have no idea!)
Looking forward to next week!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
OH yes! Paul's smile!!
hmmm.. hadn't thought about someone being in the top 12 and not being allowed back in. I know others have come back a second time but did not make it that far the first time.
So you remember Ricky Braddy, too! I'm going to check out your link right now! I felt like he was completely dismissed by Simon and crew and deserved better!
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Just watched the link, Tutu - thank you! Yeah, MAYBE someday we'll hear more from him - I sure hope so!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
They thought he was too boring .. personality wise. How ridiculous! In other words he wasn't a freak.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Yeah, I didn't get the "boring" thing. And then later in the season the judges kept saying it was all about the voice.
I think Simon actually held back some great talent. By the way, this, for me, is the very best Idol season EVER! Love 'em all!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
It's a great season!
I really liked the season that Carrie Underwood won .. but this one is truly the best.
Pia was awesome tonight. Actually loved Casey and Scotty... and Lauren.
James was over the top good.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Going to be hard to vote anyone off. Pia was outrageous.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
WTH!? Pia voted off???!!!! The most beautiful, most powerful girl in the competition? Okay, I am crying now!
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
I cannot believe this.
When I saw who was in the bottom 3 I thought Jacob would be the one going home. Last night he said something along the lines of if he went home it wouldn't be because of how he sang, but because we didn't like who we saw in the mirror.
That comment was way out there. You'd think that AI would offer these kids guidance on what to say to the public.
And Stefano, eventhough he's a great singer, I could see him going home tonight too.
The judges were in a state of shock when they saw that Pia had been voted off. Without a doubt she was the most beautiful, powerful girl in the competition.
She will have an incredible career anyway. But she really deserved a spot in the finale. Too bad the judges didn't have another "save" in their pocket.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I can't believe it. I was out all evening and had the show taped. I just saw on Facebook that she was voted off. They wasted their save on Casey and now this?
This is horrible! She will be a BIG STAR. I think people thought she was a "shoe-in" and didn't vote. I at least DID VOTE for her last night!
Posted by nellybean (Member # 26774) on :
I can't believe she was booted either but she'll be a big star anyway and probably will get a better deal now LOL
(this is nellers78 but wanted to change my user name since it had my birth year in it)
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
OH!! Thanks for letting me know, nellers!
How many screen names do you have, anyway??!! Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
Initially I didn't think they wasted the save on Casey. But in retrospect, maybe they did.
Lymetoo, yes, no doubt she will be a big star.
And nell, I do think she'll get a better deal as she won't be bound by contractual restraints as the winners of AI are.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by AlanaSuzanne: Initially I didn't think they wasted the save on Casey. But in retrospect, maybe they did.
- exactly my feelings
Did you see Pia on Leno last night? They let her sing during breaks and they showed her singing parts of songs. She did great.
She mentioned that she was now in "a better place".. so maybe she's already gotten offers.
Posted by nellybean (Member # 26774) on :
Just this one, Lymetoo lol
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
No I didn't Pia on Leno last night. I'm sure she's gotten offers up the wazoo! And good for her!
She has handled herself so gracefully since she's been booted off. Kudos to her parents.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Okay, I finally have a favorite among favorites. I love Stefano best. Love 'em all, but he is now my favorite.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Really? .. He did a good job.
I voted for Scotty last night. I also sent a few votes in the direction of Haley so she wouldn't get voted off! Like JLo said, we're losing girls!
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Yep - really, though I do love every one of them. Feeling sad Mr. Beautiful Smile left us tonight. Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
Lymelady, gosh, (throat clearing) here's we go our separate ways: When Paul was eliminated I said "There is a God!"
But I do share your feelings about Stefano. He was really awesome last night and I don't understand how he ended up in the bottom 3 tonight.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Alana, HOW could we go our separate ways?
OK, we really haven't - because Paul was my least favorite, though he did have a super-white smile that I enjoyed looking at! His voice, though, didn't really do much for me! Cute as a darn bug, though.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Oh, yeah - how in the WORLD did Stefano end up in the bottom two after that awesome performance?? I mean, that boy's voice is phenomenal!
Scotty is very, very good - but with Nashville's generosity, he has already made it. I'm positive he's already got a recording contract in the bag. That's one reason I'm rooting for my Mr. Underdog, fellow paisano - Stefano!! But mainly, because I love, love, love his beautiful voice!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yeah, I'm always drawn to personalities! Paul was just so genuine and cute. I really only liked him when he would do certain styles .. like Rod Stewart. I didn't like this week's performance, so I was ready to let him go.
You're right about Scotty. I'm not at all worried about his leaving because he will have a great career. But I enjoy listening to him, so I'd like him to stay awhile!!
I still say James will win.
Posted by missing (Member # 22437) on :
just a side not about James ,,,
my husband looked almost exactly like that when he was that age,
so now,
my husband looks like an older version of James,
And, my husband also had all the facial ticks and droopy eyes.
Now, with his Lyme treatment, my husband doesn't have the ticks anymore,
my husband used to jiggle his arms too, when he would talk, that is gone as well,
my husband also did very poorly at school, and had many "stroke / TIA" symptoms
no one helped him,
I have wanted to write to tell James to maybe give Lyme treatment a try,
They told James that he was "Aspergers/Autistic" but very high functioning!
Posted by missing (Member # 22437) on :
oops!!! that was suppossed to read
JUST A SIDE NOTE
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
OH bummer. I LOVED what Scotty just did on stage and they blasted him for it. Maybe it was safe, but it was SO CUTE!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Oh... and did you see the ones who were voted off? So wonderful that they brought them back so soon! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Yes, I enjoyed seeing the ones voted off perform again. BUT, tonight I feel so sad because my Stefano has now joined them! I DO hope he has a nice, long career ahead of him and that I get to hear him on the radio!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I think he'll do great! He has grown SO MUCH in the past 4 wks!! Really has!
Hey, I missed it. What was his life-threatening experience? I missed that show.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
He was in a terrible car accident and was nearly killed. I don't know what his exact injuries were but I know he needed a lot of rehab and he has huge scars on his inner arms.
His story reminds me a little of David Archuleta's from a few years ago. He had to have a breathing tube for some reason and nearly lost his voice. Both are comeback kids!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Wow. Wish I had seen that show. I probably have it taped somewhere on my DVR!! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
The shocking thing is, Stefano's accident was caused by a drunk driver, but just one year later Stefano himself was convicted of DUI! What in the world was that kid thinking? I was upset with him when I discovered this about him!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Wow. That is shocking. But kids are kids. Probably peer pressure was involved... though that's no excuse!
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
At least he's alive and well, hopefully has learned his lessons by now. I will miss him on the show - he is a cutie!
I'm thinking James Durbin is my favorite now, but I'm partial because of his high-functioning autism and Tourette's.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That's my only thing with my favorites being voted off. I know they will ALL have careers, but I want to SEE my favs now!!
I think James will win. He is just too awesome. But .. with the way voting has been .. it's anybody's game!
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I think James may win it all, too. After his performance this week, I'm sold! It was beautiful. Not surprised to see Casey go tonight.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yeah, I didn't get to watch but I have it taped. I heard Casey left. Jacob may be next.
and now my Scotty is in danger. He's so cute! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Scotty makes me think of my former sister-in-law's brother. It's hard for me to get past the resemblance! He looks like my former SIL, too! (It was a messy marriage and breakup, so it's not a happy association for me!) Poor Scotty, he can't help it that he resembles a hellion! I'll try not to hold it against him!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That would taint things a bit! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Yeah, but when he opens his mouth and that beautiful voice sweetens my ears - the association with the wicked witch ends! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
James or Haley for the win for me! Haley has gotten shockingly good!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
She really has! I really enjoyed listening to her last night and I don't usually love her music. Think back to how she sounded when she almost got kicked off. She's made HUGE progress!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Whew .. can't believe Lauren almost went home! She's in the top two if you ask me.
Glad Scotty survived too.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I don't know why Randy thought Haley was screaming during her first song tonight. I thought she was excellent. I'm going for Haley for the win!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Because she was screaming!!
Looks like maybe Scotty is going home?? They're about to announce it.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? JAMES IS GOING HOME????
SHOCKED ..... He will go FAR!!!
I really thought he was going to win the whole thing.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
OMG, I am crying for James tonight. He really deserved to go all the way, right beside Haley. Doesn't America know that Lauren and Scotty probably already have the attention of Nashville? I think America got it wrong, though I can't argue about Scotty and Lauren's talents.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
He will be just fine though. I can't believe he got voted off. Scotty couldn't have won by much, I don't think! ( I sure like him though! )
Posted by MamaBear11 (Member # 25116) on :
James was my favorite, by far. I have to think though that this was a blessing in disguise for him. He has to have gotten the attention of the right people and I just know he will be successful. If he had won AI, he would have been stuck with their producers and two year contract or whatever it is they "win." Now he is free to sign whatever deal he wants with whomever he wants. Good for him. I'll be rooting for him!
On a side note, at dinner tonight my five year old said to me, "I just love Jack (meaning James). You know the one, Mom. The rock n' roll star."
So he is already a rock n' roll star in one little girl's eyes.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
That's sweet, MamaBear. I just love "Jack", too!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Very true about the AI contract. It would have limited his success in some ways. He probably has many offers already.
[ 05-15-2011, 10:32 PM: Message edited by: Lymetoo ]
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
okay found the AI fans. I'm going to be boo hooing the next three weeks. What a great year for Idol. Simon who?
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
yep ..Simon who?? Kara who?
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
We almost forgot to say Ellen Who, too! Though I actually enjoyed Ellen DeGeneres on the show!
I didn't miss Simon one bit this year. I really, really like Steven Tyler, though his criticisms pretty much consisted of, "That was beautiful!" Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
yeah, I thought about Ellen.. but she wasn't even there very long. Paula was fun.
You're right.. Steve is easy to please!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
My 52 yr old single sister is madly in love with Steven. She bought the mag with him on the cover. She threatened to kill anyone that sat a glass on him.
I told her take him off the coffetable and put him between box springs and mattress.
Funny I've been Aerrowsmith fan for years but I didn't pay much attn to Steve but I think he has cleaned up his life and is so much fun.
On my, tomorrow's Thurs and I know I'm going to be boo hooing again.
Yeah, Ellen Who was such a whimp, she bowed out in one year. I heard she's doing big campaign on her show for people to vote FEMALE.
Many think she's the one that's influenced the last 3 weeks of boys going home.
Pam
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I didn't know Ellen was doing that.
Well, my vote is for Haley. I would love to see her win - I mean, who else can do Robert Plant?? She has some serious talent!
I like Lauren and Scotty, too, but Haley really grabbed me this season.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I voted for Haley 20 times last night. If you come out and do a Led Zepplin, Stevie Nicks and Morrison song that good.....you are an American Idol.
I love Scottie and Lauren too. Here I go crying again tonight. I love this kids!!!!
Lauren when she did that Lee Ann Whomack Dance song, it was awesome.
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
YES!!! Lauren and Scotty!!! YES!!!
(sorry, just my personal preference!!)
Haley WAS very very good last night .. must admit!!
PS .. I want to know how she and Taylor Swift can make their hair SO BEAUTIFUL???
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I noticed Haley's beautiful hair, too!
I'm disappointed for two reasons. My preference was James and Haley in the final.
The second disappointment was Haley's initial reaction when she found out she didn't make it. It was such a bratty face!
Great season on Idol. I predict a Scotty win.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Well even though I'm disappointed I'm not surprised. It's really hard for rocker/jazzy/blues to win against country star.
Country music is America's music today.
I'm looking forward to a Casey and Haley #1 hit. Together they make great music.
So does Scotty and Lauren make great country music together.
Wow it's going to be tough next week gang. Lauren will need to be flawless like her last song last night.
Josh Turner showing up for Scotty party was too cool.
Pam
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Yeah, I'm hoping many of this year's Top Ten don't end up in the "what happened to that person?" category!
I liked Scotty's reaction when he saw Josh Turner - priceless!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
One of the other contestants jokingly said Haley was a brat .. so ... figures.
I think Scotty will win just because he's a guy. The only thing that may affect that vote is the fact that BOTH of them are teeny boppers.
PS .. I'm good at picking the winner! Have been for years.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
The show was great tonight!!! Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
After tonight, I'm thinking Miss Lauren might win. It's been several years since Jordin won. We'll see!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I was thinking Scotty all the way until Lauren did the last song to mothers. It was very touching song.
They both are so talented and to think they are 16 & 17 years old. Both of them will be big in Nashville.
I think Scotty will bring young ladies to country music big time. Will young, teenage fans still love Scotty and not be so impressed with mother song by Lauren.
Many teens today think moms are stupid or not so cool or do not know how it feels to be a teenager or mad because mom grounded them for less than expected grades on report card?????
Tomorrow night should be another tearful night.
My husband was so into the song about mom. His mom left us much too early from cancer. He knows what moms are to our lives.
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yeah, that was a great song. Kinda of an unfair advantage in songs!!!!
We'll see!
I think Scotty is smitten by Lauren so he won't even care if he loses .. LOL!
Posted by HopesAlive (Member # 29774) on :
Hope's "two cents"
I think that American Idol should change the voting process, so it is not controlled by the young teen girl votes, in the future.
My top four this year: Jacob (the first "Idol" to EVER bring tears to my eyes when he sang, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), Lauren, Pia, and James.
I was upset when the judges used their "save" on Casey, because they should have saved it for Pia.
Personally, I think the judges are way too soft this year, lol.
I was VERY sad when James went home, because I really wanted him to win.
Only ONE contestant is left out of my top four faves. I would like to see her win, because Scotty has a record deal, no matter what.
However, back to my very first sentence, where the vote is controlled by the teenage girl population, who may be swooning over Scotty.
I honestly do not care who wins now that James Durban is gone. He was the best ever.
I will be happy with either outcome, and I hope both Scotty and Lauren go far.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: I still like Karen, but don't think she'll get very far.
PIA and THIA are two of my favorites. Like Scotty and Paul too.
Casey and James are probably the strongest of all.
---from MARCH 16
Been voting for Scotty for a long time!! Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I told several friends that I thought Scotty was SMITTEN with Lauren....YEP!! He admitted it tonight!!
I agree, HopesAlive. I think they need to limit the number of votes like "Dancing" does. That would help a lot.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Too cute the way he showed his feelings for Lauren tonight. It's not really fair to the teens who can be so fickle over some petty stuff.
I know people in 50s and 60s that got into it this year. I loved the new judges. I thought the show was so much more entertaining than it's been in the past.
It was too stiff until this year. I think that was Simon's control since he was one of producers.
I loved Stephen Tyler's performance tonight. Beyonce great. J Lo and Anthony so cool. Scotty on stage with Tim McGraw oh my.
I just hope all these judges are back in Jan. Many funny moments without all the horrible singers over and over again for laughs.
Yes, it's not fair when there's endless calls by younger people and us older folks can't even get the area code written down correctly.
Pam
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
One of Idol's best seasons. Loved James singing with Judas Priest!! And Haley with Tony Bennett! And don't forget Gladys Knight singing with Jacob. When they brought out Bono from U2 I thought I'd died and gone to heaven!
Ever since I learned of Scotty's win, "Baby lock them doors and turn the lights down low..." keeps running a loop in my mind!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Oh Haley with Tony Bennett was great. James rocking on stage with Priest, cool!
What a year. Can they find that kind of talent again. I would bet they will.
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by map1131: Oh Haley with Tony Bennett was great.
- That was wonderful!!! and TIM McGRAW with Scotty! super dooper
Posted by HopesAlive (Member # 29774) on :
Was a great show last night.
Scotty is insisting he and Lauren are "just friends." lol
JLo and all that wiggling....wow! lol
I liked Carrie and Lauren singing together.
I honestly do not think a girl has a chance to win as long as the teenage girl population are the majority of voters, which I still do not think was fair.
Once James was voted off, I quit being invested in who would win, but I would have liked to have seen it go to Lauren.
Another thing that is funny that I wanted to mention is that some years, I will say, "Oh, I am definitely going to buy so and sos CD when that comes out!"
One to two years later I can't even remember who the heck they were, just like the guy who won last year, (Lee something?) so my memory is really short when it comes to Idol, but it was fun while it lasted.
Also, every year I say I will never watch this show again...then every year I get sucked in again. haha
And, I honestly DO wish the judges would be a little more constructive with their criticism. I think they are being too nice. Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I think the judges backed off criticism later on because every time one of them said something negative, the contestant got voted off. (it seemed)
I think they realized it and didn't want it to happen again.
I agree with a lot of what you said, hopes.
Maybe Lauren said to Scotty .. wait a minute!!
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
Hope, I was rooting all the way for James. I was totally convinced it would be between him and Pia.
But this season, unlike past years has had so much talent. Scotty and Lauren weren't my favs by any stretch, but it was obvious they had so much talent.
They were adorable at the finale and I'll listen to whatever they record.
I have to say that the thing that impressed me the most about Scotty is that he has shown himself to be gracious and a gentleman from day one. And he's just a teenager. Kudos to his parents.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
BIG kudos to his parents!!! He even mentioned that his choir teacher helped him become the man that he is.
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