From Atlanta, where Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia were discovered.
Pop-Rock Candy Mountain: I Love You More Than Yo’ Mama:
Here’s what I liked:
Asia’h Epperson: She was absolutely adorable and she was very brave–she auditioned two days after her father died. I couldn’t even tie my shoes two days after my dad died. She made me cry and she caused Paula to have a full-on meltdown, and most importantly, she’s going to Hollywood.
Brooke Helvie: “She was possibly the most annoying person I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Simon. “I actually wanted her to sing badly.” But alas, she sang well and she’s going to Hollywood.
Amanda Overmyer: Randy dubbed her the “Rock N Roll Nurse,” as she is a nurse and she looks (and sounds) like a rocker. I thought that she was terrible, but I’m not a judge and she’s going to Hollywood. She was also shown riding her “hog” without a helmet. Shame, shame….. (Click here for her photo/bio)
Josiah Leming: He sang an original with an emo-style fake British accent, but they liked him. Oh yeah, he also quit school and lives in his car (he says he’s “not homeless”). See kids, quitting school is good. You, too, could be living in your car.
And what I hated:
Nathan Hite: He was absolutely terrible and he tried to be funny by spewing (not so) witty quips at Simon. Simon called his audition a “bedroom audition–like singing along with a record in your bedroom,” which produced more (not so) witty quips. The kid was only 16, so I feel certain that he has a bright future playing World of Warcraft online or possibly becoming a serial killer. Good luck, kid. Shazbot!
20 folks from Atlanta are going to Hollywood (Wednesday is the FINAL night of auditions!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!)
And now, here’s 1988’s American Idol, Carlton Banks:
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Our Mission statement is simple: “…I agreed that what really matters is what you like, not what you are like… Books, records, films — these things matter. Call me shallow but it’s the f*@kin’ truth.” Rob from High Fidelity
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Paul Thorn
Tupelo native Paul Thorn returns to town Thursday night with a show at the Lyric Theater. His new video,A Long Way From Tupelo, is currently playing on GAC and a limited edition of his album of the same name will be available at the show. For more information, go to http://www.paulthorn.com/
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