Pop-Rock Candy Mountain: Because Life Doesn’t Write Itself
Finally, American Idol lands in Hollywood. 164 contestants to audition.
Brooke White: Singing and playing Beautiful. Absolutely wonderful. “I really liked you. I like this Carly Simon-Carole King thing you have going,” said Simon. She goes to the next round.
Lorena Pinot: “It was a bit uncomfortable to watch–it’s like when your mom gets drunk and starts dancing,” said Simon.
Amy Flynn: No in the first round (She’s the abstanance girl).
Leo Marlowe: “You just went from memorable to forgetable,” said Simon.
Alisha Dixon:”It was a bit like a little angry girl banging away on the guitar in her bedroom,” said Simon.
Michael Sanfliipo: “I don’t think the guitar did you any favors–at all. It just sounded dreadful when you strumming away on it,” Simon stated.
Alyssa Coco: I can’t hear anymore of that. I would take a big ax to that (piano),” said Simon.
Shaun Barrows: That was more a bout you bashing away on the keyboards. Don’t do that again,” said Simon.
Jake Mellema: Playing the drums and singing. “Gosh, gosh, gosh. It was a horrible, horrible song choice (Hooked on a Feeling); it was a horrible, horrible presentation–there was absolutely nothing redeeming about excpet for the fact that we stopped it early. That was a ridiculous idea,” said Simon.
David Hernandez: Singing a torch version of Love The One You’re With. It seems like cruise-ship singing to me. Simon says:“I though it was great, David–one of the best we’ve heard today.”
Yes-Go through to the end of the week. No: You get a second chance
Amanda Overmyer: Singing The Doors Light My Fire. I like her much better this week. Good song choice. “I’m glad you’re here.I think you need to learn to change your voice a little bit or it’s going to become monotonous,” said Simon.
Buck Smith forgot his lyrics, as did Cardin Lee McKinney and Natasha Blach.
Ghaleb Emachah: Singing Bryan Adams. “It sounded like a waiter picking up a guitar and murdering Bryan Adams. It was incredibly corny,” said Simon.
54 Nos on day one. They will get another shot.
Josiah Lemming: Singing what seems like British cabaret. Paula loves him, as does Randy. “Out of all of the auditions, this is the one that I’m going to remember,” said Simon. See kids, quitting school and running away from home does pay off—or does it?
Danny Noriega: What’s up with everyone singing Leo Sayer? Carly Smithson sang “When I need You” as well.
David Cook: Boring. “I wasn’t crazy about it,” said Simon. “Only my opinion. I’m going to say no.”
Kyle Ensley: The Politician. Singing some Edison Lighthouse. “It was abysmal,” Simon said and walked off stage. Of course, Ensley was the last contestant. (Simon later apologized)
The First Cut: 116 are on the block.
Amy Flynn 2: Singing Love Will Bring You Back, which was not enough to bring her back for another round.
4 of 40 have made it through. Wow!
Kristy Lee Cook/Jeffrey Lampkin Updates (Two of My Favorites): Going through!!
Angela Martin: She just lost her father–who was going to go to Hollywood with her: No dice—bless her heart.
Final Day: This is the cut makes 50, which will be cut to 24
David Archuleta: Randy loves him–“That was the bomb!” Simon and Paula liked him, too. He’s on to the competition.
Kyle Ensley 2: “That was actually really good,” said Randy. Simon liked him this time, as did Paula. He’s off.
Jeffrey Lampkin 2: Nope.
Joey Catalano: Nope.
Syesha Mercado: Singing with a sore throat–she’s wailing on Aretha. She’s on to the big show. He’s on the next round.
Carly Smithson: “That was a good song (Alone by Heart),” said Simon. She’s on her way…
Asia’h Epperson: She’s amazing–brilliant. “I love that–I think you’re terrific,”said Simon. Yes, for her.
Brooke Helvie: The Beauty Queen. Simon likes her. Randy doesn’t. Paula says:no. Simon is out-voted. Wow…
Josiah Lemming: Singing Stand By Me. I think that it’s terrible. “That was not good,” said Randy. “I didn’t get that one.” He’s going to the next level.
Where is Saltillo boy?
Here is a clip of what you didn’t get to see in Hollywood:
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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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