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The X Factor: Day 4 Favorite Performance

We are done with the audition rounds. Yay! Next week we will see one of my favorite parts of The X Factor, Boot Camp, where contestants show their skills to a deeper degree, adding some dancing and performing to the mix.

But let’s talk about last night. As I mentioned in a previous post, the show was boring me a little, but this week managed to keep me entertained. They showed less disasters and more of the good auditions. But I still haven’t seen someone that has blown me away.

Some of the most memorable moments from last night show were the little Kanye wannabe brat, sorry, he annoyed me, I know it was part of his performance but meh. And then there was Ausem, two kids attempting to bring Glee to the show, the boy was alright, the girl was very bad. The judges knew this, and I know they wanted to just put him through, but they gave the duo a chance. There was also Cari Fletcher who sang Alone, and did it well, but in my book that song still belongs to Carrie Underwood. Another memorable one was Brennin Hunt, this guy has the whole package, he can sing alright, and definitely has the looks to make it, some people on my twitter timeline were flailing over him and rightfully so (See pic above).

Another cool spot was Tora Woloshin, girl is a mechanic, and has an interesting look, needs some polishing and cleaning up but has a good voice. She actually audition for Idol a few years back.

But my favorite performance of the night goes to Jazzlyn Little. I believe she won me over because of her immense lack of confidence, I wanted to shake her up and tell her to stop putting herself down. And then she sang, and everything was alright. She transformed into a beast while singing, her whole demure changed and Bam!

Now that the auditions are over, who is your favorite so far?

The X Factor: Day 3 Favorite Performance

On week two of the audition rounds The X Factor was back with a bang. It seems that the producers were really moved by everyone complaining about too many trainwrecks on the show and too little talent. Last night, the show was a lot more bearable. Some good auditions, some interesting ones, and some spicy fighting between the judges.

One of my favorites of the night was Peet Montzingo, yes, he really can’t sing and the change to the song was horrible, but how adorable was he? And he has tiny parents. So sweet.

Another thing that surprised me was when Nicole Scherzinger went off and sang a a lil’ Whitney for Simon, baby girl rocked it. Who would’ve thought her voice could do that? I mean, I’ve been dancing to some of her songs for the better part of the week, but wowie. Count me impressed, even if I still want Cheryl Cole back.

And here is a first, I never thought I would post something related to Justin Bieber on the site but that is changing… just this time, hopefully. Here comes Drew Ryniewics, a Bieber fan who seemed obsessed, as pretty much any other 14 year old Bieber fan comes up through the internet. Personally I was not expecting a lot, I mean, usually they have people like these to just show how hopeful they are and how their talent doesn’t match that. But this Belieber went ahead and sang “Baby” by the man kid himself. And it was very, very good. Nice arrangement, nice voice, and made me forget that she is obsessed with Bieber. Favorite of the night! Watch her below!

Who was your favorite?

 

The X Factor: Day 2 Favorite Performance

Well, ther first week of The X Factor is officially over. As in Idol, too much time is being given to the crazy ones, while talented people take the backseat. Actually, it’s even worse here. However, there were some shining lights on last night’s show. I was particularly happy to see the Dallas auditions since I was able to be in one of the tapings, the rugby girl that made it and Dexter, were two of the ones I got to see live. How did it compare from TV? Well, their performances live were pretty electrifying, the crowd was loving it. There are some others that made it through who were great but weren’t shown, I guess we’ll be seeing more from them later.

I enjoyed a few of the performances. Nick Voss, has something that I like and I don’t really know what it is yet. Caitlin, the rugby girl, was very good as well. And I am so glad of what happened with Xander Alexander, he didn’t have a horrible voice but he had such a horrible attitude, I am glad that Simon said he liked him(giving him some hope) and then squashing those hopes by sending him home. Reality check.

My favorite performance of the night was Melanie Amaro who sang a great version of Listen by BeyoncĂ©. But let’s be honest, anyone remotely good would shine on this show at this moment since they have been showing such little talent. Also, her sister is so cute and supportive. Watch below!

 

The X Factor: Day 1 Favorite Performance

Here we are, after much wait The X Factor USA has started. Overall, the show wasn’t as exciting as I expected it to be. But based on my experience, it’s around the middle of the competition when it starts getting exciting, when the contestants are split into groups and start being mentored in bootcamp. There were some good auditions, nothing really blew me away. As always there were some touching stories and my favorite performance of the night was a very emotional one.

Chris Rene closed the night. He has been clean and sober for 70 days and wants to do this for his kid. Having experienced heavy addiction in my family I could empathize with him and I know that many will also. Not only his story was good, but he wrote, composed and sung an original song which was really good as well. Watch him sing Lil’ Homie below.

What do you think about The X Factor? Love it? Hate it? Too soon to tell?

Idol, Striking While The Iron is Hot: Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina Official Videos

It seems that to a certain extent American Idol is learning from previous mistakes. I have always said that they miss out on striking while the iron is hot, letting the contestants’ names fade from people’s minds before any music or marketing is put out. This year, Pia Toscano, who was surprisingly eliminated early on the competition was signed to Interscope. In what has become a common event, the winner Scotty McCreery and the runner up, Lauren Alaina, where also signed. And a few weeks back it was announced that the famous growler, Haley Reinhart, also secured a recording contract with Interscope. Scotty and Lauren had their first singles as coronation songs, again, a normal move on Idol. But Pia, had a brand new single. We are still waiting for Haley’s first single, I, for one, am looking forward to it.

Not only did these three released singles but this week, videos for the singles were released. Watch them below! Who do you think has what it takes to make it in the long run?

Pia Toscano – This Time

Scotty McCreery – I Love You This Big

Lauren Alaina – Like My Mother Does

It’s An American Idol Hoedown

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is it. American Idol season 10 is coming to an end. It’s been a good season, not great, but pretty good. The addition of the new judges along with some interesting contestants helped Idol not only stay alive but excel over last year’s ratings. Yes, you heard that right. This season had more viewers than last year’s, which had Simon Cowell as a judge. Count me surprised.

Overall, I believe the judges where good at selecting the contestants this season. The group was solid, so much so, that in a couple of instances the public was shocked when contestants were booted. Casey Abrams, one of the strongest musicians Idol has seen was given the judges’ save early on, which didn’t fare well for the season’s chanteuse, Pia Toscano, who in my opinion is a beautiful, talented and mildly boring performer who has the looks of a hot Kardashian sister. And even though the group was very varied, regarding musical styles, the girls were dropping like flies. Which doesn’t come as a surprise, seeing that the last three seasons of Idol have been won by boys.

Last season I got bored early on. I had a favorite, Siobhan Magnus, but I wasn’t hooked to the show the way I was on David Cook’s or Adam Lambert’s season. Say what you want about Fantasia, but she made we want to see every show of her season, because of how great of a performer she was. Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice kept me hooked all season long. But, last season could not do that. This season, I have been pretty consistent but what I find interesting is that it took me a while to root for someone. Yes, there were contestants that I thought were talented, cute, or had what it takes to make it big, but a favorite? No. Then, Haley Reinhart took that spot. I believe it happened when she and Casey did a duet on Moanin’. That was so hot. Add that to the judges being hard on her and some risky song choices and there I hopped on the bandwagon. And now she’s gone.

This leave us with two contestants who were basically named winners since their auditions. I am not mad, they are good kids and with the right amount of help could make it big. American Idol needs this. In order to solidify the show after the changes made for this season, they need a winner who will sell music. Lauren Alaina, can be very marketable and if she decides to break out and leave the insecurities about her voice behind, she can sell. But, I don’t think she will be able to beat Scotty McCreery. Not on Idol, not on sales. I remember on one of the first shows thinking: “This guy is going to be big”. I seldom like country music and I downloaded some of his songs off iTunes. After two winners who were outshone by their runner ups, Kris Allen by Adam Lambert and Lee Dewyze by Crystal Bowersox, American Idol needs a winner. Someone who will get the title and sell the music. And the winner will be… a country singer. For those that don’t believe a country artist can’t make it big after Idol, see Carrie Underwood. For those that think that a country teenager can’t make it big, see Taylor Swift.

What do you think? Who will win? Do any of this year’s contestants have what it takes to make it BIG?

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