Because I Can… the random thoughts of Marc Scott

Watching Idol on the PVR fast forwarding through all the junk.  It’s the best way to watch it!  I love Motown… LOVE IT!  I’m excited about this tonight.

First up, Matt Giraud.  When Smokey Robinson says, “Matt did more than justice to it” speaking of his performance, that has be a confidence booster!  I love this guy.  I think he’s great, I’m glad he’s here.  I love the way he started the sound soft at the piano and then stepped it up.  The guy has soul and is a great performer.  VERDICT: He’s gotta be safe.  He needs to be around a while.

Kris Allen has come a long way.  Every week he just keeps getting more comfortable, and in turn, he keeps getting better.  I love the song “How Sweet It Is.”  James Taylor, Michael Buble, Marvin Gaye, doesn’t matter.  It’s just a great song, and I think for Kris it was the perfect song choice!  Great vocals, great performance. VERDICT: See you next week.

Was Scott MacIntye wearing pink pants?  That’s odd, not gonna lie!  I love to listen to him play the piano, but at this point, he is just weak vocally compared to the other guys.  I think this could possibly be the end of the line for Scott.  There is no denying his talent and skill.  But next to somebody like a Matt or Danny, he just isn’t on that level.  VERDICT: I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the bottom 3.

I am still shocked that Megan is here after last week.  How she survived and Alexis didn’t is so far beyond my level of comprehension!  Better female singers have gone home, and yet, she remains.  Tonight’s performance was bad.  It was annoying.  It was corny.  I actually fast forwarded most of it!  Randy said it best… a train wreck!  VERDICT: Time to pack your bags Megan.

Annop Dog… or is it Anoop Dawg?  How awesome must it be to sing in front of Smokey Robinson?  Wow.  That’s gotta feel good… and then to have him love you… even better!  Anoop has stepped us his game after nearly seeing him time on Idol come to an end a couple of weeks ago.  The Dawg can sing!  The performance was definitely slow, but that’s the nature of the song.  Vocally, I thought it was solid.  VERDICT: Anoop will sing again.

Michael Sarver has already visited the bottom 3.  He doesn’t seem to be connecting with voters.  He does have a good voice, but he has picked some odd songs, like Ain’t Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up.  I’m not sure tonight was a good choice for him either.  Ain’t To Proud To Beg is a big song, one of my favorites by the Temptations.  I just don’t think it was a good idea for him to tackle it.  He did an OK job.  But OK isn’t good enough at this level.  VERDICT: I think he’ll find himself in the bottom 3 again.

Paula almost starts to cry when she gives a bad review.  It’s hilarious.  God bless her.  She’s a sweetheart.

If Lil Rounds can’t kick tail on Motown week, I don’t know who can.  This is perfect for her and her style.  I do not think she is the best female in the competition, though the judges have an obvious love affair with her.  But he is a really good singer.  She did a solid job tonight.  VERDICT: She’s safe.

Adam Lambert… I don’t get it… I can’t get it.  I haven’t liked this guy from the beginning, but I know I am one of the only ones in the world that feels that way.  That’s OK.  Different strokes for different folks right?  Now, that said, although I am not a fan of Adam, he was… are you ready for this… AWESOME tonight!  He absolutely did justice to one of my favorite Smokey songs, Tracks Of My Tears!  Tonight, he earned my vote.  Does anybody else think he looked like Kurt Russell from 3000 Miles To Graceland tonight or was that just me?  VERDICT: Hands down safe.

Motown is a great niche for Danny Gokey, although this guy could honestly sing anything and kill it.  But this gives him a chance to really show the soul and vocal ability that he brings to the table.  This guy is simply awesome and has been my pick to win since he auditioned.  He is so comfortable on stage.  He just gets up there and has fun.  He really is a natural.  I can’t wait for this guys CD to land!  VERDICT: One of the nights best!

Allison is only 16 right?  Because when I listen to her, I forget.  The fact that she was in the bottom 3 last week still blows my mind.  This girl is one of, if not the top female in this competition now that Alexis is gone.  She really reminds me of Kelly Clarkson.  She continues to impress me every week.  Think about it.  If she’s this good at 16, how mind blowingly spectacular will she be in 10 years?  VERDICT: Owned it tonight!

Simon wants Paula.  I mean, it’s ridiculous.  He TOTALLY wants Paula!!!

My predictions…. bottom 3…. Scott, Megan, Michael.  Going home?  Should be Megan… probably be Michael.

Here we go… live blogging my thoughts as I watch the American Idol Results show.

My first thought… for the love of bacon people… make these shows 30 minutes!  Dragging the show out for a full hour is cruel and unusual punishment!!!

I am not surprised Michael is in the bottom 3.  He didn’t have a very strong performance last night.  I certainly hope this isn’t the end of the road for him though.

On the other hand, I am utterly shocked that Allison is in the bottom 3.  She is, in my opinion, one of the top females on the show.  Her vocals, for 16, are insane!  The girl oozes talent.  If she goes home tonight I might have to throw up or something.  OK, so maybe I won’t throw up, but I would have to do something drastic!

I love Brad Paisley.  The Fishin’ Song (or I’m Gonna Miss Her, or whatever they call it) is one of my all time favorites.  It’s classic.

The fact that Megan is not in the bottom 3 and Allison is, is entirely ridiculous!  Megan, as far as I’m concerned, was the worst performance of the night.  I understand she was sick and all, but really… she sure as heck isn’t better than Allison!

OK… bottom 3 of Michael, Allison and Alexis… that blows my mind… I mean… it BLOWS my mind!!!  The 2 best females on the show are in the bottom 3.  America… who the crap are you voting for???

And it’s down to Michael and Alexis and guess what… neither one of them deserve to go home!

I am so frustrated with the Idol bottom 3 that my hand has randomly started bleeding as I sit here and blog about this! :p  OK, so maybe that’s not why my hand is bleeding, but I did just look down and notice that it was bleeding!

Why does Carrie Underwood have a dead spider in her hair?

Sounded like Randy Travis was losing his voice or something tonight.  He wasn’t his usual Randy Travis self.  Love that guy.  Solid duet with Carrie and Randy.

No question, if necessary, judges will save Alexis

WOW! Michael is safe.  I can’t believe Alexis, who is the best female on the show is singing for her life now.

This is one messed up Idol.  It should’ve never got to this point.  The bottom 3 was completely screwed up tonight.  I can’t figure this one out.  America must need better dialing instructions… I blame it on Seacrest! :p

If I didn’t love my TV so much, I’d throw it out the window right now.  How is Alexis out and Megan is in?  It’s ridiculous.  I can’t believe the judges didn’t save her.  I was sure they would’ve saved her.  I don’t even know what to say.  I need to go to something drastic now…

Scott out! :p

Country week.  This will be great for some, and it will be tough for others.  So here we go, live blogging Idol.  For what it’s worth, Randy Travis is cool!

Michael Sarver doing Garth Brooks. Risky song.  Like Randy Travis said, lose the lyrics in any spot and it will be hard to recover.  He nearly lost it once on Ain’t Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up.  All in all, he did a good job.  It wasn’t the greatest demonstration of his vocal ability, but it was a good performance.  VERDICT: I think he’ll be OK.

Side note… Kara has a great smile.

Allison Iraheta is up next.  This girl is a rock chick, so to hear her do country should be interesting.  I love this girls smokey voice.  She has bright hair.  Very bright red hair.  Even as I listen to this girl sing, I can’t believe she is 16.  Hokie Dina this girl has a voice.  I think Patty Loveless would be proud. VERDICT: Allison sails through.

Another Garth song… hmm… notice a trend?  I miss Garth.  Anywho, Kris Allen is doing To Make You Feel My Love.  I’m surprised that he is not using his guitar.  I think I would’ve liked to hear him do it with just his guitar.  What a soulful performance.  Wow.  This guy really shows more and more ability every week.  That was awesome.  VERDICT: No worries for this guy.

Lil Rounds doing country.  This is going to be a tough one for her because this girl is R&B.  She can sing though.  I get worried whenever anybody sings Martina McBride.  There are just some artists that shouldn’t be touched, and I think a lot of stuff from Martina falls into this category.  The judges adore this girl though.  I wonder if she could ever do wrong in their eyes?  All in all, a OK vocal performance considering that she said herself she’s never heard a country song outside of a movie.  VERDICT: Safe

I am just not a big fan of Adam Lambert.  I’m really not.  I mean, he is a musical theatre guy.  He could do musical theatre like nobody else I’m sure, but I just don’t like his vocals in this competition.  What do I know though?  The judges practically bow at the alter of Lambert.  Thankfully Simon tells it like it is.  Brutalized Johnny Cash as far as I’m concerned, but he’ll be around regardless.  VERDICT: Like it or not, Adam is safe.

Scott MacIntrye doing Martina McBride… huh???  This is very odd to me.  I’m worried about his song choice.  He really does have a good voice, and I love to watch him at the piano.  He is a different artist when he is at the piano.  If he recorded a CD of just him playing piano, for what it’s worth, I’d buy it!  I love listening to him play.  All in all, I was surprised.  It was better than I originally expected. I’m confused by Paula.  Does she want the blind guy to dance around the stage?  Stay behind the piano Scott!  VERDICT: He should go through.

Alexis Grace is the female to beat in my opinion.  She is good.  It’s that simple.  Another girl with a smokey, rocky voice.  Her take on Dolly Parton’s Jolene was safe I thought.  It did show a different side of her though.  She can soften it up, while still flexing her vocals.  VERDICT: Nothing to worry about for several more weeks I’m sure.

Danny Gokey is just awesome.  I’ll buy CD when it comes out.  I suspect it’ll come as as American Idol 2009, but even if he doesn’t win, I’ll still buy his CD when it comes out.  Trust me… there will be a CD!  He did Jesus Take The Wheel and I loved his version of it.  He has such a powerful voice and he sings with some serious passion. VERDICT: See you in the finale.

Anoop Desai singing Willie Nelson.  When Randy Travis says, “heck that was good man” that has to be a huge confidence boost for a guy!  It’s a new Anoop tonight.  Very smooth vocals.  I think it was one of the top performances of the night!  A HUGE improvement from last week.  I think Anoop Dog is back!!! VERDICT: He’ll be safe.

Megan Corkrey doing Patsy Cline.  Her performance didn’t impress me at all.  In fact, it was very uncomfortable for me to listen to.  The judges are singing her praises though.  I don’t get it. VERDICT: Should be the end of the road.

Why are all the guys singing songs by females?  It seems odd to me.  However, I love Matt Giraud, and I think he can sing anything.  This is another guy with some serious soul and I love watching him at the piano.  I really hope he is around for awhile.  He brings a great flavor to the competition. VERDICT: Vote this guy all the way to the finals!!!

So there we are, the Top 11 have performed.  Based on performances tonight… Megan impressed me least.  I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the end of the road for her.

OK.  Here we go.  Live blogging Idol, sort of.  I’m watching it on the PVR, but live blogging while I go.

What’s with the booth announcer?  Not a big fan of that guy.  He just doesn’t seem to be the right fit.  Maybe I’m just jealous because I wish it was me! :p  Kara is looking fabulous tonight by the way. :-p

Michael Jackson night… I’m good with that.  This could work well for some of the performers tonight.

First up, Lil Rounds kicks off the show with “The Way You Make Me Feel” which is one of my favorites.  It was OK for me.  But just OK.  That song kicks tail, and I don’t feel like she kicked tail.  Too bad too, because she is more than capable, vocally, of kicking tail.  Judges praise seemed a little much for me.  Maybe you had to be there live or something?  VERDICT: Judges lover her… she is safe.

Scott MacIntyre doing Michael Jackson?  This could be interesting.  He’s at the piano for “Keep The Faith.”  This is what we’ve been waiting for.  Scott at the piano.  At least, it’s what I’ve been waiting for.  You can tell right away he is just more comfortable when he’s at the piano.  OK, he nailed it.  The last couple weeks I’ve thought he was pretty week, but he nailed it tonight.  Great performance!  Simon hated it?  Hmmm.  I usually agree with Simon.  Not on this one.  VERDICT: Great story… he’s safe.

Somebody needs to help Kara learn how to use a microphone!

Danny Gokey picks PYT.  I wasn’t a big fan of the start, but he stepped it up big time.  This guy could sing the phonebook and it would be a hit.  Really, there is nothing else to say!  Awesome performance, HUGE stage presence.  America… meet your next Idol.  I do agree with Simon on the Michael McDonald comparison.  I agree with that entirely.  VERDICT: Give it to him now.

Michael Sarver and You Are Not Alone.  Interesting choice for him.  Would not have been the song I would’ve picked.  This guy is such a good singer though.  I love his voice.  He has great tone, and great control.  The fact that he is a roughneck is so cool to me, because you just don’t put the two together I guess.  I know that’s a stereotype, but he is definitely shattering it.  VERDICT: He’s safe.

Jasmine Murray was a wild card pick, and personally, I just don’t get it.  I don’t know how she is in and Kristen McNamara is in.  I know, I need to get over that!  She has an OK voice.  I just think there are some people that are a little better that got sent home.  She was solid tonight that, singing I’ll Be There.  I’ll give her that much.  VERDICT: Singing for her life, in my opinion, she might have saved herself tonight.

Kris Allen had on moments and off moments in Hollywood and the early rounds, but I do think he can sing.  It’s amazing how much more comfortable some of these guys are with their instruments.  It really does make a noticeable difference.  Kris did Remember The Time and it seemed very plain and simple to me.  Maybe a little forgettable.  To me, thus far into the show, this is the weakest performance.  VERDICT: I think he might be in the danger zone.

Allison Iraheta kicked some SERIOUS tail during her group of 12 performance.  In fact, she owned the night that night.  What a smokey voice.  And what is she?  16?  Wow.  She sang Give In To Me and it just seemed a little awkward to me.  Maybe not the best song choice.  I still think she has an incredible voice though, and she definitely seems very comfortable on stage.  VERDICT: She’ll be back.

Anoop Dog… Anoop Desai.  What a cool, fun guy.  Beat It is a stretch.  Some songs just shouldn’t be redone.  Michael owns this song.  He has a good voice and he is just so easy to like though.  He seems pretty comfortable on the stage too.  That’s always a good thing.  VERDICT: Wrong song, we’ll see.

Jorge Nunez… sorry, but I am just not interested in this guy, nor have I been from the beginning.  I don’t know why.  I mean, he is a good singer.  VERDICT: People seem to like him.  I am not one of them.

Megan Corkrey just doesn’t strike me a someone who would sing Michael Jackson.  She did Rockin’ Robin and to me, it was a little goofy.  I don’t know.  She reminds me a bit of Natalie from the Dixie Chicks.  She has a good voice and she can sing.  It just seemed like a joke performance.  VERDICT: Odd… very odd.  Not sure.

Adam Lambert… I’m still trying to figure out what the big deal is with this guy.  If I close my eyes and listen to him, I wouldn’t be sure if he was a guy or a girl.  I suspect he’d own Musical Theatre, but I don’t feel the same way about Idol.  I will definitely stick to Michael’s version of Black and White.  VERDICT: People love him.  Judges love him. He’s safe.

I am so glad Matt Giraud got another chance courtesy of the Wild Card.  There is something about this kid.  He’s got soul.  He’s like Danny in that regard.  Plus, the piano makes a HUGE difference for him.  He seems much more confident when he has a piano.  He did an awesome version of Human Nature.  VERDICT: Love him… hope he stays!

Save the best for last tonight?  I think maybe.  Alexis Grace… dang.  Unquestionably the top female in the competition in my opinion.  She is simply awesome.  It’s like Danny… what can you say?  You really don’t need to say anything.  Just shut up and listen and her performance speaks for itself.  VERDICT: Top female… see you for many weeks to come.

So two are going home.  Hmmm.  Based on performance… Megan and Anoop probably need to be worried I think.

I am to flabbergasted to even piece together the words necessary to blog tonight.  So this one is going to be short.  First, Idol results…

Lil Rounds… good call.  Great singer.  I’m happy with this choice.

Jorge Nunez… really?  I mean… really?  Sentimental pick or what?  Definitely NOT among the Top 3 performers last night. Don’t get me wrong, the guy has a good voice.  But I just don’t get this one. 

Scott MacIntyre… clearly this is a judges pick.  I mean, they’ve been pushing him all along.  He has a great made for TV story.  The guy has had his moments.  He does have a voice.  I think he is definitely better with a piano. But the last 2 times I’ve seen him perform it’s been weak.

Now the losers… Ju’Not Joyner and Kristen McNamara, as far as I am concerned, are the biggest losers of the night.  Two of the best performances, two of the best voices, and neither of them are through.  That’s just ridiculous!  If somebody has a logical explanation for how Tatiana Del Toro gets a second shot over Kristen, I’d love ot hear it… and then tell you how nuts you are! :p  I will draw the same comparison for Von Smith and Ju’Not.  It’s just mental!

Three people will get in via the Wild Card.  If Tatiana Del Toro is one of them I will do something drastic. I don’t know what that would be, since drastic really isn’t in my nature… but I’ll come up with something!

If I had to pick 3 from the Wild Card list it’s got to be Matt Giraud, Anoop Desai, and I’d call it a toss up between Megan Corkery and Ricky Braddy with the decision leaning slightly more towards Megan.

Matt was awesome in Hollywood.  Then he had a brain fart or something, and sang Coldplay.  As long as he picks something with soul, which is more in his element, he’ll be good.  Anoop gets in because Randy loves him and google searches of his name generate more traffic on my blog than any other googled Idol.  Megan has a shot because she is unique amongst the other females.  Ricky Braddy nailed his song in the first group of 12, but when you’re up against Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey, you don’t stand a chance!  I’m glad he is getting another shot.  I hope he does well.

I guess we’ll find out tomorrow night.  In the meantime, if you need me, I’ll be screaming into my pillow over the prospects of Tatiana making it to the Top 12.

Here we go… live blogging American Idol.

First up, Von Smith doing Marvin Gaye.  That kind of scares me.  I actually don’t know what I think of this guy.  I mean, at times he can sing, and at other times, I really want to change the channel.  He seems a little flat in places.  Judges seem to like him though, and hey, they’re on TV and I’m not… I guess we know why! :p

Taylor Vaifanua is next.  I’ve liked this girl since the beginning, but she has always seemed to have issues with nerves.  She really does have a great voice, but when she is nervous, it seems a little shaky.  All in all though, I’d say she did a pretty good job tonight.  If she doesn’t make it this year she could come back.  She’s only 17.  Not sure it was a good idea to do a song she’s already sang though.

Alex Wagner-Trugman is up next.  Who the heck is that?  I don’t remember this guy at all. Hmm.  Ok, so if the guy can’t sing, he has a great sense of humor and that makes me like him.  This is one of my favorite Elton John songs.  That is some interesting dancing, and some even more interesting singing.  Farewell Mr Wagner-Trugman.  You’re a funny guy, but this isn’t a comedy competition.  PS: When the mic stand fell over, and he almost went back for it… that was funny!

Quote of the night… “You’re like a little hamster trying to be a tiger.” Simon Cowell

This is another one I don’t recall, Arianna Afsar.  Abba… interesting choice.  OK, so far, not impressed.  I think this may have been a poor song choice for her.  She does have a voice.  There is no denying that.  I’m just not impressed with this performance.  She missed the last note too.  I am quite sure we have now seen the last of her.

3 down, and so far, nobody has really grabbed me.  Ah yes, we’re off to a stellar start.

Ju’Not Joyner has a cute kid.  That helped him in the beginning. But the guy does have a good voice.  Let’s see what he’s got.  I can’t stand this song, so I’m already not thrilled.  Plus, it didn’t work so well for Jamar Rogers. OK, seriously, why are people sing boring songs? Did somebody connected to Idol die today or something, and now they are paying tribute?  Good grief.  Can somebody please pick up the pace?  It’s not that he can’t sing.  It’s just boring.

I have liked Kristen McNamara from the very beginning, and I’m so glad she is still here.  I have high hopes for this girl tonight!  She is singing a song that I love too, Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman.  Oh yeah!  She’s good.  Top female of the night.  She has to get through.  Oh, and, did I mention yet that she is a cutie?  :p  Simon is even critiquing her smile?  Really?  But she has a cute smile!

Nathaniel Marshall is annoying.  Thank you and good night! :p  Meatloaf?  For real?  HAHA.  OK.  Time to be professional, sorry.  Well, I’ll say this much… at least he picked up the pace.  He’s better than Norman Gentle too!  Can’t argue that.  He’s just such a drama queen.

Felicia Barton gets a second chance.  For those that don’t recall, she replaced Joanna Pacitti when she was given the boot by the producers.  Hopefully she takes advantage of this second chance.  She really does have a good voice. Ouch… missed a note in the middle.  Not a bad rendition of No One by Alicia Keys.  My vote is still going to Kristen.

Scott MacIntyre has a great story, and a good voice, but I don’t think he is the best in this competition.  A nice version of Mandolin Rain though, which is a great song.  I do think he is more comfortable sitting at a piano then he is performing without it.

I get so afraid when anybody says they are going to sing Martina McBride.  There are just certain artists that I think she not be sung by others… Martina is one of them.  Kendall Beard attempted it, and in my opinion, it wasn’t great.

Of the 3 groups of 12, tonight’s is by far the worst overall.  I am so uninterested in this show tonight.  It’s just been weak.

Jorge Nuñez is next, doing Elton John’s Don’t Let The Sun Go Down.  He’s pretty solid so far.  He has excellent vocal control.  There are some slight accent issues in there though.  Kind of makes me think of Jon Secada a bit. He was one of the stronger guys tonight.

Lil Rounds get to close out the show tonight.  Performing last is always a good place to be.  You are the most likely to be remembered.  Considering the judges compared her to Mary J. Blige, it’s a good call to sing a song by Mary J. Blige.  She really does have a great voice.  She has great control, and she is a comfortable performer on stage. Changing up the lyrics, “call this show if you can’t be without me baby.”  Very smooth!  Well done Lil.

So now it’s time to pick 3 to make it through.  Wow.  Kind of a tough call tonight.  With regards to the guys, it’s likely going to come down to Ju’Not and Scott.  As for the females, Lil, Kristen and Felicia were the standouts tonight.  This is actually a very tough one to call.  Personally, I’d pick Ju’Not, Lil and Kristen.  I have a feeling I’ll be wrong.  Guess we’ll find out tomorrow night!

I’m living blogging round 4 while I watch it.  So here are my random thoughts…

Anoop Desai is the first to make it in.  Good choice.  I like this guy.

Von Smith seems to try way to hard, and as a result, I’ve been unimpressed thus far.  I think if this guy relaxes a bit maybe he’d be a little better.

Adam Lambert is way to theatrical for me.  Unless he steps it up, I don’t expect him to last long.

Taylor Vaifanua has been on and off and on and off.  If she can control her nerves though, I think she could be one of the stand out females.  She really has great pipes.  I look forward to seeing more of her.

Joanna Pacitti… good grief.  For a girl who was a professional recording artist, how is it possible that she has forgot her lyrics every single time?  Simon is so hardcore about lyrics and I can’t believe that she is in.  This one really bothers me.  She was terrible.  She never gave a single audition worthy of being here.  The conspiracy is apparently true!!!  They are trying to fix Idol.  Speak with the vote!  That’s all we can do now.  Somebody more deserving is going home to keep this girl in.  That sucks!

Have I ever mentioned that Kristen McNamara is a cutie?  She said “Oh golly.”  That’s adorable.  I’m glad that she is through, and I think Simon was totally wrong and I’m glad he got out voted on this one!  That being said, you had to know she was going through.  She is the one that’s got all the TV time.  I didn’t even know who the other girl was.

Scott MacIntyre brings a cool dynamic to the show.  When he sings and plays he is really good.  His voice reminds me a bit of Josh Groban.

Lil Rounds is going to be another one of the stand out females!

Simon is brutal sometimes.  I mean, just brutal.  He’s honest, but still, it’s hardcore!

OK, after a brief interruption for a fire call… we’re back to live blogging Idol.

Danny & Jamar are simply great.  Great singers, great friends, great guys.  Definitely an inspiration.  We should all be so lucky to experience friendship like that.  Danny, as I’ve said all along will be there at the end.  I am really surprised that Jamar isn’t in.  Actually, I’m shocked.  How is it that he gets sent home and somebody like Joanna gets to stay?  That is utterly ridiculous!  Everybody in the room knew he belonged!  I think they got this one wrong!

Stephen Fowler has such a fantastic voice.  If anybody deserves a second shot, he deserves it.

Norman Gentle… Nick Mitchell… I don’t even know what to say about this guy.  I really don’t.  But somebody please explain to me how he is in and Jamar is out?  That’s just wrong!!!

Have I mentioned in this blog that Kara is so cute?

Jackie Tohn reminds me a bit of Melissa Etheridge.  A bit a raw, gritty, raspy rock voice.  But she can sing a ballad too.  I’m looking forward to seeing her develop.

For the love of bacon… Tatiana Del Toro… what do we have to do to make her go away???  This is the most outrageously stupid thing!  How is this possible?  What a crock.  I quit!!!

Jackie Midkiff deserved to make it through over Nathaniel Marshall no question.  I don’t get it.

So it comes down to Matt Breitzke and Michael Sarver (formerly Jeremy Michael Sarver???).  Both of these guys are so cool with such great stories.  I have liked them both from the beginning.  I think it’s awesome that they’re both in.  That is definitely the right call!

So now the fun begins!