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Apr-5-2005 20:17

I've been watching and following "American Idol" on Fox network and it's down to nine contestants, one of which is "Carrie Underwood", who has perfect pitch, a crystal clear voice, & by far is the best singer of all. However, the following three contestants are great too, Bo Bice and Anware, and Constatine. By the way Carrie Underwood is from Oklahoma, which is where I was born and raised, so it would be special if she won. I hope it's OK to post this thread and have a discussion as to whom we all like. On by the way, it airs again, next Tuesday night at 7pm. Go Carrie Underwood.

May-14-2005 17:37

lol, I hear you on that Naners. I couldn't take it either. Also, Awling, are you talking about this years contest? Anyway, each week the contestants sings a different style of song. One week it might be RnB, Country, Blues, or whatever. Then there's times they can make their own selection. That's why I try to watch each week because it's always different styles and shows what they can or can't sing..lol. My spouse said he saw where it's thousands all over America that tries out, so I'm with you Naners on the torture part of having to sit and listen to all these want-to-be's. However, I think it's the most entertaining part of it all...lol.

May-15-2005 09:17

It was this years contest and everyone sounded the same so it put me off. I mean, in previous years they had themes, but everyone still sounded pretty different.

I just assumed that they'd picked a crop of RnBers for this year and so lost interest.

It wasn't just the songs they sang, they put the whole wibbly bit into each of them - well, I might have missed the start.

May-15-2005 18:00

Awling, what I've noticed about this years final contestants is they are not as great of singers as the final contestants have been in the past two years. I told my spouse that I wasn't that happy with the final 20 selection this year. Apprently the judges overlooked great talent or this was the pick of the litter..lol. As far as themes, they've sung differnent themes asked of them this year as well, but overall, I don't like their group performances or songs sung as a group. It seems they don't blend well together. At least when it was as many as 8 contestants singing together on the show. However, Tuesday night I enjoyed the four of them as a quartet singing the slow song "Islands in the Stream", by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. I like this song anyway, but they done a fantastic job together. Well, it's fixing to storm here and ligthening out, so I'm signing off now. I really our sleuth's idol chatting here...lol. ta ta ya'll.

May-16-2005 12:37

Maybe all the good singers have started avoiding the contest, or have found other avenues into music?

Perhaps the truly exceptional have already been caught up in the dragnet.

May-16-2005 17:43

Could be some are too shy to sing in front of crowds, or some don't care about being famous and all that goes with it. I just can't wait to see who the final two will be.

May-17-2005 19:31

Just watched American Idol, & really enjoyed the show. As usual Bo done an excellent job singing all three songs. Vonzella's first song was pitchy, but her last two were great. Carrie's three songs were excellent; however, she lacks in personalitly on stage. I kept finding myself getting tense while she sang; I guess because I was hoping she'd put more into it, like Bo and Vonzella does. I figure Vonzella will be voted off next, because of her first song, but one never knows for sure. I can't wait to view the next two weeks performances. Hats off to American Idol.....YEAH!!!!!!

May-17-2005 22:40

I think Bo, as always did a fantastic job and Vonzell did a good job too! Carrie did good but Im beginning to lean toward Bo and Vonzi as the final two. I'm probably wrong but one thing for sure, Bo will DEFINITELY be one of the two standing!! Vonzi has alot more personality than Carrie, so we'll see! All I can say is gooo Bo!!

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May-18-2005 09:35

Go BO>