Could Ryan Seacrest’s Days as Idol Host be Numbered?

According to AmericanIdolnet.com, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest’s $45 million contract is up after this season, so speculation on whether or not this season will be his last has begun.

The Hollywood Reporter is speculating that the host might have to take a pay cut if he wants to continue working on the show. And like most people in Hollywood who expect more money each contract, a pay cut will likely mean Seacrest walks. 

And if Idol can make it without Simon Cowell, it can make it without Ryan Seacrest.

Add that to the talk that Ryan may end up hosting NBC’s The Today Show, and whether or not he’ll be around longer than Season 11 is a pretty reasonable question.

Adam Lambert 's Second Album Ready for Release?

Adam Lambert‘s highly anticipated second album is ready for release but he tweeted over the weekend that his sophomore release was being held up and the fault was all his own: “Here’s the deal: there have been a couple of creative set backs on the first single. Mainly cuz I’m a perfectionist. Ha.”

The first single should hit in November with his album release coming in the early part of 2012, hopefully around February or March.
RCA Records confirmed the delays and reiterated Adam’s comments that the hold up was their focus to get everything right.

It’s been noted that Lambert is “taking the reins” on this album much more so than on his debut. Adam is definitely more involved than ever and he’s really enjoying that.

Judges Still Looking for That Elusive Female Winner?

“American Idol” judges were in Texas Tuesday searching for the next American Idol and took some time out for a press conference.

And like every year, they’re saying talent is even better than the year before and, of course, they’re still looking for a female winner.

“I feel like the bar is raised every year. We had an amazing abundance of talent last year, and I think we up it every season,” Judge Randy Jackson said during the press conference.

Jennifer Lopez, despite being the last hold-out to sign for this season, claims to be excited and gave an even more canned response than Randy.

“We’re excited about this year,” she said. “I don’t think we put the pressure on ourselves to top last year or anything like that. It’s just about having fun, finding great talent.”

But much like last year, the judges are trying hard to find a female to break the guy winning streak.
“The strongest voices we’ve seen this year have been girls. We had a lot of strong girls last year, but they were voted off, one by one,” Lopez said.

It also sounds like Steven Tyler hasn’t hardened any since last season. “It still breaks my heart to tell someone they can’t sing, because everybody’s got a voice,” he said. “It’s not easy. I have my days and moments.”

How to Sing Better and Improve Your Vocal Range

Although most people will never try out for American Idol, a great many individuals would like to know how to sing better. Here are a few helpful tips:

A singer must encourage their body to stay relaxed. If a vocalist is standing while singing, they should lift their arms about six inches away from their sides as this will permit a full expansion of the lungs. As the singer inhales, they must fill their stomach completely with air. As the individual exhales, they push the air out of their lungs using the diaphragm.

The diaphragm is a curved muscle that separates the lungs from the stomach. It is located just below the rib cage. Staying relaxed is imperative, as nervousness will create tension on the diaphragm, and destroy a singer's ability to hold and sing clear notes. The performer should place their feet in a balanced position and in alignment with their shoulders.

Putting one foot slightly ahead of the other will also work. Knees should never be locked; instead, they must be kept slightly bent. If the vocalist is in a sitting position, keeping the back straight but not stiff is important. In this posture, the feet should be approximately 12 inches apart, and both should be flat on the floor.
A higher note is more readily achieved when the arms are raised slightly above the six inch mark. A moderate smile can also be helpful. A delicate crying tone, underneath the words the vocalist is singing, will also enhance his or her ability to reach these notes. Practicing singing "boo hoo" to achieve this will render great results. For lower notes, dropping the arms slightly, creating a larger opening with the mouth and encouraging the jaw to relax will gain the deep resonating sound desired.

Muscle memory is important in learning how to sing better. Placing too much forceful pressure on the muscles surrounding the larynx or voice box will spoil the vocalist's ability to carry a tune. Adding a bit of a dopey tone to the voice will encourage the muscles surrounding the larynx to relax. Once these muscles are trained properly, the dopey tone can be removed and a clear singing voice that reverberates just above a person's normal speaking voice will capture everyone's attention. Remember, high and low notes cannot be reached when too much tension is present.

Believe it or not, what an individual drinks or eats before singing can affect the quality of their voice. Drinking bottled water or juice can be advantageous, but one should do so an hour or two before singing. Tobacco, dairy products, and alcohol will create detrimental results and will impair the clear notes that the singer is trying to reach.

In addition, getting in shape can be beneficial for the vocalist, and it will create favorable consequences for a more powerful voice. The more deeply the singer can breathe the better their instrument will resonate with clearer tones. The individual's confidence will also be boosted, which is always helpful, especially since being relaxed is an integral part of being a successful singer.

If a vocalist is truly serious about learning how to sing better, they should consider hiring a vocal coach. He or she can teach proper techniques for strengthening the voice and prevent the singer from harming their vocal instrument.

Would you like to learn how to sing better? If so, you will want to read my review of Singorama, which can help you learn to sing with a full vocal range.

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Album to Be Released Soon

Season 10 “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina will both be releasing their debut albums in October.

Scotty’s album “Clear as Day” is set to drop Oct. 4 while Lauren’s “Wildflower” the following week on Oct. 10.

“We’ve been working hard on this album not only in Nashville, but in studios across the country because I’ve been on the Idol tour,” Scotty said in a press release. “We’re putting what I believe are the best songs we could find on it and I really hope everyone likes it. The whole experience has been amazing!”

According to the release, Scotty’s new album is a collection of songs in the same straight-ahead country style that captured the nation’s hearts – and votes—on the show. It’s the next step in a promising career that is already breaking records.

Lauren says her album has a little something for everyone.

“I feel like it has a flavor for everybody,” Lauren said in a release. “It’s a mixture of all different songs, so I hope it will appeal to all different kinds of people. There are fast songs for people who like up-tempos that you can dance to, and there are also tearjerkers for people who like slower ballads. 

American Idol: What Washington Should Learn From Judge Steven Tyler

I confess. I'm hooked on American Idol. After teaching a business planning class on Wednesdays, I beat it across the lake to join my wife for our weekly fix. It's kind of a family thing. We each have our favorite contestant. My oldest granddaughter adores Lauren. My seven-year old grandson went to his school career day dressed as James. My wife's guy is Scotty. And Haley locked up my vote with "The House of the Rising Sun."

But hands down my favorite personality on the show is judge Steven Tyler. Truth is, I don't understand half of what this guy says. Much of his vocabulary just escapes me. But what I most enjoy about Tyler is his wonderful capacity - and his willingness - to occasionally blow off his fellow judges by announcing to the world that they are flat out wrong. The intellectually honest is refreshing and powerful. No mincing of words. No finessing. No beating around the bush. Nothing disrespectful, mean-spirited or contentious. The judges are always all on the same team, trying to support each other, and do what's best for the show. And to Tyler, that means publicly going on the record when he thinks a fellow colleague is off base. He has a variety of creative ways to succinctly and emphatically make his point. One of my favorites was the night he turned to fellow judge Randy Jackson and just said, "If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong."

Imagine a Washington where many have developed this Tyleresque will and ability to publicly call out a colleague who has gone too far. I am not referring to daily attacks on those across the aisle, the never-ending partisan mudslinging we've all come to expect. No, what I would so like to see is people calling a spade a spade when one of their own steps over the line. Just like Tyler does when he thinks the show will be improved with some candid honesty about his fellow judges.

Take, for example, when President Obama recently fabricated scenarios to demonize Paul Ryan's budget proposal. It bordered on being shameful. The goal, of course, was to score some cheap political points at Ryan's expense. And it worked. It mattered little that the comments mislead the uninformed, hyped partisan tensions, and demonstrated little regard for accuracy and truthfulness. Various talk show hosts and Republicans had a field day attacking the President for the comments, but all that was to be expected. These partisan attacks just magnified the President's disdain for Ryan's ideas. The episode demonstrated, once again, that stepping over the line often pays off in politics. That's why its standard operating procedure for many players on both sides of the aisle.

Now imagine if a group of fellow Democrats who support the President had stepped up and, in true Steven Tyler fashion, publicly stated, "Mr. President, if we agreed with those comments, we'd all be wrong." That would have had some real impact.

Why would they do such a thing? Ideally, because they understand that the whole process ultimately suffers when the uniformed are misled, partisan differences are unduly hyped, and accuracy and truthfulness are tossed out the window. In Tyler's world, it's "not good for the show." Picture what such non-partisan intellectual honesty would do over time to erode public cynicism and clean up the daily rhetoric. The political garbage would quickly be exposed. The media would have a much tougher time leveraging that garbage for its own ends. And many fewer players would be tempted to play fast and loose with the truth.

I acknowledge that I've now moved deep into fantasy land. Political naiveté in the extreme. But, oh, it's so tempting to imagine what Steven Tyler might say.

Dwight Drake is an experienced planning lawyer, law professor, and business owner. He teaches business, tax and planning course at the University of Washington School of Law. He is the author of the PlainTalk Planning online educational service ( http://www.plaintalkplanning.com ). For more information about Professor Drake and access to his other works, go to http://www.drakeplaintalkplanning.com.

How to Apply For the American Idol Auditions

American Idol gives undiscovered talent a chance to be overnight singing sensations. Before you can become the next Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson, you have to successfully get through the American Idol registration process.

All applicants have to register in person; there is no online registration. So the first step is to locate the closest audition city from the listed posted on the American Idol web site. The audition cities are spread throughout the country but if you live in a small town, plan a road trip. Carrie Underwood, for example, had to drive eight hours from her home town in Checotah, Oklahoma to audition in St. Louis, Missouri.

Registration begins two days prior to the actual auditions and is on a strictly a first-come, first-served basis. Registration times will be updated on the American Idol website so arrive as early as allowed. It is not recommended to wait until the audition day to register. If the producers run out of time or space, latecomers may not be allowed to register.

There is no overnight camping allowed at the audition venues so expect a crush of people when you arrive. Make sure to dress for the weather-like any Hollywood show, it goes on rain or shine, hot or cold.
To register, you need two forms of ID to prove your age, such as a drivers' license and birth certificate. There is no exception to the two ID rule. If you're a minor, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Once registered, you'll get a wristband and a seat ticket. You can bring one guest, who needs to sign in the same time you do. They will also get a wristband and ticket. Once they put the wrist band on you do not take it off. If you remove the wristband for any reason, it becomes null and void. They might give you another on the audition day if space allows, but you'll be at the bottom of the audition list, meaning your chances to perform will be slim to none.

The call time for audition day is 5:00AM. In addition to the wristband and ticket, you need to bring a signed release form, which can be downloaded from the AI web site. You'll also have to show your two forms of ID one more time to finally get into the venue where the auditions are held.

It's a time-consuming process but with patience, perseverance, and a little luck, you'll get your shot at being America's next singing idol.

You don't have to go crazy, nor do you have to be a slave to the music industry to "make it". To learn how to get in contact with top record labels, managers, producers and more simply visit http://www.TheIndustryYellowPages.com, the world's largest list of music contacts.

A Sales Lesson From American Idol?

Would you think you could learn a profound sales lesson from American Idol? Well, it happened tonight.
Here's the back story in case you're not a fan. Last week, Pia, a beautiful and seemingly unbeatable contestant got the axe. The results horrified everyone!

Fast forward to last night. The mentors (music industry bigwigs whose names I don't know) were advising another contestant, Lauren, about her upcoming performance. After showering her with compliments about her talents, one of the mentors looked her straight in the eye and said, "There are a whole bunch of Pia fans out there. If you do well, you can steal her votes."

Lauren looked horrified, almost shaken. She couldn't possibly steal her friend's votes.
The mentor continued, "That's how you have to think in this business."

A second mentor, understanding Lauren's discomfort, smiled and perfectly re-framed the goal.
'Don't sell them. Invite them."

Don't sell them. Invite them.

Think about the wisdom in that. He was telling her that instead of going in for the kill, to simply use her gifts- in her own special way - to engage the audience. To invite them to her world.

You can apply the same principal to sales. Don't set out to steal the business with heavy-handed tactics. Instead, invite your prospects to participate in the opportunity you bring to the table. An invitation implies acceptance and friendship. It's non-threatening. It's flattering. It means "I like you enough to join me." And most importantly, the extension of an invitation puts you in control. Instead of waiting for a prospect to choose you, you were the first to choose by asking them to the party.

By inviting people, you totally change the sales dynamic - in your favor.

How do you extend an invitation to a prospect? A lot depends on your personal style. Take a good look at how you foster relationships with prospective clients. Do you call or visit with the intention of telling them how wonderful you or your product are? Or do you ask about them? Their needs? Their goals? Do you dig deep for the solution that meets their needs? Like any good host, it may be your party, but it's all about pleasing your guests.

There are actually a lot more sales tidbits one can cull from your American Idol viewing. Be authentic.
Show up. Do your best. Don't be too pitchy. But for today, the concept of inviting people into your world wins my vote as a great sales tactic.

Angel Cicerone
Sales and Marketing Strategist
angel@angelcicerone.com

Scotty and Lauren - American Idol Debut Album Progress

Yahoo Music’s Chris Willman caught up with American Idol 2011 winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina backstage at their Grand Ole Opry debut last week and had the chance to ask them both about their progress in the studio. While both were semi-tight lipped we still got a few tidbits out of the discussion. Sheesh. Where’s Haley’s parents when you need a spoiler?

McCreery was in the studio Thursday with producer Mark Bright, and the assembled band laid down five backing tracks, though Scotty won’t be adding his vocals to them till later.
Of course they’re brand new songs, not the kind of familiar covers heard on the show, that he’s recording. But he wasn’t willing to reveal any song titles. “After the ‘Out of Summertime’ leak, they’re being really strict on me about that,” McCreery said

Scotty will have to jet back and forth from the studio to the tour events this summer and there aren’t a lot of days between those. He’s definitely going to have a stressful, but surely exciting summer.

Alaina wouldn’t even reveal which producer she was working with Thursday, since she expects to be collaborating with several on her album and the lineup is far from complete. But she and whoever she’s working with got four basic tracks recorded Thursday, and among the songwriters whose work she’s cutting is… Carrie Underwood.

The Underwood song is one that didn’t make the cut on Carrie’s latest album. Definitely an exciting opportunity for Lauren to have a chance at covering it herself.
Now for anyone wondering about a budding romance between the two finalists, Scotty says they won’t be locking any of them doors:

“No, we’re not,” he affirmed. “We’re more like the brother/sister kind of relationship where we’re just really good friends and get along really well. But as far as the ‘relationship’ side of things, that’s definitely a no.”

Sounds like these two are doing great with everything going on. It’s a long article at Yahoo! Music, but a good one for anyone interested. Hopefully we’ll start to hear news for some of the other finalists from this year, but so far it’s been pretty quiet for everyone else.

American Idol 2011 Top 3

This week we would see the hometown tours taken by Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina, our American Idol top 3! The hometown tours for the American Idol Top 3 were a big hit as Scotty, Lauren, and Haley each went home for a grand hero’s welcome.



They will be singing three wide open songs one of which would be selected by the judges or maybe Jimmy Iovine.

Who do you think would go into the finale?

American Idol 2011: Top 5 Elimination Show

American top 5 has now become top 4 after Jacob said "good bye" - another two weeks before the finale.

There was no surprise this week since Jacob had been in bottom three and two for quite some time now. We wish him well.

My best wishes also go to Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart and James Durbin for their continued fight next week and the results should be very exciting!

American Idol 2011 Top 5

American Idol top 5 namely Jacob, James, Haley, Lauren, and Scotty will each perform two songs tonight - one oldie from the 60s' and another from recent years.

We have another 3 weeks to go before the finale!

Who do you think would leave us tomorrow?

American Idol Top 6!

Wow! We are now down to 6! And we have only 5 weeks left before we crown our American idol for season 10!

This week on American Idol the Top 6 will be performing songs from Carole King’s catalog which should prove very interesting and exciting.

Based on the votings in the past weeks, Jacob and Haley would be two of the the bottom three this week. Who else would join them? If Scotty did not learn from the mistake he made last week, he would very well be in the bottom three this week!

American Idol 2011 Top 7 Elimination Results - What others Say

1. Wellen says:

   April 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

   I wonder what most of the people judge these guys against. I think that I have been very bleesed to have the exposure to such a wide variety of music to appriciate it. I am not trained in music, I use a CD player as an insrument and believe me you dont want me to sing. But I have grown up in the greatest music generation I can think of. From the greats of early music to todays top 40. I have heard music transform from Country and Rock on one radio station to Cirrus Radio where you can listen to only one type of music. I listen to everything I can, I’ll try anything once. I hear new music on the show I try to listen to it and appriciate what the performer brings to the table with it.
   I think that is what makes some of the comments so frustrating.
   

   
   
2. Rozzie says:

   April 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

   To repeat once again: The only song which has been sung to date over the past couple of months which was a real stirring moment was I Need You Now which Stefano sang. The guy’s got real soul. He’s a singer, composer and musician. He’s just not using all he’s got. He should start. Wake up everybody!
   

   
   
   • David P. says:

     April 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM

     I agree with you. That performance was amazing. Few of the top 13 have such a powerful performance. He deserved his wildcard spot. However, we haven’t seen that Stefano since that song. Last week we got a glimpse of it this week may have been his last chance.
     

     
     
   • Pup says:

     April 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

     I liked Stefano singing that song. But I would never say he was the only one to deliver a stirring moment! My goodness, Haley has done so over and over and over in every single performance. I keep playing “Fallin’” over and over because I liked it so much.
     

     
     
   • Northern Guy says:

     April 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

     Great Radio Voices: James. Stefano. Haley.
     “Okay” radio voices: Lauren and Scotty.
     Not good for radio voices: Casey and Jacob.
     Listen to the Itunes tracks and just LISTEN. Forget the performances and their faces and just LISTEN to the voices. This is what will determine if these artists will sell albums or not after AI Season 10 is done. Simon always said: “I can hear that on the radio….”. It’s the radio that matters.
     Country fans can vote for Scotty 1000 times each and not change the fact he’s predictable, quite boring and really not that “radio ready”. He may win this contest, but my eyes are on Haley, Lauren, James and Stefano for people who will sell records.
     8 songs of Scotty swaggering through dreary old country tunes? Wow. Watching paint dry suddenly has appeal for me.
     

     
     
3. Shawn says:

   April 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

   My bottom 3
   Jacob
   Stefano
   Scotty(I’m a fan of his, but he needs a wake up call)
   Going home
   Either Jacob or Stefano. Sorry but these two just really bore me to tears.
   

   
   
   • RichardLF says:

     April 21, 2011 at 5:54 PM

     please send jacob home
     

     
     
     • the SAINT says:

       April 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

       yeah!..the drama queen has to go!..lol
       
     • YZZGUY says:

       April 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM

       hurcules, hurclues, hurcules gots to go now you suck n your goofey gosspil sucks send jacob home forever!
       
   • Northern Guy says:

     April 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

     Scotty(I’m a fan of his, but he needs a wake up call)
     Scotty’s fan base is faltering and James is stealing them as fast as you can say IDOL.
     Scotty needs to think long and hard about his “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” approach. It may not be broke, but if it’s boring your fans, you can go from top pick for AI10 to “bye bye”. Just ask Pia – a favorite of many fans and the judges, especially in the first weeks.
     Then GONE. Just like a country song: Wake up one morning and the job, the house, the girl, the truck, and even the dog… ALL GONE!
     

     
     
   • David says:

     April 21, 2011 at 8:31 PM

     I agree with you on Jacob and Stefano but Scotty should stay a little longer and Casey leave.
     

     
     
4. KC says:

   April 21, 2011 at 3:57 PM

   The bottom 3 needs to be stefano, haley, and jacob w/ jacob hitting the road
   

   
   
   • Pup says:

     April 21, 2011 at 6:57 PM

     Not quite right. Should be Scotty (never happen, I know, but should be), Stefano (sad to say) and Jacob (with Jacob going home). Haley has never deserved that spot and definitely does not deserve it tonight.
     

     
     
   • Bobcat says:

     April 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

     Haley has been consistently one of the best and last night she was in the top 2 so if she is in the bottom 3 again, it will be diabolical!
     

     
     
5. sherry says:

   April 21, 2011 at 4:26 PM

   if you watch the video stefano only sings part of the song most of it is the backup singers.
   

   
   
   • Jay says:

     April 21, 2011 at 5:43 PM

     I noticed that without having to watch it again. That’s really my only complaint about it.
     

     
     
6. BonniMae says:

   April 21, 2011 at 4:31 PM

   If Stefano goes home tonight the two hottest guys to make it to the finals will both be sent home #7,
   

   
   
   • Pup says:

     April 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM

     Don’t worry. Not gonna happen. It has to be Jacob. There will be another floodgate of posting on the AI blogs if he does not go.
     

     
     
7. peggy kanneman says:

   April 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

   I am totally a James Durbin Fan and he blew the roof off of american idol last night. The judges had it right when they said he was the best performance of the night.
   

   
   
   • Tina Mary says:

     April 21, 2011 at 7:43 PM

     Some note the message from Jennifer, when she told James he was the best of the night was only the second perfomance, so she was saying that James was better than Scotty
     

     
     
     • Tina Mary says:

       April 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM

       Last night I saw a poster in the audience that said King James, I think it’s nice.
       For now on I’m goimg to call him King James
       
     • Bobcat says:

       April 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM

       She actually said that she bet it was going to be the best performance as far as the theatricals were concerned.
       
8. glenda says:

   April 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

   see ya jacob
   

   
   
   • RichardLF says:

     April 21, 2011 at 6:04 PM

     i’m with you glenda
     

     
     
9. Richard says:

   April 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

   James is alot better than Adam, and he’s the real thing no surprises James has never been in the bottom every one else has James deserves to be the next Idol hands down
   

   
   
   • BonniMae says:

     April 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

     Scotty and Lauren have never been in the bottom. Pia wasn’t in the bottom before she left. Not being in the bottom isn’t the criteria for winning.
     

     
     
     • Tim329 says:

       April 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

       I believe Lauren was in the bottom three either during top 13 or top 12 week, it was early on. The only two never to have been there is Scotty and James.
       
     • JJ says:

       April 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM

       To Tim329….. Lauren has never been in the bottom three yet.
       
     • Bobcat says:

       April 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM

       @ Pup -
       Of the 18 that have made the final two, 9 of them appeared in the bottom 3 at one point or the other.
       In only two years have the final 2 not appeared in the bottom 3 (or 2 in the semis) and they were the two David’s in Season 7 and Lee and Crystal last year.
       Both Kris Allen and Adam Lambert were in the bottom 3 once in Season 8.
       In Season 6 only Jordin Sparks escaped the bottom 3 as did Taylor Hicks (5) and Carrie Underwood (4).
       None of Season 3’s finalists escaped the bottom 3 and Fantasia was in it twice but won.
       Ruben Studdard was actually in the bottom 2 once but Clay Aiken was never in the bottom 3.
       Kelly Clarkson also did not appear in the bottom 3.
       So Ruben, Fantasia and Kris Allen all won after being in the bottom 3 at least once.
       No-one who has been given the save since it started 3 seasons ago has got to the final three.
       
   • Pup says:

     April 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

     It would be interesting to read an analysis of previous winners and their “bottom 3″ stats.
     

     
     
     • Bobcat says:

       April 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM

       Sorry – posted my reply to you in wrong spot – see above!
       
   • Bobcat says:

     April 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

     There are three who have not been in the bottom 3 since the top 13 started.
     They are James, Lauren & Scotty.
     

     
     
10. Tana says:

    April 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Everyone is very talented and makes someone happy. That is a good thing, it does seem that this contest brings out the snarky in the viewers. My teenagers are rather amused by the exchanges they have read here. So, having said that, I am STILL voting for Haley and Casey, with no disrespect to any of the other contenders. I’ve never changed my mind from the auditions!
    

    
    
11. ArkansasKen says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It’s time for Jacob to say goodbye. His dramatics have grown old.
    

    
    
    • RichardLF says:

      April 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM

      he’s not a winner, he’s a whinner
      

      
      
12. CJ says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    James really showed what he had last night. OMG!!! It doesn’t get any better than this. He is the complete package and more. I have been watching Idol for a long time and i have never seen anyone come close to James. Yea they all had talent, but not to this extreme. I’m not sure if i would be even watching Idol if James wasn’t on here. It’s more fun when you have alot of entertainment, and he has that . Some of the others are really good too with others putting me asleep. Gotta love James!!!
    

    
    
    • Jennifer says:

      April 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM

      I know james is sooooo good!I hope he wins long live king james!
      

      
      
13. Pup says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Those Scotty voters have GOT to be kidding. He was just plain awful last night.
    

    
    
14. David P. says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Haha, my Sis was commenting on my comp, >_< I hope she didn't say anything embarrassing.
    

    
    
15. Jay says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Casey and James are my top two last night, usually it’s Scotty instead of Casey.
    

    
    
16. Paula says:

    April 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I thought Haleys performance was beatiful. If “Rollin in the deep” wouldn’t be so current hit, she would have made a bigger impact, I think. Also James’ performance was great, so it was a hard place to be. But I don’t understand why the judges are picking on Haley all the time. I know last week she wasn’t on her best, but she was the only one they critisized? That week I hated everyone… And now pitch… come on. Best after James, if not equal.
    I hope Jacob is voted off next, I dont like his attitude and I’m tired of his style of singing. He makes me wanna shoot myself.
    

    
    
    • Bobcat says:

      April 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

      Tyler just leers when Haley sings – dirty old man – and JLo doesn’t want a good looking gal taking the attention away from her.
      

      
      
17. whatthefudge says:

    April 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    James was awesome – he should take the crown
    Casey 1/2 half was really good
    Haley I dont usually like her, but that was her best performance
    Scotty – don’t like country, usually love him, but this was his worst performance
    Stefano – much better but heavy on the cheese
    Jacob – ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz
    Lauren – ditto
    Bottom 3: Jacob, Lauren and either Stefano or Casey
    Going Buh-Bye – Jacob