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Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

benpaco — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:33:48 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 12/31/2014 22:33

Gonna be honest and say that I really like Elliott Yamin's singles, the few there are.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

HoldenM — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:49:15 GMT

Author: HoldenM

Posted: 12/31/2014 21:49

ShaneSpear wrote:

MOCK TRIAL WITH J. REINHOLD!

Thank you. I've never gotten a standing ovation before.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

craola — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:31:48 GMT

Author: craola

Posted: 12/31/2014 21:31

I have a friend (Haley Johnsen) who made the top 24 on the show in 2012. Phenomenal, powerful voice. She was always more of an indie-folker than a karaoke-popper, so she was ousted before the top-16. She started a band with some friends earlier this year that I'm keeping an eye on. They haven't released anything yet, but I'm inclined to think I'll like whatever they come up with. When my album is further along, I'm going to ask her to help with a couple vocal tracks.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

JOSweetHeart — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:55:29 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 12/31/2014 18:55

I love "Nothing To Lose" and "Favorite State Of Mind" from season two singer Josh Gracin, "A Different World", "Its Good To Be Us", "Gotta Be Somebody", and "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" from season six singer Bucky Covington, and "Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind", "Tough", and "A Little Bit Gypsy" from season six singer Kelli Pickler. 😄 😄 😄

God bless you and them always!!! 😄 😄 😄

Holly

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:44:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/31/2014 14:44

I quite like Phillip Phillips, but can't say much for any other contestant outside of him and Mr. Hung

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

drakonium — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:10:02 GMT

Author: drakonium

Posted: 12/31/2014 14:10

I have no clue who most of the people you're talking about are (I know one song or two by Clarkson and I'm sure I've heard of Underwood before), but in France, Olivia Ruiz is pretty cool to some extent, and I actually really like the Nouveaux Horizons single by Melissa Nkonda. That said, I had to check on Wikipedia to know who had done Star Academy / Nouvelle Star before because I literally never watch these and I'm not sure I ever will 🤔

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

latenighttv — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:18:06 GMT

Author: latenighttv

Posted: 12/31/2014 13:18

There's definitely one or two good tunes here and there...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrXB31Znxpk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ZmiBDu0pY

Female vocalist on this one had been on a TV talent show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg6UjQi1vmY

'Andy The Binman' was cool too. Easy to be cynical about these shows but some of the contestants go on them for the right reasons (e.g. a genuine love of music etc.) and might not know of any better way to "make something happen" for themselves.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:17:26 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/31/2014 12:17

Katie Stevens, though not for whatever music she made or didn't make

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Necharsian — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 02:22:59 GMT

Author: Necharsian

Posted: 12/31/2014 07:22

Carly Rae was a runner up or something on Canadian Idol so I guess theres that.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

paladisiac — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:24:51 GMT

Author: paladisiac

Posted: 12/30/2014 22:24

denmarkman wrote:

I'll be damned if I can't get down with some Kelly Clarkson every once and again.

this. i don't really care much for any of the rest.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

ShaneSpear — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:52:15 GMT

Author: ShaneSpear

Posted: 12/30/2014 21:52

meccalecca wrote:

William Hung is the only American Idol artist that has ever mattered

MOCK TRIAL WITH J. REINHOLD!

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

denmarkman — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:48:35 GMT

Author: denmarkman

Posted: 12/30/2014 21:48

meccalecca wrote:

William Hung is the only American Idol artist that has ever mattered

Link

I'm proud to say that I was watching the first time this ever aired on television.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:32:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/30/2014 21:32

Caleb Johnson's "Testify" wasn't that bad. It was a bit generic at times, but he could hold his own. Vocals and backing vocals were both enjoyable.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

meccalecca — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:28:02 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 12/30/2014 21:28

William Hung is the only American Idol artist that has ever mattered

Link

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Skinny — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:53:19 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 12/30/2014 20:53

Kiki wrote:

Which X-Factor albums have you heard? Althouh Pop Idol was the UK equlivent of American Idol but I've forgot about that long ago. :-k

Literally none of them, far as I know.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:46:33 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/30/2014 20:46

I really like everything that Scotty McCreery has put out, and Carrie Underwood is solid!

Oh! Lee DeWyze's fifth album, Frames, is solid!

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:41:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/30/2014 20:41

Skinny wrote:

Perhaps understandably, those artists don't really gain much attention on this side of the pond (aside from the odd massive single), but I can never remember a UK equivalent whose music I've enjoyed listening to. It's not (consciously) on principle or anything - it's just that the whole reality TV/singing competition thing exists outside of my sphere of interest. If somebody wants to recommend me something they think I might enjoy, I'm all ears.

Which X-Factor albums have you heard? Althouh Pop Idol was the UK equlivent of American Idol but I've forgot about that long ago. 🤔

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Skinny — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:23:47 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 12/30/2014 20:23

Perhaps understandably, those artists don't really gain much attention on this side of the pond (aside from the odd massive single), but I can never remember a UK equivalent whose music I've enjoyed listening to. It's not (consciously) on principle or anything - it's just that the whole reality TV/singing competition thing exists outside of my sphere of interest. If somebody wants to recommend me something they think I might enjoy, I'm all ears.

Re: Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

denmarkman — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:14:24 GMT

Author: denmarkman

Posted: 12/30/2014 20:14

I'll be damned if I can't get down with some Kelly Clarkson every once and again.

Oh, and Jennifer Hudson, obv. The night she got eliminated was heartbreaking, especially when that John Butthole Stevens character lived on for another week. The system's fucked.

Any American Idol Artists You Actually Like?

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:00:07 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/30/2014 19:00

I know a lot of people trash on American Idol, but come on. There's got to be a couple who lurk in the shadows of BEA who enjoy the works of one or two AI artists. Not necessarily the winners, but also well known people who were contestants.
Here's a list of AI alumni albums' sales: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Idol_alumni_album_sales

I like Carrie Underwood well enough, and a little Kelly Clarkson. Jennifer Hudson's pretty awesome. Haven't heard any of their albums.