American Idol, Season 5 **Official Discussion Thread**

[Robinrs]

Taylor is MINE I tell you MINE! Even though I am old enough to be his Mom. He is such a performer, and Stevie seem to like him too! I agree with you about Kellie, too funny!

Mine, Faith, MINE!!!! I've loved him since the beginning but REALLY fell for him when he played that harmonica in that last meeting with the judges when they told him he was in the top 24! Everyone else was so intimidated, he just did Taylor like no one else can!

BTW, here's his performance, one mo time!!! Tyler, livin' just enough for the city!

 

[wvrevy]

Folks I'm sorry, but those of you saying that Kellie is a "fake" have obviously never been to rural North Carolina (or Virginia, or West Virginia, or ... ). I'm telling you, I know girls just like her. Knock her for her singing all you want - and she's certainly left plenty of room for that - but if she's a "fake" she should be in Hollywood making movies, 'cause she's got the "act" down pat!

Oh, and if dialidol is right, I am not going to be a happy camper. No problem with three of the bottom four, but the person on the bottom absolutely should not be going home before the three talentless hacks above them.

 

[Jennasis]

Yup...just come on down to my neck o'the woods and meet some real back country gals any time. Just like Pickler I tell ya! However, she's still pretty weak vocally.

 

[nliedel]

Kellie isn't a fake. My husband has relatives in Alabama that make her look like a sophisticate (not knocking Alabama at all, just my hubbies relatives). She is, however, darn annoying.

As for releasing the vote numbers it might skew the voting. With the front runner getting fewer votes because people believe they do not need them.

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Folks I'm sorry, but those of you saying that Kellie is a "fake" have obviously never been to rural North Carolina (or Virginia, or West Virginia, or ... ). I'm telling you, I know girls just like her. Knock her for her singing all you want - and she's certainly left plenty of room for that - but if she's a "fake" she should be in Hollywood making movies, 'cause she's got the "act" down pat!

I agree completely. She's not the best vocalist in the competition but I believe she is genuine.

 

[barbeml]

I am a brand-spanking-new AI addict, so forgive me for my ignorance when I ask: what singer/songwriters have been the theme previously? I only ask because Stevie Wonder songs are NOTORIOUSLY tough to sing (almost as bad as Burt Bacharach songs). Kind of surprised none of the guys did "I Was Made To Love Her."

I agree with Simon that most of the performances were too much like Karaoke Night. I want to hear what makes each singer unique, not how well they can mimic a particular singer.

Oh well, I am hooked.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Kellie is the real deal. It is not an act.

She is what is referred to as "The Mouth of the South." She will talk even if no one is listening. We all know one!

Lori

 

[wdwoldtimer]

I am a brand-spanking-new AI addict, so forgive me for my ignorance when I ask: what singer/songwriters have been the theme previously? I only ask because Stevie Wonder songs are NOTORIOUSLY tough to sing (almost as bad as Burt Bacharach songs). Kind of surprised none of the guys did "I Was Made To Love Her."

Yeah I thought for sure I'd hear someone do Ribbon in the Sky. I hadn't heard of half the songs they sang.

Hmm...I remember they did a Neil Sedaka, Hall and Oates, Gloria Estefan nights before....many others.

 

[dturner]

anyone know where we can get MP3's of ALL the performances so far???

 

[corie161]

I've said it before, but I don't think Kellie is being fake, I think it's genuine ditziness. As far as her being worldly...I'm not from NC or anywhere south, but I have never ate salmon **gasp** and before looking it up didn't know what Simon meant by minx, but I do know what arachnophobia is. Imagine! I don't even consider myself a hillbilly!

As for her singing...do I think she's the best, no, the worst, also no. Some might not like her personality but at least she has one! I'd take her personality over Kevins cockiness he's gained in the last couple of weeks.

 

[tarmand]

I agree completely. She's not the best vocalist in the competition but I believe she is genuine.

Honestly, I don't doubt that she's genuine. The problem is that she is genuinely annoying!

 

[Jennasis]

What cracks me up about Kellie is when she's talking to Ryan after she sings and she'll start to have a conersation with him and you can see him trrying to find a polite way to cut her off...just like when I'm at the grocery store and I make the mistake of asking the cashier "how are you today/"...and she'll tell me..FOR REAL...EVERYHTHING. From her health, to her relationship problems, to her marriage, to her kids to her grandkids etc. It's hilarious! Took me a LONG time to get used to coming from up north. Now I know better than to ask people how they are doing, unless I really want to know.

Kellie is just sweet, naive, and ditzy. Just not the best singer by far.

Paris I must say I'm beginning to despise for some reason.

 

[Poohbear123]

Mine, Faith, MINE!!!! I've loved him since the beginning but REALLY fell for him when he played that harmonica in that last meeting with the judges when they told him he was in the top 24! Everyone else was so intimidated, he just did Taylor like no one else can!

BTW, here's his performance, one mo time!!! Tyler, livin' just enough for the city!

He had me at the VERY first tryout with Sim/Paul/Rand he was the BOMB and I knew it than! Love that Harmonica though.

 

[inaminute]

I'd take her personality over Kevins cockiness he's gained in the last couple of weeks.

I'm not sure about Kellie. I think she's mostly for real, but she can carry the ditziness too far. She really doesn't want to seem too stupid. Besides, she's not as good as I originally thought she would be.

I don't see Kevin as being cocky. I see him knowing that he's not going to last long and just having as much fun as he can while he can.

Someone mentioned starting to despise Paris. I wouldn't say I despise her, but there is something about her that is starting to get on my nerves. Not sure what it is, though.

Mandisa needs to stop trying to be like the skinny girls. While I enjoy her singing, I found myself distracted by her dancing. She's a big girl and doesn't need to bring attention to herself by gyrating all over the stage. I'm not saying she can't dance or shouldn't. But, I think she'd come across more strongly by just standing in one place and singing her heart out. She already has a striking presence and a big voice. I'd like to see her concentrate on a more elegant presentation.

And, Chris. What can I say? Perfection. I believe he's going to be the winner this year.

 

[Robinrs]

I never thought for a second that Kellie was fake. Heck, I LIVE in the South! I just don't find stupidity attractive, never did never will. There is something in some people (male, especially) who find that "endearing"... I find it disgusting and insulting. I was BORN worldly and brilliant, I am woman hear me ROAR...

What gets me is when Simon's Jr. part tells US that "America" will just love her.... I guess I must be German....

She's about as adorable as Kevin is sexy....

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Honestly, I don't doubt that she's genuine. The problem is that she is genuinely annoying!

She doesn't bother me, I think she's just a sweet, simple gal. I guess it depends on what you're used to. Now a personality like Brenna's - blatant, brash, obnoxious - that was annoying!

Personally I'd like to see Kellie around longer, but I'm pulling for Chris or Taylor!

 

[Robinrs]

She doesn't bother me, I think she's just a sweet, simple gal. I guess it depends on what you're used to. Now a personality like Brenna's - blatant, brash, obnoxious - that was annoying!

I actually grew up right smack in the middle of people like Brenna, and they annoyed me, too! That IS what I'm used to, but there are light years of personalities between Kellie and Brenna, they just don't get as much attention.

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

That's true Robinrs

It'll be interesting to see what happens tonight . . .

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I never thought for a second that Kellie was fake. Heck, I LIVE in the South! I just don't find stupidity attractive, never did never will. There is something in some people (male, especially) who find that "endearing"... I find it disgusting and insulting. I was BORN worldly and brilliant, I am woman hear me ROAR...

Robin, even after all these years, you still crack me up!

Lori

 

[Virgo10]

anyone know where we can get MP3's of ALL the performances so far???

Most of last night's plus the videos are here:

AI

Another good site is
YouTube

Be sure VIDEOS is in the drop down menu at the top of the page. Next to that type in American Idol or even the contestants name and hit enter.

As with any online site, I can't guarantee that they're virus free if you download stuff. I've been OK with just watching the videos directly from these two sites though.