“This! Is! American! Idol!”
-- Ryan Seacrest, Host
This sweet phrase, uttered two to three times a weeks for four months each winter/spring with various emphasis and inflection, heralds the arrival of the defining pop culture phenomenon of the 21st century.
In 24 short days, the search beings for the next pop princess, country and western star, rhythm and blues crooner, rock and roll front man. The search begins for the next American Idol!
I love this show for the music. Crazy talent, each contestant reaching for their own brass ring. Passionate, dedicated artists finding their identities and finding their voices. Despite the trite video packages, lame themes, incoherent blabbering, homophobic banter, and pointless filler, the show offers moments of pure magic.
Each day, until the premiere of Season 8, Lindsay (my BFF) and I will be bringing you some of those magic moments. While the only thing we intend to count down are the days until the premiere, we will be posting clips of our favorite performers and performances from the first seven seasons. So sit back and enjoy some tremendous AI memories. Rediscover why you’re a diehard fan, like us, or become a diehard fan, like us.
To start things off, I present a sampling from the audition rounds. Behold, the triumph of taking that first step towards a dream.
The audition that started it all: Kelly Clarkson
When "wholesome family values" prevent, or in this case, delay a star from being born: Frenchie Davis
When American Idol finally embraced the homosexual population: Leo Marlowe
Who says AI auditions can't be good AND funny: Michelle and Jeffrey Lampkin
Despite the size comment, there's no denying talent when you hear it: Mandisa
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I have an idea! We both shut down our sites and co-blog "AI FANATICS", along with Lindsay of course. What do you think? :)
LOVE IT!! :)
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