This week, American Idol Season 7, once again left me wondering where the idea derived that this year has the most talent ever. The only thing different is that instead of Sanjaya we have "Joplin wannabe" Amanda Overmeyer.
In the style of the Beatles, contestants sang competing for a spot in the top 10. The top 10 are also guaranteed to tour with American Idol 2008.
My favorite performances were David Cook singing "Day Tripper. He always brings something new each week. Brooke White made me smile throughout her whole performance of "Here Comes the Sun", and Carly Smithson gave a flawless yet original rendition of "Blackbird".
On elimination night, shockingly, Carley Smithson was the first to be sent to the bottom three. Next Kristy Lee Cook, once again, made the bottom three. Last but not least, Amanda Overmeyer joined Carley and Kristy in the bottom three. I'm watching the show as I'm writing this and my guess is that Amanda or Kristy will be going home. If America chooses talent over costume, I'm quite sure that Amanda's Idol ride has finally ended.
Before Ryan Seacrest announced which of the bottom three would be sent home, Kelly Pickler, from season 5, performed the single "Red High Heels" from her debut album "Small Town Girl".
In the end, I was right. America voted and Amanda Overmeyer's journey has ended on American Idol. Amanda went much further than I ever anticipated. She seems to be a very nice person, but the person did not come close to matching what appeared on stage and I find that either strange, fake or both.
Rock On Amanda and Good Luck to American Idol's Top 10 contestants.
2 comments:
i think you are wrong there were bad performances that night but it definitely wasn't hers. she didn't deserve to go just yet. there are a lot of weak singers, pop like monkeys on the American idol round up. amanda was a breath of fresh air.
American Idol passed on many singers that auditioned because their voice was very distinguished and would sound the same regardless of the song choice. Overmeyer fits into this category yet they let her through. They're may be some weak singers, but based on talent, in my opinion, she should not of even made it into the top 12. And I'm a rock-n-roll chick myself.
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