I love it. Its a great talent contest and I love music. So what's not to like.
I think its cool to see what undiscovered talent is out there and what they can do with an opportunity to make it in the music industry.
LaKisha and Melinda are just
amazing. But so is Jordin Sparks at 17. Personally I could see Jordin becoming a "star" moreso than the other two (she has age and looks on her side) and that's what AI is looking for.
There are some talented guys as well. I like Sligh and Chris who is a Virginian (go Chris!). I was crushed when Sundance got booted. But what I've heard is, Howard Stern is asking his listeners to call in and vote for the worst singer (Sanjaya) and that is why is he making it through each week.
That's why I hate Howard Stern. He plays with people's lives. Everything is a joke. Those contestants on AI are being given a rare chance to make it in the music industry, realize a dream. This is a HUGE opportunity that can change their lives. But no, Howard has to make funny and skew the results so that a deserving singer (who had no job and new little baby) gets kicked off while a contestant who is totally outclassed gets to stay in a hopeless bid to win. I HATE Howard Stern. He doesn't care who gets hurt with his "jokes."
On a side note, last year's third place contestant, Elliott Yamin, released his first album yesterday. He performed on Kelly & Regis yesterday morning and today will be here in Richmond autographing his CD at Circuit City. I'm sure its gonna be a mob scene there. If anyone hasn't seen him lately, he's had his teeth fixed and has a new look. He's
quite good looking.
He got picked on a lot last year for being ugly. But, no matter what he looks like, he has an amazing set of pipes AND he's a
nice guy. Go Elliott!