"American Idol" - Episode 410 - Hollywood Auditions, Day Four
What a night for "American Idol." With only 75 contestants remaining, there were sure to be some fan favorites pulled out of the mix, and there were certain to be plenty of tears all around. As in past seasons, the...
Posted in Blogcritics on February 15, 2005 10:37 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 409 - Hollywood Group Auditions
I've never understood the point of group auditions in "American Idol." We're looking for a solo pop star, and there's no other point in the competition when these singers will be judged on how well they perform together. Sure, there...
Posted in Blogcritics Archives on February 9, 2005 10:31 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 408 - Hollywood Solo Auditions
Finally, we're getting to the good stuff. After enduring three weeks of mixed nuts, American Idol 4 is down to just about 200 contenders. This season, there were so many finalists that the first round of solo auditions had to...
Posted in Blogcritics on February 8, 2005 10:55 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 407 - San Francisco Auditions
After three brutal weeks, we've finally reached the end of the longest round of American Idol auditions to date. The show wrapped up its opening round in San Francisco tonight with guest judge Brandi. Aside from the usual crop of...
Posted in Blogcritics on February 2, 2005 09:36 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 406 - Cleveland/Orlando Auditions
It was two-for-one night on "AI4" tonight, with both the Cleveland and Orlando auditions crammed into one hour. We all know the drill by now: plenty of bad singers, and a few good ones. But, like last week's Las Vegas...
Posted in Blogcritics on February 1, 2005 11:29 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 405 - Las Vegas Auditions
The "AI4" machine hit Sin City tonight in what can only be described as a major letdown after the good, bad, and downright ugly auditions in New Orleans. Yes, there were Elvis impersonators and, yes, there were showgirls. Neither group...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 26, 2005 11:01 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 404 - New Orleans Auditions
Was it even worth it for "AI4" to visit the Big Easy? You'd think that New Orleans would have more than its fair share of musical talent, and probably also more than its share of freaks. Unfortunately, you'd only be...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 25, 2005 11:57 PM
Article comments
1 - Wendy
I'm wondering how to apply for American Idol. What is the entry fee? What is the top age to apply? Thanks, Wendy Risoli
musictx.com/wendyrisoli
2 - Wendy
Tonight on American Idol, I saw a 26 year old singer auditioning. Do you go higher than 26 years old? Wendy Risoli
3 - Eric Olsen
Wendy, the rules are discussed here
4 - Winston
What did Jamie Koehler sing during his audition? the guy with the hat..thanks..=)
5 - Eric Olsen
SCott is the one to ask about htat.
6 - Scott Pepper
Jamie sang "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," but he was not the guy with the hat, that was Ross Williams, who sang "I'm In The Mood For Love" (AKA "Moody's Mood For Love).
7 - Eric Olsen
thanks Scott!
8 - Winston
thanks!
9 - Daiwa White
I would Love to apply for
"American Idol", I am from Dallas Texas and I would like try-out, but I need to know locations near Dallas Texas.
Thank
You!!!!!
10 - janelle
i wanna try out for american idol but i never know if they come to new york and when how can i know ahead of time?
11 - Eric Olsen
the schedule for the auditions is always given on the show's website but they are long since over for this season.
12 - Angela Chen Shui
Hmmm... have to go check the local listings...
Please make sure to catch it in time for next season... would love to see some Blog Critics folks up there la-la-ing.... :-)
13 - Angela Chen Shui
or is it oodle-lay-lay-ing....??
14 - Eric Olsen
unless they keep raising the age limit (now 28), most of us are too old for such shenanigans
15 - steelromeo
what happenned to Lindsay Cardinale in Hollywood?
tia
16 - Scott Pepper
She made it through the solo auditions -- just a few seconds of her performance of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" were shown last night. We should see her again in the group auditions tonight.
17 - Matt Egan
19 minutes. I can hardly wait!!!
18 - Samantha Burdette
I really want to apply to be on American Idol. I'm 15 years old, and I live in a small town. I really think I have what it takes to get out of here. I'm willing to go anywhere to make it! I just need to know how to apply!
19 - Eric Olsen
go to show's website after this season is over and they will announce where and when the next auditions will be - nothing will happen before this season is over.
20 - Garry Singh
Hi I am 15 years old and I wanted to enter the show but I dont know how to so can you guys please reply as soon as possible and tell me how to apply in the show.Thank you.
21 - daph
hi im daph 15 years old and one of the million fans of constantine!!! i want to know his e-mail address please give me!!!! thanx and more power... by the way im from philippines
22 - Eric Olsen
Hi Daph, try his band's website here
23 - amanda nicole
i would like to apply for american idol but cannot find any tips on how to even begin.and i was just wondering if you may have any suggestions an if you do will you please get back to me thank you very much.