American Idol Premiere Review
Watching American Idol is like watching Chris Farley and Patrick Swayze audition for the Chippendales, only it’s the real deal. As in the SNL sketch, the judges on American Idol are very honest with their opinions. I know a few...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 24, 2005 03:37 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 403 - St. Louis Auditions
It's amazing how many people "know" they can sing, and even more amazing how they all seem to end up in tears when their dreams of fame and fortune are dashed. While some truly awful performers littered last night's premiere,...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 19, 2005 09:33 PM
Booming Start For American Idol
The franchise is back with a bang, with season 4 debuting last night to 33.5 million viewers, the largest audience of the season thus far, larger than the viewership of the other five networks COMBINED, and the third-highest ratings night...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 19, 2005 07:44 PM
"American Idol" - Episode 401/402 - Washington DC Auditions
Wasn't it just the other day that we crowned Fantasia Barrino the new American Idol? Can it really be time again already for that guiltiest of guilty pleasures? Well, judging from the all-too-familiar theme music and the resurgence of host...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 19, 2005 12:03 AM
American Idol: Raw dreams
I'm halfway through watching American Idol and I've shed tears - good tears. I watched about half of the first season of American Idol. I thought Ryan Starr was hot...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 18, 2005 11:39 PM
American Idol 4: Older and Manlier
No, American Idol, which returns for its fourth season January 18, isn't replacing metrosexual host Ryan Seacrest with Sean Connery, but the top-rated show on television last year has made some changes including dedicating half of the 24 semifinalist spots...
Posted in Blogcritics on January 14, 2005 01:56 PM
Kelly Clarkson: Breakaway
Dear Reader, It is my job duty privilege to inform and educate you in this letter about about certain misconceptions. It seems to be the opinion of most music listeners that you can't listen to pop music because there is...
Posted in Blogcritics Archives on January 6, 2005 12:39 AM
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.