Tonight was a good night for Idol from the great state of Kentucky. And I’m not being biased because I was born in the Bluegrass State — on today’s date. Tonight’s show started off strong and ended strong! I never doubted that Kentucky would bring us some great talent; I am related to about half of the state and I knew my kinfolk would pull through for me.
Joanna Pacitti started off the lovefest. I can not imagine her not being a finalist. She not only had a great audition, but Simon immediately recognized her from a previous record deal AND said letting her go was a mistake.
Mark Mudd’s audition was the classic audition that America tunes in for. I love that they had a true Kentuckian representing. The fact that he is a Mudd as in Dr. Samuel Mudd (the doctor that helped John Wilkes Booth after his escape from the Ford Theatre) is just the needle-in-the-hay-stack story the producers are looking for. Instead of “threating” Simon, he just should have told him “Your name is mud!”
Brent Keith, the all-American guy sang some Bad Company for the judges. He did well and judging from all of the commercial time he has had will be around for awhile although it took awhile to get all his yeses. Simon actually used the term “Buskerish” and the girls kept going under the table in frustration.
The boring “bad” auditions were kept to a minimum tonight. Kudos to the producers!
Speaking of bad auditions, I knew as soon as Rebecca Garcia showed up with a cheat sheet taped to her arm things weren’t going to go well. Next she sang a Carrie Underwood song. *Insider tip: singing a past Idol song will not endear you to the judges or the American public. This is never a good idea.* Instead of ending Rebecca’s audition in a dignified manner, Kara pulled a rookie mistake and started laughing at the “joke” that was obviously being played on her. There was no joke. Kara forgot the very thing that made this show a mega-blockbuster. She assumed that Rebecca couldn’t be that bad.
One thing I realized while I was waiting for the judges is that those who make it to this level in the competition believe they have what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry. Maybe they know they won’t be a serious singer but they think they have something America wants to see. I felt bad for Kara when she realized this was not a funny joke. And poor Rebecca…
Great show! I have a feeling we will be seeing much more of tonight’s Idol wannabes.
Now I am off to pack my bags for Florida! The kind people at Walt Disney World are letting me have a sneak peak at the new interactive American Idol experience in Hollywood Studios, along with everything else Mickey Mouse has to offer. My wife, Kendra, and I have not been able to get the girls out of their princess dress-up for weeks now.
I will miss the grand opening of Disney’s new Idol attraction due to the recording schedule for my next project. Speaking of the recording studio and my next project… I should have some news to share any day now!
I ran out of space to answer any questions but keep them coming and I will work them in later! You can reach me at staceypro@yahoo.com or check out www.philstacey.com
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Well Phil, I think we watched two different shows last night because I was not overly impressed by any one with the exception of Fenicia, who I liked in spite of the pandering sob story and avaricious mother. And poor Mudd..I think the judges overreacted a bit to his parting words but maybe there was more to it than we saw on camera.
I admit that Joanna Paciita has some lungs. She ought to be good since she has been in show business since at least the age of 11. She was fired from Annie before it hit Broadway and was a minor cause celebre for awhile going on various talk shows talking about her pain. Which catapaulted her into even more opportunities including a record deal and songs which were part of the soundtracks of several motion pictures. I’m thinking Carly Smithson redux. I’m also thinking that perhaps she didn’t have to stand in line at Churchill Downs to get into see the judges.
I cannot wait until these auditions are over. Surely next week is the last?
I wasn’t all impressed with last nights show either! I liked the girl who had the record deal (yes, i am overlooking her past history…i don’t care!) and then Fenicia, I think her name was (her and her mama are sweet). The guy who Simon campared to Elliot was ok as well….there’s something about him that i like, just not sure what it is. I don’t care about people’s past on this show, I only care about their future and what they are bringing to the table. Bring on Hollywood and then we’ll see who can bring it!
I liked the last girl as well. She had a joyous presence about her. Her smile was captivating.
As for Mudd… All I could think about was Slingblade. Billy Bob saying “I like the way you talk”!
Poor Rebecca. She seemed so sweet, and not bad on the eyes either. But she came in unprepared.
Oh… by the way… Happy Birthday Phil!!
Yes, Happy BDAY PHIL!!!!!!
Yes..happy birthday Phil. And here is a question for you. Now that I understand how the audition process works for most people I wonder did you ever resent those you suspected did not stand in a long line and were airlifted into the judges room without going through the 3 to 4 auditions you did? Hum..I agree that everyone deserves a second chance but it seems sort of phony when the show acts like everyone has the same chance and there are professonials (albeit not well known names (although Joanna’s name is more well known than some)but names with music contacts) who I am pretty darn sure didn’t stand with the masses to get in to see the judges.
Yes…I know its television and its all about getting an audience but I still feel for those small town contestants who have great talent but not the pr machine behnd them. Obviously, Phil is an example of one who can succeed. I just wonder how many more Phils there are out there who didn’t make the final cut to make way for those who have had their breaks and didn’t catch on.
These *plants* have a huge advantage in the competition in terms of experience, showmanship etc. I just think its important to recognize the difference between them and ordinary people who are on the show. If Joanna does well fine. I still think she is a Carly Smithson clone and thus not original (but I didn’t think Jordin Sparks was very original either although I don’t think she was a plant).
Just trying to inject a little reality into the reality show here.
Joanna Pacitti could get through at least a few rounds of American Idol on looks alone