American Idol

And now a break from your normally scheduled program...

I am not too ashamed to admit that I love American Idol.  Really.  I don't miss a show.  Well, unless Ladybug is having issues.  But if she is good she gets to watch it with me.  I apparently have no taste in music -- or more accurately no GOOD taste in music.  Nobody agrees with me.  And I am always disappointed with who is eliminated.  But let me just express my opinion about this season -- which generally speaking I am very happy about.

Scotty - When I first heard him I was hooked.  Love love love that deep voice.  But it turned out that all he sings is country, and I don't really like country.  How do you turn Elton John into a country song?  I am sure he is popular with the younger crowd.  I am sure he has a good voice.  But it appears that he is a one trick pony.  Maybe he will be very successful in the country world...but I don't like the country world.

Naima - I love her.  She is an artist.  The dirty gritty willing to do what it takes kind of an artist.  She mixes it up.  She puts her flare on it.  She may not be the best singer of the bunch but I always look forward to watching her.  And I hope she survives the night.

Paul - How can you not love this guy.  I get it.  He isn't the best singer.  But he is a performer.  An entertainer.  Different.  Unique.  I enjoy him every single time -- no matter what Vote for the Worst is saying about him.

Thia - Her charm is fading for me.  The first couple of weeks I was impressed with the crystal quality of her voice.  She was sweet and innocent and pure.  But to be honest I am getting a little bored with her songs.

Stefano - He is cute.  Maybe too cute for my style.  And he has a good voice.  But I am bored.  I don't feel inspired.  I don't look forward to his songs.  I think he would be good as part of a boy band.  I am sure he has a great following -- it is just not the 40 something crowd.

Pia - I dare anybody to come up with something even slightly negative to say about this girl (exactly when did I start referring to a 22 year old as a girl?).  I want to see her every week.  I know the judges are pushing her to do something other than a ballad (but they never push Scotty to do anything other than country) but I don't care.  This is what she does.  And she is good at it.  And beautiful.  And poised.  And classy.  I want to see her every week.

Casey - Sign me up for his fan club.  Funky.  Quirky.  Fun.  I am not a fan of facial hair but I think he may have a baby face under the hair so the beard might help him.  He amuses me.  And I like his singing.  Please keep him around for a long time so I can enjoy his music.

Jacob - I don't mean to sound mean (but it is my name) but please send him home.  I know he has a good voice.  But he is not amusing or entertaining.  And all of his music is way over done.  It is like a broadway gospel.  And he looks like he is in pain every time he performs.  And I am in pain.  He really is not my cup of tea.

Lauren - I don't really understand the buzz around her.  She sings.  She has great lung capacity.  But she is not memorable.  What song did she sing last night?  It was probably good.  Because she always is.  But it doesn't stick in my head.  She has to do something special or I am not going to be a fan.

James - I think he is a good rocker.  I don't think he is a good singer.  I think he screeches through most of his songs.  Again, another one trick pony -- rock.  And yet the judges don't ask him to stretch out of his comfort zone.  I really don't understand the fascination.

Haley - All I can say is -- I am in love.  Really.  Create an album I will buy it.  I look forward to every performance.  I love her jazzy, bluesy, growl.  I love her tone.  I love her.  I want to be the president of her fan club.  I can't wait to hear what she does next week.  And the week after.And I want to see her Elton John performance again please.

So based on all this I am pretty sure that the winner of this season will be -- Jacob.  I don't like it.  I don't agree with it.  But apparently most of America doesn't agree with me.  Please don't let one of my favorites go home this week.

Mean Mama