Scotty McCreery Makes A Country Music Lover Out Of Me..And You?

Someone give Scotty McCreery a contract already because this seasoned crooner is already way too ready to become a country singing superstar.

On Wednesday’s (5/18) American Idol, Scotty sang the life out of Lonestar’s Amazed as his first song of the night. And then he blew me away with his rendition of Kenny Rogers’ She Believes In Me. Scotty, I believe in you and you are making a country music lover out of me!

Here are the judges’ comments to his first performance:

Steven Tyler: “I just think you get better and better with your melody and your singing. I saw you get angry in the middle of that song, that’s what I have been waiting for. That’s really beautiful. You really did take that song up a notch.”

Jennifer Lopez: “It’s great to see you over the weeks…and how much you have grown. I’m sure there are a million girls out there wishing you were singing that song to them.”

Randy Jackson: “It was a great song choice for you. You know who you are and where your lane is. You put a period at the end of that song. You looked into that camera, that’s money!”

Watch Amazed for yourself:

For his second song, chosen by Jimmy Iovine, Scotty sang Thompson Square’s Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not? Tyler was all smiles! “I never heard you deliver a chorus like that before, you were singing those words, ‘are you gonna kiss me or not?’Beautiful, real character showing through.” Lopez said the performance was full of little moments that she loves so much and showed the audience the singer’s personality. She then asked him to shave his head next week so he can look the way he did in auditions. Jackson said, “It was really perfect, right in your range,” and then compared him to Garth Brooks. Jackson and Lopez called the second round for Scotty!

For his third song, he nailed one of my favorites, She Believes In Me by Kenny Rogers – the song  chosen by the judges for him. Tyler said, “I do believe that’s the first big chorus you’ve sang,. You put it over the top for me. That was it right there.” Lopez said, “We chose that song because we all wanted to know if you could hit that big chorus, I guess you showed us!” Jackson agreed, “It’s about you stretching yourself at this point…seeing you believe you could hit those notes, you were so sweet and tender in the front. You hit the chorus. Very nicely done.”

Video: Scotty McCreery Is “Ready For Super Stardom”

Scotty McCreery rendered a beautiful, moving and pitch perfect performance of Alan Jackson’s Where Were You? on May 11th’s American Idol.

Listen, I am not a connoisseur of conutry music by any means, but I know a damn good heartfelt performance when I see and hear one, and Scotty, you killed it for me!

The Idol judges agree:

Randy Jackson: “Dude, I think it’s the perfect song choice for where we are as a country. I applaud you for that. You set your mark on this stage this season. You are ready for super stardom and I hope you make it.”

Steven Tyler: “That was beautiful. I ditto what Randy said. Passion…that’s really important. I see it in your eyes.”

Jennifer Lopez: “I’m just in love with you. I can’t help it. What you stand for, what you bring to your music. I can tell you know who you are. I can tell you know what touches other people. It’s the mark of someone who is meant to do this. And I’m glad we’re here to witness it.”

For his second song, he sang a more up-tempo fun song by The Coasters Young Blood. Tyler said it best, “You made Gaga’s yaya go lala. How could you do that?” HUH?

Here is the performance:

Jennifer Lopez And Special Surprise Celebs Celebrate Her CD Release (Exclusive Photos)

Pia Toscano joined the fun

SPOTTED: Jennifer Lopez at her All You Need Is Love CD Record Release Extravaganza and Live Interview with Mario Lopez for Extra – Friday April 29 at The Grove in Los Angeles.

Also spotted, husband Marc Anthony, Pia Toscano of American Idol, Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars, Audrina Patridge and William Levy.


Pia Toscano was there to root on J.Lo

Marc Anthony watching his gorgeous wife
J.Lo signed posters for fans after her interview
J.Lo and William Levy

Video: Scotty McCreery Is “Ready For Super Stardom”

Scotty McCreery rendered a beautiful, moving and pitch perfect performance of Alan Jackson’s Where Were You? on May 11th’s American Idol.

Listen, I am not a connoisseur of conutry music by any means, but I know a damn good heartfelt performance when I see and hear one, and Scotty, you killed it for me!

The Idol judges agree:

Randy Jackson: “Dude, I think it’s the perfect song choice for where we are as a country. I applaud you for that. You set your mark on this stage this season. You are ready for super stardom and I hope you make it.”

Steven Tyler: “That was beautiful. I ditto what Randy said. Passion…that’s really important. I see it in your eyes.”

Jennifer Lopez: “I’m just in love with you. I can’t help it. What you stand for, what you bring to your music. I can tell you know who you are. I can tell you know what touches other people. It’s the mark of someone who is meant to do this. And I’m glad we’re here to witness it.”

For his second song, he sang a more up-tempo fun song by The Coasters Young Blood. Tyler said it best, “You made Gaga’s yaya go lala. How could you do that?” HUH?

Here is the performance:

Video: Lauren Alaina Proves Why She Belongs In The Idol Top 4

On the May 11th episode of American Idol, Lauren Alaina was sweet and composed on her first performance of Anyway by Martina McBride, dedicated to the people from the “south recovering from the devastating tornadoes last week.”

The judges melted…

Steven Tyler: “Lauren you did it again. You broke my heart. That was the most beautiful thing. Your voice is so pure and perfect and right on pitch. You deliver a song like a blue plate special. You’re the whole package. I love you.” He also said he loves the buckle on her shoes and her dress. I love you Steven T for noticing and loving shoe buckles.

Jennifer Lopez: “That was very good, I am so proud of you baby. That’s exactly what you have to do. That was a great vocal performance. That was beautiful.”

Randy Jackson: “Last week, I was a little worried, but what you just did right there, the Lauren we all grew to love, that we met the first time that we met you, America, Lauren is back in it to win in. That was hot. You know what was wrong with that performance? Absolutely nothing. That was amazing!”
Here is the video clip:

On her second song, Lauren channeled some Elvis by singing his Trouble…“I am evil, my middle name is misery.” Hard to imagine our sweet little Lauren singing those lyrics…

Video: James Durbin, I Won’t Ever Stop Believin’ In You!

On May 11, 2011’s American Idol, James Durbin sang Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ for his first song

The crowd went absolutely insane.


Steven Tyler said, “James, little indication of what is yet to come…You did it right. The song is kicking ass and so are you. Nice going.”

Jennifer Lopez:  “It’s nice to hear you go into your upper register. It’s amazing and not everybody can do that. Great job.”

Randy Jackson: “The was the highest level of difficulty, and you did it!”

Watch the video clip for yourself:

Photo credit: Fox

Video: Haley Reinhart Screams Her Way Through MJ’s Earth Song And Then Leaves Us Speechless With Her Second Performance

For her first song on the May 11th American Idol, Haley Reinhart screamed her way through Michael Jackson‘s Earth Song and split the judges 2-1.

After I took out my earplugs, here is what I heard the judges say:

Jennifer Lopez: “I felt that song inspired you…Here’s where we are at the competition right now. James comes out and sets the bar. He does it with a great song and everyone is up on their feet. You have to think about that when you choose a song. That song has a beautiful message. No doubt. But I want you to be thinking about that when choosing a song: What everybody else is doing.”

Randy Jackson then pulled out his “Yo, listen!” phrase which he has barely used this season, so I knew it was gonna be bad news for Haley….”Yo, listen, just keeping it really real. Where we are at the competition is who wants to win this. Who is gonna take it home. The song does not suit you. I feel like you were screaming at the top of your range the same note at the end over and over again. My opinion is I didn’t like it. I felt like you were screaming.”

Steven Tyler interrupted: “Haley, don’t listen to them…They’re both wrong. That’s what you get from that. That song showed me that you can. You nailed it. You nailed the upper register. You pushed it to the top. The audience heard it. And America heard it. Don’t listen to them.”

Ya, Steven, I heard it. And I didn’t like it one bit. And I usually like Haley. How about you all? Did your ears hurt as much as mine or did I miss something? If you missed her performance, here is the video clip:

Instead of lying down and giving up, especially after Randy said Lauren, Scotty, and James had a three-way tie for first place tie after the first song, Haley came out angry and kicking but not screaming on her second song. And as she proved last week, when she sings angry she kicks ass.

Haley’s rendition of I Who Have Nothing by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller left me (and Casey Abrams in the studio audience) breathless. It was one of my favorite performances all season. THIS performance probably saved her from elimination this week. She should send a huge thank you basket of goodies for Lady Gaga for helping her bring out the theatrics in her performance.

Jennifer Lopez: “Look what you’re capable of. It was amazing. One of the best performances of the year.”
Randy Jackson: “Everybody needs a moment tonight. Baby you just had a moment right here that put you in it to win it. That was amazing. One of your best vocals ever.”
Steven Tyler: “I always knew it. It was a classic moment with classic Haley. You just Reinharted your way to middle of next week. That was beautiful.”

Photo Credit: Fox

American Idol 5/5 Live Results & Blogging

We were down to the Top 5 on American Idol at the beginning of the night on May 5.

Here is a LIVE RESULTS AND ELIMINATION SHOW RECAP BLOGGING (EASTERN US TIME):

SPOILER ALERT:

8:00 Dramatic recap video: “They had one night…and two chances…to win your vote…”
8:01 Judges intro. Tour Tickets on sale next Friday…60 Million Votes were cast – highest number for this season
8:03 Top 5 Group Number Happy Together
8:07 The Idols cook with Gordon Ramsey – Video
8:10 Commercial Break
8:15 Lady Antebellum performs new single, Just a Kiss
8:20 Commercial Break
8:25 Video Montage of Idols Talking About themselves
8:26 Ryan Secrest is dividing Idols in two different groups:
Left Side: James Durbin 
Right Side: Lauren Alaina 
8:29 Commercial and Jennifer Lopez to perform after
8:33 Gordon Ramsey is doing test tasting with Idols
8:37 J.LO is performing On The Floor
8:40 Commercial Break
8:44 Teaser of JLo’s next song, I’m Into You

8:46 IDOLS still divided in two groups:


Left Side: James Durbin, Haley Reinhart
Right Side: Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk

Scotty McCreery – SAFE!
Ryan Asked Scotty to go stand with group he thinks is “safe”. Scotty told Ryan, “Don’t do that to me man. I can’t do that.” Ryan then lead Scotty next to James and Haley and announced that ALL THREE ARE SAFE!
Lauren and Jacob are bottom two!
8:52 Commercial Break

8:56 JACOB LUSK VOTED OFF AND ELIMINATED! COME BACK TO SEE WHO WAS VOTED OFF, ELIMINATED AND SENT HOME!

James Durbin Loses It On Stage – And Brings Us All To Tears

On Wednesday (5/4) night’s American Idol, James Durbin showed us that he is a rocker–but one with a soft, tender heart.

While listening to the lyrics of Without You as performed by Harry Nillson, tears rolled down James’ face and he simply broke down. He later said he is on the show to make a better life for his family and he gets extremely sad when his family comes to briefly visit him but has to leave to allow him to work on reaching his goal and dreams.

SEE MORE: WATCH JAMES’ RENDITION OF CLOSER TO THE EDGE

James was again moved to tears and overcame with emotion during his live performance. Here is what the judges had to say:

Randy Jackson: “As Steven and Jennifer will attest to, this is a mark of truly a great performer. I could feel your emotion as we started, as we were watching the package, and you thinking about your family and the journey that you’re on here and I tell you man, just fighting back through the emotions, for you to give a vocal like you gave, no, it wasn’t perfect, but it was emotionally perfect…I’m telling you right now, this competition is yours to lose.”

Steven Tyler:
“James man, when you sing as good as you do and you can let a song get the best of you. That’s crazy time, that’s a beautiful thing. That’s as beautiful as it gets. I loved that. Pitchy at times in a strange James Durbin kinda way. Your emotions were incredible.”

Jennifer Lopez: “That’s the thing with you. Everyone knows you can sing. You’re not just the guy that can wail right into the stratosphere. You have the heart and soul to back it up. You are an artist. You are a true true artist. He’s amazing you guys. Amazing.”

Video: Scotty McCreery Brings Crowd To Their Feet

Scotty McCreery gave my favorite performance of his this season on Wednesday (5/4) night’s American Idol.

His rendition of Gone by Mongomery Gentry brought the entire studio to their feet. Way to go Scotty!

Here is what the judges said:

Steven Tyler: “Scotty my man, you know [studio audience cheering loudly with a standing O] that’s what America thinks. Up until now, you’ve been a Puritan, but I swear to God I saw you dance with the devil tonight! And that’s a good thing for you. That was really beautiful. It showed a whole new side of you.”

Jennifer Lopez: “I lost it there for a second I was so excited. You just owned that stage. I heard some growling in there too. I liked it. That is some American Idol stuff right there. That’s it baby!”

Randy Jackson: “Steven Tyler, I don’t know about this dancing with the devil thing. I don’t want you to do that right now. I felt like we were sitting there concert Scotty. Who knew you could rock the stage like that. This guy is in it to win it too!”