Helloooooo Idol people! As we find ourselves again at the outset of the eleventh Idol journey, here’s hoping for big talent, little drama, and an expansion in Randy’s adjective collection.
Tonight’s audition episode kicks off in Savannah, GA.
David Leathers Jr. (17) – He sang some Century 21, He sang some MJ, and he kind of rocked it out!
Gabby Caruba (16) Sunday Morning by maroon 5 – She has a lot of soul in that little body! I am a big fan of hers.
Shannon Magrane (15) – Feeling Good by Etta James – She was pretty good, but she needs a little refinement.
Amy Brumfield (24) – Superwoman by Alicia Keys – She lives in a tent. I like that she is a little different, but I’m hoping it all ends differently than the kid who lived in his car…
Stephanie Renae (15) – Inside Your Heaven – She has potential, but like Randy says, she needs some coaching. Waiting for Debra Byrd to get her hands on this one and she can get the guidance she needs.
Schyler Dixon (16) – Break Even by the Script – She is pretty good, and I think she is kind of mad her brother stole her spot light – and rightfully so! I actually thought she was better than he was…
Lauren Mink (25) – She sang Country Song – she is just ok, but people will like her story.
Ashlee Altise (28) – The inventor of the joy hop sang some Beatles, and honestly, she wasn’t half bad! I want so see her sing without the schtick…she could be good!
WT Thompson sang Boondocks and Randy said he will get eaten alive. This is a very true statement, but he quit his job for this, the least they can do is buy him a plane ticket to the west coast.
Brittany Kerr, the NBA dancer, looks freakishly like Carrie Underwood…except taller and in tighter jeans. She doesn’t really sound like her, though.
Phillip Phillips, Jr. – He doesn’t have the best voice, but he can jam out with a guitar!
Savannah sends 42 people to Hollywood. My favorite audition we saw was Gabby Caruba. I think she has some serious raw talent that can be fostered through this Idol coaching process.
I also have hope that there were very few bad auditions tonight, which will make my generally dreaded audition episodes bearable.
In other news, I am now the proud owner of a DVR…I am welcoming myself to the world of modern technology, where I can pause to write down names and fast forward through commercials. Woo to the Hoo.
See you again tomorrow, when we head to Pittsburgh!
