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David Cook Wins American Idol

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: May 21, 2008 · Comments (16)

Wow! David Cook won American Idol. I saw several shows this season and each time David Cook sang I was impressed with how well he was able to make the songs he chose his own. He seems to be the real deal. I didn't see last night's show, but Kevin... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (8 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 2 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 21, 2008 · Comments (6)

The last competition on American Idol was held tonight between David Cook and David Archuleta, and in case you didn't get the memo the judges were quick to remind you that you're supposed to be voting for teen heartthrob, and singing robot David Archuleta. The merits of their performances... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 3 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 14, 2008 · Comments (8)

American Idol is down to the final three so they're going to haul out the judge/contestant/producers choice of songs format again where each of the three sings one song pick for them by one of the judges, one of their own choosing, and one the show producers pick for... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 4 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 6, 2008 · Comments (17)

American Idol went without a mentor this week, instead going with The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock as the catalog for the week. That's a pretty impressive catalog, the real question will be how well the final four pick from that varied list.... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.8/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 5 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (9)

In case anyone is wondering why ratings for Idol are down, Neil Diamond night should answer your question. Are this years Idols ever going to perform a song written after the 1970's? Didn't they sing current songs once upon a time? Anyway the whole thing was rushed as each... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.5/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 6 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: April 23, 2008 · Comments (9)

After years of hearing Simon complain about performances better suited for Broadway than American Idol finally there's a reason for contestants to give a theatrical performance - Andrew Lloyd Webber was the celebrity mentor this week. Big voices and showmanship won the night and those who have a harder... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 7 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: April 16, 2008 · Comments (13)

Mariah Carey was the celebrity mentor this week and the seven remaining Idols tried their hands at her impressive catalog. I've got to admit that as someone who's not a fan of Mariah's music I was predicting a train wreck of epic proportions this week, but it really wasn't... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (6 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 8 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: April 8, 2008 · Comments (16)

With the big Idol Gives Back show running tomorrow American Idol was all about inspriational songs this week, with Idols getting a chance to pick their favorite inspriational tunes. Here's our breakdown*** of the top eight performances. The Top Five David Archuleta Kristy Lee Cook Jason Castro Brooke White... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.4/5 (7 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 9 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: April 1, 2008 · Comments (6)

American Idol was all about Dolly Parton this week and it was, surprisingly, much better than I think anyone expected. Here's our breakdown*** of the top nine performances. The Top Three David Cook Carly Smithson Michael Johns Middle Three David Archuleta Kristy Lee Cook Brooke White The Bottom Three... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 10 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 26, 2008 · Comments (16)

American Idol was back on track after last week's Beatles disaster. Here's our breakdown of the top ten performances. The Top Three Michael Johns David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Playing It Safe Carly Smithson David Archuleta Syesha Mercado Brooke White The Bottom Three Jason Castro Chikezie Ramiele Mulubay Once... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (5 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 11 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 19, 2008 · Comments (11)

Wow, what a train wreck... If you had the misfortune to sit through tonight's 2 hour Beatles songbook - round 2 - you saw some instantly forgettable performances. Here's our breakdown of the top eleven performances. The Top Three David Archuleta Syesha Mercado David Cook The Undistinguished Pack Carly... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.6/5 (5 votes cast)

American Idol - Top 12 Week

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 11, 2008 · Comments (12)

Sure it's a guilty pleasure, but you probably watched some of the top 12 American Idols nail Beatles songs and others massacre them on Idol's Lennon/McCartney week. Here's our breakdown of the top twelve performances. The Stars! Carly Smithson David Cook Brooke White The Almost Famous Jason Castro Chikezie... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.9/5 (8 votes cast)