Brad Paisley the latest possible ‘Idol’
Brad Paisley, who has a good sense of humor, is being considered as a judge on "Idol." CREDIT: AP
The names keep on coming: now Deadline.com says country star Brad Paisley is being considered for a slot on the judge’s panel.
Paisley is modern country royalty. All 30 of his singles have gone top 20 on the country charts, 27 of them have hit the top 10 and 18 landed at No. 1.
He’s approachable, down to earth and funny. Many of his tunes involve great wordplay (”Alcohol,” “Water”) and humor (”Online,” “Celebrity”). He has hosted the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood for several years now.
Given the success “Idol” has had with country music, this would be a smart move if they can come up with a deal. “The Voice” already has elevated Blake Shelton’s profile.
Check out Paisley playing a contestant on an “Idol”-like show from 2003 with his hit single “Celebrity” and “judge” William Shatner slagging him:
We are still awaiting Randy Jackson’s status but we should know relatively soon what his role will be. With Carey on board, I can’t imagine “Idol’ would get rid of him since he’s Carey’s manager.
- Mariah Carey’s wackiest moments on camera are included on Eonline.com, including her classically unsteady visit to “TRL Live” in 2001 below:
- Kellie Pickler, who is between record labels, has decided to work the cover of a “lad mag.” Remember those? Her excuse for wearing a skimpy outfit? A salute to the military! And yes, the military will appreciate this:
- And talk about switching topics. William Balfour, the man who killed several of Jennifer Hudson’s family members in 2009, has been sentenced to three life sentences. The judge called his soul “barren.”
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131 comments Add your comment
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
9:04 am
Well, I, for one, hate to see Idol go country. Imitating The Voice here? Ugh. Paisley has lots of music cred, but I hate to slant the show this way. The pure country acts get on my nerves.
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
9:16 am
Jenny: we’re back in sync with Brad Paisley – not my music or my type of singer.
I wish the producers would just get it over with and announce the full judges panel!
Sad note, Chad Everett, “Dr Joe Gannon” on “Medical Center” died at 75 yesterday. I so loved him in that show. And Sherman Hemsley also died same day – funny guy.
Harriett: could not agree more with you.
G
July 25th, 2012
9:33 am
Harritett, I totally understand. However, if he’s anything like Blake Shelton it should be refreshing.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
9:39 am
I agree with G(seriously???) If Brad is anything like Blake Shelton, he’ll do a good job and would not necessarily favor country music. I mean, if Randy Jackson can fully appreciate Carrie Underwood, why couldn’t Brad Paisley praise a rocker or a jazz singer?
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
9:43 am
Deirdre: Caught up with “Falling Skies” yet?
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
9:52 am
I admit I don’t know a lot about Brad Paisley but if you put a PURE country artist on Idol you run the risk of more and more contestants that sing country music. For Idol to continue to be successful you need balance from a genre standpoint. I understand that country music is big and their fans passionate and for that reason maybe Idol needs a Country Idol to stand on its own.
However I have to admit I thought Blake Sheldon did a great job on The Voice. I thought he worked well with Jermaine Paul. But The Voice is a different kind of competition and they’re mentors not judges. But Idol will do what they want to do regardless what anyone thinks. I just think whoever is brought in should have some cross-over appeal. Carrie Underwood would be perfect! Brad Paisley? Not so much! IMO
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
9:52 am
Sorry Harriett, but Idol already went Country. I’ll Dave any comments about Brad for when it’s official, otherwise meh.
Thanks Rodney! For the new article of course.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
9:54 am
“I’ll Dave” is phone speak for I’ll save.
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
10:01 am
Sure would have liked to watch the whole “Celebrity Idol” clip, but it won’t go beyond George beechin’ about his soy latte.
What’s with the Osbourne lady quitting?
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
10:08 am
If its because she is coming to Idol I’m ok with that. Country, metal, and R&B.
G
July 25th, 2012
10:12 am
Morning Deirdre. LOL! You too Sam A…………
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
10:36 am
Hi y’all,
Well, I feel like I’ve missed a lot of news. Mariah as Idol judge is not exactly my fave. Yes, the woman can sing, (when she chooses to!), but most of her recent work is the “whispery” kind of generic R&B. I’ve seen a few things where she can be funny, and she certainly doesn’t mince words….still I guess we’ll see.
Contrary to it seems most here, I am quite enthusiastic about Brad Paisley. I’ve seen him in concert a couple of times, and he can sure put on a very entertaining show. He’s also worked a lot with Carrie since right after she won Idol, so maybe he’s learned a lot about the show from her? Plus, he’s charming and has some of the same quick wit as Blake Shelton, tho a bit more “family friendly.” I think he could be an awesome judge, and I don’t think he’s being a country artist would necessarily mean a huge rise in country contestants.
We’re going to need some balance to the diva…a humble guy like Paisley would a start.
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
10:37 am
But, remember? They were giving Blake a mentor (Michael Buble’) to keep him from narrowing his focus strictly on country.
Pitchy
July 25th, 2012
10:49 am
I like Country, but don’t want to see a country singer be judge. I think a country singer will not be able to appreciate the tone of the music. Once country gets in the fiber of your being, I think you become jaded to other types of music. I may be wrong.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
10:58 am
Harriett, but it’s apple and oranges. In The Voice, Blake mentors and at some point will sing with the contestants. He’s a bit more invested due to the fact that he’s working closely with the contestants and probably tended to favor country acts as he could relate more to them. That said, he did choose Jermaine who ended up winning! And before Michael Buble’, he had Kelly and Miranda Lambert as mentors.
I don’t get why country gets singled out in this. Ironically, all the country that’s been on Idol lately has been put there by judges who are not involved in the genre. So, adding a country artist as a judge doesn’t mean that’ll change. If a judge as a bias towards a specific genre, they have a bias. We don’t know how they are going to perform until they are seated at the table. For all we know, Mariah could have a big R&B bias that would cancel out this supposed country bias. At the end of the day, the outcome is decided by the voters, not the judges. We’ve already talked about how the judges lack of influence on the voting. I don’t think changing the judges will have much of an impact on that.
Vast Wastrel
July 25th, 2012
10:59 am
I tried posting this a few minute ago and keep getting messaging that it is awaiting moderation. Trying again without direct links to see if that is the problem.
As noted by Rodney, Brad Paisley is Modern Country. Meaning he can and does crossover to other genre and he is a musician not just a singer. I don’t know if Idol is actually considering him or not but some of you guys are being unfair just because you don’t like country. I lean mostly toward old fashioned rock but that doesn’t mean I liked the burnout that is now Steven Tyler as a judge. I appreciate almost all forms of music with the exception of bad rhymes being chanted to lousy forms of percussion and sitar music (this from once being subjected to 2 hours of Ravi Shankar prior to one hour of George Harrison).
Brad just doing the guitar thing. Starts twangy but then rocks with some excellent slide work:
youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CrcXy_bMg&feature=related
With B.B. and of course half of the guitar is from Lucille and it is easy to tell who is who but it sure as hell ain’t Country:
youtube.com/watch?v=m4J4S-F4_zE
Vast Wastrel
July 25th, 2012
11:00 am
Ah Ha, I guess it was.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
11:06 am
If there shouldn’t be a Country artist as a judge can we say that there shouldn’t be an R&B artist as a judge. The genre of music that the judge comes from isn’t going to hinder or help them with their ability to judge. Judging has nothing to do with the type of music the artist performs.
Keeping that in mind I don’t get the comparison of Blake to Brad. They aren’t the same person, if you want Blake to be a judge on Idol then they need to get Blake, not Brad. Brad will judge like Brad, not like Blake.
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
11:20 am
“Blake, not Brad. Brad will judge like Brad, not like Blake” – Heck of a tongue-twister, JT!
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
11:39 am
Maybe Idol should take a page out of The Voice’s book and go to 4 judges. 1 from each genre. R&B, Rock, Country & Pop!
Brad Paisley may be a great judge. I’m not saying he’ll be biased about putting more country music contestants in. What you would have is more country music fans tuning in each week and voting for whatever country singers are in the competition. As a voting block they’re (country fans) are loyal so you can bet the farm the final 2-3-4 singers will be country singers. Idol will become COUNTRY IDOL!
bknsty14
July 25th, 2012
11:56 am
I’m putting a vote in for Kid Rock. Why not?
G
July 25th, 2012
12:10 pm
I don’t believe it matters too much which genre the judge comes from. The judges main job is to select the best contestents to fill out the top 10-12, that will compete for votes and perform on tour. Generally, most of your basic / popular genres are represented in the top 10. It’s been that way for quite some time. Even though hard rock and r&b acts haven’t won in many….many seasons, they have always had a presence on tour.
I’m not sure if a country artist would be the difference maker, in placing a disproportionate number of country artists in the top ten or not. It would be a dissaster if that were the case.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
12:14 pm
Ugh! to 4 judges. Idol tried 4 judges and the only thing 4 gives us more than 3 is a lot more judge-speak and a lot less singing.
Sam, yes, I have caught up with Falling Skies. Good story! Sad, scary, intriguing.
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
12:35 pm
Brad Paisley would be a good choice, and could be objective, from what I’ve seen. Just as much as a rocker or R and B guy or gal, anyway. What’s the problem? Seems I hear a little “discrimination” from the “sensitive” crowd on here against country music. Sounds like the “Simon Cowell Syndrome”. Personally would rather see Kellie Pickler than Brad. She would be hilarious and does know something about music now, and the process since she’s been through it. She cracks me up, even unintentionally sometimes.
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
12:44 pm
OH, BTW Deirdre, a person or animal’s buttocks is not obscene or vulgar like time I checked. It’s like belly buttons, everyone has one(at least I hope). JTesla did imply my screen name was vulgar or obscene so big difference there. It’s obvious he is in your “inner circle’ and will not get a “bad boy” or reprimand but such is life. The world has bigger problems. At least let’s be honest about it. “Derogatory” is neither “obscene, vulgar, or dirty”.
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
12:47 pm
G, if you don’t think genre’s matter then do you think a certain % might tune in for the judges? I tuned into The Voice because of the mentors they had which is some of the elite singers around. If I’m being honest Jermaine Paul was not the best contestant on The Voice. But the genius of the show put an R&B singer with a country mentor Blake Sheldon and Juliet Lewis with Cee-Lo. I think the judges and their popularity translated into votes.I honestly think country music fans of Blake helped Jermaine win. Had Jesse gone with either Blake or Adam instead of Xtina he would have won.
Idol doesn’t have mentors so the judges can’t directly help a contestant win. But the popularity of a judge may draw in more viewers of a specific genre. I’m not saying don’t bring in a country music singer as a judge. I’m just saying watch what transpires if they do! If I were a Pop or R&B singer I’d try out for X-Factor or The Voice. I will watch Idol regardless up to the point there’s only one genre represented anyway.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
12:59 pm
Tsk, tsk, MyP. What semantics has to do with an “inner circle” is beyond me. Do I like JT better? Is this middle school?
I have known JT for a few years now. I respect almost all of his opinions, as I do most others here whether they are “inner circle” or not. JT has come to my defense during vicious attacks, as I have come to his defense. We have a history. You and I do not…yet.
I am a conservative but will disavow your opinions on certain subjects believing that ALL people deserve respect until their actions prove otherwise. Those actions do not include one’s choice of friends or life partners unless the aforementioned friends and partners are murderers or pedophiles.
You believe what you want to believe, you have every right to do so. This inner circle is wide open to anyone who wants to be a part of it. But I can’t stop people from stepping back from some of your viewpoints. That’s on your shoulders, not the “inner circle’s” There is a very good reason why political discussions are banned in here. We’d all like to stay friendly….except for the regular disagreements on how Idol is run and who the best singers are.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
1:00 pm
MyPatootie, way to ignore the point I raised regarding your name, you seem to be very prone doing that. My use of the word “tugged” is as vulgar and obscene and deserving a reprimand as much as your use of the term “patootie”. I know it’s only been a week, but let’s not distort the facts of our prior discussion.
No inner circle about it, I’ve already dispelled that notion, no need for me to do it again.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
1:01 pm
I love the title of Paisley’s song “I’d like to check you for ticks.”
G
July 25th, 2012
1:03 pm
DanJ, you have a point. I think it matters in terms of viewers, especially if they are well known. LA Reid really had me tuned in on XF because I’m very familiar with his track record.
I still believe Idol has a formula for the top 10 that the judges must help to implement. I’m sure some of our estemed hard core Idol fans of the blog will correct me on that if I’m wrong on that assumption.
I think the formula for The Voice works great, especially in the beginning. It seems to be a good mix of judges/mentors and genre.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
“There is a very good reason why political discussions are banned in here.”
Banned?
I will point out that the blog used to lean very conservative, and there are still conservative members of the “inner circle”. The thing about them is that they are at least respectful of others, just as the more liberal members have been respectful of others.
Banned?
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
One good thing about the dropping ratings & falling revenues is that it makes it harder for Idol to afford a fourth judge.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
1:09 pm
Rickster, I check my husband for ticks whenever he comes back from the ranch. It can be VERY entertaining!
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
I don’t know Rickster, they could take Mariah’s 18 million and buy 36 of me.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
1:12 pm
OK…I guess “banned” was a poor choice of words…but you’re just hot under the collar cuz I said I only respected almost all of your opinions.
Actually I believe I made an unofficial queenly decree on political topics
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
1:22 pm
Anyone who was in here during the “Carrie supports gay marriage” thread know that political discussions aren’t banned!!
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
1:42 pm
I welcome Mr. Paisley – have always liked that pattern!
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
1:44 pm
The serfs may rebel against such a decree.
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
1:51 pm
Agree with DanJ. And, MP, we are not the “inner circle,” but rather “the court!”
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
2:00 pm
The “clique” hath spoken. Some of you put Facebook’s antics to shame. “D” if you are a Conservative, I would hate to see a liberal! Practically everything you say “screams liberal”!
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
2:08 pm
I’ve found that those that are either far right or far left view others who are not quite as far along the political spectrum as being members of the opposite ideology. So an extreme liberal would view a moderate liberal as being conservative etc. Nothing “abnormal” with that other than it is labeling which is often a tactic used in an attempt to squelch discussion or dissension.
As far as classifications go I believe Deidre would be more accurately described as being libertarian. That is if you expand the linear view of the political spectrum to a box or a cirle. I feel comfortable saying that as she has alluded to that on many occasions.
How about this MyPatootie, we just have some friendly discussions, maybe disagree, maybe agree, and not try to turn ourselves into martyrs or others into the enemy?
G
July 25th, 2012
2:12 pm
Did someone mentioned politics?
***Looking at Deirdre and JT*****
…….okay I’ll stay out of this one and take it to the “other” blog. LOL!!!!
***picking up my TSPLOST bag and moving to the blog across the street***
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
And then there were two……..to quote the song “Trouble”, ‘weary, weary,weary’
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
2:29 pm
MyP…you give conservatives a bad name. You are what the liberals rebel against and hold up as an example of how the rest of us think. You are the excuse the liberals need to rally their forces. There’s a BIG difference between what you believe and it what most conservatives think but you and your ilk are held up as examples of the evil, intolerant conservative by the media. You would have trouble recognizing a true conservative if one jumped up and bit you in the …patootie.
JT..the rebellion happened a long time ago.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
2:37 pm
I am dealing with way too many personal issues this week to sit around arguing with a horse’s patootie so I’m going to take a little break. Back after I cool off.
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
2:40 pm
I don’t know anyone here personally but I don’t have a problem with anyone expressing their opinions. I may agree with a person on one post and disagree on the next. I probably should use the screen-name Enigma.
I post here because I enjoy music and yes the shows. Although I don’t care for the trolls. Debate is good and we all should respect someones opinions whether we agree or disagree.
Did I miss something? Is Patootie considered a bad word? I’ve used keister before. Isn’t it the same thing? Knew I shouldn’t have moved to Alabama. My IQ has dropped 100 points already.
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
LOL @ DanJ!!
G
July 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
Well said DanJ ^^^^^^^
Seth T
July 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Back for lunch. Where’s Skylar?
Here’s a picture slide show of Brad & Carrie singing “Oh Love”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82lr45UwTs
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
2:54 pm
LOL I agree DanJ, I’m sure “tugged” isn’t a bad word in Alabama either.
Speaking of tugged…
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
I’m staying out of the debate, but just wanted to say: D, I hope things get better for you and you feel better when you come back.
I don’t know if it’s the heat that’s got everyone so “touchy,” but I hope everyone finds a little shade.
Rodney Ho
July 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
@MyPatootie Come on. We’ve been here a long time. No need to get into politics and hurling insults. Really.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
Can you imagine a judges panel that had 36 JTs?
Contestant performance: 10 seconds:
Judges’ comments: 18 minutes (at 30 seconds per judge)
I guess that would get rid of a lot of the useless filler stuff. But it would make the show even more all about the judges.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
3:02 pm
I also agree with K&Cfan’s sentiments towards D.
Rickster, that is the ratio of singing vs. other stuff Idol has now with only 3 judges. So, it would still work.
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
JTesla, back in my days at Duluth Middle School I had a teacher who would tug on my ear. Didn’t like the woman God bless her soul since she’s long since past but I do have an ear lobe that remembers it. So the word tug gives me the shivers. I was going to say willies but that be taken out of context. My point is I don’t know all the double entendre’s for todays language nor do I care. What is neede here is a little WAR.
War singing: Why Can’t We Be Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5FfJ89rGPc
With all the senseless deaths and killings we all need to focus on whats really important! IMO
G
July 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Anybody ready for some football? GO DAWGS!!! GO FALCONS!
Jenny
July 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Catching up. Yep, Sam from earlier, twins once again. I truly hope they don’t choose Brad. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but I just dislike his music so strongly that it colors my perception of him as judge. Not fair, I know… but it would take away some of my looking-forward to the new season.
I think DanJ has it right. Brad’s fans will tune in to see him, and will like/vote for the country singers. So it could possibly cause a sway toward another country finale. And to me 2011 was such a boring disappointment of a finale…
Oh and Dan, I also often agree with someone on one post and disagree on the next! I know just what you mean!
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
I’m surprised no one has said about Paisley, “Great. Just what we need. Another WGWG.”
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
All this talk about cliques and inner circles…Dante thought “sowers of discord, scandal and schism” belonged in the 8th Circle; right after tyrants and murderers, in the 7th. So why don’t we all play nicely.
Jenny
July 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Oh, and also I have heard both terms for “patootie”. Sweet patootie- which always reminds me of Linus and Sally in Peanuts- “my sweet baboo”. (or was it Lucy and Schroeder?)
And I also think of it as a cute funny joking term for “rear end”. Not an offensive word at all though.
Just my $0.02.
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Rickster, maybe it takes a WGWG to say “OK, no more WGWG”.
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
You didn’t just say “tugged” JT, you said, “tugging one off in an adult theater is OK” and anyone with half a brain knows what that is, and it is a perverted comment. Stop skirting the issue and simplifying it. It was the entire sentence, and not JUST THE WORD “tugged” that was the issue. You would make a good “right hand man” for Obama.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
If you play the “Celebrity” video… after it finishes you can watch “Waiting on a Woman” with a guest appearance by the late Andy Griffith.
Vast Wastrel
July 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Which circle did he put Liberals in?
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
3:56 pm
Like I’ve always said… if you don’t want the pictures seen… don’t take ‘em.
“Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen has told police she’s the latest victim of a perverted hacker who stole XXX photos of the singer from her computer and tried to sell them to various media outlets.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/25/call-me-maybe-singer-carly-rae-jepsen-fights-to-keep-nude-photos-private-report/?intcmp=features#ixzz21fM7RFUE
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
Ok, a few deep breaths and a walk around the block has brought me back to my senses.
First I want to apologize to MyPatootie and all my other blog friends for the namecalling. It was out of character for me(at least when I don’t have steam coming out my ears). I have not had a particularly pleasant week and am looking forward to that dinner and a movie I spoke of earlier.
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
“RoHo” there’s a double standard on here, and you even just bought into it, which surprises me. If you admonish me about “hurling insults”(?) you must do the same for “JTesla”. If you want to see “insults’ check some of his posts from the last few days directed at me. There’s your problem.
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Ok, no picking on liberals here!
Rodney Ho
July 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
Okay. Fair enough @MyPatootie. JTesla- keep it civil. This group is known to be a pretty cooperative, tolerant crew so everyone, please, with Rodney King dead, I’ll repeat his plea: “Why can’t we all just get along?”?
Eric
July 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
I’m okay with Mariah joining the judges panal on Idol. I wasn’t expecting Brad Paisley’s name to emerge as a candidate to be Idol judge. We’re still waiting to find out if Randy is coming back or leaving after 11 seasons. Some have suggested the idea of including an iconic music producer (like Quincy Jones or Clive Davis) and/or an iconic musician (like Elton John) as an Idol judge. We’ve certainly not heard the last of this.
Vast Wastrel
July 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
This just in! Trigger needs some new taxidermy work.
Eric
July 25th, 2012
4:03 pm
Furthermore… If Idol can’t get it together, it would appear that season 12 of American Idol could and might possibly have to be its last. Fox can still survive with The X-Factor and So You Think You Can Dance… as well as plenty of good, quality scripted shows.
G
July 25th, 2012
4:08 pm
From Rickster: I’m surprised no one has said about Paisley, “Great. Just what we need. Another WGWG.”
You know that didn’t get past me, but apparently I’ve been getting heat about WGWG lately. Thought I’d give certain folks on the blog a break for a day or so, because some folks on here are growing “weary” and all. As for now, “YOU” can get away with that observation better than I. I’ll get back to WGWG business later.
MyPatootie
July 25th, 2012
4:12 pm
Thanks, “RoHo” that was mighty nice of you. I’ve always admired your writings and fairness in the past. I enjoy your posts, well, 90% of them anyway. I can disagree with anyone, and still “keep it civil”, and out of the gutter too!
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
4:24 pm
MyPatootie, yes we are both guilty of omission (regarding my focus only on “tugged”). In my defense I did not want to keep repeating the phrase that you take offense at. I have no problem with it, I’ll probably use it again, but I’m not going to use it repeatedly just to make you uncomfortable.
“If you want to see “insults’ check some of his posts from the last few days directed at me.”
By all means call me out on them. You were willing to cut and paste the phrase I used that you took offense to, why not post the dates and times of the “insults”. I won’t improve if I don’t know. I work to “keep it civil”. However, if you were just counting coup… then well played.
DanJ
July 25th, 2012
4:28 pm
I have to admit I’m tired of the WGWG. Why can’t we have a WGWB? I’d enjoy a little Banjo music. I do have a question and K&C fan may know the answer. How many African American or any other minority contestants have played an instrument on Idol? Seriously I’m curious?
I just wish Idol would have a Mother’s Finest night. For all us old coots that would be timeless and their music still rocks!
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
4:34 pm
Thanks,Dear Harriett!
Rickster: from earlier this am, I have been thinking about your job loss. Seems a number of large co’s incl Home Depot are getting ready to have hundreds of job openings, many of them office jobs. On Channel 11 every morning, between 5:30-7:00 (kinda sux to be up that early!) they mention both job fairs and companies with jobs available. I don’t know what you do, but hopefully there will be something great around the corner for you.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
4:38 pm
Sorry to beat this horse some more, but one more post from me on the topic: I decided that some “self review” was in order, I did call MyP “pouty” and was a little less than my civil self in that post so for that I honestly apologize. Now I’m willing to move forward and forget as I have after I’ve had disagreements with Deirdre, Rickster, Mercedes, Sam, G, and probably just about every other “regular”.
Rickster, I’ve been meaning to ask, will you still have computer access after your last day?
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
4:46 pm
DanJ, off the top of my head, I can name Jason Castro, Archie, Michael Lynche and Andrew Garcia.
BTW, I find it extremely ironic that MyPatootie is complaining about being insulted…after all the hateful diatribe directed at me. Really?
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
4:49 pm
K&CF: Exactly, Dear Girl!!! I’ve never cried over anything said in this blog, but I sure did that dreadful day! Made and still makes me sad to hear such garbage said or printed! You know who your friends and supporters are here (most of us!!!).
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
4:50 pm
Deidre, regarding the discussion of “banning”: discussion of Olympic matches that people haven’t had a chance to get home and watch?
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
4:51 pm
“Deirdre” sorry It’s been a while since I did that.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
4:53 pm
JT…excellent point.
Can we all remember that talking about Olympic results may ruin an evening of event watching for some of us. Let’s pledge(rather than decree) to wait until the following day to discuss the previous day’s results
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
4:54 pm
And is it just me or does Mariah look a bit deformed in this “official” photo?
http://www.justjared.com/2012/07/25/mariah-carey-american-idol-promo-pic/
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
4:55 pm
KCF!!
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
4:55 pm
We’re getting good at editing previous night discussions, thanks to “Downton Abbey”, “Walking Dead”, “Falling Skies” – think we can handle something simple like the Olympics!
Harriett
July 25th, 2012
4:56 pm
Done deal for me, Deirdre. Ta Ta For Now!
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
4:56 pm
k&cf…I think that was exactly the reason I “went off on” MyP. Still, two wrongs, etc…….
Sam-A
July 25th, 2012
4:56 pm
OUCH – what a creepy picture. Yes, deformed is a good word, and what color would you call her skin? A slightly lighter version of her dress – very “sweet potato orange”!
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
4:57 pm
Aw, Sam-A, I don’t mean to upset you! And yes, it was hard to read all of that as it came out of nowhere. That said, it’s nothing I haven’t heard before, so I’ve moved on. I don’t mean to stir up that drama again….I was just making an observation. And yes, I was very touched by all of those who came to my defense!
JT, I feel like you’re on the verge of apologizing for apologizing so much…
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
5:00 pm
Sam, agreed! Never hurts to remind people however. We’ve all been very good about curtailing plot points. Y’all have been terrific about Downton Abbey, btw. And I’m so happy I listened to your advice and started watching it!
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:02 pm
Thanks, Sam-A. I know there’s something great just around the bend. I just gotta get there.
JT – Access will be limited. But I will try and check in when I can.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
July 25th, 2012
5:02 pm
I also agree to the Olympic pledge. So, to be clear, we can discuss an event that was covered the previous evening on NBC/CNBC/MSNBC, etc?
As for the Mariah pic, wow, the photographer did not do her any favors! Are we sure they didn’t photograph her statue at Madam Tussauds?
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:03 pm
You can post any results you want as long as you post “SPOILER ALERT” prior to it, right?
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
5:07 pm
How about this…no posting of event results on the day they are televised. Ex: An event on televised on Tues. should not be discussed on the blog until Wed. If you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want to know the results…..stay away!
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
5:12 pm
Vast, Dante didn’t mention Liberals or Conservatives….. or Libertarians.
As you know, he came up with nine circles of hell – with sub groupings and pre- and post groupings. He started with Woods outside hell.
Then Ante-hell, aka the Vestibule.
Then the Circles:
I. Limbo
II.The Lustful
III The Gluttons
IV. The hoarders and the Spendthrifts.
V. The River Styx, the Wratful and the Sullen
Across the Styx
VI. The City of Dis – the Heretics
VII. The Violent
Ring I The River Phlegeton – Tyrants and Murderers
II Violence Against Self
III Violence against God and Nature
VIII. Malebolge – The Fraudulent
Bolge I – Panderers and Seducers
II – Flatterers
III – Simoniacs
IV – Sorcerers, Soothsayers and Fortune Tellers
V – Barrators and Grafters
VI – Hypocrites
VII – Thieves
VIII – Fraudulent Councellors
IX – Sowers of Discord, Scandal and Schism
X – Falsifiers
The Well of Giants
Circle IX Cocytus – The Traitors
Caina – Traitors to Kindred
Antenora – Traitors to Their Country
Ptolomea – Traitors to their Guests or Host
Judecca – Traitors to their Benefactors
The Exit From Hell
Kinda fascinating. Yes, I looked it up. Didn’t know there was an exit from hell… which leads to Purgatory.
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
5:13 pm
Mariah look “deformed”? Yeah, but some very talented photoshop work. Touched up to the point where her right arm looks as cartoonish as her Jessica Rabbit curves.
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
Re the official Mariah picture – does she know there is such a thing as slimming underwear for the upper part of her body?
JTesla
July 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
Purgatory has an interesting, but not as complex, structure as well. Modeled after theories put forth by Thomas Aquinas and others.
Love the Divine Comedy.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:20 pm
On the job front, I’m in week 3 of an 8-week career workshop. I’ve got my profile completed at my church’s job web site, I’m working with the church employment center in Tucker, and am working on finalizing my resume’ which I hope to do by Friday. I know the “world” would tell me that I need to be frantic and worried and fearful… but I’ve just got this feeling of peace about the whole thing.
I think this is a blessing – if I just continue to look at it that way.
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
5:26 pm
And D. – found a fun companion book to “Downtown Abbey” called “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle” – that’s the castle in “D.A.” It’s written by Lady Fiona Carnarvon, who married the current Earl in 1999. They took over Highclere 8 yrs ago.
Almina was an enormously wealthy heiress, the illegitimate daughter of Alfred de Rothschild, who was “contracted in marriage” to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon to save his ancestral home… much like Lady Cora Crawley does in the TV-show.
Mercedes S.
July 25th, 2012
5:28 pm
Good Luck, Rickster.
And Good Night to everybody else.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:32 pm
On AGT… is the guy who keeps getting kicked in the crotch a WGWG (white guy with gonads)?
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:36 pm
Thanks, Mercedes.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:42 pm
Considering his new hirsute look, I think Casey Abrams should do a cover version of the late, great Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London.”
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
5:45 pm
“I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic’s…. and his hair was perfect.”
I love that line.
Vast Wastrel
July 25th, 2012
5:48 pm
Mercedes – Ahem, I was just playing the Devil’s advocate. Personally I put people who throw around absolute political labels even when the subject has nothing to do with politics in the sub-basement below the lowest circle. (I always thought the 9th was the lowest as in 9th gate, etc., been awhile).
Harriet – Didn’t mean to pick on liberals. I disagree with both about half the time depending on the issue. Just don’t see many using the conservative label as a near expletive like I see it with liberal.
Rickster
July 25th, 2012
6:01 pm
Only three more work days to go! (Thurs, Mon & Tues. Off Friday)
Have a good evening, everyone.
Jenny
July 25th, 2012
6:02 pm
Rickster, it absolutely can be a blessing, and an opportunity too. The fact that you have a sense of peace about it, tells me that you’ll be fine. Look at it as a chance to do something you maybe have always wished you could. It might just be that the layoff (?? is that what happened -I’ve missed a lot lately) is giving you that chance.
I am good with the Olympic pledge. Good idea!
And I am hoping for someone besides Michael Phelps to get all the glory this time. Looking especially forward to gymnastics, diving, track and swimming. What are y’all excited to watch?
Jenny
July 25th, 2012
7:06 pm
Oh, and you knew I’d have to chime in when the dreaded wg word was mentioned, right? (I’ve been trying to soften the blow by just saying wg.)
I am tired of the acronym too, BUT I am far more tired of the actual problem. Until they take steps toward fixing it, it’s probably always going to get talked about…
Maybe this year. New seasons are always full of hope.
Deirdre
July 25th, 2012
7:19 pm
I love the whole feel of the Olympics. The idea that, through sports(and if not sports, ANYTHING else)we can come together on a global level and compete in good humor and good sportsmanship. It is a heartwarming experience. Very much looking forward to anything they want to show me! I, of course, root for my country but feel happy for whatever country wins whatever event.
bknsty14
July 26th, 2012
12:21 am
WGWG!!!!! I felt like I was missing out on all the fun.
Harriett
July 26th, 2012
8:04 am
Good morning!
AGT last night. Quality acts went through, IMO. America did not vote for the cute kid, but he will probably make it back via the wild card choices.
G
July 26th, 2012
8:47 am
Jenny
July 25th, 2012
7:06 pm
Oh, and you knew I’d have to chime in when the dreaded wg word was mentioned, right? (I’ve been trying to soften the blow by just saying wg.)
I am tired of the acronym too, BUT I am far more tired of the actual problem. Until they take steps toward fixing it, it’s probably always going to get talked about…
I feel the same way. I’ve grown very weary of Idol results for many seasons.
DanJ
July 26th, 2012
8:48 am
Harriett I agree with you on AGT! Honestly Howard Stern is not a bad judge, of course I expected s train wreck.
Sam-A
July 26th, 2012
8:50 am
Mercedes, the Carnarvon clan is very interesting in their own right, as it was Lord Carnarvon who financed and was involved in the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Believe he died by accident shortly thereafter, as apparently did most of the people involved with the tomb. I had seen a review a few months go of this book (good), but had forgotten about it, so thanks for the reminder.
K&CF: Did you see my post days ago about the new “Lucky” mag? Kelly’s on cover and with a great story. Looks lovely.
Rickster: One important note, if you can manage it, keep the COBRA insurance – I found when I left a job and didn’t take it, as my insurance would kick in in 60 days at new job, just how important it is. Was taking walk, tripped on sidewalk construction junk left around, broke my nose, plus tore a huge chunk of skin open in y area between lips and nose (what is that called) that required emergency plastic surgery, and tore the skin off my knees and hands. Luckily I was still within the “take the Ins” range, and quickly sent off my app and check, so the thousands of $$ were covered.
DanJ
July 26th, 2012
8:54 am
G, I agree with you about wg but until Idol goes back to JUST singing and no instruments I think you’ll get the same results. I think you have to balance the playing field. You will probably still have white guys in the finals because of the voting system and who votes but it may help and is worth a try.
Harriett
July 26th, 2012
9:07 am
DanJ, I actually love Howard STern as a judge, and, like you, was expecting the worst. He’s the best judge in America, imo. The acts that went through last night were all different, but really solid and fun.
Deirdre
July 26th, 2012
9:09 am
Morning!
I’m here. It’s just that the life I don’t have keeps interfering with my blogging time. The nerve!
Sam-A
July 26th, 2012
9:23 am
Deirdre: How’s your Mom doing? I imagine that’s taking up a huge chunk of your time. I know what was required with my Mom – luckily one of my sisters was able to do most of the weekday grunt work. I made sure, as executor, that she got a payment for all her services before the estate was divided up. And it seemed paltry for all that she had to do between getting the house ready to sell and the AL home.
Deirdre
July 26th, 2012
9:39 am
Sam, it’s a nightmare! But I do everything I can because I’m grateful for all she has done for me.
Harriett
July 26th, 2012
10:06 am
Deirdre, so sorry. I am helping my baby sister go through this with her mother-in-law right now. Her husband of 37 years died eight months ago and the m-i-l was living with them at the time. She was left with a 94 year-old who is not always pleasant to be around. Getting the m-i-l fixed in a place of her own, along with trying to move herself, my sister is about at her wits’ end. I have stepped in best I can, but still… I know in your case it is entirely up to you, so many sympathies and kind thoughts are sent your way.
Mercedes S.
July 26th, 2012
10:53 am
All the best to Deirdre, who helps Rodney make this blog so much more than an entertainmnet forum. – I’d call it a a decompressing fix I need several times a day.
G
July 26th, 2012
11:01 am
You’re on the mark, DanJ. Allowing contestants to perform with instruments has made a HUGE impact on Idol (for the worst imo). Some musicians couldn’t hold their own in a vocals-only competition.
Idol should just have two winners, male and female. Split the winnings between the both of them evenly. Cut Ryans’s salary and give more to the contestants.
Deirdre
July 26th, 2012
11:11 am
Thanks for the good thoughts. Mercedes, I started on this blog because I needed a decompressing fix after my dad died and it has been my salvation on many a day since then.
August is approaching fast which means that Idol needs to get it in gear and find another judge soon. Sept. usually starts the judges’ audition phase in some cities.
Did Rodney mention that Idol will run a tour bus audition in some of the smaller towns? Publicity ploy but it fits.
Sam-A
July 26th, 2012
11:28 am
The “bus tour” thing is kinda what “Duets” did.
DanJ
July 26th, 2012
12:13 pm
The bus tour sounds gimmicky to me. I feel the same way about Internet auditions. I understand trying to tweek the show to draw more interest but they should look at changing voting and cutting out instruments. Personally I think Idol has lost it’s identity. Who are they? What are they looking for?
Deirdre
July 26th, 2012
12:16 pm
New thread up, sleepyheads.
Mercedes S.
July 26th, 2012
12:21 pm
Kinda like the idea of a bus tour, reaching out to small town talent who can’t afford to go to a big city to audition. Remember that Tennessee (I think) girl whose idea of fun was jumping off bridges? Her trip to LA was her first airplane trip ever. Who knows how many singing talents are dwelling in hidden hollers?
Hannah
July 26th, 2012
5:46 pm
I really hope this is true, but I doubt it is.
Hillbilly D
July 26th, 2012
6:32 pm
Musicians tend to be far more open minded about different genres of music than non-musicians. Most musicians understand what it takes to be a good musician and they can appreciate those who are good, no matter what type of music they play.