5.15.14 Another Queen ? ? ? ? Idol teases! Too Many Secrets!

I believe the reason he was on that video so briefly, is exactly because he will have more coverage coming his way. This video seemed to be mostly focused on the two extremes, the winners and the flops/accidents/bloopers.

AI has two producers from DIVAS on their staff. Adam was a mentor this season and it was mentioned that the 'one out of seven gif' was not the only time he would be seen. They are not forgetting him.

And let's be real: As much as many Queen fans and many rock fans and many music fans in general will hate this, the truth is, that this silly, pageantry, often embarrassingly inadequate singing competition, was able to pick a kid out of the obscurity of languishing in musical theater choir ensembles and discover him for the world. The singer who now tours with Queen and walks in the footsteps of Freddie Mercury, the greatest of all the rock vocalists and frontmen, that kid would come from that silly little show.

Yes, this may be a "the future president was born in the hood" - kind of story, because idol got lucky with Adam, just like they also got lucky with Kelly in Season 1.

But the show did provide the format and give him the platform on which Adam was able to then shine.

The show is not going to overlook this one, believe me.

The reality is, that at the top of the idol pyramid the two ladies have been joined by Adam now, just like we always predicted it would be. Behind that, are about 10-12 idols that also have strong careers coming out of idol. Then there are probably 30-40 others that have so-so manageable lives post show (KA would fall into this group). And then there are the other 100, who were on the show's finals, but have been mostly forgotten. And the rest (1500+) who had screen time on AI, but who are even more forgotten. It's a big pyramid.

Adam has worked his way to the top trio and he will always get coverage. I don't think we need to fight for Adam quite that hard anymore. Certainly not in the idol hallways.

Cassie....Sooooo True!!

Caleb is nowhere in Adam's league, but he is not as off-key or obnoxious as James Durbin was. Cannot get worked up about him, even though I very much appreciate that his 'retard' comment led to a wider discussion and to more awareness of an issue that requires overall attention. I don't even care whether Caleb gets it, the important part is that many learn the lessons along with the public figure who happens to step into it.

I have had that discussion on various occasion with folks.

The lgbt community is the second most bullied, mis-understood, feared and avoided by the public, treated with shame and sometimes even mis-treated by their own family, - group of people in our society.

Often, when I say this, I immediately get the question back: 'What is the number 1 group?"

Answer: The disabled, especially the mentally disabled.

And again, awareness as well as overcoming ignorance and prejudice are what is needed.


I don't care about Caleb, but I do care about that cause.

Caleb has probably learned a PC lesson, and will not say that word anymore, but I doubt he is sensitive enough to have learned the bigger lesson of how much more respect and understanding the mentally disabled community needs. He comes across as a bit too full of himself to get that bigger picture.

But aside from this, looking at it from a singing and artistry perspective, I have to say that Alex and Caleb are in my book ahead of Jena. Jena is shouty in her voice and was terrible yesterday. Alex is artistically interesting and I will pay attention to anything he puts out, and if I like it, fine. Don't want to see him live though. Caleb is just a good singer, but he can give a show at the local fair or whatever. He will eat humble pie, when he finds out that his ability to get a record contract is about as limited as it was for Durbin.

Adam is a class act and will perform great with anyone.
He wins by not outsinging anyone. He is better, even just singing harmonies, we saw it last year. Not worried. And Angie was good, but Adam still shines, and the idol audience loves him. It's all good.

If you listen to what Caleb has said about Adam, it is clear that he recognizes that he is not in Adam's league as a singer. I don't think Caleb is in Daughtry's, Bo's, Taylor's or James Durbin's league. He reminds me most of Constantine (but less "greasy").

I really do not care who wins Idol this year. I watched last night but none of the 3 do much for me. I liked Jess the best.

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I am interested in who wins The Voice this year. I am hoping that Josh wins but am afraid that a big Country + Grandma's vote could put Jake into the winner's seat! Yipes!

Josh Kaufman is my favorite talent contest singer in 5 years. Not close to how I feel about Adam but I will buy Josh's album.