Christine_Devine's Blog

It's that season again where young singers aim for stardom... fans are glued to the tube... and the judges make or break a career(and some hearts)

My fiance' is a singer/musician and there has been more than a few debates over the show American Idol, its contestants and the fact that a contest can create a million dollar career.

Like my fiance, the winners have all been people tapped early on in life with the gift of a great voice and an ear for music.   I, on the other hand, am completely tone deaf and a horrible singer(my sister pointed that out in church early on in life.)  I'm is so bad we would laugh hysterically and I would purposely sing at the top of my lungs hoping she'd bust up laughing and get in trouble.

I've always said I would love the gift of a good voice!    I also know if I went on Idol I'd be torn to shreds by Simon, laughed out of the room, or highlighted on the bloopers reel.  Lucky for me and my ego that will never happen.  I have my sister to thank for not allowing me to even think I was a good singer.  I feel terrible for the bad singers who go on the Idol audition lacking that information beforehand.

My fiance' is convinced he can teach me to sing.  Easy for him to say.  He arrived in Hollywood at the age of 21 and two weeks later replaced a guy in a major band that already had a number one album.   In fact, this 2008 tour season starts this week!

Cheers to season seven of American Idol.   I enjoy my Kelly Clarkson songs on my I-pod, and also loved seeing former contestant LaToya London in "The Color Purple" at the Ahmanson Theater downtown.    "Dreamgirls" is re-running on cable and I just loved Jennifer Hudson.

Viewers were asked to email us with their thoughts on tonight's show.  Here are a few, and my responses afterward.

ONE SAYS:
    "It was cool it was the bomb it was crazy it was the best one i saw in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I missed the show due to work... so I'm counting on YOU to get me up to speed. )

    THIS VIEWER HAD ANOTHER OPINION:
    "It's getting kind of boring, because it's the same thing every season, but hopefully it will get better.
(Yes, it is the same every season, but I do enjoyed how varied the winners have been)

    AND THERE'S THIS:
    "It's ashame that they allow contestants to audition who ultimately aren't 'Idol' material and dash their hopes of fame and fortune."
(Better know now than waste time???  However, the judges can be quick and harsh! And truthfully, aren't some on the show knowing they are terrible and enjoying the attention?)

    AND FINALLY:
    "This is the first season I am trying to watch, it is fun! I felt bad for Temptress, though. Although, she can take out her aggressions on the football field probably."
(Again, I missed it.  Who is Temptress???)

CD