American Nashville Idol Star
I'm exhausted....
Three and a half hours of watching back to back TV talent shows is really close to being way too much.
American Idol has been fun this season. I've got my favorites - Taylor Hicks is my top choice. Simon said he reminds him of the drunk father at a wedding. And the only difference is that he can sing.
I agree. He rocks. Taylor is the perfect blend of Michael McDonald, Joe Cocker and you're most embarassing frat brother. I told my wife tonight that he's the only singer on Idol that I would pay to go see. I hope he sticks around for a few more weeks. Chris Daughrty did well too, but he sounded too close to the Chili Peppers for me. My favorite females so far are Mandisa, Lisa Tucker and Katharine McPhee.
Nashville Star debuted their 4th season tonight. Jewels Hanson got tossed out. I think there were at least 3 worse performances during the show. Seems a little unfair that she got thrown out by the judges and the rest of the contestant's fates are up to the voting public. Just my opinion.
Chris Young is my front-runner so far. Kristen McNamara and Melanie Torres aren't far behind. Actually, Melanie and Chris might be tied.
Who are your favorites from Idol and Nashville Star? Let me know.
OK....time for the topic of the day.
But a quick publisher's note first.
The comments on our first topic about which Country artists have left the airwaves too soon spawned some nice additions to my short list. And the next topic about the Chicks created-or rather-continued a nice debate about their Country Music future. Thanks to all those particpated.
Past topics are never closed. Feel free to browse previous discussions and add to them.
What's the topic for today? Click the "continue reading" link below to find out.
Craig Morgan and I taped an interview today as his new club, the revived "Nashville Palace" near Opryland Hotel here in Nashville. Before the cameras began rolling we got into a discussion about music. A discussion sparked by a Lee Ann Womack song playing on the bar's sound system. Craig said Lee Ann's new CD is one of the best he's heard in a long time. I agree.
I shared with Craig my favorite record. Not a current one, but my favorite Country album of the last ten years...or more.
Marty Stuart's "The Pilgrim".
I could go on and on about how the CD is a history lesson in Country Music. And how Marty mastered the art of storytelling on the album. But...I won't. The best thing for you to do is just simply listen to it and prove me right or wrong. So far, EVERY SINGLE person I've turned on to this masterpiece has thanked me. "The Pilgrim" probably sold a total of ten copies. It was never pushed by MCA records. Marty never went out of his way to promote it. And radio never really found a single on it they could play. But mark my words, this album will go down in history as one of the greatest albums to ever come from the modern era of Country Music.
No, I don't get paid to promote stuff. This is my blog. I say what I want to. I just don't want music fans to miss out on this CD. It came out back in the late 90's. It might be hard to find, but it's worth the search. I'm listening to it now. "Hobo's Prayer" is playing.
OK...now the question. What's your "desert island" Country album? The one you can't live without. The one that keeps you company. The one that has become an integral part of your life's soundtrack.
This one should be fun.
Happy blogging!
Storme
Comments
Hi Storme!!
America Idol - My favorite is Chris and my second favorite would be Bucky. Then Melissa and then Taylor. As far as Nashville Star, I would have to say Chris Young and Matt. For the ladies is would have to be Melainie. I do think those three will do well. Yes, three and a half hours was overkill, but I did enjoy it! Hope you are having a great week!
Posted by: Carol Johnson | March 15, 2006 03:28 PM
Okay, I had to wait to post because I kept nodding off during Nashville Star (what can I say...it was late) and had to watch it again when it re-aired this morning. Out of the box, my top favorite is Chris Young for the guys. For the ladies, I liked Melanie, Monique and Kristen, with Melanie having an edge over the other two. I definitely think the ladies are stronger overall this season.
As for American Idol, my favorites are Mandisa, Lisa and Chris, even though none of them are country. The country contestants, Kelly and Bucky, haven't stood out for me, although they are okay.
I listened to my sister's copy of The Pilgrim when it first came out and have to say it didn't do anything for me. After reading your comments, I've asked to borrow it again and will give it another listen.
I just can't pick one CD for my desert island CD, although I can say it would be a Garth CD.
Paula
Posted by: Paula | March 18, 2006 11:48 AM
Hi Storme:
That Marty Stuart album"The Pigram" is a great one.Ray Price's current CD "Time" is another great one.All great songs,yet not one song got played on the radio.
And,of course,Loretta is my no1 favorite,so I have to have ALL her albums with me.She's the greatest in my book!
GREG
Posted by: Greg | March 19, 2006 05:34 PM
Eey,
Been watching Nashville Star and keeping up w/ it because I've seen all of them live. Dude, Melanie is nasty. She is the most unfriendly, fake, too much make-up wearing, cheating, sleeping her way to the top female to ever hit the air waves. Sorry, but I've gotta get it off my chest. It makes me sick to see the support when you have true, raw, real, talent on the show. Talent that is created on its own and not just prepackaged and all made up like Torres. Look at the guys on the show, they are incredible. Nicole and Kristen also write their own music and play their own instruments, too. I don't expect this comment to appear, as I mentioned, I just needed to get things off my chest. She has waitressed numerous times in Nashville where I live. She is not so beautiful on the inside. EGO TRIP in a big way. More deserving people should be honored.
Posted by: Brad | March 21, 2006 01:13 AM
My Choice for this Years Nashville Star...is Chris Young... an extremely Talented, Humble, Genuinely nice young man who believes in family values. He is also very intelligent and my wife says he is very Handsome and gives great hugs! LOL Anyways he has demonstated that he deserves to win this competition with his Singing, Stage presence and Writing ability!
Russ
Posted by: Russ from Boston | April 20, 2006 01:56 PM
I am shocked that Chris went home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: sherry | May 10, 2006 09:04 PM