In one week we will have a new American Idol. After watching the contestants perform for the past two or three months, all Americans are now asked to vote for either Blake Lewis or Jordin Sparks. The numbers tell us that these are the two that most of us think would make the best American superstar.
Did I miss something? Maybe I don’t understand the premise of this contest (It is a contest, is it not?). I thought it was a real-time competition for amateur vocalists to try out for a professional job. The one to garner the most votes would then get promoted from rookie-status to not only professional-status but Celebrity as well, thus the name American Idol. It seems to me that you would select the one contestant that has not only the most skill but the most polished talent as well. All of the top five hopefuls could have cultivated their abilities and become a professional but we were supposed to vote for The One that was already there I thought. But maybe I have it wrong and it wouldn’t be the first time so feel free to correct me. Are we looking for a new deity to worship or what? (I’m surprised the millions of god-fearing Christians haven’t suggested a name change for this show incidentally.)
Next week Blake and Jordin will sing for us again before the final votes are cast. It seems that it is just a formality and the competition is over. This week’s show seems to have been a formality as well. The voters already knew who they were voting for before anyone sang or so it seemed to me. There were several contestants that were nearly equal but I saw one that clearly stood out from the rest, namely Melinda Doolittle. I enjoy her music and will place her first album in my library on the shelf next to Clay Aiken’s.
J. Hernandez blogs at http://www.jensview.com Interested readers can email her at jensvufrombr@cox.net
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I wish this show was a contest about singing, about potential, about likeability, about the public choosing our next Idol. Instead its about capitalism…plain and simple. I mean, the Coca-Cola thing was rampant from the start right? And have you seen this story? http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/216321?c_id=kc I mean, MacDonalds & American Idol together at last! I’m surprised no one thought of this before…
Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! She’s set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.
The first single, “It’s Your Love” will be released to radio in October.
Keep you update about Melinda career at melindasbackups
melindasbackups.com is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. Melinda’s Backups™ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.
Melinda Doolittle’s Debut Album Coming Back to You Drops 2/3/2009 - Listen to her Single “It’s Your Love” at http://myspace.com/MelindaDoolittle
A release date has been set for her upcoming album. Coming Back To You will drop on February 3, and it promises to be an eclectic mix of blues, classic R&B and jazz.
The first single, “It’s Your Love” will be released to radio soon.
Keep updated about Melinda’s career at .melindasbackups.com
Coming Back to You by Melinda Doolittle (Audio CD - 2009)
Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on Jan 27, 2009.
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Melinda Doolittle’s Debut Album Coming Back to You Drops 2/3/2009. It promises to be an eclectic mix of blues, classic R&B and jazz. The first single, “It’s Your Love” is available for purchase on iTunes.
You can pre-order the entire album at .MelindaDoolittle.com and some of the proceeds will go to Malaria No More. Also check out the great videos Melinda has posted for her fans at http://mdoolittlesblog. blogspot.com/.
Keep updated about Melinda’s career at .melindasbackups.com which is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. Melinda’s Backups™ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.
I am one of her backups (fans) and can truly say that not only is Melinda hugely talented but she is also exceptionally kind and gracious
That you for letting us post about our favorite singer. Without this site, it would be really difficult to share the latest news about them.
FREE SONG FROM AMERICAN IDOL’S MELINDA DOOLITTLE! GO TO http://www.melindadoolittle.com and get it NOW - FREE! New album released on February 3, 2009! Don’t miss it!
Melinda Doolittle in her first-ever Nightclub engagement
November 17-21, New York City
FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine, will debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 – 21. The “American Idol” finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com.
Although I live in the UK, I got to see Melinda Doolittle live in Nashville almost exactly two years ago. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.
I just wish I could make it to Feinstein’s this next week, but sadly that is just not possible.
If you can get to New York don’t miss the opportunity.
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