I havn't known one person Kris has been writing with. I sometimes wonder if Kris is getting the low-budget collaborators, this time around. Well, I think he is, actually. I just wonder if they can make big hits.
Just because we haven't heard of them doesn't mean they haven't had hits .. Or they don't have some skill set that would compliment Kris's. I actually like that we're getting some peeps that aren't the usual peeps. But yes I do get where you're coming from. I live in that same world.
BTW, I think Jimmy Iovine pushing people to think about winning all the time is kind of scary in his intensity. I don't think I'd enjoy working with him.
Pretty sure that's the entire music industry. I always think of Pink's lyric about LA Reid. "LA told me, you'll be a pop star all you have to do is change everything you are" I think there is a lot of pushing and pulling happening always in the music industry, and it doesn't matter how big a star you are.
Another new picture of David (this one is for sure coming from the album photo shoot)... and this one I like a lot!
David's looking very well groomed there. Very high hair!

I like it!
wat, how hasn't she been discovered by a major record company yet? amazing stuff
She probably wants to start small. Go indie.
James is the one that already thinks he's the rock star and his behaviour shows it every week but this week it was worst. He tweeted "I ASKED for Zakk Wylde to play". I've never seen any other Idol contestant who demands to perform with a famous musician during the competition.
Asking isn't demanding though. AI could have said no, and arguably should have said no. But if you can ask and get it -- why not ask? Plus it looks like James kind set it up himself through contacts he made while on the show. Becoming friends with Chris Jericho.. I look at it like Adam knew to ask for good lighting and lasers, James asked for Zakk Wylde. AI should have squashed it though. Kind of unfair IMHO. James is like a big goofy puppy to me. He's all enthusiasim and act first think later. I don't sense any malice in him.
Aw, Paul. I hope he at least gets a chance to rest his voice before the Idol tour. At least, he made me smile once again with his final Maggie May.
Yeah I was sad to see him go too

(even tho I absolutely HATED last night, lol) He was my first fave and he'll be missed, he's also a fun guy to have around, I think they'll all miss him.
But, I'm so glad that it wasn't Haley! That duet between her and Casey? WOW! I was totally blown away, it was spectacular. Couldn't they sell that instead of their individual songs? I would totally buy it. #gohaleygo
Also, Scotty and Lauren singing together makes them both more appealing, they're adorable together. Can't they perform as a duet until the end of the season?
OMG YES!!! Wasn't that amazing?!? I was BLOWN. AWAY. I thought Lauren and Scotty were good too (and yes their duets are fantastic) but Haley and Casey.. EEP! The boys were .. not spectacular, but much better than their last attempt at a band. But Casey and Haley? LOVED. I WANT.
Now off to listen to David Cook snippit...
It sounds like David Cook!!! LOL

Strong, distinctive voice. I can't tell much more than that from the short clip.
Oh, and Kelly was great on Idol (so was Rhianna - like the Rhianna I remember from when she first started out that just sang well) Jason Aldean didn't have eyes though, I wanted to push his hat up.
