<p class="subtitle">Browsing Month</p> <h1 class="page-title">April 2011</h1>

James Durbin teaching Heavy Metal Concert 101 on American Idol 2011?

American Idol 2011!

James Durbin teaching Heavy Metal Concert 101 on American Idol 2011?

[Apr. 13]

American Idol, the television series, has a massive following in the United States and viewers are from a broad range demographic. James Durbin is teaching everyone Heavy Metal Concert 101 and rock music fan or not, it sure is hard not to like him. While only a small number of people watching the show have probably every been to a real heavy metal rock concert, as former Gen X headbanger whose life partner is a Baby Boomer who has seen nearly every hit band and major rock star of note since the 1960s one thing was clear from our view-point. Durbin rocks the house not because of his raw talent but because he has studied his rock music history. That’s our theory — the kid with the faux hawk is actually *gasp* an ACADEMIC.

Confused? Don’t be.

Just keep reading.

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Haley Reinhart best darn Karaoke lounge singer on American Idol 2011?

American Idol 2011!

Haley Reinhart best dang Karaoke lounge singer on American Idol 2011?

[Apr. 13]

That Haley Reinhart… she is the breakout not-a-hit on American Idol 2011. While she loves to belt out a note, the chances are that she will be booted off the American Idol competition long before a record deal can even be seriously talked about. Judge Randy Jackson finally said what so many Americans were already thinking about Haley’s April 13th appearance — her blondie tune, while fun and lively, was amateur level at best and simply not up to par compared to the show’s other talents this season.

While everyone hopes American Idol hosts will discover a new Janis Joplin and early comparisons were made between Haley Reinhart and the deceased rock and roll legend, her voice and personality — while trying her best — bless her heart, just ain’t making it.

However, since Pia Toscano was sent home by call in voters last week, it seems no one on American Idol is safe this season.

The April 13th show showed all the competitors taking risks of one sort or another — except for Hailey Reinhart (whose only risk was her inability to bring it).

Stephen Tyler agreed with Randy Jackson. Jennifer Lopez agreed with Randy Jackson. Everyone who is a fan of real music agreed with Randy Jackson. Bottom line, when it comes to Haley Reinhart, although we like her personally and think she is probably a nice girl, she simply has got to go.

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American Idol 2011: A star is born named Scotty McCreery say judges and fans?

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A star is born named Scotty McCreery say judges?

[Apr. 13]

American Idol judge Randy Jackson says [win or lose] a star in born in young country music singer Scotty McCreery and the rest of the celebrity judges agree. Was his claim surprising? Not at all if you stop for a moment and realize that Scotty — who you can vote for by dialing 1-866-IDOLS-4 — is only seventeen.

Scotty rubbed the crowd just the right way all season long with his deep country crooner voice. The celebrity teen is not only darling, he really knows how to sing. Couple his artistic ability with an award winning Mr. Nice guy personality, let’s hope Scotty does not finish last.

Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler don’t think he will — but after last week’s early loss of singer Pia Toscano there is no telling how the American phone in voting will go.

Want to follow Scotty McCreery on Twitter? You can.

Prior to the April 13th live performance, Scotty himself tweeted the following status updates through social media:

* @SMcCreeryAI10: Yall ready? 30 minutes till showtime. Its gonna be another good show. Everybody killed it during dress rehearsal! about an hour ago
* @SMcCreeryAI10: Im wearing a new necklace tnight! But I’ve still got my other one in my jacket pocket too! http://t.co/T2gsgZ1 http://t.co/YkDredB about 4 hours ago
* @SMcCreeryAI10: Chillin in the schoolroom. Ready to get this show on the road tnight. about 8 hours ago

Check out more live video clips of Scotty McCreery and bio information about Scott McCreery here.