American Idol – Season 7 – Auditions – Omaha Nebraska
There are a lot of talented cities in these United States. New York produces many a Broadway star, LA is the mecca for young stars, Chicago has been the launch pad for some of the best comedic talent around. Heck, even Orlando and the mouse have created a small world of talented kids. But Omaha, Nebraska?? Sure they’re the home of mail order steaks, corn, and mutual insurance, but the next American Idol??? Luckily I like steak, corn and life insurance so I’ll give the huskers a chance…
Best Moments
Ryan and Simon exchange banter and Ryan takes Paula’s place as a judge. Ryan’s best line so far this season, “Ok how do I act like I’m overpaid for doing nothing.”
Samantha Sidley
While Ryan and Simon were man-flirting, she channels her best Nora Jones right down to the same key. She’s got a smooth voice that gets her 4 judges votes and through to Hollywood.
Angelica Puente
She’s a 17 year old who can’t get along with her dad and moved out of her parents house. She needs something to make her dad proud. He should be proud of her voice. She sings Celine Dion’s Power of Love well enough to make any father beam.
Leo Marlowe
A self proclaimed “homecoming queen” pulls out a surprisingly soulful rendition of Donnie Hathaway’s “A Song For You.” He’s bluesy even sultry and enough to get our first Paula “Touchdown” of season.
“The Reason We Really Watch” Moments
Sarah Whitaker
She’s a former (self proclaimed) pro-wrestler who went by the name “Lady Morgue.” She does a really creepy witches cackle and scares the muscial scales right out of all the other contestants. Her performance is no better. She get a no from Randy and Simon. Paula squeaks out a “yes” which I can only believe is due to a mortal fear that Lady Morgue will attack her.
Johnny Escamilla
He says he’s the weirdest guy you’ll ever meet. The sparkley gold sequin jacket confirms it for me. He compares himself to James Brown. I compare him to a chemical imbalance in a jar of glitter.
All and all, 19 are given a gold ticket and are on their way from the flatest state in the country to the land of silicon mountains. Tomorrow night we head down to Miami to see if the Florida heat brings out the talented or just heat stroke.
Peace, Love and an emphatic Yee-Haw!
Kristi