Posted on 05/08/2006 4:22:13 AM PDT by silent_jonny
Thank you :) It sure took me long enough to post it :o
I think you meant Chris, but I definitely want to be in the finale with Christ too :)
May 7, 2:58 PM EDTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Calling Elvis Presley America's "first idol," Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley welcomed the finalists of "American Idol" to Graceland amid cameras and screaming fans.
The Presleys and the finalists were at the rock legend's home Saturday to shoot the TV show's next installment with an Elvis theme and a critique by music producer Tommy Mottola. The show will air Tuesday.
Priscilla Presley said the show's presence at Graceland was appropriate because her late ex-husband shared many of the "Idol" contestants' experiences.
"Elvis, too, had to audition," she said. "He was laughed at. He was basically booed off stage. He had to struggle with the fact that he came from very humble beginnings and didn't have opportunities to have others experience his talent."
Contestants Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee and Elliott Yamin waved and took pictures of the yelling crowd as their sport utility vehicle inched through the mansion's gate.
Nearly four years after its debut, "Idol" continues to rule the ratings. It has attracted 25 million to 33 million viewers each telecast this season. The winner will be crowned May 25.
Priscilla Presley, who with her daughter had lunch with the contestants, said she's been a fan of the show for years.
"I think it's a great thing. I love the fact that these are people from all over the United States who probably would never have had the opportunity to be in this position," she said.
Was there a reason why your 'kindness' couldn't have included a 'real' image of Covais? He's the only one from the top 12 that you left out and replaced with a cartoon.
Whoo hoo! Three threads this year!
Do I get any risiduals for using my clever quote?
You're not alone there. Tammy is missed.
LOL! Yes that would be nice, finale with Christ.
You're welcome :)
Come'on you've got to admit Taylor is not going to be some "IDOL" star, especially if he truly gets back to what he's really all about. He's a musicians, musician, to really show his talent, Taylor has got to make the most of what's in him, not what AI wants to make of him.
It really doesn't matter, they're all basically "Idols" now...These four have made if they want it.
BTW, Great pics, thanks!
yea but who wants to hear his rendition of old AC/DC tunes.
I thought I included one, but I must have left it out.
new thread here...check out the top part!
That's true of anyone. Though you're right he is a musicians musician, writes his own material, plays instruments.
Uh, um, you'll have to talk to Clive about that ;)
This was the same concern some had last year with Carrie Underwood. She's clearly Country, but they thought she would be forced to sing pop songs on her Idol album. Instead, not only did she make a Country album, it became the fastest selling debut album in Country music history.
The Idol folks aren't stupid. If Taylor wins (and even if he doesn't, he'll still probably be signed by Idol) they won't push him to sing songs he can't sing.
I agree with you that Taylor just doesn't fit the image of "American Idol. This isn't a knock on his talent, it's just that I think, for example, Taylor would be a much better show in a venue with smoke in the rafters than a 15,000 seat convention center. He seems to be much more of a performer for an intimate setting, and that doesn't really mesh with what the folks at 19E are trying to sell.
30,000th
Great point! He will do his genre and be popular in that market. I'm just referring to the show in general not what happens after, but you are certainly correct.
Something I can put on the mantel next to Ace's scar? ;)
Thanks for the new thread, jonny!
Fantasia news ...
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-fantasiamovie-lifetime,0,5461684.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines
Fantasia Playing Fantasia in 'Fantasia Story'
Lifetime movie about 'Idol' winner scheduled for August
Carrie news ...
http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=4870027
Carrie Underwood graduates from college
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