Posted on 01/14/2008 5:52:03 AM PST by silent_jonny
I would think he did something different when in Hollywood. That's why it would have been nice if they would have shown us what he did.
We were talking about all the info being released for this years contestants. As for Carrie, she was discussed in her season and I do think her self released album did get discussed in the thread at that time.
As for their just not being under contract now, yeah we get it, but what we were discussing was whether they should have had past contracts at all, not what AI's stipulations are.
I think Simon has such a dislike of country that he doesn’t give them much of a chance.
Nah. I think he did a George song at the audition but it was no impersonation. I think Drew’s country accent turned Simon on him. Simon is a biased little prima donna.
Wouldn’t mind if some Nashville cat heard him & offered him a chance. With his sound, looks & personality he could do quite well.
As much as I love CMT, I’ve never seen the show and kick myself when I see the ads for it. I’ll have to turn it on.
Exactly what I'm thinking.
Isn’t Robert Plant with them too?
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David Archuleta
Age: 17
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams.
When did you first start to sing? Around the age of 7, and really started performing in front of people at 10.
Do you have any formal singing training? Yes, I've been taking lessons every now and then since I was 12.
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Colton Berry
Age: 17
Hometown: Staunton, VA
Audition City: Charleston
Musical Influences: I've been surrounded by music since I was young... anything and everything and everyone has influenced me musically.
When did you first start to sing? When I was five...in church.
Do you have any formal singing training? Yes, a few years of voice lessons.
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Joanne Borgella
Age: 25
Hometown: Hoboken, NJ
Audition City: Philadelphia
Musical Influences: Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Alanis Morrisette, and Andrea Bocelli.
Favorite male pop artists? Chris Daughtry (not just saying that).
Favorite female pop artists? Leona Lewis.
Do you have any formal singing training? After making it to Hollywood week I took formal singing training.
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Robbie Carrico
Age: 26
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: Jonathan Davis, Brett (shine down), Rob Thomas.
Favorite Quote: "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!" - Henry Ford
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Jason Castro
Age: 20
Hometown: Rowlett, TX
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Nowadays, my favorite singer-songwriter is Ray Lamontagne. There are a lot of great bands in Texas that have inspired me. Kirk Baxley is my favorite singer/performer of all musicians.
Do you have any formal singing training? No.
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David Cook
Age: 25
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Audition City: Omaha
Musical Influences:Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck.
Do you have any formal singing training? Just school choirs. Other than that, I'm just lucky.
What other talents do you have? I am an expert television watcher. I can also sleep and eat like nobody's business.
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Kristy Lee Cook
Age: 24
Hometown: Selma, OR
Audition City: Philadelphia
Musical Influences: LeAnn Rimes was when she came out with Blue, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston.
Favorite Quote: "Rope it, ride it, wrestle it, cowgirl it."
When did you first start to sing? Since 2 years old, pro 13 years.
What other talents do you have? Swimming, softball, martial arts, cage fighting, modeling, acting (a little), gymnastics when little, horse training, riding.
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Amy Davis
Age: 25
Hometown: Cedar Lake, IN
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Definitely Patty Griffin. I have never been more affected by an artist!! I hope one day I can be even a fraction as good as her, both in song writing and singing. She's amazing!
Favorite Quote: "His grace is sufficient for me."
Do you have any formal singing training? No - I wish!
What other talents do you have? I love to clean - I know that's not a talent... I'm good with training dogs. I can raise one smart puppy! And I play a little guitar.
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Asia’H Epperson
Age: 19
Hometown: Joplin, MO
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton.
Favorite Quote: "Speak it into existence! You receive blessings through struggle. Appreciate it!"
Do you have any formal singing training? No.
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Chikezie Eze
Age: 22
Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, John Legend, Sam and Dave, and anyone that makes good music.
Do you have any formal singing training? Umm... I took some classes in community college. That's about it.
What other talents do you have? None.
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Garrett Haley
Age: 17
Hometown: Elida, OH
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Steve Perry, Backstreet Boys.
Do you have any formal singing training? No.
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David Hernandez
Age: 24
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Michael Jackson, Peabo Bryson.
Do you have any formal singing training? Yes.
What other talents do you have? Acting. I was in an independent film.
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Michael Johns
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles/Atlanta
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: The Beatles, Neil Finn, Queen, Otis Redding, INXS, David Bowie, ACDC...
When did you first start to sing? From a little kid -- Age 5.
What other talents do you have? I play tennis.
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Alexandrea Lushington
Age: 16
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: The Beatles, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Nikka Costa do so many wonders with their music and writing for me!
Do you have any formal singing training? I've had singing and piano training since I was 7 years old.
What other talents do you have? I play the piano, I write music and songs. I also write scripts and stories.
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Kady Malloy
Age: 18
Hometown: Houston, TX
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Freddy Mercury, Queen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Eva Cassidy, Led Zeppelin, Keith Whitley, Marty Robbins - (Some of the best voices of all time!)
When did you first start to sing? I was singing in my mommy's tummy!
What other talents do you have? I can impersonate a few people. :-) I'm also a pretty good actress!
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Ramiele Malubay
Age: 20
Hometown: Miramar, FL
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: My musical influences would be Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Lani Misalocha, and Regine Velasquez.
Favorite Quote: "If you're hated, you're doing something right."
Do you have any formal singing training? I have a vocal coach.
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Luke Menard
Age: 29
Hometown: Crawfordsville, IN
Audition City: Omaha
Musical Influences: James Taylor, Take 6, Chapter 6, John Mayer, Maroon 5, Keane, Billy Joel, Bee Gees.
When did you first start to sing? Freshman year in high school.
Do you have any formal singing training? No.
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Syesha Mercado
Age: 21
Hometown: Miami, FL
Audition City: Miami
Musical Influences: Whitney Houston, Etta James, Alicia Keyes, Zap Mama, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin.
Do you have any formal singing training? A little, for about 2 weeks from Roger Love, from "The One."
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Danny Noriega
Age: 18
Hometown: Azusa, CA
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Fantasia!!!
Favorite male pop artists? Me & Chris Brown
Do you have any formal singing training? Not that I know of.
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Amanda Overmeyer
Age: 23
Hometown: Mulberry, IN
Audition City: Atlanta
Musical Influences: CCR, GNR, Bob Segar, Joplin
When did you first start to sing? A young child.
What other talents do you have? Harley rider, good cook.
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Carly Smithson
Age: 24
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland (lives in San Diego)
Audition City: San Diego
Musical Influences: Heart, Celine, Skynyrd, Ray Charles, Whitney, Rolling Stones, U2, Janis, Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox.
Do you have any formal singing training? Some later in life but didn't enjoy it.
What other talents do you have? I can pour a perfect pint.
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Alaina Whitaker
Age: 16
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion
When did you first start to sing? When I was about 4-5 ... big sister sang before me so I followed in my big sissie's footsteps. My pawpaw heard me singing riding my bike and thought I was good for my age, and that's when it started.
Do you have any formal singing training? No!
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Brooke White
Age: 24
Hometown: Van Nuys, CA/Mesa, AZ
Audition City: Philadelphia
Musical Influences: Wowsers, I was raised on the soulful sounds of the 70's - thanks Mom & Dad! The GOOD stuff - James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Eagles, America,
Do you have any formal singing training? A little bit; I'm not the most technical singer.
What other talents do you have? I'm heavily right-brained, anything "artsy fartsy", drawing, decorating, music, doing hair... beautifying.
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Jason Yeager
Age: 28
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Audition City: Dallas
Musical Influences: Journey, Boyz II Men, Michael Buble, Josh Turner-just to name a few.
Do you have any formal singing training? Some private, some college.
What other talents do you have? Play guitar & piano by ear; also play the drums a little.
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That Syesha sure is a cutie pie. I bet she’ll go far. I have to root for Brooke, though...she’s from my home town. And I can’t wait to see how that handsome Luke sings! Why they kept him hidden until last night, I cannot imagine!
;oD
Twin 1 says Luke is all over the hometown newspaper.
talking about you so I’m pinging you:)
On second thought(after seeing the photo silent jonny posted), Asia’H and Michelle don’t look anything alike.
Robert Plant isn’t on Gone Country. He’s doing that Crossroads show with Alison Krauss.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm......candy
Thanks Jonny! Those are great pictures - a fine looking group.
I thought they were the cuties too. The one on the bottom looks like Orlando Bloom.
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