It’s appropriate that Episode 2 of American Idol‘s eighth season focused on the ‘Show Me’ state, since the producers actually focused on Hollywood-bound contestants for a change — can I get a big, enthusiastic "holla!" up in here? — and spent a lot less time chasing trainwrecks. During the two hour telecast, we got to see 13 of the 27 Kansas City hopefuls who received Golden Tickets, and while I can’t say that any of ‘em rocked my world like Paris Bennett’s "Take Five" from back in season 5 (yeah, that one tops my list of Idol’s 12 Greatest Auditions Ever), there were a lot of solid singers on display, and better still, many appeared to have been plucked from day-job obscurity (i.e. welder Matt Breitzke), rather than pre-selected from lists of artists who’ve recently been dropped by major labels (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Anyhow, weigh in with your thoughts on tonight’s episode, then be sure to check back around 6 a.m. for my full TV Watch episode recap. On that note, I’d better start frantically hunting and pecking; it’s after 10 p.m., and I don’t know where my opening paragraph is.
Jan 15
2009
03:47 AM ET
'American Idol': Let's talk Kansas City auditions!
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Michael Slezak!
I know the first two words of you first paragraph:
LIL ROUNDS!
Nite!
Michael Slezak and Kristin Baldwin are THE BEST. That preview with Ausiello is hilarious. Please put Kristin Baldwin in Idolatry as much as possible this season!
Love that there is another Castro this season!
Michael, the Banana song that was so ridiculous tonight is right here:
You should check it out, it’s from Tally Hall, a small band that’s making it big. And the song (when sang right) is awesome.
Good
http://www.pop-watches.com is a good site too.
Castro brothers rule! and Lil Rounds rules too. really though, love the other Castro bro — he even got Kara all hot and bothered
opening paragraph: Lil Rounds ends bikini ho’s 15 minutes!
loving this season so far (other than bikini ho).
WE HATE IDOL.com has the funniest and most honest episode recaps around. They don’t mince words or kiss butt. See you there.
Loved Lil- she was worth the wait.Michael Castro was a pleasant surprise too. Danny Gokey, the widower, has a good voice and sad story. I hope AI doesn’t exploit his tragedy.
Just watching it now, and so far I’m loving Anoop (yay for coherent sentences and talent!) and the widower guy (bonus points for picking an upbeat song and not going for the pity thing). Not much in the way of quality girls so far though.
Love Asa’s singing, hate his pants. Seriously, are those acid-washed?
Speaking of pants, is it a sign that I have been watching this show too much when I can tell someone is going to suck from when they pan up past his cuffs? Sorry, Michael.
Okay, I had high hopes for Ms. Rounds, based on the comments here, and she didn’t disappoint. Looks like we’ve got ourselves a diva. (And not in the bad way.)
‘Night.
Fourth judge sucks.
Two notes about the Kansas City auditions:
1. Yes, you can SING LOUD. But can you sing in tune?
2. Yes, you can sing many many many notes back to back in rapid succession. But can you hold any of them for longer than 4 seconds?
When Whitney sings “I Will Always Love You,” the most impressive part is the beat and then the NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTE. When Nancy Wilson sings “Alone” the most impressive part is her RESTRAINT. When Carly Smithso – Oh, nevermind. I’ll just get upset.