American Idol Updates – 04/30/2007

Article from Entertainment Weekly …………… Why is it these kids are so adept at delivering Miss America-worthy sound bites, and yet not one of them has mastered the art of rolling a stellar song selection, artistic flair, emotional connection, and perfect pitch into one grab-the-Kleenex number?

That said, three out of four ain’t bad, Jordin Sparks. Indeed, the contestant who’s most likely to improve the bottom line at 19 Entertainment won top prize in the song-choice category for ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ a Rodgers and Hammerstein ballad that proves unapologetic schmaltz can be a beautiful thing. Better still, she imbued it with such fierce emotional commitment that I can completely understand why the live audience seemed to be overcome with a revival-esque frenzy by the midway point of her performance. Read More..

American Idol Updates – 04/30/2007

…………… Why is it these kids are so adept at delivering Miss America-worthy sound bites, and yet not one of them has mastered the art of rolling a stellar song selection, artistic flair, emotional connection, and perfect pitch into one grab-the-Kleenex number?

That said, three out of four ain’t bad, Jordin Sparks. Indeed, the contestant who’s most likely to improve the bottom line at 19 Entertainment won top prize in the song-choice category for ”You’ll Never Walk Alone,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein ballad that proves unapologetic schmaltz can be a beautiful thing. Better still, she imbued it with such fierce emotional commitment that I can completely understand why the live audience seemed to be overcome with a revival-esque frenzy by the midway point of her performance. Read More..

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JORDIN SPARKS TOP 7 PERFORMANCE

Jordin Sparks – Broken Wing American Idol Top 7 HD Season 6

Jordin Sparks – I Who Have Nothing

American Idol 2007

This is the first time I am blogging for American Idol.  My favorite contestant to win the 2007 American Idol is 17-years-old Jordin Sparks from Glendale, AZ.

JORDIN’S American Idol Journey (Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordin_Sparks)

1. January 17, 2007: Jordin was featured in the Seatle audition singing “Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)
2. February 21, 2007  (TOP 24): she sang”Give Me One Reason” (Tracy Chapman, 1995).
3. February 28, 2007  (TOP 20): she performed “Reflection” (Christina Aguilera, movie Mulan in 1998).
4. March 7, 2007  (TOP 16): she performed “Heartbreaker” (Pat Benatar, 1979).
5. March 13, 2007 (TOP 12): she performed “If We Hold On Together” (Diana Ross)
6. March 19, 2007 (TOP 11): she sang “I (Who Have Nothing)”, (Ben E. King in 1963, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones).
7. March 27th, 2007 (TOP 10), she performed “Hey Baby” (ska band No Doubt).
8. April 4th, 2007 (TOP 9): she sang “On A Clear Day.”
9. April 10th, 2007 (TOP 8): she sang “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” (Gloria Estefan)
10. April 17th, 2007 (TOP7): she sang “A Broken Wing” (Martina McBride)

Judges and critics comments about Jordin’s performance:

• On the March 13, 2007 broadcast, (top 12 contestants) she performed “If We Hold On Together” by Diana Ross, from the Land Before Time series. Both judges Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell said that she made it a three girl race to win Idol along with Lakisha Jones and Melinda Doolittle.
• On March 19, 2007 (TOP 11), Jordin performed “I (Who Have Nothing)”, Michael Slezak of EW.com called her performance “powerful” and “passionate,” and ranked it in the top-20 Idol performances of all time.
• On the Top 7 show (April 17th), she sang “A Broken Wing”, originally by Martina McBride, who was the mentor for Country week. Simon said, “Based on that performance, you could win American Idol.”

Jordin Sparks – National Anthem