American Idol 9 – Denver auditions
Feb 11, 2010 Brainwaves
Playing catch-up, I know. First up, February 2’s Denver auditions episode.
- The home of Chris Daughtry hosts the final round of auditions, and the return of Victoria Beckham to the judges’ table.
- Randy Jackson as a darker David Beckham? Ummmmmmmno.
- Simon succeeds in frustrating Kara before Mark Labriola can even audition. Fortunately, he gets his performance in, and earns four yeses for his effort.
- Mario Galvan takes a shot at “Jailhouse Rock,” and isn’t horrible, but sounds a little karaoke-ish to me. Next please.
- Ahhh, the vitriol of people who are finally being told they can’t sing and aren’t willing to believe it.
- Kimberly Kerbow is willing to buy Simon Rogaine if needed, but it’s not. She has a singing voice, though, and goes on to Hollywood.
- Danielle Hayes rocks her way to Hollywood as well.
- These costumes freak me out.
- Casey James seems to be short on personality but dodges Simon’s “no” to get through.
- “I’m going to be on American Idol when I’m 16!” “You are? I’m going to be really old when you’re 16.” Dead.
- Tori Kelly’s friend has some fun drawings, and Tori has an excellent voice. Easy in, despite Simon’s reservations.
- Austin Paul has “make it to Hollywood on Idol” at #42 on his list of things to do before he dies. I think he should start working on the other 41.
- Oh, of course you disagree, Austin. Everyone does. They’re usually wrong. Like Kenny Everett, for example. In the history of this show, I think there’s been maybe one or two people ever who have convinced the judges to let them through on a second song after bombing the first one. The odds aren’t in your favor, people, and you’re smarter to just not try. These are smart people and they know what they’re talking about.
- “You just killed every cat in Denver.” *snerk*
- Wow, this Nicci Nix’s speaking voice is a bit mousey… I hope she sings better than she speaks…
- Oh good, she does.
- Haeley Vaughan is going to take a shot at being one of the first black pop country singers, and her family gets to see her win her ticket.
- Oh no. Really? Bikini Boy? My God, I can’t un-see that. *shudders*
Next up, the “Road to Hollywood” episode; I’ll get to it when I can. 
