AI Season 8 Kicks off

And American Idol Season 8 is finally upon us. I must say that I had my misgivings when they announced that they have a new judge. I thought that it would be an overkill to have four judges in one competition.

But now I am a believer, I can see that the move makes perfect sense. Simon is the judge that looks for marketability since he is a well known producer. On the other hand, Randy looks at the contestant’s whole musicality based on his years of experience. Paula is the one who looks at the appearances while the new judge Kara DioGaurdi is in charge of critiquing one’s song selection.



Some predictions that I can share with you right now, look out for the singer who sang “Barracuda.” I believe her name was Emily Hughes. Also watch out for some of the people who were dressed casually and never took their auditions seriously. They are the ones that spring a surprise in the end – Carrie Underwood anyone? Also, i think that AI should have some RnB or Hiphop flavor ala will i am or Usher. i think that it adds diversity to the listening aspect of the show.

Another fun thing happened in Idol, Scott McIntyre was the one who I remembered most because it looked like he was grooving to a will i am beat. It was like an audition for Dancing With The Stars rather than AI. Don’t get me wrong, he can sing but if things don’t work out, you know where you can audition next.