Per JT's request, here is a new IDOL thread for 2008. Couldn't think of a clever topic name. Hope we have even more participation than we had last year

All members from every state/province/country are welcome

Ready, willing, and able to participate...
...although I have a sneaking suspicion that PG will be checking in late

Tomorrow night....they are in Philly for auditions. Geesh, I'm nervous they are going to embarrass my hometown!

Are we starting our weekly meetings on here tonite?

I must admit, I'm a huge fan and will be watching and following this year on the HSBBW idol recap.

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Originally posted by JT:
Are we starting our weekly meetings on here tonite?

Indeed!!

j2h6 - welcome! Everyone is welcome!

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Originally posted by luvbb:
Tomorrow night....they are in Philly for auditions. Geesh, I'm nervous they are going to embarrass my hometown!

You mean to tell me you are not trying out?

Cleveland Dad - thanks for the welcome for those of us from other states!

As there is nothing on TV, I think the ratings will be huge this year for Idol. I'm not too excited about the weeks of auditions but my family thinks its fun!

Along with Taylor & Ruben's contracts being dropped, I read that Fantasia's run on Broadway ended on Jan. 6th. Clay's going to do Spamalot on Broadway.

Kellie Pickler's done a better job than I thought post-Idol - she's taken that "dumb blonde" act all the way to the bank doing respectfully well on the country charts and is dating Nashville Predator's Jordin Tootoo (according to US magazine).

I know I liked Carrie Underwood but never would have dreamed about her becoming a superstar. What an awesome role model for young girls - hope she keeps it up. Like her music too.

As far as Taylor Hicks is concerned, I'd love to go hear him play at a bar but would probably never (and did not) buy an album.

I guess Kelly Clarkson is now using Reba's husband as her manager - would love to see a country album. Loved her duet with Reba.

IMHO- I guess the key for post-Idol success (and I guess with every career) is to work your butt off!!

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Are we starting our weekly meetings on here tonite?

I'm Luvbb, and I'm an "Idol-aholic"

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You mean to tell me you are not trying out?

I don't know TPM....we'll have to see if anyone on here recognizes me tonight!

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Originally posted by luvbb:

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Are we starting our weekly meetings on here tonite?

I'm Luvbb, and I'm an "Idol-aholic"

I probably won't be here - UK plays tonight! Besides, I have everything under control and really don't need the peer support any longer. I can do it by myself.

Where is the remote.... what time is it on.... oh......

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Originally posted by luvbb:

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You mean to tell me you are not trying out?

I don't know TPM....we'll have to see if anyone on here recognizes me tonight!

I will be watching.

LET'S....
.....PLAY BALLLLLLLL!

I'm a watching

Let my people go!!! Are those the type of people that are growing in Philly?

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Let my people go!!! Are those the type of people that are growing in Philly?

Bless his heart! He's going to come again next year, but will sing "more contemporary songs". He thought they let him go because he chose Christian songs!

So far, we're starting out like normal! A lot of people that truly believe they can sing and they sound like me!!

Hey all...just got here. I've TIVO'd and am trying to play catch up. Haven't gotten to the "Christian Music" guy yet.

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW....just got to him!
"Let my people goooooooooo"

Hope tomorrow bring some better talent.

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Hope tomorrow bring some better talent.

This is what I don't like about all this...the same as last year....they never show the good talent for the most part. I remember last year, when they got to Hollywood I didn't even RECOGNIZE most of the people there because the show had concentrated so much on all the BAD performances up to that point.