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The Idol Memphis auditions were aired last night. For the first time in this young season, we were presented with contestants who were memorable, and above-average in likability.
Sundance Head: Looks like Sundance will be the first fan-favorite of the season. He sang very well, and he seems to be a very nice young man. My biggest concern is that since he has a famous parent, portions of the audience may not relate to (and vote for) him. (Paris Bennett, Ozzie Smith Jr. . . . )
Still, I think there's a strong chance that America will "fall in love" with this guy.
Looks a bit like Jerry Lawler. (Body type and the beard, also he is from Memphis.)
Danielle McCulloch: looks like Pia Zadora, and can sing reasonably well. I like her, but I wonder whether we'll be seeing much more of her on television.
Sean Michel: the guy who looks like Castro-gone-hippie. He is a really good singer with an unnecessary gimmick. Hopefully he cleans up well in time enough to be taken seriously.
Was anyone expecting this guy to sing well? Initially I thought this guy would be just another clown.
Melinda Doolittle: the mousey, nervous background singer. She seems to lack confidence, but shines when she is singing. That is so interesting how that happens, isn't it?
Melinda emotes very well, and I am sure that she'll have her fans along the way. Eventually, however, I think that a lack of confidence will make it easier for fans not to vote for her. A contestant needs a certain amount of charisma to hold on to their votes.
Philip Stacy: the bald guy whose wife just had a baby. He sang some nice notes in his audition. Seemed like a "bubble pick". Unless he has something else up his sleeve we may just be catching bits-and-pieces of him in Hollywood, and then that'll be it.
Watching the show, I wonder how many people in "Elvis costume" were not shown on camera. When programs go to either Memphis or Las Vegas, there always seems to be a high number of people dressed like Elvis. Either the citizens of Memphis were showing restraint, or the show must have been heavily edited.