So I’ll admit I haven’t watched idol since the second ABC season but I still like to discuss the show from its golden days because those were really fun times for me so I’m curious who could you really not get into but yet everyone else loved. For me it was Phillip Phillips I never thought he sounded good and all his performances sounded the same I thought Jessica Sanchez should have won that season who are your picks

What happened to Maddie Poppe's "Going Going Gone" music video? It's no longer on her YouTube channel?

I'm here for Mariah & Nicki!

I mean, I know she was on American Idol. And I loved her on it but really at the end of the day at the time she was a nobody. Its honestly crazy how many things had to fall into place for her to win:

1. The fact that a film as high budget as that one was even considering non-big name actresses for such a large role. Supposedly the reason this happened was the original Dream Girls musical the director made the decision that Effie should have been an "unknown actress." After debating, it was decided the film would follow this trend, that wasn't until after several big stars turned down the role of Effie though.
2. Not only was she not a well-known individual, she wasn't an actress at all lol. It just so happened the part was primarily singing though and they decided that their acting credentials weren't important as much as how well they could sing the songs required.
3. The fact the film did as well as it did. It had massive success.

It really is insanse just how much came together for her to win that Oscar. SUPER HAPPY for her btw, it really is an incredibly feel-good story of somebody going from complete obscurity to fame. Has there ever been a similar situation to this before with the Oscars or really any award show?

She won an Oscar in her very first film with no previous acting experience. How wild is that?

I'll even go on to say that even more amazing is the fact that she was not exactly a tiny woman (in a time when Hollywood/media was VERY much obsessed with size 0-2 celebrities), woman of color, and a rather humble upbringing.

Frenchie from season 2 was disqualified and Mario from season 4 quit, do you think they would have won if this didn't happen though? They were both fan favorites on their respective seasons.

It's been a hot minute since I've watched American Idol, but I saw that David Cook is going to be playing a show in Agoura Hills on 2/6/25. I LOVED his single Leave The Light On when that first came out. Has anyone seen him in concert in the past few years? Ticket prices are super reasonable, so I am thinking of going!

S19 Madison Watkins signs a record deal with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music.

It sounds like she was signed due to TikTok.

https://musicrow.com/2025/01/madison-watkins-signs-with-provident-entertainment-sony-music/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farPiSrurds

Can parents attend Hollywood week of American Idol 2025?

What are your thoughts

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gTFw5KoXn8L3sSCqCug0k?si=4mPV4ZDLTPKX6CVPtUpbQA&pi=u-6I-LpE6rS-ue

Here’s a playlist of Carrie Underwoods Country radio hits and some fan favorites for those who are not familiar with her or only know Before he Cheats

Carrie Underwood handed out a Platinum ticket to a contestant on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve! I think they said his name was Filo.

American Idol | We're kicking 2025 off with a bang as host Ryan Seacrest and new judge Carrie Underwood give a New Year's Rockin' Eve toast and the... | Instagram

Congratulations, Filo!

I swear his name was Jason or it started with a J? He wore a lettermans jacket on stage and the stage effects were autumn leaves, he had dark hair slicked back, kind of looked like an off brand Loki from Thor and I can't remember his name or the song he sang, but that was the way the stage was when he sang it, and I am DESPERATELY trying to find the video.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-12-27/emmy-russell-pregnant-american-idol-loretta-lynn

Anyone know