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Post by Arielflies on May 19, 2018 18:34:36 GMT
The first reboot season is coming to an end. Final songs and voting tonight.  So fast, so fast.
HOMETOWNS!!!
The Final 3 contestants:
Caleb Lee Hutchinson To vote for Caleb Lee Hutchinson, text "1" to 21523
Gabby Barrett To vote for Gabby Barrett, text "14" to 21523
Maddie Poppe To vote for Maddie Poppe, text "10" to 21523
www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Lineup-Announced-For-Two-Part-AMERICAN-IDOL-Finale-20180519"118 (Performance Finals)" - In part one of the two-night season finale, the Top 3 finalists visit their hometowns to celebrate their time on the show then return to the Idol stage for their last chance to win America's vote, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand. In this episode, the Top 3 finalists - Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett and Maddie Poppe - return to their hometowns - Dallas, Georgia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Clarksville, Iowa, respectively - to say thank you to all of their supportive fans back home and enjoy the day with their family and friends. Nationally Syndicated host of iHeartMedia's "The Bobby Bones Show" and New York Times best-selling author Bobby Bones will return to "American Idol" to mentor the Top 3 as they enter their final week of the competition. Back on the Idol stage, the Top 3 finalists will perform three songs: a hometown dedication, a repeat of their favorite song of the season and their winner's single. In addition to performances by Caleb, Gabby, and Maddie, three past contestants - Jonny Brenns, Catie Turner and Harper Grace - will also come back to "American Idol" to perform an original song medley. The Top 3 finalists and their song choices for this week include: Caleb Lee Hutchinson Hometown: "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash Repeat: "Don't Close Your Eyes" by Keith Whitley Winner's Single: "Johnny Cash Heart" (Original)
Gabby Barrett
Hometown: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
Repeat: "Little Red Wagon" by Miranda Lambert
Winner's Single: "Rivers Deep" (Original)
Maddie Poppe
Hometown: "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
Repeat: "Don't Ever Let Your Children Grow Up" (Original)
Winner's Single: "Going Going Gone" (Original)
The original song medley will include:
Jonny Brenns - "Blue Jeans" (Original)
Catie Turner - "21st Century Machine" (Original)
Harper Grace - "Yard Sale" (Original)
America will vote overnight on Sunday, May 20, to determine who will be crowned the next "American Idol" during the grand finale on Monday, May 21. Voting for the finale will open for the Top 3 contestants when the show goes live on Sunday, May 20, at 8:00 p.m. EDT and will remain open overnight, closing at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 21. You can vote online at AmericanIdol.com/vote, in the AMERICAN IDOL app or via text. You can vote 10 times per contestant, per method.
"119 (Grand Finale)" - Following amazing performances by music superstars and legends, including our very own "American Idol" judges, the winner of Season 1 of "American Idol" on ABC will finally be crowned, as the search for America's next superstar comes to a close on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, MAY 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.<
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Post by Arielflies on May 20, 2018 6:03:06 GMT
booting this thread above part 2
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Post by Eastcoastmom on May 21, 2018 0:08:25 GMT
What's with Katy's "do?"
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Post by Realitychick on May 21, 2018 0:10:23 GMT
For once I actually like all the singers left, but would prefer Maddie to win. Her songwriting and overall music tastes mimic mine. They've really rushed this season. Oh well.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on May 21, 2018 0:20:33 GMT
I don't know how to characterize Gabby's original single. Started out country then sort of took a gospel turn.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on May 21, 2018 0:34:03 GMT
Maddie did a great job on her original song!
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Post by Eastcoastmom on May 21, 2018 1:46:08 GMT
Gabby is killing Journey's Don't Stop Believing, and NOT in a good way.
Can someone give me a brief summary of her story? I missed the 1st few shows of the season.
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Post by Arielflies on May 21, 2018 3:12:45 GMT
All I remember is that she is from Oklahoma and idolizes Carrie.
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Post by dagwood on May 21, 2018 3:13:29 GMT
Don't know about her story but I agree with your opinion on her Don't Stop Believing. I wanted to tell her to stand up straight.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on May 21, 2018 3:16:34 GMT
All I remember is that she is from Oklahoma and idolizes Carrie. Ariel, Gabby is from Pittsburgh PA. I meant she has referenced her dad a lot and the sacrifices he has made. He lost his job , etc. Are her folks divorced? Just interested in her back story. |
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Post by Arielflies on May 21, 2018 3:21:02 GMT
Oh...okay - she is the one whose Dad worked multiple jobs. Sorry, I'll look her up and see what I find. Other than she is 18 and a student, here is a hometown paper piece I found. Not very helpful.
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Post by Navybelle on May 21, 2018 3:48:49 GMT
Gabby needs more time and experience, imho. She just doesn't have the polish and consistency.
I'm thrilled for Caleb for losing all the weight, he looks great. His voice is good, but is so much like the singers he's copying. His Johnny Cash was fun to listen to, because it reminded me of Cash; I wish he'd change things up a little. If he's the next WBWG to win, fine, I guess people voted for him.
Maddie got my votes. She's got an excellent voice and is an original. I hope she wins!
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Post by cornholio on May 21, 2018 4:35:51 GMT
Rooting for Maddie too. Surprised that no one on AI comments on Gabby's faux country twang when she sings... yes, she is from Pittsburg!
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Post by Arielflies on May 21, 2018 5:26:40 GMT
Maddie got all of my votes as well.
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Post by razorbacker on May 21, 2018 11:24:09 GMT
All I remember is that she is from Oklahoma and idolizes Carrie. Gabby is from Pittsburgh. |
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Post by razorbacker on May 21, 2018 11:28:26 GMT
So I am here. Still tough to shake off the old place, but BIG PROPS to those that set us up with a new home.
Oh yeah...Go Maddie!
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Post by Bloomers on May 21, 2018 14:08:24 GMT
 The site doesn't recognize me although Bloomers has been around since maybe 2005 or 2006?!!! I have put in a plea for help! Hopefully, I will get help quickly... My heart sank for Maddie last night. She played it so safely and as a result all three songs and the performances were rather bland. Maddie's trip here was based not on a genre but that there was something different and unique that set her apart. Part of that was she could be quirky as when she played the banjo or sang Melanie's Brand New Key. Somewhere toward the end someone made the remark to her about quirky, and she said she did not want to be known as quirky. She went from that point on as straight as possible, and gone was that darling Maddie. There are many good singers, and it would be very easy to get lost in the shuffle.... Overall, Caleb had a very good night. Gabby is only 18, and despite what Bobby Bones said, if she doesn't win this, she is too young and immature to take off by herself to live in Nashville trying to make it. That was bad and dangerous advice in today's climate. I hope her family talks her out of that. |
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Post by dagwood on May 21, 2018 14:20:46 GMT
The site doesn't recognize me although Bloomers has been around since maybe 2005 or 2006?!!! I have put in a plea for help! Hopefully, I will get help quickly... My heart sank for Maddie last night. She played it so safely and as a result all three songs and the performances were rather bland. Maddie's trip here was based not on a genre but that there was something different and unique that set her apart. Part of that was she could be quirky as when she played the banjo or sang Melanie's Brand New Key. Somewhere toward the end someone made the remark to her about quirky, and she said she did not want to be known as quirky. She went from that point on as straight as possible, and gone was that darling Maddie. There are many good singers, and it would be very easy to get lost in the shuffle.... Overall, Caleb had a very good night. Gabby is only 18, and despite what Bobby Bones said, if she doesn't win this, she is too young and immature to take off by herself to live in Nashville trying to make it. That was bad and dangerous advice in today's climate. I hope her family talks her out of that. You have to re-register. This is a new site. |
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Post by bloomers on May 21, 2018 15:56:50 GMT
The site doesn't recognize me although Bloomers has been around since maybe 2005 or 2006?!!! I have put in a plea for help! Hopefully, I will get help quickly... My heart sank for Maddie last night. She played it so safely and as a result all three songs and the performances were rather bland. Maddie's trip here was based not on a genre but that there was something different and unique that set her apart. Part of that was she could be quirky as when she played the banjo or sang Melanie's Brand New Key. Somewhere toward the end someone made the remark to her about quirky, and she said she did not want to be known as quirky. She went from that point on as straight as possible, and gone was that darling Maddie. There are many good singers, and it would be very easy to get lost in the shuffle.... Overall, Caleb had a very good night. Gabby is only 18, and despite what Bobby Bones said, if she doesn't win this, she is too young and immature to take off by herself to live in Nashville trying to make it. That was bad and dangerous advice in today's climate. I hope her family talks her out of that. You have to re-register. This is a new site. |
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Post by ibot2much on May 21, 2018 16:36:39 GMT
Gabby has gone from imitating Carrie to imitating Miranda Lambert.....not good in any way in my mind...especially for an 18 year old.
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Post by angelic_one2002 on May 21, 2018 16:46:03 GMT
I'm not super impressed with any of the 3 remaining contestants enough to vote. This is probably the first season I didn't have a real favorite amongst the last three.
I don't really care who wins, at this point.
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Post by mcmomof2 on May 21, 2018 18:04:22 GMT
This is the first time I tuned in to watch this season. I think Caleb and Maddie. I thought Gabby sounded horrible. She butchered Don't stop believing. Then I read an article that said Gabby was the front runner. Say it ain't so!
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Post by FannyMare on May 21, 2018 21:30:23 GMT
I haven't been watching,but Maddie would be my winner. I just watched all three on YouTube..
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Post by FannyMare on May 21, 2018 21:31:37 GMT
I'm not super impressed with any of the 3 remaining contestants enough to vote. This is probably the first season I didn't have a real favorite amongst the last three. I don't really care who wins, at this point. I found them all a bit Meh..nothing I'd listen to. |
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Post by angelic_one2002 on May 21, 2018 21:33:23 GMT
Me either, Fanny. Just sitting back watching it unfold, I guess.
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Post by misty8723 on May 22, 2018 13:45:29 GMT
Gabby has gone from imitating Carrie to imitating Miranda Lambert.....not good in any way in my mind...especially for an 18 year old. More like she was imitating Miranda Lambert imitating Carrie (does that make sense)? |
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Post by nennie on May 22, 2018 14:21:09 GMT
I'm not super impressed with any of the 3 remaining contestants enough to vote. This is probably the first season I didn't have a real favorite amongst the last three. I don't really care who wins, at this point. I found them all a bit Meh..nothing I'd listen to. Meh wont describe what I thought. |
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Post by FannyMare on May 22, 2018 15:04:52 GMT
I found them all a bit Meh..nothing I'd listen to. Meh wont describe what I thought. Did you watch it all nennie? I just saw the F3..that was enough for me . |
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Post by nennie on May 22, 2018 15:07:56 GMT
Meh wont describe what I thought. Did you watch it all nennie? I just saw the F3..that was enough for me . No I just watched last night and was glad I didn't watch it all. |
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So fast, so fast.
The site doesn't recognize me although Bloomers has been around since maybe 2005 or 2006?!!! I have put in a plea for help! Hopefully, I will get help quickly...
