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So about two weeks ago some friends and I made the trek from NY's capital region down to the Meadowlands Sports Complex to Audition for American Idol Season 10 at the Izod Center. So this is what I'd like to refer to The Longest Day of my Life Part 2. Considering Part 1 is in reference to auditioning for Season 7 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. This year I took the audition process a lot different then the other rather than sit and wait it out I decided I was going to have fun. I spent most of my time meeting new people and scoping out talent in hopes that some of this years finalists would be from NJ. I have no doubt that we will see some familiar faces this year throughout the audition process. It is rumored that some of the following were out in NJ for the Season 10 auditions AJ Melendez (American Juniors) Jessica Cunningham (AI S9) Benjamin Bright (AI S9). All of which are incredibly talented people I also believe Nathaniel Marshall (AI S8) was there in support of a close friend. Besides the past contestants the Izod Center was definitely filled with a whole lot of talent. There are also rumors of other past contestants auditioning this year in the various locations Shelby Dressel (AI S9) Brooke Eden [Helvie] (AI S7)Marsha Hancock (AI S7) Matt Sato (AI S6 & S7). Hopefully some of the people I met along the way will make at least to the Hollywood rounds as well. Here's a pic that was taken by someone that day... PS I totally cropped myself out cause think I looked like crap that day :-).
I think I'm going to agree with a close friend in saying I don't think I want to Audition for Idol again but whose to say we wont next year considering I've done this twice and she has what five times .... but then again that's what X-Factor auditions are for in the future... LOL. All I remember was being told to go to I want to say booth three where the two producers one was a lady that had a funny face that OMG I want to leave or I'm about to crap my pants and the male producer that was standing up arms folded rock'n his tinted glasses like alright already I was supposed to leave 2Hrs ago -LOL. I am really curious as to what this season will bring with most of the judges being new to the show. As soon as I here more about this year's contestants I will be sharing more with my followers. Also don't forget to LIKE me on Face Book and Follow Me on Twitter @IdolPhenomena
Overall Sharon Wilbur’s album Mercy Calling is a considerable growth from her EP You’re My Heart. It’s an incredible blend of Middle Eastern beats and Pop that together have given way to a catchy messianic worship sound that any believer will find catchy. Each song flows right into the other which gives the album a sense of wholeness. The three bonus tracks on the re-released album give the album a new sense of flavor; especially with the upbeat Aviad Cohan REMIX of Mercy Calling. Just like on her EP released in 2008 Out of Zion has always been one of my favorite tracks. It’s only ever so often that a worship style of music catches my eye. However, Sharon Wilbur’s sound and that of several other past Idol hopefuls such as Kurtis Parks and Jason Rich have become part of my iTunes library. I Will Save You is reminiscent of a pop ballad and by far my other favorite track on Wilbur’s album besides the albums catchy title track Mercy Calling. For any Idol fan Mercy Calling is definitely an album you should look into. And for anyone that likes a fresh new sound that is both memorable and uplifting Sharon Wilbur’s Mercy Calling is totally the album for you. But most of all this album showcases who Sharon is an artist and I look forward to see what she has in store for her fans in the future. There is no doubt in my mind that it will be just as incredible as this album. Great work Sharon :-)!!!
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I will be doing an IdolSpotlight for none other than Sharon Wilbur with my thoughts on her re-release of Mercy Calling. Stay tuned and I hope you all come back to check out my review :-) Thanks.
Check out Jackie singing a cover of Trixie Whitley's Rather Go Blind.
Today's first IdolBirthday takes us back to American Idol Season 1. This is where we first met Akelee Relliford. If we can all remember that far back she was one of the Top 45 Contestants of American Idol's first season. Since then this singer and her soultry voice have been singing with a girl group called Melrose back in 2008. You can check out Melrose's Music MySpace. You can follow Akelee of Twitter @Akelee. Happy Birthday!!!
Our next IdolBirthday takes north to Canada where we met Theo Tams in Canadian Idol's 6th Season. Theo's debut album released back in 2009 and he has another one not far behind with a tentative release sometime next year. Today we wish Theo a Happy 25th Birthday. You can check out his Official Site and Music MySpace. And for the Twitter inclined follow him @theotamsmusic.
