American Idol Stars

Jason Castro, who the heck is this guy? Again another contestant that we've never seen before. Jason Castro was on the MTV show Cheyenne. We've never heard Jason Castro sing anything yet. I'd like to know a little about these people. I'm not digging the dreads at all, not a good look for a white dude. It will be interesting to actually hear Jason Castro sing.

Syesha Mercado totally bored me. She had a sad sack story about her dad being an alcoholic. Who cares? How is that supposed to come into play during a singing competition? Syesha sang Freedom by Aretha Franklin. To me it sounded like she was screaming. She is a very cute girl and can probably sing well. But I think the audition was kind of annoying and boring. We'll see how Syesha Mercado does in Hollywood, maybe she'll learn not to belt it out so much.

David Cook was very good in my opinion. I don't think Livin on a Prayer was the greatest song selection for David, but he did have a great voice. Plus it's kind of nice to see some rocker types this year. I thought his hair and look were kinda lame tho. But it's not a beauty contest, right? I'm adding David Cook to the growing list of guys that have impressed me so far this year.

Brooke White sang Like a Star. She seems like a very innocent, likable type person. Almost too innocent. She did ok during her audition, although I think she will do better in Hollywood. Brooke White needs to do something to make her stand out among all of the blondes this season. I do think she will go far tho, keep your eye on Brooke White in Hollywood.

Carly Smithson had auditioned for American Idol during season five. She made it through, but was disqualified due to her visa papers not going thru in time. Carly sang I'm Every Woman. I thought she had a great voice, but you could tell she was very nervous. I would like to see her more relaxed, I Carly Smithson can probably really belt it out. I like her look too, it's nice to see someone with some tattoos and not afraid to look different. Although, her man seemed to have gotten carried away with the tats. He seemed like a good looking guy, I never understood why people tattoo their face. Anyway, I think Carly Smithson will be another one to watch this season.

David Archuleta, was the a 16 year old who claimed to have a paralysed vocal chord. You couldn't tell by his audition. He had a great voice and the judges loved him. He sang Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer. Randy sang back up. David Archuleta seemed like a geniune, likeable guy. I think David will do well in this competition. So far, I'm putting my money on the guys this year. Seems like most of the girls are a bit cookie cutter. It will be interesting to see how far David Archuleta goes in American Idol season 7.