American Idol Top 7 Perform Inspirational Songs For Idol Gives Back Theme Week

American Idol Fan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:30:05 +0000

The American Idol Top 7 remaining contestants will be performing Inspirational Songs next week for Idol Gives Back. Alicia Keys will serve as mentor for the Idols, and Alicia will perform for the Idol Gives Back charity event along with other notable celebrity stars including: The Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Jeff Beck & Joss Stone, Annie Lennox, Mary J. Blige & the All-Star Band and Sir Elton John (Elton John AIDS Foundation).

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has also joined IGB as a not-for-profit partner for the Idol Gives Back special charity event airing Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET Live/PT Tape Delayed on FOX.

The Top 7 Idol contestants will choose songs from a list of Inspirational Songs previously performed by many talented artists. Let’s hope the Top 7 choose the right song and make the upcoming charity special the best night of Season 9.

The American Idol Season 9 Top 10 Compilation CD is now available for pre-order from Amazon, set to be released on May 11. Fans who pre-order the Season 9 Compilation CD of the Top 10 Idols will also receive exclusive early access to purchase tickets for the coming American Idol Tour before the general public can buy tickets.

American Idol Season 9 Compilation CD Tracklist:

1. Treat Her Like A Lady-Lee DeWyze
2. Forever-Andrew Garcia
3. Paint It Black-Siobhan Magnus
4. Me And Bobby McGee-Crystal Bowersox
5. Jealous Guy-Casey James
6. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing-Aaron Kelly
7. Ready For Love-Michael Lynche
8. Under My Thumb-Tim Urban
9. Play With Fire-Didi Benami
10. Let It Be-Katie Stevens

Check out this song list the Idols will choose from available on iTunes and be sure to download your favorite Top 10 performances from this week. What song should each of the Top 7 Idol contestants choose for next week’s Inspirational Songs theme?

American Idol Top 7 Inspirational Song List for Idol Gives Back Theme:

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) – Jackie Wilson
A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
Amazing Grace – Susan Boyle
Angels – Robbie Williams
Anyway – Martina McBride
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In – The Fifth Dimension
Better Days – The Goo Goo Dolls
Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Simon & Garfunkle
Calling All Angels – Train
Changes – David Bowie
Dare You To Move – Switchfoot
Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Dream Weaver – Gary Wright
Drive – Incubus
Everyday People – Sly & The Family Stone
Flying Without Wings – Ruben Studdard
From a Distance – Bette Midler
Go the Distance – Michael Bolton
Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
Hands – Jewel
Heaven Help Us All – Stevie Wonder
Hero – Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott
Higher – Creed
Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
I Am Changing – Jennifer Hudson
I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
I Turn To You – Christina Aguilera
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
If You Believe – The Wiz Original Broadway Cast
I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
I’ve Had The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Lifted – Lighthouse Family
Live Like We’re Dying – Kris Allen
Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Living in America – James Brown
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Only Hope
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
People Get Ready – The Impressions
Rainbow – Sugar Ray
Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) – Diana Ross
Reflection – Christina Aguilera
Return to Innocence – Enigma
The River of Dreams – Billy Joel
Show Me What I’m Looking For – Carolina Liar
So Small – Carrie Underwood
Stronger – Mary J. Blige
That’s The Way God Planned It – Billy Preston
That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight
The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkle
The Impossible Dream – Frank Sinatra
The Prayer – Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion
The Time of My Life – David Cook
The Is My Now – Jordin Sparks
Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
We Are the Champions – Queen
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstong
What the World Needs Now is Love – Jackie DeShannon
When you Believe – Mariah Carey
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
World – Five for Fighting
You Light Up My Life – Debby Boone
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Barbara Streisand
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
You’re the Inspiration – Chicago
You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King

What song should your favorite Idol contestant choose to perform? I double-dog-dare Tim Urban to sing “You Light Up My Life” by Debbie Boone.

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Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement

American Idol Fan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:37:09 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres American Idol‘s new fourth judge and stepping in as the Paula Abdul replacement? WTH? FOX announced that Ellen DeGeneres, the mega-talented comedian and talk-show host with twenty plus years as a music industry producer big-wig…errrrr, sorry about that…will be the new 4th judge on American Idol. Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing comedian, one of the funniest comedy acts around, but an American Idol Judge??? Why? My guess is the bottom line…ratings.

Is having Ellen as a judge on Idol a good plan? Will you still watch American Idol with Ellen as the new judge? Did FOX screw up big-time choosing Ellen as a judge and you don’t plan on watching when Season 9 starts?

Here is the new American Idol Judge announcement, straight from FOX:

“Emmy Award winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined AMERICAN IDOL as a fourth judge. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition.

The ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL premieres January 2010 on FOX. DeGeneres will join the judges’ panel after the auditions, which will feature appearances by guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain.

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on AMERICAN IDOL,” said DeGeneres. ”I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”

“I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the AMERICAN IDOL family,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and her understanding of the American public will bring her own unique human touch to our judging panel. I can’t wait for this next season to begin.”

“We’re all delighted to have Ellen join our ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “Beyond her incredible sense of humor and love of music, she brings with her an immense warmth and compassion that is almost palpable. She is one of America’s foremost entertainers, and we cannot wait to have her join our team.”

Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for FOX added, “We are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres join the AMERICAN IDOL judges’ table this season. She is truly one of America’s funniest people and a fantastic performer who understands what it’s like to stand up in front of audiences and entertain them every day. We feel that her vast entertainment experience – combined with her quick wit and passion for music – will add a fresh new energy to the show.”

American Idol fans are perplexed and internet reactions are mixed, of course. American Idol fan and popular blogger MJ Santilli at mjsbigblog.com took the words right out of my mouth when she wrote, “I mean, really? Ellen DeGeneres?” She guest judged ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ last season, and her critiques were comic relief. So is she going to be a real judge or some kind of joke? She’s a comedian, not a singer or a musician. I’m kinda flummoxed here.” No kidding!

Ellen DeGeneres is the new Paula Abdul replacement. Hmm, who would have guessed this one?! Ellen will join the Idol judges’ panel after the Season 9 American Idol Auditions are completed. Featured guest judges include Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. The 9th season of American Idol premieres January 2010.

What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres as the new American Idol judge?

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