American Idols Season 8 2009 Schedule

It’s not long now. American Idols brand new season is about to begin. Television’s #1 show will see several changes in 2009 as well as some returning features from seasons past. Season 8 will begin Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 on FOX with a two-night, four-hour premiere complete with new judge. This year we will see a Top 36 instead of 24 and we will have a Wild Card night that the judge’s top 3 favorites will get a second chance. American Idol 8 schedule has been announced and will be as follows.
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Vote for David Phone Number

You can vote for 4 hours tonight!

Cook’s #s are 1-866-43657-01, 03 and 05.

• Text 5701

Archie’s #s are 1-866-43657-02, 04 and 06.

• Text 5702

Rock the Vote Lines are open

Contestants have THREE phone numbers this week but only ONE text #

Vote for David!!!

David Archuleta #s are 1-866-43657-01 04 or 07 or Text: VOTE to 5701

Syesha Mercado #s are 1-866-43657-02 05 or 08 or Text: VOTE to 5702

David Cook #s are 1-866-43657-03 06 or 09 or Text: VOTE to 5701

View videos & Mp3’s of all tonight performances on the contestants pages.
Their names are links to the pages

American Idol Tv Guide

Final Four Official Song Choice Spoiler

Live Show Recap

Here is the confirmed “Rock N Roll Hall of Fame” song choice list for tonights Top five contestants. This is the performance order. (Tuesday, May 06, 2008 5:30 PM MST)
I will update with performance order as soon as I have a credible source

Show Live Updates: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:01 PM MST

After tonight only two weeks left, crucial time for American Idol, no one is safe, nothing is guaranteed. Luke Menard & Rascal Flatts in the audience. Ryan says the judges will critique after EVERY performance.

Vote Number: 1-866-IDOLS-*
Vote Number: 1-866-436-57*
or Text “Vote” to 57*
* = Contestant Number

Contestants have TWO phone numbers you can vote at tonight. BUT keep in mind Texting is only the ONE number… the first one

01 David Cook: “Hungry Like The Wolf“
Wearing a black leather jacket opened with a black shirt and black pants. Sounds Great. Done Duran Duran Style. Randy Said OK choice and an Solid performance, wasn’t amazing for David. Left Paula wanting more. Simon agreed with Randy, says good enough to stay. Me: David could sing me the phone book…
02 Syesha Mercado: “Proud Mary”
Wearing a silver, shiny dress that ends above her knees. Performance is slow and sultry. Picks up, and she goes crazy with her choreography. Randy thought she was in her zone.
Paula thinks she looks nice. Simon thought is was a bad, shrieky version. Me: I liked it. Nothing to special. Showed a little spunk it was cute.
03 Jason Castro: “I Shot The Sheriff“
Says it’s by Bob Marley “go figure” Playing the guitar. Wearing blue jeans and a denim jacket.
All three judges didn’t reall like the performance. I liked it… sounds a bit like Sublime..
04 David Archuleta: “Stand By Me”
Wearing black shirt with white design and black pants. He sounds good, sticking faithfully to the original arrangement. Finishes on a high note and holds it for a bit. Randy: “brought the hot mad vocals” Paula: You’re seasoned Simon: best performance so far Me: I totally agree with Simon!

05 David Cook: “Baba O’Riley“
He’s holding a guitar and starts strumming it. Vocals are pure, not as raspy as the last song. Goes up into high note and gets his rasp back. Band picks up. He sounds outstanding. All the judges loved it … Simon: “Welcome back David Cook.” Me: David is so Yummy. I want more!
06 Syesha Mercado: “A Change is Gonna Come“
Begins standing centerstage holding a mic. She changed her dress and is now in a full-length gold/yellow dress. She was broing but ended strong. Randy: It felt all disconnected to me. Fell flat Paula: Beautiful performance. Simon: “Syesha, I have to be fair. I’m going to agree with Paula” Me: I actually agree with Randy on this one. It didn’t show her personality so well. I usually wait till Wednesday’s show to cry LOL
07 Jason Castro: “Mr. Tambourine Man“
Starts centerstage sitting on stool playing guitar. Sounds miles better than the first one already. Forgets the lyrics. He missed about a
line of the lyrics. Sounds very much like Bob Dylan, actually. Randy: “tell me how did you think that was [Jason: I lost some words in there] Jason’s not in the zone tonight” Paula: “It is what it is. Obviously it didn’t blow us away but you blow me away.” Simon: “Jason, I’d pack your suitcase.” Me: My One year old son loves American Idol and this was his favorite performance of the night he danced and clapped.
Note: It would appear something is bothering Jason tonight, or maybe he does really want to go home.
08 David Archuleta: “Love Me Tender“
Begins sitting on a stool centerstage in front of a piano. Vocals are clear and crisp. Camera just keeps zooming in on him, its a little weird. Only piano accompaniment. Ends in his falsetto. Loud, loud applause. He was wearing a brown dress shirt. Randy: “Dude you got it going on right now the hot vocals of the night!” Paula: “I felt your heart it was fantastic and beautiful.” Simon: “You didn’t beat the competition tonight, you crushed the competition tonight” It was goo but I liked song one better by far.

AI Season 7 Top 20 Theme

I am so enjoying AI’s Season 7’s shows so far I just can’t wait till the next show! This week the top 10 guys and the top 10 girls will perform song with the theme of the 70’s ! Again, don’t for get to vote on Tuesday and Wedensday as we will be voting off 2 boys and 2 girls this week during the results show. We will then be down to the Top 16!