New season of “Idol” isn’t what it used to be

Rebecca Holcomb, Round Table Features Editor
March 4, 2013
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  In the summer of 2002 Fox Network premiered a new reality singing show, “American Idol.” With the charming Ryan Seacrest and the arrogant yet entertaining Simon Cowell, the show became an instant favorite. The success of “Idol’s” first winner, Kelly Clarkson, set the tone of the show for... Read more »

American Idol says goodbye to another contestant

May 6, 2011
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By Liz Huff Round Table reporter The finale is only 3 weeks away which means we are left with the top five in American Idol: Scotty McCreery, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina and Jacob Lusk. Sheryl Crow was the guest star for insight on their song choices along with the ever-so popular,... Read more »

American Idol continues to hit high and low notes

April 26, 2011
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By Liz Huff Round Table reporter American Idol is in their “Top 8” week with the theme of “Songs of the Cinema.”  On April 13, the show started out with Paul McDonald singing “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger from the movie Risky Business with Tom Cruise. All... Read more »

American Idol makes it to “Hollywood”

February 18, 2011
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By Emma Trapp Round Table editor  Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and David Cook are just a few of the once small-time singers who made it big on the hit TV show, “American Idol.”  “American Idol,” a show dedicated to find the next big star in the music industry, was... Read more »

DeGeneres good talk show host, bad “Idol” judge

March 5, 2010
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Sarah Jacques Round Table editor American Idol; the only show were the participants, ranging from lawyers to salon artists, have the same dream – to become the next pop-singing phenomenon. Their fate was once determined by three of the most well-known experts of music; Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell,... Read more »