‘American Idol’s’ 13 finalists (and viewers) are in for a treat on tonight’s show.
During this week’s elimination show , not one, but two Grammy winners are expected to take the stage – Kanye West and the original ‘Idol’ Kelly Clarkson.
Admittedly, I’m not watching Idol this season. Why? Not really sure. What I do know, is that it’s pretty smart for Kelly Clarkson to nurture those roots in the midst of a new album release. Many of the Idol winners (including Kelly) have tried to distance themselves from the show once they’ve acquired their music careers at times which I’ve always felt was stupid of them to do so.
On the other hand, I’m completely puzzled by the enlistment of Kanye West to perform. First, let me say that I do own and enjoy many of the songs from his new album. Although, he’s a rapper, not a singer. Also, he’s become quite fond of the now overused Auto-tune thanks to him and fellow rapper T-Pain. On that basis alone, I think this takes away from the legitimacy of actual singing talent which is trying to be created through the Idol franchise, and encouraging techniques used by those less talented.
Regardless, it will be a great episode to watch these two great performers take the stage on one of the biggest TV shows of all time.
Now if I could only figure out what the fascination with this Adam guy is, I might start watching again.
