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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Local woman gets some exposure on “American Idol”
It’s week two of “American Idol.” I was prepared for a letdown, after all the chances of finding an audition as memorable as Atlanta contestant Gen. Larry Platt’s “Pants on the Ground” were slim to none.
But at least a local “Idol” hopeful got some, well, national exposure.
West Chester (love how “Idol” spelled it Westchester!) resident Amy Lang didn’t make it to Hollywood, but hey, at least she showed off her, ummm, special talent. The waitress not only shared her desire for Ryan Seacrest with America, but enhanced her audition to Aretha Franklin’s “Dr. Feelgood” with a fake fainting and a special little dance the judges called “boob bouncing.” We’ll leave the rest to your imaginations.
Now onto the other highlights …
Guest judge, country superstar Shania Twain joined Randy, Kara and Simon in Chicago to spot the potential in some of the 12,000 contestants (only 13 made the final cut). Here are some of the Windy City contestants who blew the judges away … or not.
Superstar potential: Chicago’s Angela Martin, back for a third time after making it to Hollywood Week during season 7 and to the top 50 in Season 8 (but who had to drop out due to a traffic warrant.) She made the judges proud with a little Mary J. Blige. Angela definitely has some star quality.
Here’s this week’s triumph over adversity story, which automatically boosts your chances. The judges saw the potential in 21-year-old Paige Dechausee of Illinois, whose asthma nearly took her life at age 15. Paige impressed most of the judges with her bluesy vocals.
Not too shabby: Katelyn Epperly of Des Moines, Iowa, (the curly haired blond with large tattoo whose family is going through divorce) who sang some song I’ve never heard of called “Syrup and Honey.” Charity Vance, 16, from Arkansas (the energetic high school student who comes from a family of hairstylists) who sang “Summertime.” John Park of Illinois, whose “bottom end” got more compliments than his vocals.
Shame of a nation: Curley Newbern, whose falsetto frightened and entertained the judges. And I’m not quite sure how to describe this one, but Brian Krouse, who says he used to sing for the troops, sang some tiptoeing song by novelty act Tiny Tim and swore on his mother’s life his audition wasn’t a joke. It was really, really disturbing.
Honorable mention: Our very own Amy Lang. She’s definitely a performer.
Up next: Orlando auditions episode, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Fox (EST)
