Tag: Keith Urban

Harry Connick Jr. Returns to American Idol — Signs for Season 14

“Hatchet Harry” will don his judging hat for another installment of ‘American Idol,’ as Season 14 is also expected to see the return of his well-liked cohorts. Though Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez have yet to sign, Idol has made their expectations clear, calling the trio their “dream team.” If you haven’t tuned in this season, you’re missing out. For the first time in years, the judges are actually giving tangible critiques of each contestant, with Harry Connick Jr. leading the charge. For a show that’s been more about insulting the contestants or calling them “pitchy” in excess, it’s a refreshing revamp. Watch an interview with the very handsome Harry below.

ACM Awards — WATCH Keith Urban

Whoever produced this year’s ACM performances had a major misfire. Most of the performance pairings simply didn’t work, with ill-fit harmonies and poorly contrasting genres. On top of that, some of the biggest stars were painfully out of tune, which I can only assume is because they had trouble hearing themselves. I won’t name names, so I’ll merely point out one of the only shining stars of the night, Keith Urban. Watch below.

Alex Preston and Jo Dee Messina are Cousins!????

American Idol front runner Alex Preston sang an original song on tonight’s American Idol, and he killed it. But before you ask yourself how he has yet to be discovered, there’s a little information that somehow slipped by the main press. He’s cousins with Jo Dee Messina! Who knew?! Plus, he’s written songs with her. To see a sample of his talent, watch below.


Alex Preston – Fairytales – American Idol 13… by IdolxMuzic

#ILUHYAPAPI ON #IDOL — JLO Kills It

Jennifer Lopez can show just about any girl how it’s done, tearing down the stage with complicated head bobs, dazzling denim, and throw-back kicks. And to top it off, she got a little help from Idol alums Pia Toscano and Jessica Sanchez. My favorite part of her performance was Harry Connick’s hilarious attempt at her choreography. Watch JLO prove once again why she’s the queen of reinvention.


[HD] JLO – I Luh Ya Papi (Ft Jessica Sanchez… by IdolxMuzic

American Idol Top Ten Perform — How’d They Do?

My favorite part of American Idol is Harry Connick Jr., who is the first judge in history to actually give constructive criticism. The other judges take his lead, upping the ante on their opinions. In fact, it gets even better when Harry challenges his sidekicks, especially Jennifer Lopez, who can easily contend with Harry’s critiques when they involve performance-related feedback. Watch two of my favorite judging moments below, including CJ Harris and Jessica Meuse.


Jessica Meuse – Pumped Up Kicks – American Idol… by IdolxMuzic


CJ Harris – Invisible – American Idol 13 (Top 10) by IdolxMuzic

‘American Idol’ Does “Rush Week” — Hatchet Harry Returns!

In case you doubted Harry Connick Jr.’s well-deserved position on the American Idol panel, take a look at the video below, where Connick criticizes Emily Piriz’s performance of Grace Potter’s ‘Paris (Ooh La La).’ Connick felt the lyrics were a little too racy for an 18 year old and asked that she recite the original two lines which insinuated oral sex. Though Seacrest dubbed his dig “daddy-mode,” it’s a valid critique. We don’t need another Miley Cyrus on our hands.


Emily Piriz – Paris Oh La La – American Idol 13… by IdolxMuzic

American Idol Does Hollywood — Ratings Climb

American Idol is up in the ratings, and all the credit goes to the current judging panel, who traded the word “pitchy” for a vocabulary full of other critiques, with Harry Connick Jr. leading the pack. When one contestant asked for a reason he got axed, Connick clarified Jennifer Lopez’s very generic feedback to explain how the contestant, “Looked at the floor the entire time.” As for another group who felt they killed it, Connick squashed their hubris with a very heated critique, explaining that ‘Say My Name’ by Destiny’s Child has “no melody.” Ouch! I wonder what Beyonce will say. Watch a few of my favorite moments below.


3 Mo Days – Group Round – American Idol 13 by IdolxMuzic


Terrica Carmen Emmanuel – Group Round… by IdolxMuzic


Jessica, Nica, Stephanie & Cara – Group Round… by IdolxMuzic