American Idol January 18th  “Singing for high stakes in Denver”  1/19/06

By Marcus

American Idol cruised to Denver to discover the best in the Rocky Mountains . Some golden nuggets were found, but mostly it was just gravel. Here is a quick wrap up:

Princess Tiffany with her faded orange boots had a voice that would choke a vulture.

Forgetful David’s song had three words, and he could not remember them.

But 16 year old Lisa with long dark cascading hair immediately wowed us. She has a young voice that needs depth. She is heading to Hollywood .

Gymnast Amanda needs to stay with her cartwheels and leave the singing to someone else.

Brett the Ace with his dazzling smile and vibrant personality established an instant connection with the judges. He has earned a trip to Hollywood .

Evicted and about to be homeless again Rochelle had the best voice of the night. Cheered on by her very own fan club, she will be a singer to be watched. She belted out her song like a homerun king. Lookout Hollywood , here comes Rochelle.

Shaved head Chris came through not only for himself and but also for his adoring and tearful wife. He is going to Hollywood .

Cattle cowboy Garet will take his very first  airplane flight, destination Hollywood . But unless he makes  major improvements, it is back to singing to the ranch turkeys. Literally.

Flawless and not a fashion statement Nick may be a few ounces short of brain tissue.

The cosmic drink coaster inventor Ben flopped.

But April with the red flower in her hair not only sang well, but suggested stage presence.

Thousands tried out for the Denver auditions and less than two dozen are making the next step. Their hope for fame, fortune and a sweet CD deal awaits one of them.

see also:

2/2/06 American Idol February 1st “Where is the Talent In Austin?”

2/1/06 American Idol, January 31, 2006 "Gambling for the Big Jackpot in Las Vegas

1/26/06 January 25th “Cable Car Bells are Ringing, but there is singing in San Francisco?”

1/25/06 American Idol January 24th “Getting Lucky in Greensboro”

1/18/06 American Idol January 17th Part 1 “So many big dreamers and so little talent”