American Idol Farewell Season: 2016

The final curtain will go down on American Idol for 2016 there have been 15 seasons since 2002 of American Idol broadcasted live in homes across the country. The show that paved the way for many breakout stars who have auditioned. The show originally found in the U.K. will close the chapter on a huge musical history impact one that has changed and shaped the way the music industry has handled all of their bands, musicians, new artists, and more established artists as well. Do you remember the first time you saw the hit show make it’s debut. Artists like Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kelly Pickler, Phillip Phillips, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, and all of their runner-up competitors as well as the millions of fans who have waited in line to audition have graced the audition rooms and stage. We have seen the show expand, grow from an new infancy and grow into a well- established brand.  The show has found a way to allow musicians to connect with their fans instantaneously. Not just via social media but even coming in person to mentor, challenge, assist, and give every single fan advice, mentoring, and grooming each of them to be ready for the stage.

The show has become like a stepping stone to a music industry factory, first you have a the artist learn what it takes to work in a group and then you give them a chance to develop themselves as solo artist all over a 3-4 month process. Some parts of the show are pre-taped which usually includes all auditions. I personally used to look forward to them all and enjoyed seeing the fans find a way to show the judges what their talents are really made of as well. All of the people around the world have an opportunity to connect to these real life people auditioning. I love how they give each person a chance to tell their story, you can relate to them on a personal level.  The American idol competitors stories pulling at your heartstrings and also giving you inspiration, hope, and anticipation on who would be the next winner. I love several stories the one of a young teen or twenty-something mother who auditions on the show to follow her dream. The young man working as a barista in a café trying to support his family wants to give his family a better life and chases his dreams, the eccentric showstopper who has a powerhouse voice.  The young man or woman who may have a physical disability or mental disability but still pushes themselves to get in front of three or four judges to prove that they can sing as well. All of these stories resonate with people around the world.  I believe each artist has made a name for themselves truly and have also found a way to keep themselves in the spotlight as well. Who knew that is what it takes to have musicians hands on with their real life fans.

I remember the first time hearing a song by Kelly Clarkson “The trouble with love is…” in the movie “Love Actually” (2003) and just knowing wow that woman can sing, all she had to do was audition.  I even bought her album, “Breakaway” which I still have too. I wish I bought all the others but I promise I have heard all of your music either online or the radio as well. The next artist who I really have come to love and became a fan of her story is truly inspirational was Jennifer Hudson , her story touches my heart cause you see that no matter where a person comes from they can rise to success.  No matter what challenges, obstacles, you can rise above again and again.

Past Contestants from American Idol winners

Nick Fradiani the last winner in 2015 

Now let’s discuss some of the judges who have gone from three to four including every celebrity judge known in many homes.  Do you all remember Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Mariah Carey,  Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj have just been some of the judges who have graced the American Idol stage. All of these people have gone on to mentor and assist every contestant who has auditioned and entertains their viewers too as well. Some have even created controversy which increased ratings too. So we will see what the future will bring with this farewell season but I have a feeling it’s going to be really huge. Stay tuned and we will see what happens very soon. For more information I suggest you visit http://www.fox.com, http://www.itunes.com, so you keep up with everything going on this year ahead. Also for a good refresher too. You know just personally there's an artist who I love who has not really been acknowledged too much but he is an incredible songwriter and singer who I would love to see some of the contestants sing his songs and get mentored. Just a suggestion...what about Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Just someone I would love to see on American Idol. It's a few other people too but I would love to see him as well mentoring. Maybe Faith Hill, Shania Twain, it's a lot of artists who I believe would make good mentors and assist with the contestants.