American Idol keeps telling us that their voting is not fixed but someone needs to explain to us how the 5 guys last night were a total snooze fest giving the girls a clear edge in the competition. I still miss Cortez, Nick and of course Charlie who I believed would have given the girls a run for their money.
I expected the boys to really come out fighting knowing that the show is already marketing the girls as the top competitors. Curtis coming in and having a terrible song choice and matching vocal started the night off for the boys. He was lucky Nicki was not there to critique. How the judges gave him a pass on this song baffles me. But it's part of the formula. At the beginning of the 10 week run they give everyone a pretty mild critique and then towards the top 5 they will start throwing contestants under the bus. In my opinion Curtis and Lazaro should be in the bottom 2.
Some of the contestants took Jimmy Ivine's advice too close to heart not showcasing their voices in fear of the "over singing" he kept warning them about. I'm sorry Jimmy but when you're trying to compete with 10 other people you will have to over sing a bit to keep showing yourself off and be remembered. Especially if you're the first ones to come out to sing.
How I missed Charlie last night in the midst of mild safe singing. (will have to exclude Candice who truly impressed me with Amber and Kree getting honorable mentions) He was never afraid to sing what he wanted, shaking the place up with his raw talent and showmanship. Hope we see him tonight, his fans miss him so much. We need to see him one more time in our TVs, if nothing else to wake us up from our current Idol slumber.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wildcard?
I haven't heard anything about a wildcard. Apparently Charlie's Dad is not in the know either according to this tweet. I'm not sure why there are 2 extra weeks but one can only hope! He also posted Charlie is back doing his music, hmmmm, I hope that still means he's the 6th contestant. He also agreed with someone's suggestion that Charlie should post new covers on youtube.
His answer: John Askew You're right, he should come out with something really soon. He's unstoppable!
His answer: John Askew You're right, he should come out with something really soon. He's unstoppable!
11 weeks remain on American Idol
9 eliminations are looming
that means 2 weeks we sit on our hands?
Wild Card for @CharlieAI12 please!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Charlie Askew could be sing-off bound
This is an Update to this post:
From Idol Forums:
Someone in Idol Maniac's site's chatroom said the source called in.It's Charlie vs. Aubrey.
Adriana is home in Alaska.
Breanna is home in Louisiana.
Zoanette is home in Oklahoma?
Elijah is home in California.
Vincent is home in Texas.
Cortez is home in Texas.
Nick is roadtripping in California.
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The following was posted at Idol forums and could support the article below:
For the guys:
Vincent is out. He's in Texas.
Cortez and Elijah are still giving off every indication that they're out.
Nick wrote "You and me both!" to a fan hoping he's the wildcard for the Idol tour. BUT he also
wrote a "Miss you guys!" to Peisha McPhee, who he should already be working with for his sing off.
No indication yet that he's left LA.
If it's not Nick, that only leaves Charlie.
Charlie Askew could be sing-off bound
From The ExaminerMARCH 8, 2013
The "American Idol" 2013 top 20 results show aired March 7 on ABC, and featured a string of victory songs by the 10 aspiring singers who survived the season's first viewer vote. Not among the finalists was teen Charlie Askew, whose March 6 rendition of Genesis' "Mama" drew harsh criticism from the judges that prompted a near emotional meltdown. Despite his elimination, there's still a chance that Askew could earn a spot in the "American Idol Live!" tour.
According to show host Ryan Seacrest, the sixth place guy and girl will face off March 13 for an eleventh berth on the tour, allowing him or her to perform alongside top 10 stars in the making Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover and the rest of the pack.
Although the two contestants' names have yet to be released, there's a good chance that Askew is the sixth place guy. His very public post-performance confession that he's not really the "happy, buoyant" person he seems to be struck a chord with viewers, many of whom rushed to Twitter in his defense.
Particularly enraged by the judges' harsh words and bemused response to Askew's performance was country star John Rich, who wrote "Hard critique is one thing, belittling someone in public is another. Didn't like it AT ALL."
Also frustrated was The Washington Post's Suzi Parker, who opined March 8 that "AI" should feature more contestants like Askew, who she predicted would've driven ratings up for the network and appealed to teenage girls.
For his part, Askew has remained silent following his elimination. But even show host Ryan Seacrest spoke up on his behalf following the results show, telling Access Hollywood that Askew impressed him by speaking publicly about a sensitive topic. "
American Idol" 2013 continues March 13 with performances by the top 10.
Friday, March 8, 2013
‘American Idol’ needs more contestants like ‘adorkable’ Charlie Askew
From : The Washington Post - Adorkable Charlie
Disclaimer: I know Charlie Askew.
Several years ago, I had a conversation about music with Charlie, who’s now 17, while standing outside a pizzeria in Little Rock, Ark.
A talented musician, songwriter and singer, Charlie knew about the blues, jazz, classic rock, Goth, punk and any other genre I threw at him. He possessed a waifish, other-worldly quality about him – think David Bowie.
Askew is the “American Idol” contestant who should have made it through Thursday night’s first round of voting, but didn’t. That’s because Charlie, described early on in the show as “adorkable,” clearly doesn’t fit the stereotypical mold that “American Idol” judges really want on the show.
Charlie Askew performs on “American Idol.” (screenshot)
But Charlie is exactly the kind of performer teenage girls want to see – and that “American Idol,” now in its 12th season, needs to attract viewers.
On Wednesday night, the judges – Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey – were unusually harsh to Charlie. That was a drastic change from earlier shows, when the judges gushed over the “seemingly dark, strange-but-cool guy” wearing a turtle necklace that he dedicated to all the “awkward turtles” in the world.
Preferring to go old school instead of picking a current Top 40 hit, Charlie sung the 1983 Genesis song, “Mama.” He wore a tank top, donned a ponytail and added an earring to his look, which seemed to cut against his earlier tailored suit from a thrift store and neon blue sneakers. But then the judges turned mean.
Urban, who always seems polite, said, “I wish I knew what people at home were saying right now. If nothing else, we definitely have offered some diversity tonight.”
Minaj went further, “I don’t want to see your arms, I don’t want you working out Charlie, I don’t want to see that ponytail. I don’t want to see that earring. Lose the mustache immediately, honey! Charlie, seriously, babe, I want my cute, cuddly Charlie back.”
Nicki Minaj wears one of her famous wigs. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images)
Frankly, Minaj has no right critiquing what anyone wears. Ever. And isn’t diversity a good thing?
It’s not exactly what “American Idol” strives for. Sure, the show tries to cross demographic and racial lines with its contestants. But the real mission of the show is to “create” a wholesome pop idol over the course of only a few weeks that America will embrace and subsequently, buy. Think Kelly Clarkson, who sung at this year’s inauguration, and Carrie Underwood.
Charlie, on the brink of tears, said he performed the song to show that he isn’t the “happy buoyant” guy that many people think he is. He went one step further and said the only reason he smiles so much is because he is on “American Idol.”
That’s truthfulness to a fault, and the show’s host, Ryan Seacrest, told Charlie he appreciated his “honesty” and “courage.”
“American Idol” is at its core a game of politics. It’s about waging a campaign to gain votes from fans and woo judges. Risky doesn’t always play well. But Charlie also took a page from the political handbook, and smartly branded himself early with the moniker, “I glorify weirdness.”
Tweets from across the country Thursday night encouraged Charlie to stay just that – weird.
He will, and I hope he will carve out a career as himself. Weirdness — and honesty — often takes people far. Just ask Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga and even Nicki Minaj, Charlie.
Suzi Parker is an Arkansas-based political and cultural journalist and author of “Sex in the South: Unbuckling the Bible Belt.” Follow her on Twitter at @SuziParker
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Charlie Askew - A True Artist
Well that was hard to get through, I'm heart broken to see someone so talented be left out of the top 10. In the end they got what they wanted-- no competition for the women this year.
Charlie you are one of a kind. You resembled no one and sounded like no other contestant or star of today. They had no idea what to do with you, and that my friend is what a true artist is. The American Idol machine would have hindered your potential.
What you did get is tons of fans who are in love with the unique tone and power of your voice. We'll be waiting patiently for what's to come your way. I know whatever that is, you'll make us proud.
We're the fortunate ones--we gained a true artist and a star. Thank you for gracing us with your talent.
I'm recalling the lyrics to your first song: You truly are an enchanted boy, a little shy, and sad of eye, but oh how very wise was he. The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
We love you Charlie, now go on and make some amazing music. We can't wait.
Nature Boy
There was a boy
A very strange, enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day,
One magic day he passed my way
While we spoke of many things
Fools and Kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
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