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American Idol Review: Candice and Kree Sing for the Title [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:04:31 +0000

Will it be Candice Glover or Kree Harrison? Last night, our two American Idol finalists competed in the first all-female finale since Idol’s third season. So, who won the night and earned the crown? WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, chimes in . . . Take a listen to this morning’s Idol Chatter with Steve, Moon and [...]

American Idol Shocker: Angie Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:02:14 +0000

Here at WBKR, we thought we had it all figured out. We just knew that Candice Glover and Angie Miller would be battling it out next in the American Idol finale and that country girl Kree Harrison would finish the season in third place. But, then, America voted and delivered a huge surprise. Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, explains what may have happened!

American Idol: The Final Three Battle for the Finale [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:54 +0000

Candice Glover. Kree Harrison. Angie Miller. One of those ladies will be the next American Idol. One of them will finish this season in third place. Last night, our remaining Idol hopefuls took the stage and performed three songs a piece with one goal in mind . . . making the Idol finale. So, who stepped up? Who, as Randy Jackson would say, is really "in it to win it." And who may be missing her ultimate dream by just a single episode. Let's check in with WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson!

American Idol: The Final Three [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:05:06 +0000

And then there were three! Last night on American Idol, Amber was sent home leaving us with just three contenders for the title: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller. WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson called in this morning to chat with Moon and me about the final stretch . . . and that awesome Twitter feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey!

American Idol Twist: The Final Four Are Safe

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:06:12 +0000

On Wednesday night, Ryan Seacrest hinted that this week’s American Idol results show would feature a twist. However, as WBKR’s Idol expert Steve Thompson explains . . . it wasn’t must of a “twist’ at all. Idol Chatter from this morning’s edition of The WBKR Waking Crew. LISTEN! From Steve Thompson: Not a whole lot [...]

American Idol: The Final Four Battle [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:56 +0000

American Idol’s version of the NCAA Final Four is underway and our four remaining contestants were singing for the Final Three last night. It was a night of big voices, even bigger disappoinments and an odd shift in judges’ opinions. What did WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, think about the show? Take a listen to [...]

American Idol: Burnell Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:02:04 +0000

A lot of country fans were shocked last night when American Idol revealed that Janelle Arthur was one of the bottom two in this week's voting. But, the country starlet was rescued by the fact that Burnell was the lowest vote-getter and was sent packing. Now, six contestants remain and our Idol expert Steve Thompson looks ahead and handicaps the remaining hopefuls.

Review: Rock 'n' Roll Night on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:10:11 +0000

No ballads! That was the order from the producers of American Idol last night as the Top 7 too the stage and belted out some of the biggest songs of rock and roll. Who raised the roof and who was pulling up the rear? WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his weekly rankings!

American Idol: Kelly Clarkson vs. Kree Harrison [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Seven contestants remain on American Idol and odds are looking more and more like this is most definitely a girl's year to win. Of the seven contestants remaining, five of them are female and just two are male. And, let's be honest, Idol has had far more success with its female winners than it has its male champs anyway. Is any Idol out there putting up the sales numbers and topping the charts like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The answer is a resounding, "No!" And, last Wednesday, during Motown Week, I was reminded of just how different Idol is these days. It seems the true standouts, the true phenoms, have already been on the show and won it. And it was never more apparent than when Kree Harrison, one of this year's frontrunners, took on Aretha Franklin's "Don't Play That Song." It was the same song Kelly Clarkson sang in the same theme week way back in Season One. And, if you ask me, there is just no comparison. WATCH!

Devin Velez Voted Off American Idol

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:18:59 +0000

And then there were seven. On last night’s American Idol results show, bilingual crooner Devin Velez was sent home and our Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in for all the drama . . . This morning, Steve and I chatted about Devin’s departure and looked ahead to next week to chat about the upcoming [...]

American Idol Takes on Motown [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:06:29 +0000

It's a tried, tested and true American Idol theme. And, last night, our remaining Idols, like so many in seasons before them, took on the songbook of Motown. So, how did they do? WBKR's Idol expert was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who will coast through to the Top 7 and who will be up for elimination.

Former WBKR Battle for the Big O Finalist Voted Off American Idol [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:14:03 +0000

Paul Jolley's run on American Idol is over. The former WBKR Battle for the Big O finalist leaned last night that he was this week's lowest vote-getter and he was ushered off the show in 9th place. WBKR American Idol expert, Steve Thompson, called the WBKR Waking Crew this morning to share his thoughts about Paul's departure and which of the remaining eight contestants is the favorite to win!

American Idol: The Top 9 Perform [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:45:37 +0000

Last night, the Top 9 on American Idol took the stage and tackled the Lennon/McCartney songbook. Who stood out in the crowd and which contestants are in danger of landing in the bottom three? Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, tuned in to handicap the field and rank their performances.

Paul Jolley, Janelle Arthur and Kree Harrison Make American Idol's Top Ten [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:28:11 +0000

The field is set and three country singers have found themselves in American Idol’s Top Ten. Last night, the finalists were revealed and WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in to rate and handicap the field! This morning, Steve joined us on The WBKR Waking Crew to chat about last night’s results show . [...]

Paul Jolley Battles for The Top Ten on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:32:56 +0000

Former Battle for the Big O finalist Paul Jolley took the mic last night in Las Vegas. He's one of ten remaining male contestants gunning for five spots in the American Idol finals. And, in an attempt to earn your votes at home, Paul belted out the Christina Aguilera/Blake Shelton duet "Just A Fool." So, how did he do? See for yourself here at WBKR.com, plus see our Idol expert Steve Thompson's full review of all of last night's performances.

American Idol: The Top Ten Girls Battle for the Finals [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:20:49 +0000

Ten girls. Only five spaces available for them in the American Idol Top Ten. Last night in Las Vegas, our final ten girls stepped to the mic and sang for survival. How did they do? Well, as WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson explains, some rose to the occasion and some assured themselves plane rides home. Check our Steve's full review of last night's show, watch video highlights and see how he ranked the Idol wannabes.

P!nk Teaches Nashville & Chad "The Truth About Love" at Bridgestone Arena [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:50:23 +0000

Saturday morning I was sitting at the computer and, on a whim, decided to see if I could find some last minute tickets for the P!nk concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. As fate (and luck) would have it, I logged onto Ticketmaster just as the arena released a handful of last-minute seats. Those seats . . . 6 ROWS FROM THE STAGE! Needless to say I bought them and was absolutely blown away by what I saw. P!nk was AMAZING! And there are videos and photos to prove it. WATCH!

American Idol: Girls Battle in Sudden Death Round [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:19:28 +0000

Last night on American Idol, the remaining girls with dreams of making the Top 20 took the stage to sing in Sudden Death. Among them . . . two country girls. WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his thoughts on how the field rounded out.

The Following: The Best New Show on Television [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:00:51 +0000

Yes, that photo is creepy! And, trust me, with this series . . . you shouldn't expect anything less. I met Kevin Bacon a couple of years ago. And I vividly remember that he had abnormally soft hands that completely freaked me out. So, imagine my surprise that he has wrapped those hands firmly around Fox's gritty, envelope-pushing and captivating new serial-killer drama, The Following. If you haven't caught any of this yet, check out the official trailer here at WBKR.com!

Tin Man Brewing Co. – A True Class Act for Evansville [Review]

Mike Adams — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:38:09 +0000

Let’s just get this out of the way right now: it is a beautiful thing when someone rises up with enough guts and vision to not only bring their labor of love to fruition, but in seeing it through, they give something positive back to a community of people – or even the world. For [...]