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The American Idol FINALE Is Set!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:38:31 +0000

For the first time in American Idol history, the final will be an all-country affair! Last night, Haley Reinhart was sent packing and paved the way for a showdown between Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery! So, who is the Idol going to be? As Randy Jackson said all season long, who has truly been "in it to win it?" I chatted with our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, this morning and chatted about Haley's departure and who has the best chance to being crowd America's Idol. To listen to the complete review and interview, click . . .

Haley's Comet Ride Tails Off — Idol Down to Two

Moon Mullins — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:41:54 +0000

Though she put on an impeccable show Wednesday night, America ultimately decided they didn't want to see Haley Reinhart in the next week's finals.

The 20-year-old Wheeling, IL, native was booted from 'American Idol' late Thursday night, leaving Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina to battle it out for the season 10 crown, the first time the final two are country artists.

American Idol: The Final Three

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:09:06 +0000

Three contestants left . . . three songs a piece . . . and Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart and Scotty McCreery came out singing for the American Idol finale. In last night's episode, each contestant got to choose one song, sang another chosen for them by producer/mentor Jimmy Iovine and a third chosen for them by Steven, Jennifer and Randy! Who was the standout performer last night? or WAS there a standout performer? Three rounds . . . three decisions. Let's turn to our Idol expert Steve Thompson for his thoughts on who stays and who goes? Check out Steve's blog, then take a listen to Chad's interview with him about last night's episode of Idol.

Idol Top Three: Sneak Peak!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:54:21 +0000

We're down to three contestants on Season 10 of American Idol and, Wednesday night, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery will be gunning for the finale! To get there, each will have to sing three different songs to earn your votes. According to our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, one song will be chosen by mentor Jimmy Iovine, one will be selected by the contestants themselves and the third will be chosen by the judges! I decided to dig around the internet and see if I could find some spoilers and . . . guess what? I FOUND SOME SPOILERS!!!

American Idol Shocker!!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:09:32 +0000

At least once or twice each American Idol season, I want to pick up something heavy and hurl it toward my television. That already happened once this season when Pia Toscano was voted off the show WAY too early! Last night, it happened again!! James Durbin, who I fully expected to make the final and even win this season of Idol, was voted off the show . . . leaving Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Hayley Reinhart to battle for the title. Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, reviews last night's SHOCKER and looks ahead to next week's FINAL THREE!

American Idol's Final Four

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:47:14 +0000

American Idol is down to its version of the Final Four and, last night, James, Lauren, Hayley and Scotty took the stage twice to battle for a spot in the Final Three. In Round One, the contestants took on songs that have inspired them. In Round Two, they got an assist from Lady GaGa with the songs of Leiber and Stoller. So, who was "in it to win it" as Randy Jackson says? And whose dreams of making the American Idol finale will end? Let's check in with our Idol expert Steve Thompson for his take on last night's show.

ANOTHER Open Letter to Lauren Alaina

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:00:24 +0000

Dear Lauren Alaina,

Chad Benefield here again from WBKR in Owensboro, KY. I am writing to you today to tell you that I have just about had enough and am ready to break up with you. I wrote to you a few weeks ago when it appeared that your nerves were holding you back on American Idol. In my initial letter to you I said that I truly believe that you have the perfect combination of personality and voice that's needed to win the show. But I urged you (in the friendliest of manners) to step up the singing, go for bigger notes and just lay a song out for us once and for all (like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood would have). After all, American Idol is a singing contest and, to win, you've gotta sing. Now, I don't mean to sound like Ike Turner, but, Tina . . I mean, Lauren . . . you have to sing! Rougher!! Harder!! You better sing, Tina!

American Idol Review: The Top Five!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:37:26 +0000

With five contestants left on American Idol, the stakes are raised! And, last night, each contestant had to take on two songs . . . one from NOW and another from THEN! For me, the performance of the night belong to James Durbin. I thought his performance of "Without You" was powerful and moving. Any rocker who cries while he sings earns my vote. Okay, correction. He earns my 52 votes. (I think I sprained my text finger last night. LOL!) But what does our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, think about the show and who its star was?