Chicken Coup

Okay, so I am admittedly a tiny little bit addicted to American Idol. I know, sad. However, if any of you watched the Hollywood week show on Wednesday, you were probably just as shocked as I was to see Josiah Leming get cut just before the final 24. How? and Why???? This kid is without a doubt, one of the most talented, original, interesting performers this show has ever seen. I often have discussions with my hb during idol shows, when we completely disagree on the value of the performer… and I always ask: would you buy a CD or pay to see them live? The answer is usually NO, because most idol contestants are little more than really good karaoke stars. Come on! This guy writes his own songs… and they are actually good! As a bonus, he lists Regina Spektor as one of his influences. Brilliant! Without a doubt, I would buy a cd! Iwould even consider a road-trip to see him play live.

I checked out his MySpace page today… he has half a million profile views and his songs have been played almost 400 000 times on the site. How many of the 24 forgettable contestants who made it through so far on Idol can claim the same. Sheer shock I tell you. For once, I thought that this show would produce an artist that I wouldn’t be ashamed to listen to in public!

What to do? Well, I am considering petitioning American Idol to right this wrong. OBVIOUSLY, they made a mistake.  Is anyone else with me?