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American Idol 8 Top 10 Contestants: AP Photo
The American Idol 2009 tour kicks off tonight in Portland and will make a stop in DC on August 4th at the Verizon Center. If you are on the fence about purchasing tickets or if you are overly excited for the show check out the setlist below for song spoilers.
MJ's Big Blog is one of the most complete and comprehensive resources on everything American Idol. MJ posted this year's setlist as performed during the dress rehearsal. Since the tour is a well oiled choreographed machine, the same setlist should apply to the Verizon Center show.
* Michael Sarver: “I’m in Love with a Girl” by Gavin Degraw, “Closer” by Ne-Yo.
Reaction: Ne-Yo is quite talented and his career will survive this bump in the road.
* Megan Joy: “Put Your Records On” by Corrine Baily Rae and “Tears Dry on Their Own” by Amy Winehouse.
Reaction: She will do well with these songs but we really want to hear her CAW-CAW.
* Scott MacIntyre: “Bend and Break” by Keane and “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton.
Reaction: Great picks Scott! Ryan, give Scott a high-five for me!
* Lil Rounds: “Be Without You” by Mary J Blige, "No One" by Alicia Keys, “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé.
Reaction: Lil please do the dance. Better yet, Danny likes to dance, bring him out and put him in a black leotard and stilettos.
* Anoop Desai:”Always on My Mind” by Willie Nelson, “Mad” by Ne-Yo, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown.
Reaction: Anoop Dogg has a great voice but reminds me of that creepy guy at the club.
* Matt Giraud: “Hard to Handle” by the Black Crowes, “Georgia” Ray Charles, “I Found You” by the Fray.
Reaction: Can not wait to see what he does with "Hard to Handle." It has to be better than Constantine's version.
* Group Medley (Top 10-5): featuring Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre on dueling pianos.
* Allison Iraheta: “So What” by Pink “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin, “Barracuda” by Heart.
Reaction: "Cry Baby" will definitely be a highlight of the evening.
* Danny Gokey: “P.Y.T.” by Michael Jackson, “Maria Maria” by Santana, “What Hurts the Most” by Rascal Flatts, “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts.
Reaction: Four songs is a bit much for a bathroom break.
* Adam Lambert: “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zepplin “Starlight” by Muse, “Mad World” by Tears for Fears/Gary Jules, “Slow Ride” by Foghat w/ Allison, Bowie Medley: “Life on Mars”, “Fame”, “Let’s Dance.”
Reaction: Extra EMT's should be on hand since fainting will ensue.
* Kris Allen: “Heartless” by Kanye West, “No Boundaries”, “Bright Lights” by Matchbox 20, “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers and “Hey Jude” by The Beatles.
Reaction: The Idol execs are "Heartless" for making Kris perform "No Boundaries." At least he will not have to do the awkward "Renegade" duet again.
* “Don’t Stop Believing” The Top 10 - Encore
The Idols often have public meet and greets outside of the venue so avoid the metro crush after the show and you might get a chance to meet your Idol crush.
If you are still undecided about going, or if you simply can not get enough of Kris and company, you can catch a live cell phone broadcast of the concert on Blog TV by reality TV blogger Rickey. Rickey's readers call him from different stops along the tour and he broadcasts the "cellcast" for fans over his Blog TV channel. Hundreds of Idol fans from all over the world log in to listen each night and chat about the performances in real time. Rickey is a charming host who keeps fans entertained throughout the cellcast with his singing and quirky dancing.
Update: There are over 3,000 people watching Rickey's cellcast right now.
For more info: American Idol, MJ's Big Blog, Rickey.org, Rickey on Blog TV, Photos
Comments
Lol. I like Anoop. He's dorky.
The concert was incredible, so much more than I had thought it would be!! Adam was everything I expected, but Anoop and Danny sure brought everything to the table. Megan, she really doesn't belong in the group, her voice is painful.
loved Scott MacIntyre, his songs piano and vocals were amazing, great dualing pianos too
Adam stole the show, no surprise. Adam is a true superstar
Loved Scott's version of the song from White Chicks. Anoop sounded decent but the shades and suit combo has to go. I liked Megan's voice and her awkwardness. Adam is the reason why I would buy a ticket.
yay! fo ontd ai and idoltourbenches!
adam is the reason I dread the show.
Thanks for giving ontd_ai credit like a boss, Kim. :)
Adam gives me a headache. Way too over the top, should stick to broadway. Isn't he kinda too old for AI?
I don't think anyone is too old for AI. Remember Taylor Hicks?
But what makes Idol work is that it has contestants who appeal to different demographics. There are contestants who I like while other people hate them, and vice versa.
I love adam and can't wait to see the show.
Kris and Adam were amazing. Loved Kris's "Hey Jude" and Adam's "Whole Lotta Love". Just wish Kris did more ! I saw more Adam than anyone else. It was a blast no matter what !
I will post next mon. going to see the show in Memphis this sun.
7/22/09
I heard Kris dropped No Boundaries from the set and replaced it with something else. Let me know if that's the case. Have fun at the show. I love Memphis! :)
I will let everyone know, never been to memphis. Thats why my friends and I picked memphis.
Have to say the concert was amazing. Kris did pull No Boundries from his set.
Adam is just Adam, he stole the show and loved every min. of it.
Wish Lil would have sang on AI like she did last night.
Megan was the worst last night and Michael did not pick good songs for himself.
Everyone else did a wonderful job and I hope Adam and Allison will record something together.
They really do sound good together.
It's well worth your time to see the concert, its 3hrs with a 20 min. break.
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