By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After 14 years of introducing us to the best undiscovered talent in the country, the long running American Idol begins its swan song tonight. Tonight, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) began looking for the final American Idol. Their journey took them to Denver and Atlanta. To […]
Jake’s Take-The 30 Greatest Talents that “American Idol” Discovered-Part Two
January 5, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed Part One of my countdown, click here. This is it! Tomorrow, American Idol will kick off its final season. But, before judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban begin their journey to find the final American Idol, Jake’s Take reveals the 15 greatest artists to have […]
Jake’s Take Previews 2016
January 1, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy 2016! This will be a huge year for pop culture. Here are some of the events that will make a huge impact on the entertainment world in 2016. American Idol’s final season For 14 years, the ground breaking American Idol has been making transforming ordinary Americans into household names. Kelly […]
An all-star group of artists assemble for the “American Idol XIV” finale
May 13, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, Clark Beckham and Nick Fradiani went note-to-note on the American Idol XIV finale! But, before Ryan Seacrest gave us the crucial result, the audience was treated to a smorgasbord of performances between this year’s finalists and guest performers. Did the collaborations live up to the epic moments from previous […]
The Top Two duke it out for the “American Idol” title
May 12, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past 13 years, I always look forward to watching the American Idol finale. The final stage of the FOX singing competition (which ends its course on May 2016) always delivers impeccable milestone performances. Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This,” Clay Aiken’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Fantasia’s “Dreams,” Adam Lambert’s […]
“American Idol” Top Four head home for a Hero’s welcome
May 6, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past couple of years, the American Idol hometown visits are a cornerstone to the show and a right of passage for every Idol semifinalist. Who doesn’t remember seeing Elliott Yamin’s emotional return to Richmond? How about seeing a sea of people filling up Kansas City Live at the Power […]
Country icons mentor “Idol” Top Five
April 29, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s hard to believe that the American Idol XIV finale is almost two weeks way and we still have not had any show-stopping performances. Over in Voice World, artists such as Kimberly Nichole, India Carney, Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne and even eliminated artists such as Sarah Potenza, Hannah Kirby and Rob […]
The “American Idol” Top Seven sing “American Classics”
April 15, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Do you remember earlier this season that Idol wanted their fans to suggest tracks for their contestants to perform on stage? Tonight, the Top Seven took the stage to deliver their takes on several iconic songs from this country’s greatest artists. With the finale inching closer, one wrong note, song or […]
“American Idol” tackles the “Billboard” charts with all-star mentors
April 8, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s been a while since I took a trip into the Idol Dome! But, here is some good news: DANIEL SEAVEY is FINALLY GONE! The bad news, I missed the chance to see Kelly Clarkson mentor the contestants. With Daniel gone, the competition can really begin! Tonight, the Top Seven […]
“American Idol” heads back to the 1980s
March 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s been a while since I last recapped American Idol, so here is a quick fresher-upper: Quaasim Middleton almost joined Sarina-Joi Crowe in the elimination club, but thanks to the timely efforts of the judges…he was saved! Now, with the Judges’ save gone…everyone must step up to the plate! Tonight, two […]
