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 […]
“American Idol XIV” Top 12 goes “Back to the Beginning!”
March 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ladies and Gentlemen! This is it! Tonight, after months of auditions, Hollywood Week and showcases at the House of Blues and performances at the Fillmore Detroit, American Idol XIV introduced this season’s Top 12, which included two deserving candidates that grabbed the two Wild Card slots. Which of your favorites […]
“American Idol XIV” cuts four as the Top Eight guys sing for their lives.
March 4, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, American Idol arrived in Detroit for the start of the 2015 Top 24 Semifinals. Several standouts began to grow their wings and delivered fantastic performances, while others looked like lost deer and belonged on the stage of “Local College’s Got Talent.” Who did America say goodbye to tonight? Which […]
The “Idol” Top 12 Guys take Detroit by storm
February 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Attention, American Idol viewers! The power is now in your hands. The American Idol XIV Top 24 headed to Detroit for a two-week road trip to perform in front of judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and for a place in next week’s Top 16. Tonight, the Top […]
“American Idol XIV” continues its Hollywood Week
February 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to American Idol’s Hollywood Week! For 13 years, this crucial week is where the greatest talent rises from the pack and proves themselves worthy for a spot in the Top 24. After singing for their lives on the first solo day, the remaining contestants had to endure Hollywood Week’s […]
The dreaded Group Round rear its ugly head on “Idol”
February 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol XIV kicked off its Hollywood Week last night! In a show first, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) asked 38 of their most memorable performers to perform in front of them one more time! A good chunk of them including Adam Ezegelian, Trevor Douglas, Savion […]
