Tag Archives: Von Smith

A Great Night for Idol!

March 3, 2009 – 10:17 pm

Hello everyone!  First, I have some Idol alumni news to share.  My dear friend and fellow contestant Chris Sligh- has been nominated for New Artist of the Year and you can vote for him!  Go to www.doveawards.com and show Chris some love!  Also I am hitting the road with Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glockson and Chikeezee [...]

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The Final 36

February 11, 2009 – 11:44 pm

We are only one episode away from the live performances. An interesting thing has been added this season. During the chair episodes, they are letting people they are undecided about have a sing-off to earn their spot in the semi-finals.  I like this because it is tough to get eliminated once you’ve made it through [...]

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A Big Night in Kansas City!

January 14, 2009 – 10:47 pm

In a single city, I personally had four different auditions. First the cattle call, where everyone in the coliseum gets to sing for one of the 15 (give or take) tables on the floor. Next I sang for Ken Warwick the first (and now only) executive producer. Then I made it through Nigel Lythgoe, the [...]

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