Comments on: Theme for Next Week–Grand Ole Opry Week for the Top 11 http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:22:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Grammie Kari http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-203403 Grammie Kari Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:52:18 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-203403 <blockquote>My picks for Grand Old Opry Week: Please somebody have some fun with Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline for once!!!! </blockquote> That would make it a perfect week for me! It is good to see how many want to hear one of Patsy's songs, I have mentioned that <em> Crazy</em> was the Number One Song for the 20th century that was played the most in Jukeboxes. Later, there were those flippy things that you put a quarter in for a selection of songs. I am so hopeful that Anoop WILL pick the right song to show that he does belong on the Idol Tour. There are so many that I bet he could do - and do them well.

My picks for Grand Old Opry Week: Please somebody have some fun with Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline for once!!!!

That would make it a perfect week for me! It is good to see how many want to hear one of Patsy’s songs, I have mentioned that Crazy was the Number One Song for the 20th century that was played the most in Jukeboxes. Later, there were those flippy things that you put a quarter in for a selection of songs.

I am so hopeful that Anoop WILL pick the right song to show that he does belong on the Idol Tour. There are so many that I bet he could do – and do them well.

]]> By: AnoopFan http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-203174 AnoopFan Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:05:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-203174 Hey MJ - This is from a friend of Anoop's Chris Melly's comments on facebook: Chris wrote18 hours ago what about always on my mind by willie nelson? Chris wrote11 hours ago his song choice is already selected... and from what i hear a former idol contestant may or may not have sung it as well... Hey MJ – This is from a friend of Anoop’s

Chris Melly’s comments on facebook:

Chris wrote18 hours ago
what about always on my mind by willie nelson?

Chris wrote11 hours ago
his song choice is already selected… and from what i hear a former idol contestant may or may not have sung it as well…

]]> By: nailspluscross http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-203148 nailspluscross Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:27:05 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-203148 Some find Country weeka boring ones....but fro me it is the most interesting week.... Huh..i guess the songlist for Grand ole opry from the Idol spoilers is unfair...there are many good songs that is not on the list.. I hope Danny would sing- WHen I get where I'm goin or Jesus and Gravity coz I think He is an Evngelical and it suits this kind of songs for him.. and Anoop should sing Celebrity coz this one is appropriate for his personality... for Megan- 9 to 5 or Tall Tal trees---sequel for Black horse and a Cherry tree,,,or Pam tillis song MI Vida LOca,, Michael- I hope he will do a remake of Alan's Here in the real world,,,or George's He Stopped Loving her today... if Alexis sings Where would you be by Martina and if she can pull those high notes then she will be saved for the next round,,,, as for Adam- i think he should sing I will always love you...diva style (lol) co he likes to boast his high register...nyahhhhhh.. :devil_tb: ANyways...Chrome is good for him...any party songs////from opry members..KIng of the road I also suggest... Allison should sing Concrete Angel or any Reba's songs...please stay away from Carrie .... the Blind pal Scott- I think Vince Gill songs is good for him...like When I call Your Name or I still Believe in you...or Go Rest High on the mountain...coz this songs were really good on the piano/// for Matt- When you say nothing at all coz I think girls would love it,,,please dont sing a fast song... Lil rounds- please no I will always love you version..it has been so overdone on the show,,,,,Cleopatra Queen of Denial....this song really fits her voice,,,and its bluesy .... and for Kris- Littel Moments by Brad- coz He is married and I think she should dedicate this to her wife,,,and He should use Electirc guitar,,, Some find Country weeka boring ones….but fro me it is the most interesting week….
Huh..i guess the songlist for Grand ole opry from the Idol spoilers is unfair…there are many good songs that is not on the list..

I hope Danny would sing- WHen I get where I’m goin or Jesus and Gravity coz I think He is an Evngelical and it suits this kind of songs for him..

and Anoop should sing Celebrity coz this one is appropriate for his personality…

for Megan- 9 to 5 or Tall Tal trees—sequel for Black horse and a Cherry tree,,,or Pam tillis song MI Vida LOca,,

Michael- I hope he will do a remake of Alan’s Here in the real world,,,or George’s He Stopped Loving her today…

if Alexis sings Where would you be by Martina and if she can pull those high notes then she will be saved for the next round,,,,

as for Adam- i think he should sing I will always love you…diva style (lol) co he likes to boast his high register…nyahhhhhh.. :devil_tb: ANyways…Chrome is good for him…any party songs////from opry members..KIng of the road I also suggest…

Allison should sing Concrete Angel or any Reba’s songs…please stay away from Carrie ….

the Blind pal Scott- I think Vince Gill songs is good for him…like When I call Your Name or I still Believe in you…or Go Rest High on the mountain…coz this songs were really good on the piano///

for Matt- When you say nothing at all coz I think girls would love it,,,please dont sing a fast song…

Lil rounds- please no I will always love you version..it has been so overdone on the show,,,,,Cleopatra Queen of Denial….this song really fits her voice,,,and its bluesy ….

and for Kris- Littel Moments by Brad- coz He is married and I think she should dedicate this to her wife,,,and He should use Electirc guitar,,,

]]> By: oceana http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-203069 oceana Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:56:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-203069 I don't think any song or singer is off limits as long as the cover is done well. Very few can do that though. Most of David Cook's covers were successful, regardless of who did the arrangement. Maria Carey's "Always Be My Baby," Neal Diamond's "I'm Alive," the unforgettable "Hello", as well as the infamous Billie Jean and Eleanor Rigby. He had the advantage of being an experienced musician who had made cds, toured with bands, and performed before audiences. He knew who he was as an artist, and knew how to take almost any song and make it work for him. Most of the kids this year are not very experienced and I think that will make it harder for them. Adam is experienced and it shows. It's not just the talent but also knowing what works and doesn't work for you. Carrie was pretty inexperienced when she was on Idol (but not totally) and she did falter at times and made mistakes, she didn't know how to work a stage or a live audience very well, but because she's such a good singer she was able to overcome that lack of experience and the rest is history. Daughtry, like Cook, had experience, and was able to make every genre work for him. He had a musical identity and knew what he wanted to do and who he was. People like Anoop can have terrible weeks despite having some talent because they really don't know who they are or what they're doing. They might be able to sing some songs well, but find it hard to be flexible with unexpected new material and don't know how to mold it to themselves, don't have an artistic identity. Bottom line I don't think that country is necesssarily a good or bad genre, it can be quite interesting, and it will be interesting to see who rises to the occasion. Even though I'm not excited about this season's contestants I know I'll have to watch to see how they all fare. I have a feeling that Allison, Adam, and a few others will be able to make most genres work for them. I don’t think any song or singer is off limits as long as the cover is done well. Very few can do that though.

Most of David Cook’s covers were successful, regardless of who did the arrangement. Maria Carey’s “Always Be My Baby,” Neal Diamond’s “I’m Alive,” the unforgettable “Hello”, as well as the infamous Billie Jean and Eleanor Rigby. He had the advantage of being an experienced musician who had made cds, toured with bands, and performed before audiences. He knew who he was as an artist, and knew how to take almost any song and make it work for him.

Most of the kids this year are not very experienced and I think that will make it harder for them. Adam is experienced and it shows. It’s not just the talent but also knowing what works and doesn’t work for you.

Carrie was pretty inexperienced when she was on Idol (but not totally) and she did falter at times and made mistakes, she didn’t know how to work a stage or a live audience very well, but because she’s such a good singer she was able to overcome that lack of experience and the rest is history.

Daughtry, like Cook, had experience, and was able to make every genre work for him. He had a musical identity and knew what he wanted to do and who he was.

People like Anoop can have terrible weeks despite having some talent because they really don’t know who they are or what they’re doing. They might be able to sing some songs well, but find it hard to be flexible with unexpected new material and don’t know how to mold it to themselves, don’t have an artistic identity.

Bottom line I don’t think that country is necesssarily a good or bad genre, it can be quite interesting, and it will be interesting to see who rises to the occasion. Even though I’m not excited about this season’s contestants I know I’ll have to watch to see how they all fare. I have a feeling that Allison, Adam, and a few others will be able to make most genres work for them.

]]> By: leilamaurizia http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-202984 leilamaurizia Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:32:05 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202984 According to the Opry press release, the contestants have to sing songs popularized by Opry members. Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are all members of the Opry. You can scroll through the list here: http://www.opry.com/MeetTheOpry/Members.aspx According to the Opry press release, the contestants have to sing songs popularized by Opry members.

Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are all members of the Opry. You can scroll through the list here:

http://www.opry.com/MeetTheOpry/Members.aspx

]]> By: princessmela http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-202868 princessmela Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:16:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202868 If anyone touches I will Always Love you I hope it's a guy. I wanted Jason to sing it last year, but no luck. Honestly, I think Kris Allen or Anoop could do a fun spin on the song. :) As for Megan and Patsy...I think she should stay away from anything that is going to sound kareoke. :) That's just me. Also, I wanted to add that I'm not sure if this is going to be dedicated to just the members of the Grand old Opry or people that preform on the show regularly. For example, Dolly Parton was never a member but as my dad pointed out to me it basically was the start of her career when she went there to sing with Porter Wagner. Loretta Lynn was never actually a member either, according to this list. However, she was a regular performer on the show. Modern artists such as Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are technically not on the show..but are also there often. I think the Grand Old Opry is a much better theme than just general country night...much of the music is in a higher quality league than ummm certain artists with the initials T.S. who I shall not mention is constantly played on the radio. Also, it's fair to say while artists like Ms. Cline and Johnny Cash are technically country they both have sounds that have gone on to influence all types of music. Patsy's music especially sounds much more like basic jazz/blues than country to me. If anyone touches I will Always Love you I hope it’s a guy. I wanted Jason to sing it last year, but no luck. Honestly, I think Kris Allen or Anoop could do a fun spin on the song. :)

As for Megan and Patsy…I think she should stay away from anything that is going to sound kareoke. :) That’s just me.

Also, I wanted to add that I’m not sure if this is going to be dedicated to just the members of the Grand old Opry or people that preform on the show regularly. For example, Dolly Parton was never a member but as my dad pointed out to me it basically was the start of her career when she went there to sing with Porter Wagner. Loretta Lynn was never actually a member either, according to this list. However, she was a regular performer on the show. Modern artists such as Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are technically not on the show..but are also there often. I think the Grand Old Opry is a much better theme than just general country night…much of the music is in a higher quality league than ummm certain artists with the initials T.S. who I shall not mention is constantly played on the radio.

Also, it’s fair to say while artists like Ms. Cline and Johnny Cash are technically country they both have sounds that have gone on to influence all types of music. Patsy’s music especially sounds much more like basic jazz/blues than country to me.

]]> By: megkat http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-202859 megkat Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:25:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202859 I'm so excited for the Carrie/Randy duet. I love Carrie's version it's my favorite on Carnival Ride. I’m so excited for the Carrie/Randy duet. I love Carrie’s version it’s my favorite on Carnival Ride.

]]> By: AnoopFan http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-6#comment-202857 AnoopFan Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:18:51 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202857 Anoop will knock it out of the park next week. He said so himself. I dont understand why people (on other sites) are already calling his failure this week. These are the songs that I can EASILY think he can do amazing on. Alison Krauss - When You Say Nothing At All Dierks Bentley - Come A Little Closer Josh Turner - Your Man Garth Brooks - The Dance Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This Travis Tritt - I'm Gonna Be Somebody Travis Tritt - Tell Me I was Dreaming Vince Gill - I Still Believe In You Anoop will knock it out of the park next week. He said so himself. I dont understand why people (on other sites) are already calling his failure this week. These are the songs that I can EASILY think he can do amazing on.

Alison Krauss – When You Say Nothing At All
Dierks Bentley – Come A Little Closer
Josh Turner – Your Man
Garth Brooks – The Dance
Trace Adkins – You’re Gonna Miss This
Travis Tritt – I’m Gonna Be Somebody
Travis Tritt – Tell Me I was Dreaming
Vince Gill – I Still Believe In You

]]> By: New York Avon Lady http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202848 New York Avon Lady Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:39:58 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202848 Matt Giraud just HAS to do this version - he needs to play up his sexy side and this is just the song to do it with - the ladies will be melting, might have to pick Kara and Paula up off the floor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UNyeCn8DiY Matt Giraud just HAS to do this version – he needs to play up his sexy side and this is just the song to do it with – the ladies will be melting, might have to pick Kara and Paula up off the floor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UNyeCn8DiY

]]> By: Layla http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202837 Layla Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:57:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202837 <blockquote>She was able to take an old classic song like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Help Lovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Dat Man Of Mineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  into a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so Meganà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  song. I am so freakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ excited to hear her sing, letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hope she goes à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crazyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with Pasty Cline!</blockquote> No No No..a thousand times no! I flove this song and megan is the last person i want to hear singing it. I bet my eyeballs start bleeding and i will have to bleach out my ears!

She was able to take an old classic song like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Help Lovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Dat Man Of Mineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  into a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so Meganà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  song. I am so freakinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ excited to hear her sing, letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hope she goes à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crazyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with Pasty Cline!

No No No..a thousand times no! I flove this song and megan is the last person i want to hear singing it. I bet my eyeballs start bleeding and i will have to bleach out my ears!

]]> By: ordinarygirl09 http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202834 ordinarygirl09 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:47:23 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202834 IMO nobody should touch a Carrie Underwood song or the song "i will always love you". The last person failed miserably when they did! cant wait to see Carrie,Brad,and Randy! no Martina McBride songs? that's odd. IMO

nobody should touch a Carrie Underwood song or the song “i will always love you”.

The last person failed miserably when they did!

cant wait to see Carrie,Brad,and Randy!

no Martina McBride songs? that’s odd.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202830 weareallinnocent Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:37:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202830 I do agree Adam needs, at some point, to do a straight (eta, ew, sorry no pun intended!), great range ballad to shush the naysayers and expand the fanbase. I'm not at all certain it has to (or needs to?) be this early though. But, who knows, maybe it does -- I'm not all atune to the haters yet. ;-P I happen to think he'll shine no matter what -- unless he tries like, a chopped up Our Lady Peace song or something. LOL j/k I do agree Adam needs, at some point, to do a straight (eta, ew, sorry no pun intended!), great range ballad to shush the naysayers and expand the fanbase. I’m not at all certain it has to (or needs to?) be this early though. But, who knows, maybe it does — I’m not all atune to the haters yet. ;-P I happen to think he’ll shine no matter what — unless he tries like, a chopped up Our Lady Peace song or something. LOL j/k

]]> By: lg http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202823 lg Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:51:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202823 That's a big ol list...I would love it someone pulled off What Was I Thinkin' by Dierks Bentley. Jolene would be my choice for Allison. Adam should totally do Before He Cheats, or some Dolly :-D Honky Tonk Badonkadonk *cringes* I would hope no one goes near that POS. It's quite possibly the stupidest most gagworthy song I've ever heard. ETA: He Stopped Lovin' Her Today...I agree Sarver could do it, and I think Danny would sound good on that too. Or maybe Matt could do it at the keyboard, ohh yeeah. That’s a big ol list…I would love it someone pulled off What Was I Thinkin’ by Dierks Bentley. Jolene would be my choice for Allison. Adam should totally do Before He Cheats, or some Dolly :-D

Honky Tonk Badonkadonk *cringes* I would hope no one goes near that POS. It’s quite possibly the stupidest most gagworthy song I’ve ever heard.

ETA: He Stopped Lovin’ Her Today…I agree Sarver could do it, and I think Danny would sound good on that too. Or maybe Matt could do it at the keyboard, ohh yeeah.

]]> By: flyaway http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202820 flyaway Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:03:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202820 I'm hoping Anoop follows Michael John's lead from last years Dolly week - reworks a song in a bluesy tone. Looking thru the list, Dierks Bentley - Feel That Fire would be a good fit with the first few bars done without the band so he can remind folks that he really can sing. I’m hoping Anoop follows Michael John’s lead from last years Dolly week – reworks a song in a bluesy tone. Looking thru the list, Dierks Bentley – Feel That Fire would be a good fit with the first few bars done without the band so he can remind folks that he really can sing.

]]> By: ajsays http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202813 ajsays Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:35:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202813 To mjsbigblog: Sorry about my last post!, I'm new to posting on sites. I didnt mean to offended you. So, I'm quite an avid Megan Joy fan, haha. <blockquote>My other favorite song of all time I actually gave to MEGAN JOY: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ring of Fireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she has the perfect voice to sing the lesser known, more gentle version of the song created by the actual writer herself, Miss June Carter Cash.</blockquote> I totally agree with princessmela! That would be a good choice but I think Megan could showcase more of her unique talent with a Pasty Cline. <strong>I know people doubt she could pull it off but she doesnt have to live up to the original singer (because no one really can) .. <em>she just has to be herself</em></strong>. She was able to take an old classic song like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wold-BKJBsU" rel="nofollow">"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Of Mine" </a>into a <a href="http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Salt Lake/?action=view&current=meghanc.flv" rel="nofollow">"That's so Megan" song</a>. I am so freakin' excited to hear her sing, let's hope she goes <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bDLSxM8yHw" rel="nofollow">"Crazy" with Pasty Cline</a>! To mjsbigblog: Sorry about my last post!, I’m new to posting on sites. I didnt mean to offended you.

So, I’m quite an avid Megan Joy fan, haha.

My other favorite song of all time I actually gave to MEGAN JOY: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ring of Fireà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  she has the perfect voice to sing the lesser known, more gentle version of the song created by the actual writer herself, Miss June Carter Cash.

I totally agree with princessmela! That would be a good choice but I think Megan could showcase more of her unique talent with a Pasty Cline. I know people doubt she could pull it off but she doesnt have to live up to the original singer (because no one really can) .. she just has to be herself. She was able to take an old classic song like “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man Of Mine” into a “That’s so Megan” song. I am so freakin’ excited to hear her sing, let’s hope she goes “Crazy” with Pasty Cline!

]]> By: Sarah http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202811 Sarah Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202811 I was looking at the list today and thinking who should sing what, and I really, really, really want Allison to do Reba McIntyre's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVx1WSYB5o" rel="nofollow">"Why Haven't I Heard From You."</a> I think they could get the band to ramp up the guitars and rock it out a little (not too much), and she could totally nail it. Alexis could kill it too. But I kinda would like to hear her do some Dolly. Jolene, maybe? Lil could probably do well with either "Stand By Your Man" or possibly "How Do I Live." I'd love to hear one of the guys tackle "When You Say Nothing At All." Maybe Matt, or possibly Adam? Megan might be able to do it justice too. I bet one of the guys does George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today." My guess is Sarver. I was looking at the list today and thinking who should sing what, and I really, really, really want Allison to do Reba McIntyre’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You.” I think they could get the band to ramp up the guitars and rock it out a little (not too much), and she could totally nail it. Alexis could kill it too. But I kinda would like to hear her do some Dolly. Jolene, maybe?

Lil could probably do well with either “Stand By Your Man” or possibly “How Do I Live.”

I’d love to hear one of the guys tackle “When You Say Nothing At All.” Maybe Matt, or possibly Adam? Megan might be able to do it justice too.

I bet one of the guys does George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” My guess is Sarver.

]]> By: Skylark http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202807 Skylark Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:53:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202807 I know Adam fans want a ballad, but if he does an uptempo I think it should be T-R-O-U-B-L-E. It could be a show-stopper and it suits his energy level. I know Adam fans want a ballad, but if he does an uptempo I think it should be T-R-O-U-B-L-E. It could be a show-stopper and it suits his energy level.

]]> By: Victoria http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202791 Victoria Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:19:32 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202791 <blockquote>Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve actually changed my mind after looking up the high quality lyrics to Honky tonk badonkadonk. What on Earth???</blockquote> That song makes me laugh so hard! I remember hearing it for the first time in 5th grade I was like, :blink_tb:. I'm glad they're doing GOO week. I gives them a totally different, not over-done (for the most part) song list. No Whitney! Yay! (I love her songs but not when other people cover them) ETA: Darn it, I Will Always Love You is on the list...

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve actually changed my mind after looking up the high quality lyrics to Honky tonk badonkadonk. What on Earth???

That song makes me laugh so hard! I remember hearing it for the first time in 5th grade I was like, :blink_tb:.

I’m glad they’re doing GOO week. I gives them a totally different, not over-done (for the most part) song list. No Whitney! Yay! (I love her songs but not when other people cover them)

ETA: Darn it, I Will Always Love You is on the list…

]]> By: TreeFrog http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202787 TreeFrog Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202787 <blockquote>Adam could score with a girl song, Stand BY Your Man. It has a certain poignancy, like with this guy Ivri Lider who sang The Man I Love. I always love it when girl singers sing guy songs, and vice versa.</blockquote> Lyle Lovett has a great version of Stand By Your Man. He sings it straight, so to speak, and the words take on a whole new meaning.

Adam could score with a girl song, Stand BY Your Man. It has a certain poignancy, like with this guy Ivri Lider who sang The Man I Love. I always love it when girl singers sing guy songs, and vice versa.

Lyle Lovett has a great version of Stand By Your Man. He sings it straight, so to speak, and the words take on a whole new meaning.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202786 weareallinnocent Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:56:21 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202786 <blockquote>Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them </blockquote> :lol_tb: :lol_tb: FTW! Well, except for the lack of Adam love. LOL

Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them

:lol_tb: :lol_tb: FTW! Well, except for the lack of Adam love. LOL

]]> By: justshootme http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202785 justshootme Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:47:25 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202785 In case the VFTW list isn't completely correct, here's the Wiki list of GOO members ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Grand_Ole_Opry_members And the former (dead?) members ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Former_Grand_Ole_Opry_members Sorry I don't know how to do a clever link. In case the VFTW list isn’t completely correct, here’s the Wiki list of GOO members …
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Grand_Ole_Opry_members

And the former (dead?) members …
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Former_Grand_Ole_Opry_members

Sorry I don’t know how to do a clever link.

]]> By: Tess http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202772 Tess Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:16:04 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202772 <blockquote>Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them</blockquote> Ok...just found my absolute new favorite video!! And my new favorite line "the best part of the song was the end...no the end!"

Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them

Ok…just found my absolute new favorite video!! And my new favorite line “the best part of the song was the end…no the end!”

]]> By: justshootme http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202770 justshootme Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:12:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202770 I detest the "new country" that list seems to be crammed with. I guess I'd most like to hear the real old stuff ... Patsy Cline especially. Or some altcountry, but that's not on the list, I guess it woudn't be Grand Olde Oprey. I wonder how accurate the list is. I do think the Vince Gill song would be a good choice for Adam, if this is the week he wants to go all sincere ballady. I detest the “new country” that list seems to be crammed with. I guess I’d most like to hear the real old stuff … Patsy Cline especially. Or some altcountry, but that’s not on the list, I guess it woudn’t be Grand Olde Oprey. I wonder how accurate the list is.

I do think the Vince Gill song would be a good choice for Adam, if this is the week he wants to go all sincere ballady.

]]> By: hypertwink http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202769 hypertwink Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:11:54 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202769 Adam could score with a girl song, Stand BY Your Man. It has a certain poignancy, like with this guy Ivri Lider who sang <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3AJnHBQ4rY" rel="nofollow">The Man I Love</a>. I always love it when girl singers sing guy songs, and vice versa. Speaking of Stand BY Your Man, this was used in a <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k3a3qKIM1LrLZvYdjj" rel="nofollow">gay-themed Guinness ad</a>. Adam could score with a girl song, Stand BY Your Man. It has a certain poignancy, like with this guy Ivri Lider who sang The Man I Love. I always love it when girl singers sing guy songs, and vice versa.

Speaking of Stand BY Your Man, this was used in a gay-themed Guinness ad.

]]> By: Frogpond http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202760 Frogpond Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:32:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202760 Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them Seriously if someone (except Adam) would sing Celebrity by Brad Paisley I would dial the whole 2 hours for them

]]> By: primeminister http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202753 primeminister Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:12:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202753 Matt -- Diamond Rio's "<a href="http://www.imeem.com/people/q9C1N/music/KIv1JyAf/diamond-rio-beautiful-mess/" rel="nofollow">Beautiful Mess</a>" please. Matt — Diamond Rio’s “Beautiful Mess” please.

]]> By: princessmela http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202751 princessmela Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:03:59 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202751 I was just going on the performance aspect of Folsom which could be changed to meet Adam's register. It's the TYPE of song that Adam would do well with..who knows. Who knows....maybe he should sing a ballad. :) I've actually changed my mind after looking up the high quality lyrics to Honky tonk badonkadonk. What on Earth??? We don't care bout the drinkin' Barely listen to the band Our hands, they start a shakin' When she gets the urge to dance Drivin' everybody crazy You think you fell in love Boys, you better keep your distance You can look but you can't touch That honkey tonk badonkadonk Keepin' perfect rhythm Make ya wanna swing along Got it goin' on Like Donkey Kong And whoo-wee Shut my mouth, slap your grandma There outta be a law Get the Sheriff on the phone Lord have mercy, how's she even get them britches on That honky tonk badonkadonk That honky tonk badonkadonk Yeah, that honky tonk badonkadonk (That's it, right there boys, that's why we do what we do It ain't for the money, it ain't for the glory, it ain't for the free whiskey It's for the badonkadonk) Ummm yeah...actually you know who I see picking this song actually is Anoop. LOL Hopefully not. It definitely needs great stage presence to sing this song well. If you can sing it well at all. At least nobody will be singing about their tractor being sexy we call all breath a collective sigh of relief. I was just going on the performance aspect of Folsom which could be changed to meet Adam’s register. It’s the TYPE of song that Adam would do well with..who knows.

Who knows….maybe he should sing a ballad. :)

I’ve actually changed my mind after looking up the high quality lyrics to Honky tonk badonkadonk. What on Earth???

We don’t care bout the drinkin’
Barely listen to the band
Our hands, they start a shakin’
When she gets the urge to dance
Drivin’ everybody crazy
You think you fell in love
Boys, you better keep your distance
You can look but you can’t touch
That honkey tonk badonkadonk
Keepin’ perfect rhythm
Make ya wanna swing along
Got it goin’ on
Like Donkey Kong
And whoo-wee
Shut my mouth, slap your grandma
There outta be a law
Get the Sheriff on the phone
Lord have mercy, how’s she even get them britches on
That honky tonk badonkadonk

That honky tonk badonkadonk
Yeah, that honky tonk badonkadonk

(That’s it, right there boys, that’s why we do what we do
It ain’t for the money, it ain’t for the glory, it ain’t for the free whiskey
It’s for the badonkadonk)

Ummm yeah…actually you know who I see picking this song actually is Anoop. LOL Hopefully not. It definitely needs great stage presence to sing this song well. If you can sing it well at all. At least nobody will be singing about their tractor being sexy we call all breath a collective sigh of relief.

]]> By: sma11ie http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202750 sma11ie Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:00:25 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202750 <blockquote>Adam: Folsom Prison Blues</blockquote> I've yet to here Adam's lower register-- may be wrong, but so far, don't think his voice is suited to Johnny Cash. I agree that Matt is good but still gets lost in the shuffle. He needs to kill it soon, and I hope he does, cuz I really like him.

Adam: Folsom Prison Blues

I’ve yet to here Adam’s lower register– may be wrong, but so far, don’t think his voice is suited to Johnny Cash.

I agree that Matt is good but still gets lost in the shuffle. He needs to kill it soon, and I hope he does, cuz I really like him.

]]> By: princessmela http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202747 princessmela Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:51:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202747 Honestly? I think that Anoop could really knock "I have Friends in Low Places" out of the ballpark. It's a fun song, it's kind of goofy and silly like he is but it also shows great vocal range. I think that Anoop has a great voice, he just needs to pick the right song. My picks for Grand Old Opry Week: Please somebody have some fun with Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline for once!!!! Kris Allen: "Walk the Line" Why I don't know? Maybe it's just the guitar vive I get with this song. It's one of my favorite songs, so he should be complimented I want him to sing it. My other favorite song of all time I actually gave to MEGAN JOY: "Ring of Fire" she has the perfect voice to sing the lesser known, more gentle version of the song created by the actual writer herself, Miss June Carter Cash. Lil: "She's in Love with a Boy" I have no idea about this one I just gave her one. Scott: "The Dance" He has to milk the inspirational hits week after week if he wants to stay in the show. Adam: Folsom Prison Blues---this was actually my first reaction when I heard the week before I even saw it on the list. It's a perfect song for his over dramatic, showy stage presence. :) If he can preform his behind off apparently the world forgets that he's off-pitch most of the time. Alison: "All American Girl' I actually originally picked Crazy by Patsy Cline Ally, but I changed it to the more fun and youthful All American Girl. I think she is way too old-fashioned up there. The only thing keeping her from getting that critique is pink hair. Sorry but it's true. However, I think this would be a fun song for her. Danny: "It's a great day for being alive" just a fun, chipper song. Matt S. I don't care what he sings oops. Chattahoochie. :) Matt G. I actually forgot about him completely. That is very bad, poor Matt. He's not bad..he just gets lost in the shuffle. Also, apparently if you have brown curly hair in Randy's mind that makes you look like Justin Timberlake. Hmmm "I fall to Pieces" Patsy Cline. It's a nice song...and if he can pull that off he might become memorable. Alexis Grace: "Crazy" Patsy Cline. I'm so sick of this fake "dirty" girl thing she has going on. It's odd and strange. Why can't she just be herself? Isn't that what you are suppossed to do on this show? Odd. Anyway, behind that goofy dirty diana song there is a very soulfully sexy Alexis just waiting to come out. I would love to hear her sing that :). Honestly? I think that Anoop could really knock “I have Friends in Low Places” out of the ballpark. It’s a fun song, it’s kind of goofy and silly like he is but it also shows great vocal range. I think that Anoop has a great voice, he just needs to pick the right song.

My picks for Grand Old Opry Week: Please somebody have some fun with Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline for once!!!!

Kris Allen: “Walk the Line” Why I don’t know? Maybe it’s just the guitar vive I get with this song. It’s one of my favorite songs, so he should be complimented I want him to sing it.

My other favorite song of all time I actually gave to MEGAN JOY: “Ring of Fire” she has the perfect voice to sing the lesser known, more gentle version of the song created by the actual writer herself, Miss June Carter Cash.

Lil: “She’s in Love with a Boy” I have no idea about this one I just gave her one.

Scott: “The Dance” He has to milk the inspirational hits week after week if he wants to stay in the show.

Adam: Folsom Prison Blues—this was actually my first reaction when I heard the week before I even saw it on the list. It’s a perfect song for his over dramatic, showy stage presence. :) If he can preform his behind off apparently the world forgets that he’s off-pitch most of the time.

Alison: “All American Girl’ I actually originally picked Crazy by Patsy Cline Ally, but I changed it to the more fun and youthful All American Girl. I think she is way too old-fashioned up there. The only thing keeping her from getting that critique is pink hair. Sorry but it’s true. However, I think this would be a fun song for her.

Danny: “It’s a great day for being alive” just a fun, chipper song.

Matt S. I don’t care what he sings oops. Chattahoochie. :)

Matt G. I actually forgot about him completely. That is very bad, poor Matt. He’s not bad..he just gets lost in the shuffle. Also, apparently if you have brown curly hair in Randy’s mind that makes you look like Justin Timberlake. Hmmm “I fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline. It’s a nice song…and if he can pull that off he might become memorable.

Alexis Grace: “Crazy” Patsy Cline. I’m so sick of this fake “dirty” girl thing she has going on. It’s odd and strange. Why can’t she just be herself? Isn’t that what you are suppossed to do on this show? Odd. Anyway, behind that goofy dirty diana song there is a very soulfully sexy Alexis just waiting to come out. I would love to hear her sing that :) .

]]> By: amiroamor http://mjsbigblog.com/theme-for-next-week-grand-ole-opry-week-for-the-top-11.htm/comment-page-5#comment-202744 amiroamor Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:48:18 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/top-11-week-theme-grand-ole-opry-week.htm#comment-202744 Adam should sing "Last Name". Can he say "I don't even know HIS last name" ? LMAO. Oh, Kris with the guitar and singing "All-American Girl" might work! :D Adam should sing “Last Name”. Can he say “I don’t even know HIS last name” ? LMAO.

Oh, Kris with the guitar and singing “All-American Girl” might work! :D

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