American Idol 8 - Ready to Change Some Lives Forever?

This photo brings back some memories, huh? Shot at the the opening of "The American Idol Experience" at Disney World this past week, it showcases the winners of season's 1 through 7.

I am starting to get excited about this season...are you? Who's life will we change forever come May? Arguably, a contestant doesn't have to WIN American Idol, or for that matter, even make the Top 12 to have a life changing experience.

Over the next few weeks I am going to look back over the past 7 seasons and spotlight what I think were some of those life changing moments. Some of them might surprise you!

Stay tuned...

Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino - Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

I think it's time for some Christmas music! Here's one to kick things off with two of our past American Idol winners - Kelly and Fantasia. The song has a Gospel feel and they both hit it out of the park on this one! I stumbled across this and have no idea when it was performed:

The Color Purple - Opening Night for Fantasia

Fantasia opened last night on Broadway! I found these pictures! They look like the curtain call after the show...






For more pictures...click here.

Favorite Top 8 Performances

There are MANY memorable TOP 8 performances. In fact, some of the MOST memorable of all time. Here are two of my favorites:

Fantasia Barrino - Summertime



Constantine Maroulis - Bohemian Rhapsody



Does this bunch have a performance like these in them? Well, we will see.

Trip Down Memory Lane

Fantasia performing Barbara Streisands "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life". Fantasia is still one of my favorite Idol's EVER!

Belated Congratulations to Fantasia!

Fantasia Barrino will join the cast of The Color Purple musical on Broadway in the lead role of Celie on April 10! YES, the lead! Congrats Fantasia!

You can read more about it here www.colorpurple.com/