After stumbling upon a list of 10 Dos and Don’ts for those who are auditioning to become the next American Idol, I can’t exactly say that I agree with all of them. A person is clearly either talented or not talented, and following this list will do nothing but waste plenty of time.
The first one on the list is “Don’t Dance.” Although plenty of contestants completely make fools of themselves by dancing, it is not necessary to completely rule it out. Dancing pretty much goes hand-in-hand with singing. If you are a good dancer, there is no reason to hide it. Dancing is an essential part of performing, and the next American Idol should be a great performer.
Another one on the list that should be ruled out is “The South Shall Rise Again,” meaning that it is more likely that somebody from Texas will win than somebody from New York. Not true. There is plenty of talent in the north, and they don’t have to act like they are from the south for a greater chance of winning. It is better to have a proud New Yorker than a southern wannabe.
“Pick Popular Songs” is another one on the list that automatically goes out the window. Keith Beukelaer’s performance of “Like A Virgin” a few seasons back didn’t go so smoothly, while plenty of other contestants made it to the final round while singing songs the judges haven’t even heard of. Instead of picking a popular song, pick a song that shows off the best of your voice.
Another one on the list is “Don’t Ring in the New Year,” or in other words, it is better to be single. Although people who don’t take the talent aspect of American Idol seriously will vote for somebody who is on the market, there is no reason why having a relationship should mess up any chances of winning. The voters who are voting for the single guy obviously could care less about the music. The voters who are paying attention to talent are the ones who will look past marital status.
There is no such thing as a list of Dos and Don’ts for winning American Idol. I doubt that any of the previous winners sat there reading a list to help them win. All that can help a person is talent, and it is not worth it to read any lists to get hopes up.
Excellent analysis with examples. Providing specifics is key.
Would be good to know some of the stats from past winners, such as what states are they from and were any of them married.
Please insert the link to your source early in the story rather than as a tagline.
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