Some audition highlights

So I know you've been missing my thoughtful blogs on the audition rounds but I promise I am still fully behind this season, but unfortunately my workload hasn't allowed me to get home in time to watch and then blog. Note to my boss who is reading this: It's okay that I am letting my loyal readers down, really, you shouldn't feel bad about it. :)

Now on to some audition highlights from last week and this week.

From Milwaukee -- Thia the 15 year old Asian singer who was amazing, Jerome Brown the R&B singer with the hat, the deep voiced country singer, Molly the White House intern and Hayley who is obsessed with Steven Tyler. Plus Scott Dangerfield the super nerdy but super soul filled singer that JLo declared as her favorite - needs a makeover. And of course Chris Medina who has already become a sensation with the super super sad story about his fiance. Singing Break Even? Uggh my heart just broke.

Let's not forget Steven Tyler's amazing saying: Hellfire, save matches, f*** a duck and see what hatches.

And then in Nashville, the ex-couple Rob and Chelsee who auditioned together -- she was awesome - I was blown away. But then, Jackie Wilson the blonde in the denim skirt came in a fully blew away the panel and me -- Steven Tyler later declared they had found the one, and I think he was referring to her. Amazing. Love how she dueted with Steven.

Now time for Austin. Love that they opened with an apology for Steven Tyler's behavior. He really is a riot. Hollie the sweet 17 yr old who sang in 5 keys and started crying. They gave her another shot and let her through. I don't think her nerves will stand going much further, but sweet.

John Wayne - I've fallen for this cowboy.

Courtney the Ryan Stalker who mimicked a chicken and then blasphemy! sang Sugarland! I really hope she doesn't make it through. Steven told her to "kindle" it up some. What does that mean? OMG she got through.

Nick and Jacqueline - annoying couple. She sang Mercy and was good, but it is not a hard song. Nick is a crooner and we know that never works on this show.

Janelle the blonde country singer - gorgeous, reminded me of Miranda Lambert.

Casey the Seth Rogan look alike started a dance party and got a unanimous yes to Hollywood with his blues song.

Now on to Hollywood --
But can I first say that it is quite fun to watch JLo change her look every episode - she is really a chameleon. My only critique, has anyone noticed that her face make-up looks a little too white or powdery compared to her skin tone? I know, weird thing to notice...And not a fan of the swim cap look.

TIm Halperin with the Maroon 5 song - so smooth. I loved it.

The Gutierrez brothers did not fully impress me -- have heard it before. Hollywood was pretty terrible.

Another week of auditions in San Francisco and Hollywood week begins. I love Hollywood week!!!

I am not ashamed of that at all. So don't be ashamed of your obsessions.