why do the judges in american idol doesn't allow a song from Mariah Carey during auditions?
83278
In order for a song to be used, American Idol has to have permission from the singer or songwriter.
514931
I watched American Idol......once. I listened to the Macarena song......a thousand times, not by choice. Did you answer my question on the 'limbo dance?' Bet you did it???
64916
because songs get played out
1150519
try to download the free version of kazaa to see if one of the local radio stations have placed it on the web.  sometimes the artist themselves use this website to post different versions to a song that were not released also.  you can also try rhapsody.com.  i found a song by mariah carey that was not released on her latest album also.  if you have yahoo set up as your internet home page, right above the search box on the screen there is a row of suggestions.  click on the word (video) and type in the artist or song.  not only do you get to hear the music but you also get to see a video.
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American Idol's 5th season is now down to it's second to last week and only three finalists are left! On Tuesday, for the first time this season, the finalists will sing three songs each: one of their choice, one chosen by the Judges and one chosen by legendary music producer Clive Davis. Don't miss a note Tuesday, starting at 8/7c. Then, come back Wednesday for a special 1-hour results show, featuring Clive Davis, starting at 9/8c. Only on FOX!\n\nI was SHOCKED also!  I thought the final 2 would come down to Chris & Taylor.  In the hopes of Taylor winning, but Chris is very good also (much better than Elliott or Kat in my opinion.)  Although Im pulling for Taylor I could not believe he was voted off especially befor Elliott!
1053358
Well, Katherine McPhee wasn't an American Idol (remember, Taylor Hicks won).  Out of Carrie and Kelly, I GREATLY prefer Kelly Clarkson- Kelly sings good music while Carrie sings country garbage.
494443
It still can't be sung properly unless you are drunk.
567040
omg i so think that is unfair.  Kathrine so should have gone out. she is soo robotic (if you know what i mean)  Chris is the best evr to be on American idol!
239115
I, for one, never heard Chris say that it was his original arrangement.  I never heard Barry Manilow say that it was Chris' arrangement either.  I heard the piano player say that they were doing something a little different.  There was some speculation as to whether Chris mentioned that it was "Live's version" in the pre-performance monologue and that it may have been edited out. I really don't think that Chris would try to pass it off as his own when just the week before he gave proper credit to the Red Hot Chili Peppers for the version of "Higher Ground" that he did. I hope that this doesn't hurt Chris' chances of winning.  I think that he is a very talented performer.
286344
At times I think the band was just too loud for some of the contestants. I also think that Bucky sometimes holds the microphone too close to his mouth, so that his words are more mumbled. That song was a great choice for him though.
1132992
Lol i agree because there are so many singing artists that can not sing today, and it's like how did they get a record deal? But i agree that you have to be born with it i mean it's a natural talent that God has selected for a person.
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My guess is that the American Idol voting system was largely to blame.  Somebody calling for Chris couldn't do so if they line was busy.  This is probably the biggest flaw in the voting system and has probably been responsible on more than one occassion for the elimination of good singers.  Apparently if you're on Idol, you not only have to be a good singer, you have to hope that your fans can actually have a chance to vote :S.
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I liked the last season of Drew Carey, where each episode they would have a different theme song (of ones the show used in the past seasons) and also a different video version to that theme song. That is something I have never seen before on television.
554715
I agree with Theo.  Record yourself and listen to yourself to see if you sing well.  Just don't go on to American Idol unless you've done this and know you can sing well or just want to make a fool of yourself!  But the whole recording thing reminds me of that Friends episode where Pheobe finally gets to hear herself on her music video, completely oblivious to the fact that someone else sang her song.  So make sure someone else doesn't sing for you if you do record yourself!
647505
I don't know, but hopefully they will require the judges to pass a breathalizer. She has got to be on something or is drunk half the time. Who freakin cries over some dork singing on AI? She has problems definately. She seems out of it.
258819
Chris sang "Hemorrhage (in my hands)" by Fuel.  I hope Chris will be the next American Idol.
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She sang a horrible song choice (Any Man of Mine by Shania Twain) and even with her voice being good, it didn't sound too good!  Then she made some comments about gays that week and I do believe that dropped a good number of calls for her.  I understand standing up for something you believe in, but can't you wait until after you're voted off or win?????