Season 6: San Antonio Auditions Re-Cap

Baylie Brown


Jimmy McNeal

Well, auditions are finally over now that we saw San Antonio's auditions.

The first guy out claimed he won a "mock American Idol" contest. So, you gotta think that maybe, just maybe, there is an ounce of talent in him. Well, he does have an "ounce" or talent...he's a good yeller. What the HELL was he screaming? Was that "Rebel Yell" he was screaming? I almost sounded as if he was being tortured in some kind of prison camp.

Haley came out next and did a decent job. Guess she is sick of singing in wedding bands. I can't remember what she sang but she had a decent voice. It didn't blow me away but she could get better in the Hollywood round if she gives a more memorable performance.

Jasmine really sucked. I don't care that people are nervous. Tough nuggies. Sing the song. If you are nervous in front of three judges, then how are you to perform in front of 30 million people that watch the show each week.

One of my favorites of the night was Baylie Brown from the town of Krum. Now, that sounds like a hoppin' place to live. This girl was good looking and had a nice country voice and good personality. My one problem is that when I looked for a picture of her for this review, I found out that she has her own website with an album. Not sure if that would even disqualify her. If you want to see her site, you can go to: http://www.bayliebrown.com/ However, I hope she advances to the Top 24 as I think she can go far.

Then, we had the two cousins, Akron and William. First cousin...BAD. Nuns must have been turning over in their grave if they had heard his rendition of "Amazing Grace." However, his cousin had some good pipes. He's gotta work on his stage presence as I totally agreed with Simon that he was boring but a good voice prevails. He's on the bubble for the Top 24.

Then there was Sandie singing "Black Velvet." Simon wasn't even sure if she was singing in English. I was almost embarrassed for her parents but then I changed my mind and hope she gets mocked by her family, friends, and students. That was just plain old bad. I probably could pull off a better audition and can't sing at all.

And let's not forget about Ashlyn. When she came out, she looked a bit like Christina Christian from Season 1 (but not quite as good looking) so I thought she was gonna blow us away. I was just as mesmerized as the judges with her weird facial expressions. It was like she was singing with sharp glass in her mouth. It was a bit creepy but I tried to not let it bother me as I liked her look and her voice was decent. So, after she got the boot, they brought her back for a 2nd chance where she got the golden ticket. If she is gonna advance, it's gonna be on looks instead of pure talent.

Finally, there was Jimmy who was a bit Rubenesque. He had a great smile and a good soulful voice. He's on the bubble for the Top 24 as the judges liked him a bit more than I did.

Well, that's it. Hollywood Round starts next week. Stay tuned later for my early Final 2 predictions (subject to change when the Top 24 is revealed).

Birdman out.