Hitz Only » Performance http://www.hitzonly.com Latest music news: music, celebrities, lyrics, albums, concerts , songs, videos, rock, pop, hip-hop, rap, R&B and of course ... hitz Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:44:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 The Voice Coaches Perform http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/29/the-voice-coaches-perform/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/29/the-voice-coaches-perform/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:10:14 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6798 The top 4 singers on NBC’s The Voice weren’t the only ones who had double duty last night as the coaches hit the stage together to perform Queen and David Bowie’s hit collaboration “Under Pressure”. Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo Green did a medley of the rock band’s hits earlier this month so I guess they’ve stuck to a theme. If it wasn’t for Adam and Blake though, this performance could have just been cut from the show and I wouldn’t have lost anything. I am really starting to dislike Christina’s need for diva vocal runs and Cee-Lo is just all over the place.
Here are all performances from the last night the Voice show:
The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Opening Number – Blake, Cee Lo, Christina & Adam

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Vicci & Cee Lo Duet – Love Is A Battlefield
The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Dia & Blake Duet – I Won’t Back Down

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Beverly & Christina Duet – Beautiful

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Javier & Adam Duet – Man In The Mirror

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Javier Colon – Stitch by Stitch

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Vicci Martinez – Afraid To Sleep

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Dia Frampton – Inventing Shadows

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The Voice 2011 (Finals) – Beverly McClellan – Love Sick

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/29/the-voice-coaches-perform/feed/ 0 Beyonce Closes Glastonbury http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/28/beyonce-closes-glastonbury/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/28/beyonce-closes-glastonbury/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:48:53 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6790 I’m not the biggest Beyonce fan but I have to say that she gave the performance of her life yesterday when the R&B singer closed down the 2011 Glastonbury Festival in England. She pretty much silenced critics who said she wasn’t suitable for the main headliner spot by delivering a high-energy, brilliant and emotional concert. Beyonce also became the first woman in over 20 years to headline the music festival and the first African-American female ever. She delivered an extensive set list that included hits from her back catalogue, a Destiny’s Child medley, some covers and new tracks from her latest album “4”. Check out some of her performances below.
Beyonce – Crazy in Love – Performance Video

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Beyonce – Best Thing I Never Had/End of Time – Performance Video

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Beyonce – Run the World (Girls) Performance Video

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Beyonce – Halo – Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/28/beyonce-closes-glastonbury/feed/ 0 Selena Gomez Performs on Good Morning America http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/20/selena-gomez-performs-on-good-morning-america/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/20/selena-gomez-performs-on-good-morning-america/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:05:21 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6763 Selena Gomez is a pretty nice girl with a great personality. But as far as her talents as a singer, the Disney star leaves much to be desired. Selena recently had a mini concert on Good Morning America at Central Park in New York City. She sang her little heart out for thousands of fans. The only word I could think of after her performance was disappointing. I’m not sure if this is how she really performs live since I’ve never paid much attention to her or if she’s still not feeling 100% good after being hospitalized for food poisoning and exhaustion.
Selena Gomez – Love You Like a Love Song – Performance Video

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Selena Gomez – Who Says – Performance Video

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Selena Gomez – Naturally – Performance Video

]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/20/selena-gomez-performs-on-good-morning-america/feed/ 0 Jessie J Performs on Britain’s Got Talent http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/06/jessie-j-performs-on-britain%e2%80%99s-got-talent/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/06/jessie-j-performs-on-britain%e2%80%99s-got-talent/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:41:11 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6706 Jessie J rocked the stage on Britain’s Got Talent last week where the rising pop singer performed a killer rendition of her song “Mama Knows Best”. The track comes off of her debut album “Who You Are”. I love watching Jessie J perform, even more so this performance. It’s like watching a musical play. I wonder why she didn’t sing her official new single “Nobody’s Perfect” though. The song is still fighting within the Top 20 on the UK charts. Maybe Jessie J just doesn’t want to lose any momentum and is perhaps planning to release “Mama Knows Best” as a single in the near future. What do you think?
Jessie J – Mama Knows Best – Britain’s Got Talent Performance Video

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Nicole Scherzinger – Right There – Britain’s Got Talent Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/06/06/jessie-j-performs-on-britain%e2%80%99s-got-talent/feed/ 0 James Durbin Performs with Judas Priest http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/26/james-durbin-performs-with-judas-priest/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/26/james-durbin-performs-with-judas-priest/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 21:35:55 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6672 Next to take the American Idol stage was James Durbin, dressed in all black with lots of spikes and studs, performing with rock and roll legends Judas Priest on “Breaking the Law”. James was clearly having the time of his life. This whole performance screamed so much of an actual concert for me. There were some serious pyro going on and just an all out amazing performance. James even got a standing ovation from the judges. Why couldn’t he have been part of the top 2? It would have been a more exciting finale night if he was. Do you have something against pure rock stars America?
American Idol Winner Performances Video

American Idol Top 13 – Born This Way – Performance Video

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James Durbin and Judas Priest – Breaking the Law – Performance Video

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Jacob Lusk, Kirk Franklin and Gladys Knight – I Smile – Performance Video

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Casey Abrams and Jack Black – Fat Bottomed Girls – Performance Video

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American Idol Girls and Beyonce – Beyonce Medley – Performance Video

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Haley Reinhart and Tony Bennett – Steppin’ Out with My Baby – Performance Video

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TLC and American Idol Girls – No Scrubs/Waterfalls – Performance Video

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Scotty McCreery and Tim McGraw – Live like You were Dying – Performance Video

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Marc Anthony – Aguanile – Performance Video

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American Idol Guys – Tom Jones Medley – Performance Video

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Tom Jones and American Idol Guys – It’s Not Unusual – Performance Video

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More AI Performances:

Bono, The Edge, Reeve Carney – Rise Above – Performance Video

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Beyonce – 1 + 1 – Performance Video

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Lady Gaga – The Edge of Glory – Performance Video

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Lauren Alaina and Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats – Performance Video

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Steven Tyler – Dream On – Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/26/james-durbin-performs-with-judas-priest/feed/ 0 American Idol Performance Recap: Round 3 http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/25/american-idol-performance-recap-round-3/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/25/american-idol-performance-recap-round-3/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 22:03:19 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6666 Round three of American Idol performance night saw the top 2 singers take on the songs that they’ll record if they win. Scotty McCreery got “I Love You This Big”. This was actually a good song, especially for the finale. I guess it pays to have Jimmy Iovine involved. It has a good hook and I think it would do well on the radio. Scotty owned it too. Lauren Alaina got “Like My Mother Does”. This was actually better than what Scotty got. After her performance, I think it was pretty much nailed down that she’s going to win. While she sang it very well, I think it will have little to do with that. Round three for me, as well as for the judges, goes to Lauren.
American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance Videos:
Scotty McCreery – Gone – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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Lauren Alaina – Flat On The Floor – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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Scotty McCreery – Check Yes Or No – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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Lauren Alaina – Maybe It Was Memphis – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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Scotty McCreery – I Love You This Big – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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Lauren Alaina – Like My Mother Does – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale Performance

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David Cook – Don’t You Forget About Me – American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale

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Taio Cruz – Positive – American Idol Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/25/american-idol-performance-recap-round-3/feed/ 0 American Idol Elimination Results http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/20/american-idol-elimination-results-2/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/20/american-idol-elimination-results-2/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 20:32:03 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6652 We finally found out which two singers will be battling it out on American Idol season 10’s finale next week. After all the commercials, video packages and guest performances, Ryan Seacrest was handed the envelope, the lights were dimmed and someone was sent home. I was hoping for the top 2 to be Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart but after the performance night seeing Haley deal with some of the toughest songs and the judges siding more with Lauren Alaina, I was really nervous about the elimination. And apparently, I had reason to be when Ryan revealed that it was Haley that was going home. They may be touted as the most talented bunch but this season had robbed so many great singers that I’m saying this sucks the most.
American Idol Top 3 Elimination
Elimination of Haley Reinhart – Top 3 Results Show – American Idol 2011 – 05/19/11

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Final Song – Haley Reinhart – Bennie and the Jets – Top 3 Results – American Idol 2011 – 05/19/11

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Right There : Nicole Scherzinger ft. 50 Cent : American Idol Live Performance

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‘O Sole Mio – Il Volo (American Idol performance)

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/20/american-idol-elimination-results-2/feed/ 0 2011 Wango Tango Performances http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/16/2011-wango-tango-performances/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/16/2011-wango-tango-performances/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 21:01:33 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6633 KIIS FM’s 2011 Wango Tango edition took place this past Saturday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. This year’s performers included the likes of Ke$ha, Selena Gomez, Far East Movement, Adam Lambert, Lupe Fiasco and Jennifer Lopez among others. Speaking of JLo, I have to admire her cool and professional manner. Halfway through her performance of “On the Floor” with Pitbull, her mic got turned off. I guess there was some technical problem at the venue. However, the pop star knew how to work past the problem and the audience’s patience. When the power came back on, she strongly demanded to take it from the top. Awesome!
2011 Wango Tango Performances Video:
Jennifer Lopez – On the Floor – Performance Video

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Ke$ha – We R Who We R – Performance Video

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Ke$ha – Blow – Performance Video

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Adam Lambert – Fever – Performance Video

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Far East Movement – Like a G6 – Performance Video

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Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On – Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/16/2011-wango-tango-performances/feed/ 0 American Idol 2011 Top 4 Performances Video http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/12/american-idol-2011-top-4-performances-video/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/12/american-idol-2011-top-4-performances-video/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 16:33:46 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6617 I would say it was pretty good night for AI contestants, all of them were equally good, and they had a Lady Gaga for a Mentor
For the first round, James Durbin sang “Don’t Stop Believin’”; Haley Reinhart took on “Earth Song”; Scotty McCreery performed “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning”; and Lauren Alaina sang “Anyway”. For the second round, Haley took on “I Who Have Nothing”; Scotty sang “Young Blood”; Lauren performed “Trouble”; and James sang “Love Potion No. 9”
Check all songs below from the last night AI top 4 episode
American Idol 2011 Top 4 Performances Video

James Durbin – Don’t Stop Believing – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Haley Reinhart – Earth Song – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Lauren Alaina – Anyway – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Scotty McCreery – Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Haley Reinhart – I Who Have Nothing – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Scotty McCreery – Young Blood – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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Lauren Alaina – Trouble – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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James Durbin – Love Potion No. 9 – American Idol 2011 Top 4

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/12/american-idol-2011-top-4-performances-video/feed/ 0 American Idol Elimination Results http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/06/american-idol-elimination-results/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/06/american-idol-elimination-results/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 21:42:18 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6597 Most of the performers were on top of their game for this past Wednesday’s performance night on American Idol while others failed to impress. With three weeks left to go in the competition, there’s just no excuse to just coast along. Before announcing who was at the bottom, Ryan Seacrest announced that there were 60 million votes cast. After getting reviews from Jimmy Iovine, we saw Lauren Alaina standing with Jacob Lusk, and James Durbin standing with Haley Reinhart. Scotty was asked to choose to stand with the duo who he thought was safe. When he refused, Ryan led him over to Haley and James and announced that they were safe. And as I had hoped, we said goodbye to Jacob last night. Did you agree with the results?

Lady Antebellum – Just a Kiss – American Idol Performance Video

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Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull – On the Floor – American Idol Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/06/american-idol-elimination-results/feed/ 0 American Idol Top 5 Performance Videos: http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/05/american-idol-top-5-performance-videos/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/05/05/american-idol-top-5-performance-videos/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 21:41:55 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6591 Last night on AI was one of the best I ever seen for a very long time, Performances were outstanding!
See it for your self!
American Idol Top 5 Performance Videos:
Haley Reinhart : House Of The Rising Sun – Animals : American Idol Top 5

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James Durbin : Closer To The Edge – 30 Seconds To Mars : American Idol Top 5

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Jacob Lusk : No Air – Jordin Sparks : American Idol Top 5

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Scotty McCreery : Gone – Montgomery Gentry : American Idol Top 5

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American Idol – Lauren Alaina – Flat On The Floor – Carrie Underwood: American Idol Top 5

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Haley Reinhart : You And I – Lady Gaga : American Idol Top 5

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James Durbin : Without You – Harry Nillson : American Idol Top 5

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Jacob Lusk : Love Hurts – Nazareth : American Idol Top 5

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Lauren Alaina : Unchained Melody – Leann Rimes : American Idol Top 5

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Scotty McCreery : You Were Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson : American Idol Top 5

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Casey Abrams – “Harder To Breathe” Maroon 5 – American Idol Top 7

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Haley Reinhart – “Rolling In The Deep” Adele – American Idol Top 7

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James Durbin – “Uprising” Muse – American Idol Top 7

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Lauren Alaina – “Born To Fly” Sara Evans – American Idol Top 7

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Jacob Lusk – Dance with my father American Idol Top 7

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Stefano Langone – Closer (American Idol Top 7)

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Scotty McCreery “Swingin’” – Top 7 American Idol 2011

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/21/american-idol-top-7-performances/feed/ 0 American Idol 2011 Top 8 http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/14/american-idol-2011-top-8/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/14/american-idol-2011-top-8/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:52:00 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6515 Check the all performances from the last night AI Top 8 episode
American Idol 2011 Top 8

American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Paul McDonald – Old Time Rock & Roll

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Stefano Langone – End Of The Road

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Lauren Alaina – The Climb

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Haley Reinhart – Call Me

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – James Durbin – Heavy Metal

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Scotty McCreery – I Cross My Heart

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Casey Abrams – Nature Boy

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American Idol 2011 Top 8 – Jacob Lusk – Bridge Over Troubled Water

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/14/american-idol-2011-top-8/feed/ 0 Foo Fighters on SNL http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/11/foo-fighters-on-snl/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/11/foo-fighters-on-snl/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:47:33 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6501 The Foo Fighters were the music guests on this past weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, which saw Oscar award winning actress Helen Mirren as host. The American rock band took the stage to perform some tracks from their album “Wasting Light”, namely the lead single “Rope” and “Walk”. It was a solid effort and it looks like their appearance on SNL has paid off as their album has since gotten back in the top 10 on the US iTunes. I’ve always been a fan of the Foo Fighters so I’m really happy that they’re garnering success for their current record.
Foo Fighters – Rope – SNL Performance Video

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Foo Fighters – Walk – SNL Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/11/foo-fighters-on-snl/feed/ 0 Thoughts on American Idol Top 9 http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/07/thoughts-on-american-idol-top-9/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/07/thoughts-on-american-idol-top-9/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:17:29 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6488 Last night’s Rock n Roll Hall of Fame episode of American Idol was a rare one, at least for this season, because no one was terrible. I guess the singers finally figured that it’s crunch time. I’ll just make one review of performances and it’s for Pia Toscano. She’s been choosing ballads for the longest time ever and she promised last week that she’d do an up tempo song this week. And finally we got it in the form of “River Deep, Mountain High”. Her vocals were amazing but she’s lacking in stage presence. Pia’s a great singer but not a performer. Now for my thoughts on who’s safe and who’s going home. I think Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are 100% safe, with Pia, Lauren Alaina and Jacob Lusk likely to be safe as well. I think the bottom 3 would be Haley Reinhart, Stefano Langone and Paul McDonald, with Stefano going home. What do you think?

American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Performances Video:
Jacob Lusk : Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Casey Abrams : Have You Ever Seen The Rain – CCR : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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James Durbin : While My Guitar Gently Weeps : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Pia Toscano : River Deep, Mountain High : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Stefano Langone : When A Man Loves A Woman : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Paul McDonald : Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Haley Reinhart : Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Scotty McCreery : Elvis Presley – That’s All Right, Mama : American Idol Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Lauren Alaina : Natural Woman : American Idol Top 9 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Casey Abrams “Your Song” Performance:

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More American Idol Top 11 Performances:
Lauren Alaina “Candle in the Wind” Performance:

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Scotty McCreery – Country Comfort – American Idol Top 11

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James Durbin – Saturday Night’s Alright – American Idol Top 11

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Stefano Langone – Tiny Dancer – American Idol Top 11

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Haley Reinhart “Bennie and the Jets” Performance:

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Jacob Lusk – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word – American Idol Top 11

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Pia Toscano – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – American Idol Top 11

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/04/01/additional-thoughts-on-american-idol/feed/ 0 Jennifer Hudson Back on American Idol Stage http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/25/jennifer-hudson-back-on-american-idol-stage/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/25/jennifer-hudson-back-on-american-idol-stage/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:06:57 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6435 Jennifer Hudson returned to the show that opened the doors of stardom for her. The now Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning R&B singer performed her single “Where You At” on American Idol’s results show last night. The girl has been everywhere in support of her “I Remember Me” album but the constant travels and performances seems to not affect her as Jennifer sounded stunning on the show. And if you thought that her male backup singer looked familiar, it’s actually George Huff. He was also a former AI contestant, appearing on the same season as Jennifer. He may not have made it big but he’s still singing with the best of them.
Jennifer Hudson – Where You At – AI Performance Video

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Here are all performances from the two nights ago. Casey Abrams sang “I Heard it through the Grapevine”. Thia Megia performed “Heat Wave”. Jacob Lusk sang “You’re All I Need to Get By”. Lauren Alaina took on “You Keep Me Hanging On”. Stefano Langone sang “Hello”. Haley did “You’re Really Got a Hold on Me”. Scott McCreery sang “For Once in My Life”. Pia Toscano did “All in Love is Fair”. Paul McDonald did “Tracks of My Tears”. Naima sang “Dancing in the Street”. And finally, James Durbin did “Living for the City”

American Idol “Motown Week” Top 11

Casey Abrams: I Heard It Through The Grapevine American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Thia Megia Heat Wave – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Jacob Lusk – You’re All I Need to Get By – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Lauren Alaina – You Keep Me Hanging On – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Stefano Langone – Hello -American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Haley Reinhart – You’re Really Got a Hold on Me – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Scotty McCreery – For Once in My Life – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Pia Toscano – All in Love is Fair – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Paul McDonald – Tracks of My Tears – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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Naima Adedapo – Dancing in the Street – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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James Durbin – Living for the City – American Idol – “Motown Week” Top 11

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/25/jennifer-hudson-back-on-american-idol-stage/feed/ 0 American Idol bottom three is as predicted http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/american-idol-bottom-three-is-as-predicted/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/american-idol-bottom-three-is-as-predicted/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:53:22 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6411 It looks like this American Idol season’s viewers pretty much know what they like and what they don’t. As proof of this stands this week’s bottom three which also includes two contestants that are on their return trip to this unfortunate situation. The bottom three present in last night’s American Idol episode is comprised of Karen Rodriguez, Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo. The first two are the unfortunate ones that have apparently made it on the bottom three for the second time and one of them is actually going to get the chance to do it a third… although that would be a very unfortunate thing indeed.
American Idol 2011 – Karen Rodriguez Last Performance Video

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also on American Idol last night
Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough – AI Performance Video

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American Idol Top 12 – Results Show – AI Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/american-idol-bottom-three-is-as-predicted/feed/ 0 More Fluff and Filler for American Idol http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/more-fluff-and-filler-for-american-idol/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/more-fluff-and-filler-for-american-idol/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:21:33 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6407 The results show of American Idol bugs me as much as the song choices that the contestants made this week did. From the butchered opening performance to mics not being turned on at the right time, I was wishing it wasn’t a live show but rather a pre-recorded one. And then there’s the fluff of a Ford commercial, loads of fillers and the audience getting a free 10-year anniversary CD. Don’t even get me started on the contestant interview and Pia Toscano being censored for saying “shih tzu”. Another lame part had to be the St. Patrick’s Day lighting gag. Why are you doing this AI?
also on American Idol last night:
American Idol 2011 – Karen Rodriguez Last Performance Video

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Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough – AI Performance Video

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American Idol Top 12 – Results Show – AI Performance Video

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]]> http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/18/more-fluff-and-filler-for-american-idol/feed/ 0 Casey Abrams breaks new ground again http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/17/casey-abrams-breaks-new-ground-again/ http://www.hitzonly.com/2011/03/17/casey-abrams-breaks-new-ground-again/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:45:28 +0000 Alex http://www.hitzonly.com/?p=6403 After being the very first American Idol contestant to use a stand-up bass as an instrument, Casey Abrams has once again broken new ground by singing Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. Last night’s American Idol episode was all about songs from the contestant’s year of birth so Casey Abrams made a very interesting and unique choice. He also used a bass on stage. As for the performance itself, Casey Abrams is definitely no Kurt Cobain and his rendition wasn’t really one hundred percent accurate, but he did manage to get into the spirit of things and that seems to have counted a lot with the judges. Steven Tyler actually said that Casey Abrams is “so crazy, so good and so talented and that is the perfect match”.

American Idol 10 Top 12
Casey Abrams : Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit : American Idol Top 12

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More American Idol Performances:
James Durbin : Bon Jovi – I’ll Be There For You : American Idol Top 12

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Stefano Langone : Simply Red – If You Don’t Know Me By Now : American Idol Top 12

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Scotty McCreery : Travis Tritt – Can I Trust You With My Heart : American Idol Top 12

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Jacob Lusk “Alone” – American Idol – Top 12

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Lauren Alaina “I’m the only one” – American Idol top 12

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Pia Toscano “Where the broken hearts go” – American Idol – top 12

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Naima Adedapo : Tina Turner – What’s Love Got To Do With It : American Idol Top 12

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Thia Megia : Colors Of The Wind – Pocahontas : American Idol Top 12

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American Idol 10 Top 12 – Karen Rodriguez – Love Will Lead You Back

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American Idol 10 Top 12 – Paul McDonald – I Guess That’s Why They Called It The Blues

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American Idol 10 Top 12 – Haley Reinhart – I’m Your Baby Tonight

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