maria1999 said:

As many have said this show isnt doing anything for growing an artist its just throwing out a new soundbyte artist for the day, yes some are talented but alot of the talented ones still dont grow as artists, or are they put into a situation to grow. Patti forgets that this show THINKS its 2 things, one, creating great megastars, which it has done upon releases (selling wise, Carrie Underwood,Kelly Clarkson to name 2) this show also thinks its puttiing out the best artists, which it is not, because in the end the public is voting, and lets not forget that they picked Taylor Hicks over Katharine Mcphee, reason, they didnt like her "smugness and shyness" well this isnt a manners contest, thats why the judges that are not qualified MOST are the public.

As for Kara she is a producer songwriter and does sing and was in a few bands, so she qualifies for the artist building, where as Simon is nothing but popularity, as for Ellen and Paula, just for ratings and show, no qualifications either way, Randy, well, more like a mix of Kara and Simon, but he is more of a musician and this show rarely has one

but isn't that how it goes in the industry? and probably even way worse with no cameras around?

anyway she says they're not qualified but then goes on to add that she was asked to judge but declined? than what's your problem Patti?

i don't know it seems to me that she's either misquoted or bitter about something

maria1999 said:

You might want to AT LEAST do some research before spewing uneducated remarks, for your the one whose looking retarded. Kara's got some impressive accomplishments under her belt. She knows music on a deeper basis than any of the judges.

JesusFreak said:

I actually i believe it was a question to me in response, not a remark of "who is she" as if she is no one, i think it was even said in the post it was a question not a comment

lastdecember said:

I thought so, too.
In fact, I've never watched AI, and have no idea who she is even now.

chocolate1 said:

she is a songwriter/producer has worked with chistina aguilera, kelly clarkson etc

missmad said:

Thanks!

chocolate1 said:

No problem

Timmy84 said:

okay kids, recess is O.V.E.R

RnBAmbassador said:

Kara's a pretty good singer. What most people don't know is that before the labels give the final go on her songs for their artists, the demos of her compositions are always done with her vocals. 10 years ago before she became "Idol" famous, I used to get to hear tons of her stuff when it was in this in between phase of being written for the artist. I was always struck by whether it was Faith Hill, Jon Secada, Celine Dion, whoever...she always sounded pretty kick ass singing her own stuff, and that as a producer she was the one in the studio instructing the singers how the songs were to be sung. She's got skillz, alright. All the stuff she writes for Celine actually sounds better with her singing it:

lastdecember said:

What the hell does Randy Jackson know???...WOW he's extremely qualified to be a judge. He's been a major session bass player and producer for decades, Grammy nominated. He's played with and produced for long list of artist from Jazz to Country. Very respected in the industry. You should look up his resume. His background is extensive.

maria1999 said:

She's a famous song-writer. She has written hit songs for many artists.

steelyd said:

I know his resume well and if you look at what i was saying throughout my posts im saying that what they are judging is simple, who can take over as a soundbyte artist, and Randy is a musician a seesion player and all those things, when the hell does being a musician even come up in AI, can someone bring me footage where "the contestant's musicianship" was part of this equation to getting a winner? In that respect Randy is almost on the wrong show as is Kara. Since at no time are playing and writing brought up.

This new season of Idol sucks! Paula's gone and I don't like any of the contestants. And Ellen as a judge for a singing contest??? They have got to be kidding!

WaterInYourBath said:

I would be forever glued if they had her on. She's a hoot when she gets started on something. I never will forget that one gospel show waaay back in the 90s where she kicked off her shoe. It was that good of a song and she got super happy performing it.

Wowugotit said:

She damn sure is right in saying that! It's singers out here that don't need a contract to save their mama's life! They sound like shit but they still believed in themselves and somebody saw their drive and signed their asses anyway. She can NOT sing but she has somewhat of a career.