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Inspiring Quotes for Saturday, April 25, 2025

 

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If there's love in a house, it's a palace for sure.

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Tom Waits

Tom Waits is an American musician who cut his teeth in the??singer-songwriter circuit. Waits¡¯ expansive discography often centers around the darker underbelly of society: lost love, broken homes, drug use, runaways. The song this line comes from, ¡°House Where Nobody Lives,¡± is no exception. The lyrics describe an abandoned house, contemplating the lives it once held as it now stands alone and choked with weeds. Waits uses the decrepit structure to illustrate the fickleness of?. ¡°Houses are just made of wood,¡± he sings in the final verse. ¡°What makes a house grand ain¡¯t the roof or the doors. If there¡¯s love in a house, it¡¯s a palace for sure.¡±

Mary
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Re: Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for April 25

 

Happy birthday to all and may all be celebrating a birthday next year?Emoji
Mary
Live long and prosper

On Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:45:43 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote:


From: Jackie Schmitt

Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie
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April 25: Actor Al Pacino is 85.
?
Bassist Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revisited is 80.
Actor Talia Shire is 80.?
Singer Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA is 80.
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Actor Jeffrey DeMunn (¡°The Green Mile¡±) is 78.?
?
Country singer-songwriter Rob Crosby is 71.
?
Actor Hank Azaria (¡°The Simpsons¡±) is 61.?
Singer Andy Bell of Erasure is 61.
?
Bassist Eric Avery (Jane¡¯s Addiction) is 60.
Guitarist Rory Feek of Joey and Rory is 60.
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Actor Gina Torres (¡°I Think I Love My Wife¡±) is 56.?
Actor Renee Zellweger is 56.
?
Actor Jason Lee (¡°My Name Is Earl,¡± ¡åAlmost Famous¡±) is 55.
Actor Jason Wiles (¡°Third Watch¡±) is 55.
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Actor Emily Bergl (¡°Southland¡±) is 50.
?
Actor Marguerite Moreau (¡°The O.C.,¡± ¡åLife as We Know It¡±) is 48.
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Singer Jacob Underwood (O-Town) is 45.
?
Actor Allisyn Snyder (¡°A.P. Bio,¡± ¡°Sonny with a Chance¡±) is 29.?
?
Actor Jayden Rey (¡°The Conners¡±) is 16.


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for April 25

 

From: Jackie Schmitt

Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie
?
April 25: Actor Al Pacino is 85.
?
Bassist Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revisited is 80.
Actor Talia Shire is 80.?
Singer Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA is 80.
?
Actor Jeffrey DeMunn (¡°The Green Mile¡±) is 78.?
?
Country singer-songwriter Rob Crosby is 71.
?
Actor Hank Azaria (¡°The Simpsons¡±) is 61.?
Singer Andy Bell of Erasure is 61.
?
Bassist Eric Avery (Jane¡¯s Addiction) is 60.
Guitarist Rory Feek of Joey and Rory is 60.
?
Actor Gina Torres (¡°I Think I Love My Wife¡±) is 56.?
Actor Renee Zellweger is 56.
?
Actor Jason Lee (¡°My Name Is Earl,¡± ¡åAlmost Famous¡±) is 55.
Actor Jason Wiles (¡°Third Watch¡±) is 55.
?
Actor Emily Bergl (¡°Southland¡±) is 50.
?
Actor Marguerite Moreau (¡°The O.C.,¡± ¡åLife as We Know It¡±) is 48.
?
Singer Jacob Underwood (O-Town) is 45.
?
Actor Allisyn Snyder (¡°A.P. Bio,¡± ¡°Sonny with a Chance¡±) is 29.?
?
Actor Jayden Rey (¡°The Conners¡±) is 16.


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: Music History for April 25

 

From: Jackie Schmitt






Music History for
April 25


1792 - The French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," was composed by Captain Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.?

1961 - Elvis Presley made his last stage appearance for nearly eight years at Bloch Arena, HI.?

1968 - The Beatles refused to perform for the Queen of England at a British Olympic Appeal Fund show because "Our decision would be the same no matter what the cause. We don't do benefits."?

1970 - The band Pacific Gas and Electric was shot at while leaving a club in Raleigh, NC.?

1974 - Greg Allman played the last date of his solo tour. A 90-minute encore followed with the Allman Brothers Band.?

1974 - Steely Dan's "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" was released.??

1974 - Pam Morrison, Jim Morrison's widow, died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.?

1977 -?Elvis Presley?recorded a concert in Saginaw, Michigan. Three of the songs later appeared on the album "Moody Blue," which was released posthumously.?

1985 - "Big River," the musical by Roger Miller, opened on Broadway.?

1999 - Roger Troutman died at the age of 47. He had been shot several times. His brother, Larry, was found near the crime scene with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.?

2002 - In Honduras, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (TLC) was killed in a car crash.?

2003 - Sinead O'Connor announced on her Web site that she was going to retire.?


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: TV History for April 25

 


From: Jackie Schmitt





TV History for
?April 25


1940?- W2XBS (now WCBS-TV) in New York City presented the first circus on TV.?

1991?- The 300th episode of "Knots Landing" aired.?

1992?- The final episode of "Growing Pains" aired on ABC.?

1992?- The final episode of "Who's the Boss?" aired on ABC.?

1997?- The "Dukes of Hazzard" television movie entitled "The Reunion" aired.?
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Mary
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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (4/24/2025): Coco Jones Enters R&B's Upper Echelon With 'Why Not More?'

 


April 24, 2025

Singer's long-awaited debut is varied, intimate, and always on-message

By Maura Johnston

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The Florida-raised, Brooklyn-based MC talks about his debut album, Fada<3of$

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Trailblazer, produced by Daniel Tashian, features some of the year¡¯s best country song titles, like ¡°Marlboro Lights & Madonna.¡±?Says Kirke: ¡°I want to name ¡­

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The singer also shared a visual for the new track, where she is dancing in the center of Washington Square Park

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Michael I. Kotlikoff, the president of the school, which has come under White House scrutiny, announced the decision in an open letter


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The L.A. sister trio dropped their bluesy new single after announcing the release date of their upcoming album

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"I blacked out and would like to see it," Dacus wrote on X, asking fans to send her videos of their performance

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The Warner and Reprise Years, out June 20, brings together the iconic New Wave band¡¯s nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992 on colored LPs

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Prolific avant-garage artist who also served as frontman of influential Cleveland punk act Rocket From the Tombs dies following ¡°a long illness¡±



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WDRV's Ten @ 10 - Guess the Theme - With Bob Stroud

 

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Ten @ 10


Each weekday at 10am, The Drive¡¯s Bob Stroud picks?ten great
songs from one great year or sometimes a great theme to feature.
See the old lists here and vote on the current list.

We'd like to know what song you heard on today's Ten @ 10 that made you turn up your radio or?just plain made you go "wow!"
Check out the available songs from today¡¯s Ten @ 10 in?The Drive¡¯s Playlist Center. Check back tomorrow for a brand new Ten @ 10 on 97.1 FM The Drive!
Comments or suggestions for Ten @ 10? Email us at:??Ten@...


  1. R.E.M.?--?The One I Love
  2. Eddie Money?-- Two Tickets to Paradise
  3. Lynyrd Skynyrd?--?Gimme Three Steps
  4. Led Zeppelin?--?Four Sticks
  5. The Doors?--?Five to One
  6. Chicago?--?Twenty-Five or Six to Four
  7. Eagles?--?Seven Bridges Road
  8. Tommy Tutone?--?867/5309 (Jenny)
  9. The Jimi Hendrix Experience?--?If Six was Nine
  10. Bruce Springsteen?--?Tenth Avenue Freeze Out

Comments or Suggestions for Ten @ 10

E-mail us at:?Ten@...

? The Year for April 23 was?1980.

Number One Song as Voted by the Listeners:

John Lennon?-- (Just Like) Starting Over


Mary
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Inspiring Quotes for Thursday, April 24, 2025

 

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My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.

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Emery Lord

In Emery Lord¡¯s 2016 novel ¡°When We Collided,¡± teenager Vivi Alexander has just moved to the small town of Verona Cove. She¡¯s also recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing a manic episode. Throughout the book, she draws on this experience to help comfort Verona Cove local Jonah, whose??and with whom Vivi grows close. Through Vivi¡¯s words here, Lord reminds us that the challenges we face can draw out our strengths ¡ª even those we never knew we had.

Mary
Live long and prosper


Re: Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for April 24

 

Happy birthday to all and may all be celebrating a birthday next year?Emoji
Mary
Live long and prosper

On Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 09:40:27 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote:


From: Jackie Schmitt




Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie
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April 24: Actor Shirley MacLaine is 91.
?
Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 83.
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Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 82.
?
Drummer Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 80.
?
Singer Ann Peebles is 78.
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Actor Eric Bogosian is 72.?
?
Singer-bassist Jack Blades of Night Ranger is 71.
?
Actor Michael O¡¯Keefe (¡°Roseanne¡±) is 70.?
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Bassist David J (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) is 68.
?
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Actor Glenn Morshower (¡°24¡±) is 66.
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Bassist Billy Gould (Faith No More) is 62.
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Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 61.
Actor Djimon Hounsou (¡°Blood Diamond,¡± ¡åAmistad¡±) is 61.
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Drummer Patty Schemel (Hole) is 58.
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Drummer Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors is 57.
Actor Aidan Gillen (¡°Game of Thrones¡±) is 57.
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Actor Melinda Clarke (¡°The O.C.¡±) is 56.
Actor Rory McCann (¡°Game of Thrones¡±) is 56.
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Singer Alejandro Fernandez is 54.
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Bassist Brian Marshall of Creed and of Alter Bridge is 52.
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Actor Derek Luke (¡°Madea Goes To Jail,¡± ¡åFriday Night Lights¡±) is 51.
?
Actor Thad Luckinbill (¡°12 Strong,¡± ¡åThe Young and the Restless¡±) is 50.
?
Actor Eric Balfour (¡°24¡±) is 48.
Actor Rebecca Mader (¡°No Ordinary Family,¡± ¡åLost¡±) is 48.
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Actor Reagan Gomez (¡°Queen Sugar,¡± ¡åThe Parent ¡¯Hood¡±) is 45.
Actor Austin Nichols (¡°One Tree Hill¡±) is 45.
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Actor Sasha Barrese (¡°The Hangover¡±) is 44.
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Singer-TV personality Kelly Clarkson (¡°American Idol¡±) is 43.
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Singer-bassist Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects is 41.
?
Country singer Carly Pearce is 35.
?
Actor Joe Keery (¡°Stranger Things¡±) is 33.
Actor Jack Quaid (¡°The Hunger Games¡±) is 33.
Actor Doc Shaw (¡°House of Payne,¡± ¡°The Suite Life on Deck¡±) is 33.?
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Actor Jordan Fisher (¡°Liv and Maddie,¡± ¡åRent: Live¡±) is 31.


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for April 24

 

From: Jackie Schmitt




Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie
?
April 24: Actor Shirley MacLaine is 91.
?
Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 83.
?
Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 82.
?
Drummer Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 80.
?
Singer Ann Peebles is 78.
?
Actor Eric Bogosian is 72.?
?
Singer-bassist Jack Blades of Night Ranger is 71.
?
Actor Michael O¡¯Keefe (¡°Roseanne¡±) is 70.?
?
Bassist David J (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) is 68.
?
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Actor Glenn Morshower (¡°24¡±) is 66.
?
Bassist Billy Gould (Faith No More) is 62.
?
Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 61.
Actor Djimon Hounsou (¡°Blood Diamond,¡± ¡åAmistad¡±) is 61.
?
Drummer Patty Schemel (Hole) is 58.
?
Drummer Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors is 57.
Actor Aidan Gillen (¡°Game of Thrones¡±) is 57.
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Actor Melinda Clarke (¡°The O.C.¡±) is 56.
Actor Rory McCann (¡°Game of Thrones¡±) is 56.
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Singer Alejandro Fernandez is 54.
?
Bassist Brian Marshall of Creed and of Alter Bridge is 52.
?
Actor Derek Luke (¡°Madea Goes To Jail,¡± ¡åFriday Night Lights¡±) is 51.
?
Actor Thad Luckinbill (¡°12 Strong,¡± ¡åThe Young and the Restless¡±) is 50.
?
Actor Eric Balfour (¡°24¡±) is 48.
Actor Rebecca Mader (¡°No Ordinary Family,¡± ¡åLost¡±) is 48.
?
Actor Reagan Gomez (¡°Queen Sugar,¡± ¡åThe Parent ¡¯Hood¡±) is 45.
Actor Austin Nichols (¡°One Tree Hill¡±) is 45.
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Actor Sasha Barrese (¡°The Hangover¡±) is 44.
?
Singer-TV personality Kelly Clarkson (¡°American Idol¡±) is 43.
?
Singer-bassist Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects is 41.
?
Country singer Carly Pearce is 35.
?
Actor Joe Keery (¡°Stranger Things¡±) is 33.
Actor Jack Quaid (¡°The Hunger Games¡±) is 33.
Actor Doc Shaw (¡°House of Payne,¡± ¡°The Suite Life on Deck¡±) is 33.?
?
Actor Jordan Fisher (¡°Liv and Maddie,¡± ¡åRent: Live¡±) is 31.


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: Music History for April 24

 

From: Jackie Schmitt?






Music History for
April 24


1934 - Laurens Hammond was granted a patent for the pipeless organ with the tonewheel generator.?

1936 - Benny Goodman and his trio recorded "China Boy."?

1959 -?Your Hit Parade?aired for the last time. The show had been on since 1935.?

1961 - Bob Dylan earned a $50 session fee for playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte's "Midnight Special." It was his recording debut.?

1968 - Apple Records refused to sign David Bowie.?

1977 - Talking Heads began its first European tour, supporting the Ramones.?

1984 - Jerry Lee Lewis married his sixth wife, Kerrie McCarver.?

1985 - RKO Home Video released six black and white film classics starring Fred Astaire.?

1990 - The road crew for Roger Waters discovered an unexploded World War II era bomb while constructing the set for "The Wall" concert in Potsdamer Platz, Germany.?

1992 - David Bowie and Iman were married. The wedding was announced about a week later.?

1992 -?Elvis -- The Great Performances?aired on CBS-TV.

1994 - Madonna visited the San Antonio Spurs locker room to congratulate David Robinson on his 71-point performance.?

1996 - It was announced that Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) was in a drug rehab and could not perform causing the cancellation of several shows.?

2002 - Jewel was thrown from a horse and suffered a broken collarbone and a rib.?

2018 - The IFPI reported that streaming services had become the single biggest revenue source, above digital downloads and physical sales, in the music industry.?


Mary
Live long and prosper


Fw: ¡®The Masked Singer¡¯ recap:APRIL 23

 

From: Sharon Pohlman?








¡®The Masked Singer¡¯ recap: Pop-rock hitmaker unmasked as final 5 perform the ¡®Soundtrack of My Life¡¯

  • ?
  • ?April 23, 2025



    It's "Soundtrack of My Life Night!¡± on?.?The?top five open?the?show with a pitch-perfect performance of "More Than a Feeling."?Then,?the?masks will be singing songs with a special meaning to?them as?,?,?, and??decipher the clues. One celebrity must reveal?themselves while?the?rest will advance to?the?semi-finals.?Nick Cannon?hosts?The?Masked?Singer?on Wednesday, April 23 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on?.

    Coral

    The first secret celeb of the night was Coral, and this is what a former costar of hers had to say: "Coral has come so far since we joined forces six years ago. I'll never forget when we first met ¡ª it was during a huge audition ¡ª and we were both so nervous. We had to do a chemistry read, and part of that was us having to stand really close together and literally just stare into each others' eyes before the scene. So awkward! But, something really special happened in that moment. We became instant BFFs. And, we both got the parts that changed our lives ¡ª together! That same magic is happening here. I've never been more proud to see her owning this stage. I can't wait to watch her rock out tonight!"

    Coral sang "Sk8er Boi" by?Avril Lavigne?before revealing that her parents influenced the soundtrack to her life. "They've been there for me through the great times and the really difficult times in my life. I truly would be nowhere without them," she said. The panelists' guesses were?Hilary Duff?(Rita),?Ashley Tisdale?(Ken), and?Nina Dobrev?(Robin).

    Nessy

    Nessy was up next, and his daughter gave viewers the inside scoop on the long-necked rocker before he performed: "I'm pretty impressed my dad has made it this far. Maybe it was all those high kicks! But sometimes, he can be expert-level cringe. He's constantly posting on socials. And have you seen his music videos? I almost died when my teacher played one in front of my whole class. And while there's a million things that he does that are like, eye roll, there's also a million reasons why he's the greatest. He makes the best milkshakes, he always helps with homework, and he even taught me how to drive a tractor. Dad, there's a million reasons I love you. Good luck out there. Just don't break a hip, okay!"

    Nessy sang "Million Reasons" by?Lady Gaga?before revealing, "There's a million reasons I love my daughter. I did this because I thought she would think it was funny or think it was cringy, but either way I'm winning." The panelists' guesses were?John Popper?(Ken),?Uncle Kracker?(Jenny), and?Edwin McCain?(Robin).

    Boogie Woogie

    The third performer was Boogie Woogie, whose wife shared how she helped shape the soundtrack to his life: "I have a case of disco fever watching my hunky husband on that stage. You can tell he is truly having so much fun ¡ª which is my biggest hope for him. I remember how hard he took the loss of his mother. I had never seen him so low. He channeled all of his grief into his writing and he made some of the most inspiring hits because of it. He's inspired my music, too. And, while he'd never mention it himself, I'm here to share that his work has helped so many others process their own grief, overcome illness, and, honestly, some fans have even said saved their lives. He's a light for so many people. I'm so lucky I get to stand in his glow. Boogie, baby, this is your golden hour. Now go out there and get that Golden Mask trophy!"

    Boogie Woogie sang "Golden Hour" by?JVKE?before revealing, "This song reminds me of my incredible, lovely Boogie Woogie wife. Especially when we got to sing at sunset at the White House." The panelists guesses were?Daniel Powter?(Robin),?Charlie Puth?(Rita), and?Brandon Flowers?(Jenny).

    Pearl

    Up next was Pearl, whose future son-in-law spilled some tea about his soon-t0-be wife's musical mom: "There was no scarier moment in my life than asking Pearl for her daughter's hand in marriage. I even chickened out the first time. She's one tough oyster to crack ¡ª but I get it ¡ª Pearl raised her daughter all by herself. She had to be two parents in one. I mean, heck, Pearl can hitch a trailer better than anyone I know. When she gave me her blessing, I was so relieved. That was a big win for me. There was no one that was more proud dancing at our reception than Pearl. Mama Pearl, I believe you've got what it takes to win. And I know you miss us, but don't worry ¡ª I've got things covered at home."

    Pearl sang "Your Love" by?The Outfield?before revealing, "It isn't really just about the song for me. It's really the whole rock genre. It makes me feel strong! That one was for the pearls."?The panelists' guesses were?Bonnie Tyler?(Robin),?Wynonna Judd?(Rita), and?Brandi Carlile?(Jenny).

    Mad Scientist Monster

    Closing out the show was Mad Scientist Monster, who had his wife let us in on a few secrets: "I am so thrilled that my monster has made it this far. But secretly, me and the babies do miss him. He keeps us safe and sound, and that's important to me, because growing up I didn't have that. I was orphaned when I was a teenager. With no family stability, I became my own parent and my own protector. When I met Mad Scientist Monster, I didn't know how to be loved. I didn't think I deserved it, but he was patient with me. He knew I was a little broken from my past and wanted to help me rebuild ¡ª piece by piece. So I helped him too. I was an audience of one while he worked on his first huge single. I've done everything to support our dream. Honey, I came to life when you came into mine. Now go out there and share your talent with the world."

    Mad Scientist Monster sang "The Scientist" by?Coldplay?before revealing, "I wanted to do 'The Scientist,' because it's a pretty emotional and heartfelt song, which is really different than what most people know me for ¡ª party anthem kind of guy." The panelists' guesses were?Gary LeVox?of?Rascal Flatts?(Robin),?Kane Brown?(Ken), and?Jelly Roll?(Rita).

    The Elimination

    Following the audience vote, Nessy was eliminated from the competition by the closest margin in?Masked Singer?history. Before he revealed himself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Nessy's case held a Celtic knot. When asked what it meant, Nessy responded, "It symbolizes eternal love, which is something that heavily influenced my career." The panelists then submitted their final guesses:?John Rzeznik?(Jenny), Edwin McCain (Robin),?Dave Matthews?(Rita), and John Popper (Ken). Nessy finally peeled off his mask and revealed himself as singer, songwriter, and guitarist Edwin McCain ("I'll Be," "I Could Not Ask for More"). Robin is one step closer to that Golden Ear trophy!




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Mary
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Fw: "Did not do well" - American Idol judge Lionel Richie reveals Carrie's struggles with voting contestants out

 

From: Sharon Pohlman



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"Did not do well" - American Idol judge Lionel Richie reveals Carrie's struggles with voting contestants out

By?Preksha,

American Idol's April 21 episode, which that released on Monday, Lionel Richie has been vocal about selecting the Top 20 contestants and how hard it was, especially for Carrie Underwood. The rookie judge has joined the show this season.

However, she graced the stage herself 20 years ago and won season 4. This makes her empathetic towards the contestants now that she is on the other side, as she understands what goes on with them.

This empathy has been creating roadblocks for her when it comes to eliminating the singers with whom she has connected. Lionel said that her first time saying no to someone was disastrous, as they "almost had to stop the show."

After the deal was done, she asked Luke Bryan, a fellow judge on the American Idol panel, whether she had to do it again, and he advised her that there were 100 more times to go.

According to judge?, Carrie Underwood is not "vicious" at all and brings a loving and caring energy to the show, which has not been seen for decades. He says that she is every bit as sweet and compassionate as her reputation says.
In a recent interview with ET, when asked about the challenges with her trying to make a list of the Top 14, Lionel said,
"She did not do well. Carrie did not do well. We kept saying, 'Carrie, you have to vote.' She says, 'But I like this one, I like that one.' I said, 'Carrie, you have to vote now.' We took her fingers off of the others, one nail at a time, but it's difficult. The first time, you fall in love with all of them. But then you know you've got to start eliminating, it's terrible. She'll be alright. She'll be okay. Maybe."

American Idol judge Lionel Richie opens up about having Carrie Underwood on board with them

Lionel and Bryan have never experienced the sweetness that Carrie brings with her on American Idol. Recalling an incident when it was her first time meeting with them for filming, Lionel said that Carrie had brought a basket of goods for them, which had "stewed okra, pickles."

At the time, he thought that?must have stopped at the market to pick them up, and it was sweet. However, he later found out that the goods were all homemade, and it was "kind of different" for them.

As for Luke, talking to Billboard Magazine, he shared about Carrie saying,

"When you look at what she embodies with ¡®American Idol,¡¯ she¡¯s a big time representative of what America¡¯s sweetheart is supposed to be, and she maintains that so amazingly, and she does it by caring like she does and having the kindness with the kids."

American Idol season 23 episodes can be watched weekly on Sundays and Mondays at 8 PM Eastern Time on ABC. Later, the episodes are available to stream via Hulu.


Mary
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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (4/23/2025): Lorde Plays 'What Was That' for Fans in Surprise NYC Appearance

 


April 23, 2025

Police dispersed a massive crowd at a previous event at Washington Square Park

By Brittany Spanos

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On their fourth album, Everything Must Go, the current kings of the jam-band world stretch out, with sometimes too-elastic results

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"A true collection of my proudest work yet. My dream cover. My dream collaborators," singer says of album out June 6

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¡°He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon, as well as continuing his U.S. tour,¡± his manager assured fans in a statement

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The indie rockers have also extended their U.S. tour with new dates



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A month after taking the stage at Tootsie's, singer and Kahan trade hits at Santa's Pub

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Board¡¯s decision will now head to Gov. Bill Lee, and could allow for country star to more easily travel internationally

?

The awards show returns on Memorial Day from a two-year hiatus with new categories including album, song, and social song of the year

?

The film will explore the world that propelled Sean ¡°Diddy¡± Combs to fame and ¡°the system that may have protected him for years¡±


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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (4/22/2025): What's Up With Haim's Paparazzi Photo-Inspired Album Art?

 


April 22, 2025

For the rollout of their upcoming LP, Haim have recreated iconic celebrity paparazzi shots

By Maya Georgi

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Djo, Remi Wolf, the Mar¨ªas, and Rachel Chinouriri will also play when the festival returns to Forest Hills Stadium in September

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The singer will perform in San Francisco and Los Angeles during her North American summer trek

?

The upcoming film, Tomorrow Was Beautiful, is slated for release in May

?

The May Rolling Stone cover star will be having a Carter VI release-day show in New York City



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This is the third consecutive location change for the show, which was hosted in Miami last year and in Seville, Spain, the year prior

?

The classic rap showcase will be at Newark's Prudential Center on June 28

?

The mother of Beyonc¨¦ underwent a lumpectomy to remove the cancerous tumor

?

Narrated by Kevin Bacon, the new immersive show has arrived in New York City, featuring rarely seen live-video footage, iconic photographs, and a rocking soundtrack



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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (4/21/2025): Meet Plaqueboymax, Rap's Gen Z Tastemaker

 


April 21, 2025

Twitch streamers have become a growing force in music, and he has the whole world watching star-studded franchises like ¡°In the Booth¡±

By Jeff Ihaza

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Moon the Loon, Kenney Jones, and Starkey may be the most famous drummers in the Who¡¯s history, but there were plenty of others ¡ª some only lasted days

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The musician talks touring with Gracie Abrams, a 17-minute opus from Yoko Ono, and receiving ¡°spiritual permission to search for the strange imperfections¡± from Bj?rk

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Billie Joe Armstrong donned a Brat hat, and Tr¨¦ Cool responded to Charli¡¯s ¡°Miss Should Be Headliner¡± sash with a toilet-paper sash of his own

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During the first weekend of Coachella, the Irish rap group claimed that the pro-Palestine message they shared onstage was cut from the livestream, so they opted for a visual message this time around



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Renowned DJ, who was performing as his alter ego Testpilot this year, had to pulled off stage

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Known as ¡°the largest recovery-focused festival,¡± this year¡¯s show will be moving from West Virginia to Kentucky ¡ª the home state of Stapleton and Childers

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Pink Balloons: Popped Version is streaming now, featuring remixed songs from their acclaimed full-length and more

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Vicky and Marisol Terrazas of Los Hor¨®scopos de Durango reunite after four years, celebrating 50 years of the band and a resurgence on TikTok


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Fw: 6 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants cut as Top 14 revealed: APRIL 21

 

From: Sharon Pohlman





6 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants cut as Top 14 revealed: Who gave the best performance?

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  • ?April 21, 2025?


Tonight on?, host?Ryan Seacrest?reveals the Top 14 as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood. Judges?,?, and??will have a front-row seat as the hopefuls try to win over America. The entire Top 14 will return Sunday, April 27 to take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the Top 12.
The "Top 14 Reveal" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, April 21 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who was eliminated. Plus, for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 14 has performed!

8 p.m.?¡ª Previously, on?American Idol: The Top 20 finalists were announced and sang "Songs of Faith" for a spot in the Top 14.?Jamal Roberts,?Breanna Nix, and?John Foster?won Gold Derby's poll as?your?favorite performers.?Grayson Torrence,?Kyana Fanene,?MKY, and?Penny Samar?were eliminated. Tonight, six more contestants will be cut from the competition as we move one week closer to choosing the Season 23 winner.

8:03 p.m.?¡ª Ryan explains that each contestant will be called forward and told if they are "safe" or "in danger." The Top 10 vote-getters will automatically advance to the Top 14. Next, the judges will save four more underdogs from the "danger zone" to join them.

Voted into the Top 14 "Victory Zone"

Based on America's vote, these 10 artists advanced straight into the Top 14:

Kolbi Jordan
Age:?26
Hometown:?Tulsa, Okla.

Performance:?"I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan

Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"i love you" by Billie Eilish

John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn

Mattie Pruitt
Age:?16
Hometown:?Eagleville, Tenn.
Performance:?"In the Stars" by Benson Boone;

Canaan James Hill
Age:?17
Hometown:?Dallas
Performance:?"Stand" by Donnie McClurkin

Breanna Nix
Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"The Show Must Go On" by Queen

Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding

Slater Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"This Ain't It" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Gabby Samone
Age:?23
Hometown:?Baltimore
Performance:?"Don't Rain on My Parade" from Barbra Streisand

SEE?

In the "Danger Zone"

Based on America's vote, these were the Bottom 10:

Isaiah Misailegalu
Age:?17
Hometown:?Las Vegas
Performance:?"Sleepwalker" by Sammy Johnson

Drew Ryn
Age:?28
Hometown:?Chino Valley, Ariz.
Performance:?"Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga

Olivier Bergeron
Age:?22
Hometown:?Kedgwick, New-Brunswick
Performance:?"It's Not My Time" by 3 Doors Down

Josh King
Age:?24
Hometown:?Charlotte, N.C.
Performance:?"Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley

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Age:?28
Hometown:?Essex, England
Performance:?"Jealous Guy" by John Lennon

Baylee Littrell
Age:?22
Hometown:?Alpharetta, Ga.
Performance:?"All of Me" by John Legend

Desmond Roberts
Age:?26
Hometown:?Corona, Calif.
Performance:?"Titanium" by David Guetta feat. Sia

Zaylie Windsor
Age:?18
Hometown:?Safford, Ariz.
Performance:?"Still Into You" by Paramore

Victor Solomon
Age:?26
Hometown:?Peoria, Ill.
Performance:?"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees

Amanda Barise
Age:?27
Hometown:?Manhattan, N.Y.

Performance:?"Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin

Judges' Saves

Following a tense deliberation, the judges saved?Desmond Roberts,?Josh King,?°ä³ó¨¦, and?Amanda Barise.

Eliminations

These six hopefuls were eliminated:?Isaiah Misailegalu,?Drew Ryn,?Olivier Bergeron,?Baylee Littrell,?Zaylie Windsor, and?Victor Solomon.

The Top 14 will perform again on Sunday, April 27 for "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night."


The Top 14 will perform again on Sunday, April 27 for "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night."



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Fw: American Idol Season 23 Episode 10 recap: The Top 20 revealed

 

From: Sharon Pohlman



Four ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants eliminated as the Top 20 sing ¡®Songs of Faith¡¯: ? Who gave the best performance?

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  • ?April 20, 2025?


Dim the lights!??celebrates Easter when the Top 20 are revealed on Sunday, April 20. Each contestant will perform a song of faith, but four unlucky hopefuls will be eliminated based on last week's vote. Adding to the celebration, judges?,?, and??take the stage as voting continues.
The "Songs of Faith" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast at 8p.m. ET/5p.m. PT. The night will feature uplifting performances from Grammy winner?CeCe Winans?alongside?Idol?alum?Roman Collins,?American Idol's artist in residence?Jelly Roll, acclaimed Christian artist?Brandon Lake, and?The Brown Four. Viewers can vote after the show, helping determine which finalists advance to the Top 14 on Monday, April 21. Follow along with our live blog below ¡ª and vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 20 has performed!
American Idol Top 20: Who gave the best performance on Sunday, April 20?
Amanda Barise: "If I Ain't Got You"
Baylee Littrell: "Gone Without Goodbye"
Breanna Nix: "Up to the Mountain"
Canaan James Hill: "Better Days"
Che: "Redemption Song"
Desmond Roberts: "Worship"
Drew Ryn: "Yellow"
Filo: "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Gabby Samone: "I Am Changing"
Isaiah Misailegalu: "Give You Blue"
Jamal Roberts: "Forever"
John Foster: "Tell That Angel I Love Her"
Josh King: "You Are So Beautiful"
Kolbi Jordan: "Amazing Grace"
Mattie Pruitt: "Rescue"
Olivier Bergeron: "Stay"
Slater Nalley: "Soulshine"
Thunderstorm Artis: "Reckless Love"
Victor Solomon: "For Every Mountain"
Zaylie Windsor: "Silver Springs"
8:00 p.m.?¡ª Previously, on?American Idol: The Top 24 finalists were divided into two groups of 12 and ¡ª for the first time ¡ª performed for America's vote from Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. At the end of?,?Slater Nalley,?Jamal Roberts, and?Breanna Nix?won Gold Derby's poll as?your?favorite performers. At the end of?,?Thunderstorm Artis,?John Foster, and?Mattie Pruitt?were voted the top singers.

8:05 p.m.?-- Lionel opened up the show singing "Eternity" with the Top 24 singing backup. Next, Ryan wished everyone a "Happy Easter " before the competition got started. One-at-a-time, the Top 20 were announced and performed their own inspirational anthem. See the order they were called below.

Canaan James Hill
Age:?17
Hometown:?Dallas
Performance:?"Better Days" by Le'Andria Johnson
Carrie's comments:?"You understood the assignment. This is definitely your wheelhouse."
Lionel's comments:?"That was a performance to be remembered for a very long time."
Luke's comments:?"I have not heard a voice like yours. Make it look a little harder, please."

Drew Ryn
Age:?28
Hometown:?Chino Valley, Ariz.
Performance:?"Yellow" by Coldplay
Carrie's comments:?"I love that you took the theme and found something that was unconventional. Solid performance."
Lionel's comments:?"You made that song so much yours. Your deliver was 100 percent you. I love what you just did."
Luke's comments:?"You're our diamond in the rough. You keep surprising us."

Desmond Roberts
Age:?26
Hometown:?Corona, Calif.
Performance:?"Worship" by Jon Batiste
Carrie's comments:?"That song had a lot of switching gears. You sang the heck out of it."
Lionel's comments:?"I don't know what register you sing in, but if there's a 'Z flat' ¡ª it was amazing."
Luke's comments:?"I don't know how I'm supposed to judge that. So many tools and tricks in your bag."

Filo
Age:?23
Hometown:?Dublin, Calif.
Performance:?"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel
Carrie's comments:?"You went from zero to a million in a short timeframe."
Lionel's comments:?"You aced it. You took it from a whisper to a crescendo that was unbelievable."
Luke's comments:?"That got back to your original audition. It felt theatrical in the right way."
Josh King
Age:?24
Hometown:?Charlotte, N.C.
Performance:?"You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
Carrie's comments:?"I love that you displayed your sweet, soft side."
Lionel's comments:?"Every breath we were hanging on."
Luke's comments:?"We have a sneaky little devil in the room. You've got so many of the tools to really be something."
8:45 p.m.?-- A break was taken from the competition so Luke could hop on stage and sing his tune, "Jesus 'Bout My Kids."

8:50 p.m.?-- After Luke's performance, Ryan continued announcing this year's Top 20.

Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"Reckless Love" by Cory Asbury
Carrie's comments:?"You took it to a new level. We felt the conviction and the power through you."
Lionel's comments:?"You showed up tonight in a very big place. We discovered something about you tonight. Stretch that out some more!"

Luke's comments:?"You gave us an energetic rock side. That felt like a Christian rock concert!"
Amanda Barise
Age:?27
Hometown:?Manhattan, N.Y.
Performance:?"If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
Carrie's comments: "Incredible arrangement. It took you out of the space of the great Alicia Keys and you made it your own."
Lionel's comments: "You went turned it into your song. You found somebody down inside. It was amazing."
Luke's comments: "That was your shining moment. Keep getting that confidence. You deserve it."
John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"Tell That Angel I Love Her" (original)
Carrie's comments:?"There's something so wonderfully throwback about your voice. It's something that's lacking in country music today. You keep it very traditional."
Lionel's comments:?"It was so believable. I heard every word of every part of your story. That's what great music is about."
Luke's comments:?"You've been a wildcard for me the whole time, but what you just did there removed all doubts in my mind that you deserve to be there."
Mattie Pruitt
Age:?16
Hometown:?Eagleville, Tenn.
Performance:?"Rescue" by Lauren Daigle
Carrie's comments:?"You've got the goods. You are the youngest person in the competition and each week we're going to watch you get the stage presence to match your voice."
Lionel's comments: "You have instant identity. Don't lose that. You've got a signature voice."
Luke's comments:?"You're going through the star wash! That cry in your voice is so great ¡ª but make sure we hear every word."
Olivier Bergeron
Age:?22
Hometown:?Kedgwick, New-Brunswick
Performance:?"Stay" by Rihanna
Carrie's comments:?"Every time you step on stage it's like you're singing for your life and we can feel that. In doing so, don't lose the message in the song."
Lionel's comments:?"You are intense! You are so focused on your sound and it pays off."
Luke's comments:?"I love watching you grow and watching you experiment on this stage. Keep doing that."]
9:25 p.m.?-- Halfway through the announcement of the Top 20, Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake take the stage to sing "Hard Fought Hallelujah." Then, the results keep rolling in.
Breanna Nix
Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"Up to the Mountain" by Patty Griffin
Carrie' comments:?"If there's one word I could use to describe your time here with us it's 'solid.' Well done."
Lionel's comments:?"You know what was wrong with that performance? Nothing."
Luke's comments: "I was captivated. Great job."

Victor Solomon
Age:?26
Hometown:?Peoria, Ill.
Performance:?"For Every Mountain" by Kurt Carr
Carrie's comments:?"One big advantage you have is your stage presence. You immediately engage the audience and use the stage. It was refreshing to see you use the space."
Lionel's comments: "There is something about you that's just electrifying. That was a great performance."

Luke's comments:?"You get every aspect of entertainment. I love your approach."
Baylee Littrell
Age:?22
Hometown:?Alpharetta, Ga.
Performance:?"Gone Without Goodbye" by Brian Littrell
Carrie's comments:?"Vocally that was one of your best performances so far. You have a nice powerful tone when you choose to turn it on."
Lionel's comments:?"Put pressure on yourself. Scare yourself to death from this point on."
Luke's comments:?"Lean in and annunciate. I want to learn as much as I can about you every time I watch you perform."
Isaiah Misailegalu
Age:?17
Hometown:?Las Vegas
Performance:?"Give You Blue" by Allen Stone
Carrie's comments:?"You were having a good time with it so we were."
Lionel's comments:?"Work that silk into some power. Switch it up! But I love the texture of that falsetto."
Luke's comments:?"That was probably your most relaxed delivery. You didn't miss a note."
Gabby Samone
Age:?23
Hometown:?Baltimore
Performance:?"I Am Changing" from?Dreamgirls
Carrie's comments:?"You are a superstar! That was incredible."
Lionel's comments:?"You are a star! That was amazing what you did tonight."
Luke's comments:?"That was a better breakout moment than your last breakout moment. You're a star."
Slater Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"Soulshine" by The Allman Brothers Band
Carrie's comments:?"You were at ease behind the guitar. Just keep doing you."
Lionel's comments:?"You got her because you stayed in your lane and you're solid."
Luke's comments:?"You've already figured out who you are as an artist. Just let it blossom. It's really inspiring."
Zaylie Windsor
Age:?18
Hometown:?Safford, Ariz.
Performance:?"Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac
Carrie's comments:?"Song choice is going to be paramount for you. You have to be you, but what does the voting audience want?"
Lionel's comments:?"You have a unique voice and a unique sound. Your sound is appealing, just bring it to us some more."
Luke's comments:?"You are dialed in with your artistry, but lean in with those big vocal songs."
Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"Forever" by Jason Nelson
Carrie's comments:?"Your talent is as sparkly as your outfit. That was a joy to listen to and watch."
Lionel's comments:?"That was some outrageous singing. I don't know who possessed you, but if that's the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost is gonna be with you."
Luke's comments:?"You've just got the magic. What I love the most is that it's current but it's old-school too. You are slaying it."
10:35 p.m.?-- Just two spots remain in the Top 20. To keep the suspense going, CeCe Winans and Roman Collins interrupt this program to bless us with a powerful performance of "Come Jesus Come."

Then, the results continued...

°ä³ó¨¦
Age:?28
Hometown:?Essex, England
Performance:?"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Carrie's comments:?"You're a great vocalist and you did a great job."
Lionel's comments:?"You delivered that song so well. Congratulations."

Luke's comments:?"You're one of my favorite voices I've ever heard. I'm so glad you flew all this way to share your talents with us."?

Kolbi Jordan
Age:?26
Hometown:?Tulsa, Okla.
Performance:?"Amazing Grace"
Carrie's comments:?"Thank you for that. That was amazing."
Lionel's comments:?"Who knew we were going to create the church of?American Idol. You have brought so much spirit, talk, and excitement to this show. God bless you!"
Luke's comments:?"Breathtaking. The whole deal was just...breathtaking."

Eliminations

Based on America's vote, these four artists were eliminated on Sunday, April 20:
Kyana Fanene
Age:?28
Hometown:?San Leandro, Calif.
Grayson Torrence
Age:?21
Hometown:?Providence Forge, Va.
MKY
Age:?25
Hometown:?Los Angeles\

Penny Samar
Age:?23
Hometown:?Williamsport, Pa.

11:00 p.m.?-- To close out this three-hour celebration, Carrie took the stage to perform a special version of "How Great Thou Art!" ¡ª and to remind everyone why she's one of the?Idol?OGs.
The Top 14 will be announced and perform on Monday, April 21.
The songs on You Tube at this link?



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WDRV's Ten @ 10 - Guess the Year - With Bob Stroud

 

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Ten @ 10


Each weekday at 10am, The Drive¡¯s Bob Stroud picks?ten great
songs from one great year or sometimes a great theme to feature.
See the old lists here and vote on the current list.

We'd like to know what song you heard on today's Ten @ 10 that made you turn up your radio or?just plain made you go "wow!"
Check out the available songs from today¡¯s Ten @ 10 in?The Drive¡¯s Playlist Center. Check back tomorrow for a brand new Ten @ 10 on 97.1 FM The Drive!
Comments or suggestions for Ten @ 10? Email us at:??Ten@...


  1. John Lennon?--?Just Like Starting Over
  2. Genesis?-- Turn it On Again
  3. Kenny Loggins?--?I'm Alright
  4. Pete Townshend?--?Rough Boys
  5. Pink Floyd?--?Mother
  6. Jackson Browne?--?That Girl Could Sing
  7. The Pat Travers Band?--?Snortin' Whiskey
  8. The Clash?--?Train in Vain
  9. Journey?--?Good Morning Girl/Stay Awhile
  10. Survivor?--?Rebel Girl

Comments or Suggestions for Ten @ 10

E-mail us at:?Ten@...

? The Theme for April 22 was?"Earth Day!"

Number One Song as Voted by the Listeners:

Ten Years After?-- I'd Love to Change the World


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Inspiring Quotes for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

 

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Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.

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Sharon Begley

These final words in Sharon Begley¡¯s 1977 ¡°Newsweek¡± profile on famed??have often been misattributed to the scientist himself. But the phrase was actually written by Begley, to summarize Sagan¡¯s interest in exploring the cosmos for electromagnetic waves to determine if extraterrestrial life exists. Begley concludes the profile by admitting that while ¡°there may be no galumphing green Barsoomian giants to satisfy the fantasies of a romantic Brooklyn boy,¡± there was ¡°no doubt¡± that there were ¡°even stranger discoveries to be made. Some totally new phenomenon, perhaps.¡± Begley¡¯s ending statement invites us to remain?. Our most far-fetched imaginings (galumphing green giants, for example) may pale in comparison to the wonders of what the universe ¡ª and our lives ¡ª hold in store.?

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