American Idol judge Simon Cowell opened up on a recent press call. He discussed this years talent, his final season with the show, and more.
Is it the year for a female to take the title? Simon said, Weve had a few years now of guys winning the show and I would say there is definitely a better chance of a girl winning the show this year, certainly than last year. The landscape of women in music right now has shown a trend in women superstars. You want somebody who represents what is going on at the moment. Id love to find a Taylor Swift, somebody whos relevant rather than just a contest winner.
Each season, American Idol welcomes a variety of mentors from all genres of music. For Simons last season with Idol, he suggests, Lady GaGa because she is the most relevant pop artist in the world at the moment. I think she should be number one. Ive met her and shes very smart. I like her.
We spoke with Simon just after the Top 24 semifinalists were revealed. He gave some insight into how and why they chose the contestants they did. The reason we put a variety of people through is I think primarily on talent and interest in them as peopleI think its important that you can recognize talent, personalities, so I think its good that we have a mixed bag this year.
Simon has advice for the Season 9 Top 24. I think you have to be original. I remember David Cook. The reason he did so well and suddenly came into ... read more
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