LIFE UPDATE!

So a few days ago, I posted a comment that said get ready for some BIG NEWS and a LIFE UPDATE!...so here it is!....It's hard to believe that over a year ago, I was getting kicked off of American Idol but being catapulted into my career as an artist and songwriter. Since then we (meaning my hubby son and I) have been back and forth to Nashville, TN over 13 times! So we have finally decided to make the move!!!...As of June 1st we will be living in Nashville!...Crazy I know!...This is a bitter sweet move for us. Bitter because I am leaving home, but sweet because I am so excited about this new phase of life for my family, and for me as an artist....I have basically come to realize that things are happening there (Nashville) and I am missing out because I am not there all the time. So...Nashville here we come!...I will still be a part of the music at Freedom Fellowship in Va Beach, VA...the BEST CHURCH EVER!....you all have been overwhelmingly supportive of me and my career and at this point we will be traveling back to be a part on occasion for a while!...GREAT THINGS ARE AHEAD for Freedom!

Also, I have taken a gig with a "rock-symphony," produced by Windborne Music. They have been known for their HUGELY SUCCESSFUL shows such as the Music of Led Zeppelin, the Music of Queen, and their NEW SHOW which I will be singing on "THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON!"!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS YOU GUYS!...we will be touring all over the country and into Canada, and performing with Major Symphonies! www.windbornemusic.com This is such an honor....not to mention I am such an MJ FAN and can't wait to be a part of this epic show!...In November and December the same production company will be putting on a brand new Christmas show featuring me as the LEAD!...I AM FREAKING OUT!...this is such an opportunity. Not to mention the opportunity to travel all over and meet so many of you that have been supporting me for so long!

In the mean time, I will still be writing and working on MY ALBUM!!!!...I feel like we have about 8 songs right now that are just AMAZING! And as I keep writing and working you will all here about to please keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace.......THANKS FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT!.....VA BEACH....YOU ARE HOME...YOU WILL ALWAYS BE!.....I will definitely be back for a HUGE show on July 3rd down at the BEACH so I can't wait to see you all there!...LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!

Felicia

reflection.

So the last "yearish" for me has been amazing...I mean really when I look back on the moments that were, well...less than, I seem to have a hard time remembering the details. At the end of the day, the good days far out-way the bad. I have had opportunities to write with some amazing writers, be a part of making some amazing music, and make some "lifers." You know, those are the people that you know will be around forever with you. The ones that you will do life with, make lots of memories, and who knows maybe your kids will get married and/or be bff's for a really long time too!
When I think about the music, I think about the stories I've told, the lives that will be enriched because of the lyrics, and emotions that will be evoked because of the melodies. A year ago I made my first trip to Nashville, TN after a journey of about 9 months that came to an abrupt end on a stage in front of about 20 million people. (if you don't know what I'm talking about google me...lol) Since that day, I feel like the adventure has been so FULL! I think I am reflecting today because yesterday some good friends of mine wrote a song (Cary Barlowe and Shane Stevens) called "American Honey" that just went #1. So I have kinda been thinking wow.....they did it... so can I. So I am just really encouraged today and excited about the future...who knows what it will hold, but I am up for the ride. I keep reminding myself I am a wife, a mom, on a journey, and on my way to win a grammy.....but along that journey, I won't forget to stop take a look around, love life, make lots of memories with my boys (hubby and son) give lots of hugs and kisses tell people that I love them and while doing everything, not forgetting it is all for my creator.

Been awhile!- American IDOL post!

So I missed Aaron Kelly tonight, and for some reason my DVR decided to record NCIS Los Angeles which I never watch. Unfortunately, the word on the street was that it wasn't something to talk about, however Simon was a bit hard on him! So moving on to what I heard...Katie Stevens had her BEST performance so far! It was probably the best thing she could have done to keep herself out of the bottom. Andrew Garcia sang "Can't Buy Me Love," and put a little twist on the arrangement. He has some "mixed" reviews about his performance....mostly that it was good but kinda corny.....for me...I thought it was good but corny....I want to see him be an artist...he should have sang more of a ballad and let some emotion come out! So....Michael Lynch was not amazing, but he "did his thang" as Randy would say. He continues to be commanding on that stage, he is a real artist, knows who he is and consistently brings it! So I love Crystal Bowersox and after hearing all of the other contestants say amazing things about her I love her even more...MOMMASOX was in the house singing "Come Together." I loved it...and again I am calling top 2 possibly winner!!!!
Tim Urban sang "Send All my Lovin" and did an average job...it wasn't bad, and as Randy said "it was a good Tim performance." I think he should have been alive in the 60's and 70's he just fits in that era....I will agree with Kara when she said "Your best performances are with your guitar." OH CASEY JAMES!...the feeling really came out tonight! He sang "Jealous Guy," and really did an amazing job...do I really need to say anything else about this performance other than "IT WAS GREAT!" So Siobhan Magnus' performance, left me a little tired, and confused...it was a different side of her, but like Randy said "love the artistry in her." One of my favorite lines of the night was from Crystal Bowersox, when she said that Andrew and Lee were gonna get married and have little Danny Gokey babies...LOL! so about his performance...he sang "Hey Jude" and did a pretty good job minus the random bag-pipe player that "got separated from his parade." Honestly it was distracting but hilarious and got us all chatting about it! So my bottom 3 for tonight would have to be Aaron Kelly, Tim Urban, and either Katie Stevens or possibly Andrew Garcia?..let me know what you think and be sure to watch me on The Hampton Roads Show Wed. morning at 8am and watch online at www.fox43tv.com

Who will make it to the A.I. Tour?

Starting off the night tonight was Lee Dewyze who really performed better than any other week...overall, he wasn't as pitchy, but I completely agreed with Simon, out of all of the #1 hits on Billboard that is the one he picked!...should have picked a HUGE Rock hit, showing who he is as an artist, I just can't imagine him putting that song on his record! Next, Paige Miles proves that she should not be in the top 10...and Randy said it right "it was honestly terrible." It was really unfortunate, but I would have to agree worse performance of the season. Tim Urban took us way back with his performance of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." The problem was it came across a little karaoke and "high school musical" like. Where are the CURRENT ARTISTS TONIGHT!!! Aaron Kelly was next up singing an Aerosmith Classic....but this is the thing...although he struggled with his vocals because he was under the weather, he has nothing to worry about because the 3 people before him were not as good as he was!...so we will see you on the tour Aaron! Saving the show, Crystal Bowersox sang "Bobby McGhee." It wasn't my favorite performance for her but it was GREAT!...and the best yet!...Again, I am feeling this may be the year for Crystal Bowersox to be the next AMERICAN IDOL! Of course I do think joining Crystal Bowersox in the TOP 3 will be MICHAEL LYNCH! He is THE BEST GUY in this competition!...I love that he is consistent every week and he absolutely rocked it tonight! Next up was Andrew Garcia singing "I heard it thru the grapevine." It was not a great song choice for him at all! It was so weird, I feel like tonight is #1 hits from the 50's. I am so shocked that the contestants this week aren't picking current #1 hits! Picking a more current #1 Katie Stevens, sang "Big girls don't cry." It was nice to see her take on a younger vibe and look, but it was SO PITCHY! and made me wish I had the footage from me singing the same song during Hollywood Week of Season 8. CASEY JAMES, CASEY JAMES, CASEY JAMES, CASEY JAMES, CASEY JAMES....can you hear me chanting his name! this was the perfect song choice for him tonight in my opinion, although the judges weren't....I do agree with Kara, when she said, "you are ready to make an album." LOVE HIM! Didi Benami was another FAVORITE of the night for me...unfortunately, the judges weren't agreeing, but just for the record, DIDI You did great! Closing the night Siobhan Magnus sang "Superstition." Honestly, it wasn't my favorite of all of her performances, and she better be careful not to get an Adam Lambert syndrome and think she can throw a Big Note in every song, and think she is going to get by with it. So, my pick to go home would be Paige Miles, however, be prepared for a shock!

TOP 12 PERFORM ON IDOL TONIGHT!

Well, they have made it to the big stage! Tonight the TOP 12 compete to see who is moving closer to the TOP 10 and will hit the road to entertain IDOL FANATICS all over the country! Kicking off the night, Michael Lynch, let us into his amazing story even more, which made me love him as a person even more! But then as he opened up those vocals, he continued to impress American as he turned a rolling stones song into an R&B hit! As Randy says "HE SLAYED IT." Up next is DiDi Benami! Singing a stones classic "Play with Fire" She started off fantastic!, but unfortunately had a little lyric mess up and struggled a bit after that, but I give her a 7 out of 10...it was a GREAT song choice for her! So making everyone fall even more in love with Casey James, his mom opened up tonight about his reaction to a vaccination as a child, and how they have been incredibly close ever since, but beyond the story, he really sang!...Compared to one of my favs Johnny Lang, I believe, that he could have a career as a bluesy rocker! Winning the fashion award for IDOL, Lacey Brown, not only brought a very cool look, but in my opinion, a very cool sound too! I thought Simon's constructive criticism was right on, she needs to just relax a little bit with her performance, let it be more natural and not so much like "acting." Singing "Give me shelter." Andrew Garcia was a little pitchy and the performance was a bit of a left turn from what he has done in the past. His place in this competition is weird...I am waiting for him to just settle in his place as an artist and be that consistently every week. Katie Stevens, sang "Wild Horses," and sang it pretty good!....Honestly, it was much better than her past performances, however it did start kinda pitchy! Oh Tim Urban, 10 kids!!!! WOW!...but how about the performance? Well, singing "Under My Thumb," he is continuing to prove all of us "IDOL BLOGGERS" wrong and actually doing a GREAT JOB!...I mean really the song choice wasn't my favorite, but he really sang it well. Unfortunately, he didn't get the best comments from the judges. Coming from a very "artsy" family, Siobhan really showed us what being an artist is! She looked absolutely beautiful and sang very cool!...Vocally, it wasn't her best, but performance wise...YES!!!! She is turning out to be one of my favorite girls! Not looking forward to the usual pitchy Lee Dewyze, his performance tonight wasn't as pitchy, but a little boring. Again, getting good comments about his voice (which I still don't understand). I haven't figured out why they keep making it sound like he has such an "amazing" voice. He hasn't had his "moment" for me yet. Paige Miles was up next and went a little "country," all of the sudden....she is definitely comfortable on the stage, but sounded pitchy, and honestly, forgettable. Aaron Kelly did a pretty good job tonight, better than he has done in the past few weeks, it was a little boring for me personally, but overall, he got great comments from all of the judges! Closing out the night, Crystal Bowersox was amazing as always...not the best performance to date, but overall amazing!...I WILL BUY HER RECORD!....I do agree with Ellen...."started to see a little bit of personality" and we want to see more!!! Who do you think is going home tomorrow?

MOST SHOCKING TOP 12 ELIMINATION EVER!

Tonights TOP 12 RESULTS started as a SUPER SHOCKER!....Didi Benami took the first place, which is great, but then out of nowhere, Paige Miles, who I thought would be going home tonight, takes the 2nd spot while Katelyn Epperly gets the boot!...WOW!...What next? Tatiana gets the WildCard spot and Felicia Barton goes home...oh wait...that was last year! HA! In all seriousness, the elimination continued when America was shocked by Lee Dewyze making top 12 over Toddirck Hall!....and my predictions for elimination night fail again!...UGH! The next elimination came between Andrew Garcia and Alex Lambert and the last spot for the Top 6 guys went to Andrew Garcia.....Fellow Tweeter @IDOL260 said it well "This is NOT how this episode was supposed to go! :( " At this point in the show we have all but one spot filled....Girls include: Didi Benami, Paige Miles, Lacey Brown, Crystal Bowersox and Siobhan Magnus. Boys include: Casey James, Lee Dewyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynch, Tim Urban, and Andrew Garcia. To finish the night off and leave us with our FINAL addition to SEASON 9 TOP 12 Katie Stevens wins over Lilly Scott.....Needless to say I am in complete and utter shock this evening and considering hanging up my hat on IDOL SEASON 9! well....maybe not :)

It's BOY'S NIGHT!!!!

Is it me, or are they seriously rushing everything tonight just like last night....cramming it all into an hour! Howerver, I am glad it is down to 1 hour not 2 hours! Moving on to the show...Lee Dewyze started off the night singing one of my favorite songs "Fireflies." I honestly have not been much of a fan of Lee's and really am not sure why the judges keep giving him positive feedback every week....he continues to come across pitchy to me! One of my favorite boys, Alex Lambert, sang "Trouble" and the comments from the judges were all right on with my LIVE TWITTER COMMENTS....he is so good, but needs to relax and look more interested while he is singing. Kara said, " the only thing that is standing in the way of you winning is you." Tim Urban broke out the guitar tonight, and sang "Hallelujah," and in my humble opinion, is getting so much better!!!! I think this performance for him was his best to date! Andrew Garcia went back to his roots on idol and played his guitar minus the band and sang another girl song...I kinda liked it, but wish that the band would have come in half way thru the song! Casey James had a great song choice by Keith Urban...again...I heart Casey James. He continues to do a great job, but I can understand what Kara was saying when she said, "we are missing that spark." I am hoping he just connects more with us as the audience. 16 year old Aaron Kelly, did an O.K job, he has such a natural talent....I agreed 100% with Simon...it was a nice song and he did a good job, well...a kinda good job...might be going home this week. Toddrick Hall showed up, white teeth and all, singing the "HAPPY FEET" version of "Somebody to Love." He is a great singer, but I am still a fan of his version of "Since you've been gone." I think it saved him for this week! Michael Lynch closed the show singing "This Woman's Word" and WAS AMAZING!!!!! I am loving that he is sticking with the R&B thing. Simon even said that not only was it the best performance of the night, but best of all of the LIVE shows!!! So who is going home tomorrow night?...want my predictions?...ok I am guessing Aaron Kelly and I can only hope and cross my fingers that the other is Lee Dewyze...only because I don't know how he has made it this far with continued pitchiness!