Musings of a Messaging Maestro

Like many of us, my family and I have been American Idol fans. The blend of Simon’s brashness, Randy’s no nonsense “dude” speak, and Paula’s antics have made the show a true success. Other shows have tried to replicate that dynamic such as Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent. I totally understand that shows that have been on as long as Idol try to reinvent or add more flash to spur ratings but adding a fourth judge just breaks into the impromptu dialogue that draws us in every season to this show.

Obviously, the show’s producer’s (aka Simon) didn’t bank on America’s mixed review to this mixed message that Idol has blended into a proven formula. See Shelly Palmer’s take on last night.

The message here is if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I did love the segment on the legally blind and classically trained musician Scott Macintyre at the end of Idol – he is a real inspiration and had a wonderful voice.   I hope he goes far.