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Published: August 23, 2007
Five years ago a reality television show aired that would change the face of competition, TV and entertainment for years to come. Since its American debut in 2002, “American Idol” has become the most talked about reality TV program. The show, originating from the British program, Pop Idol, is a nationwide singing competition.
Each season, after months of auditions, performances, judging and voting, a new, formerly undiscovered singer is crowned the new “American Idol.”
“American Idol” has led a number of talented singers to fame by offering them the reward of record deals, contest prizes, concert tours and publicity. Even those who did not win the "Idol” competition have gone on to make albums. Vocals are clearly what “American Idol” has become known for. However, the show's popularity as a showcase of the nation's best vocal talent is not meant to eclipse its other endeavors.
The show recently introduced a new competition requiring musical talent but not necessarily singing talent. The “American Idol” songwriter contest requires interested competitors to compose a song complete with lyrics. This past season of “Idol”, season six, featured the first ever songwriting competition. The finalist whose song was chosen as the winner was honored by having their song performed as the first single for the next “American Idol” winner.
Much like the singing competition of “American Idol,” the songwriter competition relies on a set of entry guidelines including information on becoming a finalist and contest prizes. Rules for the competition are clearly stated so as not to cause conflict or confusion. Rules for the “Idol” songwriter contest include an age requirement, originality and no previous publishing agreements. Other than that, the show's songwriting competition is open to the unique sounds and lyrics of just about anyone.
While “American Idol” remains most popular for its vocal competition, the songwriting competition is beginning to create more of a buzz. The contest prizes for the “American Idol” songwriter competition are not nearly as substantial as the singing competition, but still offer some great rewards. The finalist for the “Idol” songwriter competition not only gets to hear their song performed as a single, they also receive a monetary prize and some irreplaceable time in the limelight.
The “American Idol” songwriter competition gives poetic people a chance to express themselves to America without having to stand up in front of an audience of panel of judges. Contestants do not have to withstand the ridicule of notorious judge, Simon Cowell, in front of millions of on looking Americans. Those who submit songs for the “American Idol” songwriter competition must only make it past the show's creator, Simon Fuller, and a panel of 20 other judges. The panel then decides on 20 songs and allows fans to listen and vote for their favorite via the website, as they did for the season six competition.
Creators of “American Idol” had no way of knowing in advance the extraordinary impact they would have on pop culture and music. They did not know that it would only be a matter of time before fans desired something more from “American Idol.” They did, however, know just what to give them. The “American Idol” songwriter competition has kept fans and potential competitors engaged in the musical competition and voting process. Above all, it has provided one lucky Idol fan with the chance of a lifetime by publishing and making famous what once existed only in their mind or on a couple of tattered napkins.
Sources:
"American Idol." Wikipedia.com. 14 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol.
Keveney, Bill. "You Write the Song on ‘Idol'." USAToday.com. 2007. Gannett Co. Inc. 14 Aug. 2007. http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/life/20070404 /d_topstrip04_dom.art.htm.
Taylor, Joe. "American Idol Songwriter Contest Rules Reviewed." SpinMe.com. 2002-2007. Joe Taylor Jr. 14 Aug. 2007. http://spinme.com/2007/04/american-idol-songwriter -contest-rules-reviewed/.
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“American Idol” has led a number of talented singers to fame by offering them the reward of record deals, contest prizes, concert tours and publicity. Even those who did not win the "Idol” competition have gone on to make albums. Vocals are clearly what “American Idol” has become known for. However, the show's popularity as a showcase of the nation's best vocal talent is not meant to eclipse its other endeavors.
The show recently introduced a new competition requiring musical talent but not necessarily singing talent. The “American Idol” songwriter contest requires interested competitors to compose a song complete with lyrics. This past season of “Idol”, season six, featured the first ever songwriting competition. The finalist whose song was chosen as the winner was honored by having their song performed as the first single for the next “American Idol” winner.
Much like the singing competition of “American Idol,” the songwriter competition relies on a set of entry guidelines including information on becoming a finalist and contest prizes. Rules for the competition are clearly stated so as not to cause conflict or confusion. Rules for the “Idol” songwriter contest include an age requirement, originality and no previous publishing agreements. Other than that, the show's songwriting competition is open to the unique sounds and lyrics of just about anyone.
While “American Idol” remains most popular for its vocal competition, the songwriting competition is beginning to create more of a buzz. The contest prizes for the “American Idol” songwriter competition are not nearly as substantial as the singing competition, but still offer some great rewards. The finalist for the “Idol” songwriter competition not only gets to hear their song performed as a single, they also receive a monetary prize and some irreplaceable time in the limelight.
The “American Idol” songwriter competition gives poetic people a chance to express themselves to America without having to stand up in front of an audience of panel of judges. Contestants do not have to withstand the ridicule of notorious judge, Simon Cowell, in front of millions of on looking Americans. Those who submit songs for the “American Idol” songwriter competition must only make it past the show's creator, Simon Fuller, and a panel of 20 other judges. The panel then decides on 20 songs and allows fans to listen and vote for their favorite via the website, as they did for the season six competition.
Creators of “American Idol” had no way of knowing in advance the extraordinary impact they would have on pop culture and music. They did not know that it would only be a matter of time before fans desired something more from “American Idol.” They did, however, know just what to give them. The “American Idol” songwriter competition has kept fans and potential competitors engaged in the musical competition and voting process. Above all, it has provided one lucky Idol fan with the chance of a lifetime by publishing and making famous what once existed only in their mind or on a couple of tattered napkins.
Sources:
"American Idol." Wikipedia.com. 14 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol.
Keveney, Bill. "You Write the Song on ‘Idol'." USAToday.com. 2007. Gannett Co. Inc. 14 Aug. 2007. http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/life/20070404 /d_topstrip04_dom.art.htm.
Taylor, Joe. "American Idol Songwriter Contest Rules Reviewed." SpinMe.com. 2002-2007. Joe Taylor Jr. 14 Aug. 2007. http://spinme.com/2007/04/american-idol-songwriter -contest-rules-reviewed/.
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