Country icons mentor “Idol” Top Five

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s hard to believe that the American Idol XIV finale is almost two weeks way and we still have not had any show-stopping performances. Over in Voice World, artists such as Kimberly Nichole, India Carney, Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne and even eliminated artists such as Sarah Potenza, Hannah Kirby and Rob […]

Jason DeRulo, Rozzi Crane & Lee Brice visit “The Voice”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice Top Eight took the stage! With the help of several former coaches (CeeLo Green, Usher & Gwen Stefani), several contestants (Kimberly Nichole, Joshua Davis and Koryn Hawthorne) rose above the pack and delivered spectacular performances. So who won a place in the Final Six? Which artists had […]

The “American Idol” Top Seven sing “American Classics”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Do you remember earlier this season that Idol wanted their fans to suggest tracks for their contestants to perform on stage? Tonight, the Top Seven took the stage to deliver their takes on several iconic songs from this country’s greatest artists. With the finale inching closer, one wrong note, song or […]

“American Idol” heads back to the 1980s

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s been a while since I last recapped American Idol, so here is a quick fresher-upper: Quaasim Middleton almost joined Sarina-Joi Crowe in the elimination club, but thanks to the timely efforts of the judges…he was saved! Now, with the Judges’ save gone…everyone must step up to the plate! Tonight, two […]

“American Idol XIV” Top 12 goes “Back to the Beginning!”

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ladies and Gentlemen! This is it! Tonight, after months of auditions, Hollywood Week and showcases at the House of Blues and performances at the Fillmore Detroit, American Idol XIV introduced this season’s Top 12, which included two deserving candidates that grabbed the two Wild Card slots. Which of your favorites […]

“American Idol XIV” cuts four as the Top Eight guys sing for their lives.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, American Idol arrived in Detroit for the start of the 2015 Top 24 Semifinals. Several standouts began to grow their wings and delivered fantastic performances, while others looked like lost deer and belonged on the stage of “Local College’s Got Talent.” Who did America say goodbye to tonight? Which […]

It’s ladies night on “American Idol XIV”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XIV guys took the Fillmore stage and created memorable performances. I have a good feeling that this will be an easy task for half of the Idol Top 12 Ladies! So, which ladies impressed judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban tonight? Who might […]

The “Idol” Top 12 Guys take Detroit by storm

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Attention, American Idol viewers! The power is now in your hands. The American Idol XIV Top 24 headed to Detroit for a two-week road trip to perform in front of judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and for a place in next week’s Top 16. Tonight, the Top […]

“American Idol XIV” continues its Hollywood Week

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to American Idol’s Hollywood Week! For 13 years, this crucial week is where the greatest talent rises from the pack and proves themselves worthy for a spot in the Top 24. After singing for their lives on the first solo day, the remaining contestants had to endure Hollywood Week’s […]

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