Brooke Barrettsmith, American Idol 5

Brooke Barrettsmith performed on the American Idol premiere with her sister Leah Barrettsmith. Brooke Barrettsmith is a 23 year old female from Spring Grove, Illinois. Brooke sang “It’s In His Kiss” during her audition.




The Barrettsmith girls were introduced in a lengthy background segment, involving their hometown of Spring Grove, Illinois. The sisters introduced the “infamous 4-way stoplight from their hometown.” They also introduced the World’s Largest Corn Maze, which is cut into a tribute to the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl in 1985.

What the background segment that portrayed them as small-town girls did not mention is that Brooke and Leah Barrettsmith are experienced Christian Rock musicians. The sisters have been in a band called Two 4 One, which won a contest held by Morgan Cryar and Premier Records where the prize was full production of a single called "My 911."

Two 4 One at one time had their own website, but the website is no longer online. History of the website shows that in the past the girls had a development deal with Word Records of Nashville, Tennessee. The website also mentioned that they had shared the stage with artists such as “Steven Curtis Chapman, Audio Adrenaline, Tait, Toby Mac, SuperChick, Jake, Paul Coleman Trio, Sonic Flood, Hangnail, By The Tree, Chris Rice, Jeremy Camp and many others.”


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Mandisa Hundley American Idol 5

She told the judges to just call her Mandisa, but her full name is actually Mandisa Hundley. Mandisa is a 28 year old female from Antioch, Tennessee, and she is an experienced Gospel singer. For her audition, Mandisa sang “Falling,” and Simon Cowell said she was “everything I hoped you would be.” Mandisa received a unanimous yes vote from all three judges.

fter her audition, Simon Cowell made some comments that have drawn criticism from some American Idol fans as being exceptionally cruel. Mandisa is a heavy-set woman, and Simon remarked “Do we have a bigger stage this year?” After Paul compared Mandisa to Frenchie, Simon responded “Forget Frenchie, she’s like France.”




Mandisa had a website located at www.mandisaministries.com, but the website has been shut down, presumable as a requirement for her participation in American Idol.

Before the website was shut down, Mandisa’s biography pointed to a wealth of professional musical experience. Mandisa Hundley was born in Sacremento, California and moved to Tennessee to get her degree in vocal performance from Fisk University. She was a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Some of the artists that Mandisa has performed with include “Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood, Take 6, Larnelle Harris, and Willie Neal Johnson & the Gospel Keynotes.”

Mandisa has also performed with Integrity Music and Don Moen. Her website listed several recordings that she can be heard on: Don Moen’s “Thank You Lord” and Sandi Patti’s “Hymns of Faith…Songs of Inspiration”, and Travis Cottrell’s “Beloved Disciple” and “The Deep”. Mandisa was also “the worship leader for the 2004 LifeWay Christian Women’s Conventions held in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio.”


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Gina Glocksen, American Idol 5

Gina Glocksen, A Dental Assistant On American Idol 5

Gina Glocksen is probably best remembered from the American Idol 5 premiere as the girl who said “I think Simon is just the hottest thing I’ve ever seen. He looks beautiful, even more beautiful in person. I want to cry.” The praise earned Gina Glocksen one of the most lengthy background segments on the premiere.


Gina Glocksen is a 21 year old female from Naperville, Illinois. Gina is a dental assistant and says “there is so much more to it than besides you know the suctioning of saliva.” Gina is also a member of an all girl band called Catfight. Gina was in a wedding band before joining Catfight.

Gina sang “Power of Love“ by Celine Dion for her audition in front of the judges. She scored points with Simon Cowell by changing the lyrics to say “Simon’s my man.” Simon called it “a beautiful, beautiful change in lyrics.” Gina received a unanimous vote to go through to Hollywood.

Gina’s band Catfight has a website, but Gina’s bio is not included and she is not listed as a member of the band (probably removed at the request of American Idol). The four members of Catfight are listed as Loricat, Little Lisa, Rockin’ Rose, and Molly C. Molly C. is listed as the newest member of the band, so she could be taking Gina’s place while Gina fulfills her American Idol commitments.

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Crystal Parizanski - American Idol

American Idol: The 'Super-Tan Girl'


Those that caught the still incredibly popular American Idol's debut this week caught several decent sideshows including some pretty talented twins that are in trouble with the law. But the classic came on night one in Chicago as the gal now dubbed the 'Super-Tan girl,' Crystal Parizanski made her debut.

Was it a train wreck? I think that depends on one's point of view.

Just Jared covers it very well:

Millions of Americans watched the return of American Idol with auditions from Chicago. Stand-out girl was Crystal Parizanski who made Paris Hilton seem like a genius. Possible?



Oh yes.

And this goes beyond using Sharpie markers as eyeliner. "I think I'm kinda like Christina Aguilera because like I, I have attitude like I'm gonna do it like no one matter what no one's gonna stop me," said Parizanski. This is how her audition kicked off --

Crystal :: HIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Randy :: HEY!!!!!!!!
Crystal :: You need me to explain anything? HEY, WHAT'S UP PEOPLE! [Waves hello with both hands.]
Simon :: Yes, the tan.
Crystal :: Okay, um, my name is Crystal. Um, I just turned six-
Simon :: No, I wanna hear about your suntan.
Crystal :: Okay, I'm singing "And I'm Telling You" by Jennifer Holliday.
Simon :: No, no, no. I wanna hear about your suntan.
Crystal :: Oh, my sun tan? ...I go tanning?
Simon :: Nooooooooooo!

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David Radford - American Idol

Here's some advice for young, male contestants seeking to advance to the next round on "American Idol": Choose a love song and sing it to Paula Abdul.
That's what several young savvy songsters did Tuesday night on the fifth-season premiere of "American Idol."

Perhaps they remembered the story of Corey Clark, now 25, the contestant from Season 2 who claimed he had a steamy affair with the much-older Abdul, now 43, during his run on the show.

On Tuesday night, Paula swooned when one auditioner, David Radford, 17, of Crystal Lake, Ill., crooned the Frank...


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