Whether you are a fan or not, you can't deny the immense gravitational pull of popularity that the American Idol phenomenon has on this country. For better or worse, the show begins a new chapter tonight as Season 9 commences with audition episodes guaranteed to give viewers hope for true talent, as well as numerous laughs at the all-comer circus that American Idol auditions have become. I, personally, am a fan of the show, as I like to listen to the true singers grow and learn with each new week's challenging repertoire. I also appreciate that Idol brings its particular brand of high-energy, feel-good fun to the masses during quite possibly the most dreadful few months of the year (at least for those of us who live where it snows a lot and the sun doesn't shine for weeks at a time).
It will be interesting to see how Ellen DeGeneres does as a replacement judge for long-time Idol darling Paula Abdul. Coupled with the news of Simon Cowell's impending departure from American Idol, the new judging panel could cause this season to be the best or the worst of them all, depending on how participants, creators, and fans alike react to the changes. I am intrigued by the new dynamic and look forward to tonight's premiere. Check it out on FOX, 8 p.m. ET.
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