VOICEBOX with David Coury

Four Interesting Girls, Zero Idols

February 24th, 2010

Crystal Bowersox, Lilly Scott, Haely Vaughn and Didi Benami have the most interesting voices of the Top 12 girls on this season’s American Idol. Lilly and Haely could uncover and polish their star quality by using the guitar not only as a prop. Better guitar technique would immediately improve their vocals and establish a clearer stage persona. Crystal Bowersox’s version of “Hand In My Pocket” would have been stronger if she had simply pronounced the “H” in hand. Also, with the time limitations, she should not have played harmonica this week. Better to have spent that precious time singing. Bowersox’s talent is obvious although she needs to make a conscious vocal choice to be thrilling. Didi Benami’s star would rise by not laying back in her attack. You can still sing chill and not disappear by using your mouth when you’re delivering quieter vocals. Out of the gate, all four girls are of interest as potential recording artists, though not as Idols.

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