'American Idol' 2010 Season 9 Spoilers: Top 11 Theme Changed to Billboard #1 Hits
No Teen Idol Tunes on American Idol?
While no reason for the theme change was given, MJ's Big Blog reported that the theme was indeed changed late last week, after an original press release stated that the Top 11 theme would be Teen Idols. The American Idol website confirms that the Top 11 theme will now be Billboard #1 hits.
While this theme will certainly be easier for most of the contestants, I don't think it will be nearly as fun. I really wanted to see Crystal Bowersox attempt a Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus song!
According to Wikipedia, the Billboard Hot 100 charts began in 1958. Idol contestants could feasibly still choose a teen idol song, too. Teen heartthrob Ricky Nelson had the first #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit back in 1958, with "Poor Little Fool". 10 years later The Beatles charted at number one with " Hey Jude". And Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing" ruled the Billboard number one spot during the summer of 1978. So as you can see, the possibilities are endless.
Of course if someone chooses a 1980's number one song, we could hear a Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam tune or something from the Human League. The 1990's brought number one's like Kriss Kross' "Jump " and the Sir Mix-a -Lot song, "Baby Got Back". I'm assuming the Idol contestants will stay far, far away from these song choices.
Oh, and by the way, Andrew Garcia still could pull a Tiffany. The teen idol's biggest song, "I Think We're Alone Now" hit number one on the Billboard charts in November of 1987. So you never know....
You can see what Billboard #1 Hits the contestants sing on American Idol, Tuesday night at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.
Sources:
http://mjsbigblog.com/?s=american+idol+teen+idols
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_number-one_hits_(United_States)
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Thanks for the info. I really wanted to hear them sing some teen idol songs,too. Billboard #1's will be interesting, though.
is this show still on the air? ugh! hahah! great reporting as always Victoria. I'm surprised that AI hasn't been more brand forward about their song selections ("Billboard #1 Hits") earier.