[Tippiechick]

A friend of mine used to date Phil. (Just thought I'd throw that out there, FWIW.)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this show. Living around Nashville, you see SO many people who are good but just need a break. This show gives them that opportunity. It really is about talent all the way.

I do think, though, that some contestants are shafted for what the judges think will sell best. Some have shown promise, but the judges tell them they just wouldn't make it.

I think the judges are WRONG sometimes. Dude in the red hat last season drove me INSANE! I thought he lacked talent. The judges seemed to like him JUST because he was different. Well, different doesn't always go over well in Nashvegas.

Just my 2 cents.