Saturday, September 20, 2008

Got Talent - Final FIVE!

Kim Reis

YUP!  I called it right!  The final five!  I was so right!  It’s going to be really tough to find the winner in this group.  They are all really, really, really great!  And here they are…

Nuttin But Strinz
AWESOME energy!  Very unique.  And definitely could do a 90 minute show in Vegas. 

Donald Braswell
I don’t care for this guy at all.  I don’t know why, but I think he’s so creepy.  He’s an OK singer, but I don’t think he’ll win it.  At least - I hope not!

Eli Mattson
WHAT A TALENT!  Quiet guy, unique sound.  Definitely could entertain a crowd for 90 minutes in Vegas.

Neal E. Boyd
I love his heart because he wears it on his sleeve.  He seems so genuine to me.  Such a sweety - and not a bad singer either.  Could be the next Pavarotti for all we know.

Queen Emily
And - I - Am - Tellin’ You ...  She’s not goin’....ANYWHERE!  She has the “IT” factor - and she knows it.  What a voice!  Holy cow!

Who went home and why?  Here ya go:

Jessica Price
Country singer.  Very beautiful.  Voice was good, but just not strong enough.

Joseph Hall
Our resident ELVIS.  Yes, he could have definitely entertained a crowd in Vegas for 90 minutes.  But each week differed so much for him.  One week, he came out very strong and then the next week he tanked.  He wasn’t sold week after week and I think that’s part of the reason he didn’t go to the top 5.

Kaitlyn Maher
Oh my gosh!  SO DARN CUTE!!  And, for 4-years-old, she was so smart.  But, as it got down the finals, I was so scared for her.  This competition was just too big for her.  I hope someone scoops her up for a movie or sitcom deal.  She has such a wonderful memory and I hope this is not the end of her journey.

Paul Salos
Frank Sinatra.  So sweet.  Again, just like “Elvis” - I think he had “off” weeks and that was what hurt him.  When you get down to the finals, you really need to “bring it” every single week.  There’s no time for less. 

The Wright Kids
What can I say?  They were cute, but this stage was just too big for them.  I felt so bad for the “main” Wright kid.  You could tell he wanted it so, so badly.  He was crying and my heart went out to him.  They need a few more years under their belt and, sadly, I think they need to dump the sister.

So - you ask - “Kim, who will win? Nuttin But Strinz, Donald Braswell, Eli Mattson, Neal E. Boyd, Queen Emily?“  OUCH!  That is so darn tough!!  My pick is…

Nuttin But Strinz (with Queen Emily coming in second and hot on their heels).  And - the only reason I’m picking them is because they are up against ALL singers and I think America will vote purely on how unique they are.  Donald Braswell doesn’t have a chance.  Eli Mattson doesn’t have the “cocky” factor and, when you don’t think you can win, you don’t.  Neal E. Boyd is very sweet, but I fear that America will see through that and either think that he is fake or they will get sick of him “doing it for mama”.  This will totally depend on how they do their last week.  So, this is my pick BEFORE seeing their final performances. 

Til next time - Keep it REAL!