| Many people dream of becoming famous musical | | | | stage and their future is determined by votes. |
| recording artists, but just a few actually make it | | | | Each person prepares and sings a song in a show, |
| in the highly competitive music industry. It takes | | | | and the judges say a few words. However, the |
| luck and a ton of talent to find a producer and | | | | votes ultimately determine who will stay and who |
| recording contract. The reality series | | | | will go. |
| ‘American Idol’ provides another way into | | | | The popularity of this show increased during the |
| the industry for undiscovered musical artists. You | | | | first years, and the fifth season was the most |
| can watch the current season and vote for your | | | | watched one. It was also when the show made |
| favorites, or just enjoy your favorite past | | | | the switch to high definition. People all over the |
| seasons, all on satellite TV. | | | | world also join in to watch ‘American |
| The original concept for the ‘American | | | | Idol,’ even if they cannot participate in the |
| Idol’ program comes from ‘Pop Idol,’ | | | | voting round. It is exciting and fun to watch the |
| a British program that aired at the beginning of | | | | episodes whether or not you know the outcome, |
| the 2000s. The producer of that show, Simon | | | | because you get to see a lot of great |
| Fuller, then helped create the American version. | | | | performances and also the more disastrous ones. |
| Simon is now a name well-known for all | | | | There are so many aspects to pay attention to, |
| ‘Idol’ fans, as he is the one who provides | | | | from the song itself to the clothing to the hair and |
| the most critical feedback to the shows | | | | make-up of the performer. |
| contestants. | | | | The show is also enjoyable because it makes the |
| The concept of the show is quite straightforward. | | | | audience feel like they get to know each |
| Auditions are held in various cities around the | | | | contestant. Short stories provide snippets of |
| United States, and the best performers are | | | | information about their personal lives. The personal |
| selected to move onto the next stage. The initial | | | | life of a contestant can affect the voting round |
| episodes of each season are some of the best, | | | | because the back story can make the person |
| as they have a great mix of funny and serious | | | | more or less likeable. |
| auditions. Sometimes the people auditioning dress | | | | Overall ‘American Idol’ has been highly |
| up in funny outfits or have special songs they | | | | successful and has produced tons of stars from |
| have written. Each city normally has a guest | | | | Kelly Clarkson to Jennifer Hudson to Carrie |
| judge as well, which adds another dimension to | | | | Underwood. You can have the HD experience |
| the competition. | | | | while watch new stars in the making from the |
| After the first round, the top performers spend a | | | | comfort of your home with satellite TV. |
| week in Hollywood competing for a limited | | | | Musical artists compete for your vote and you |
| number of spots in the final round. They receive a | | | | can join in the fun with satelite tv. Find out how |
| ton of feedback and criticism, and have to be | | | | satellite direct tv brings the best of music |
| good sports to avoid getting upset by the | | | | competitions along with tons of other programs |
| pressure of the show. If they succeed at this | | | | right into your home. |
| level, the contestants then start competing on | | | | |