Here's The Thing...

Though each year it gets more dramatic, drawn out and more cheesy than ever before, there is something about this show that draws me in. I enjoy each season more as the contestants out-do each other in their singing abilities.  I don't enjoy the drama, but I love to hear the (good) voices of those who brave the stage and face the judges.

I was a little more than obsessed with the show when Clay Aiken was on, and went to the American Idol concert that year.

I missed two seasons when I was on my mission, and when I came back, the next season to grace our presence involved the disappointing and horrific Sanjaya. Thanks to votefortheworst.com, he had us all biting our fingernails and cursing the show until he was kicked off, being one of the last few remaining contestants. I think I swore off the show after that season.

Of course, that "something" brought me back last year, and I enjoyed watching David Archuleta. He being from Utah and having an excellent voice made the show more enjoyable.

I am not a huge fan of the auditions because they seem to drag out longer than necessary. But as I watched a commercial the other day with a blood-curling audition from a woman who didn't seem able to identify her horribility,  I felt a huge smile cross my face. I am excited for another season. Tonight's the premier.

Bring it on.