Phil Stacey – Country Universe

Discussion: American Idol, Crazy Eights

January 15, 2009 Guest Contributor 51

On Tuesday, January 13, 2008, the eighth season of American Idol commenced. As the highest-rated show on television, American Idol‘s produced an immeasurable impact on the entertainment industry, with film stars (Jennifer Hudson), pop superstars

Phil Stacey, “Old Glory”

July 4, 2008 Leeann Ward 6

While I’m confident that Phil Stacey is absolutely sincere in his attempt to pay tribute to the American flag, “Old Glory” is actually sung too earnestly. His voice is pleasant, but he needlessly adds syllables

Phil Stacey, “If You Didn’t Love Me”

January 21, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 30

Even as an American Idol junkie, I found the sixth season completely underwhelming. Phil Stacey making it as far as he did was more of a reflection of the field’s weakness than anything distinctive or