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Is Lakisha Jones American Idol’s New Frontrunner?
February 22, 2007 01:14 AM by Joe Reality
With one powerful performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,”
Lakisha Jones staked her claim to take home the title of winner of
American Idol 6. As Simon Cowell put it, “I’m very tempted to say to
twenty-three people, book your plane tickets home.” Who is this
incredible singer who appears to have become the new frontrunner on
American Idol?
Lakisha’s first appearance on American Idol 6 came during “The Rest Of The Best” audition show. Lakisha impressed the judges with an amazing rendition of “Think” by Aretha Franklin. After her performance, Simon Cowell immediately let his feelings be known and said “Loved this girl. Love you, Lakisha, you’re a good old-fashioned belter.” When she found out that she had made it to Hollywood, Lakisha ran out of the audition room, hugged her three year old daughter and cried tears of happiness.
According to her American Idol profile, Lakisha Jones is twenty-seven years old and her current hometown is Forte Meade, Maryland. However, Lakisha Jones was actually born and raised in Flint, Michigan. It seems fitting that Lakisha Jones grew up in the blue-collar city of Flint, Michigan, because part of her appeal is her strong work ethic and devotion to her family. When Simon Cowell asked Lakisha during the top twenty-four selection show what she would do if she didn’t make it through, Lakisha replied “I’ll go back to my daughter at home, who will be four next month, and back to working at the bank.” After she found out that she had made the top twenty-four, a tearful Lakisha thanked the judges for the opportunity.
In what had to be a perfect coincidence, the fourth birthday of Lakisha’s daughter fell on the same day as her first performance as part of the American Idol top twenty-four. We have a feeling that Lakisha’s breakout performance on American Idol and the rave reviews from the judges likely proved to be the perfect birthday gift for her daughter. After her top twenty-four performance, Randy Jackson echoed the sentiments that Cowell had after her first audition and said “I do love you.” Post your opinions below on if you think Lakisha Jones is the new frontrunner on American Idol.
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February 22nd, 2007 at 2:09 am
Omigod! Best singer I ever heard. Brought tears to my eyes. Go girl!
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:20 am
She didn’t come close to being as good as Jennifer Hudson. She was okay but I did not see it as a star-making performance.
If I were her, I would not want to known as the frontrunner at this point- because they almost never actually win. Do Anwar Robinson and Ace Young ring a bell? Both were booted off pretty early. She might get the same fate.
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:27 am
Come on! This girl does not need to win. She is already a winner. Please rememeber Hudson’s fate. After 6 season of the idol, winning it is no longer the ultimate goal. All you need is the limelight and a contract.You might be booted off. Yet she will stay around for long.
February 22nd, 2007 at 4:30 am
La Kisha, You are gifted singer, You sing from your soul and your so humble, Keep God first and foremost and Receive your Blessing
UNBELIEVABLE. Ill stay in touch.One question before I go Where have you been?
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:27 am
LaKisha was good, very good. But I’m not sure I feel she’s quite as good as Stephanie or Sabrina. We’ll see.
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:52 am
OMG, Oh My God. LaKisha was the best of the night with Jennifer Hudsons song. Every day I have to listen to that song and it really gets annoying just hearing it from the same person that sings it so I was so happy that LaKisha sang that song last night. The night before with the boys it was never busy. Last night with LaKisha it was busy like crazy. I still have the chills from her singing that song. I thought after Melinda went that she was going to be the best of the night, but Melinda was still the 2nd best of the night. The girls just kept on shining when they came on stage. I thought it was so nice of Melinda and Amy saying the boys did a awesome job the night before. Stephanie was amazing. Amy was just okay. Leslie I think shes going. Sabrina way to go girl. Antonella I thought she was going to be better then she was, i think shes in danger tonight. Jordin way to go only 17 years old. Haley was okay. Melinda was fantastic. Alaina not so great one of the ones going home I think. Gina was really good. And LaKisha not enough words good describe how you were best one ever. I forgot about Nicole I think shes in danger.
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:57 am
Lakisha is the best singer.
She should win hands down.
The feeling she puts into her songs, is real.
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:57 am
OMG, Oh My God. LaKisha was the best of the night with Jennifer Hudsons song. Every day I have to listen to that song and it really gets annoying just hearing it from the same person that sings it so I was so happy that LaKisha sang that song last night. The night before with the boys it was never busy. Last night with LaKisha it was busy like crazy. I still have the chills from her singing that song. I thought after Melinda went that she was going to be the best of the night, but Melinda was still the 2nd best of the night. The girls just kept on shining when they came on stage. I thought it was so nice of Melinda and Amy saying the boys did a awesome job the night before. Stephanie was amazing. Amy was just okay. Leslie I think shes going. Sabrina way to go girl. Antonella I thought she was going to be better then she was, i think shes in danger tonight. Jordin way to go only 17 years old. Haley was okay. Melinda was fantastic. Alaina not so great one of the ones going home I think. Gina was really good. And LaKisha not enough words good describe how you were best one ever. I forgot about Nicole I think shes in danger.
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:58 am
OMG, Oh My God. LaKisha was the best of the night with Jennifer Hudsons song. Every day I have to listen to that song and it really gets annoying just hearing it from the same person that sings it so I was so happy that LaKisha sang that song last night. The night before with the boys it was never busy. Last night with LaKisha it was busy like crazy. I still have the chills from her singing that song. I thought after Melinda went that she was going to be the best of the night, but Melinda was still the 2nd best of the night. The girls just kept on shining when they came on stage. I thought it was so nice of Melinda and Amy saying the boys did a awesome job the night before. Stephanie was amazing. Amy was just okay. Leslie I think shes going. Sabrina way to go girl. Antonella I thought she was going to be better then she was, i think shes in danger tonight. Jordin way to go only 17 years old. Haley was okay. Melinda was fantastic. Alaina not so great one of the ones going home I think. Gina was really good. And LaKisha not enough words good describe how you were best one ever. I forgot about Nicole I think shes in danger.
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:24 am
OMG You go girl LaKisha!! You were hot the best of the best and don’t worry about being around till the end just keep belting out those songs with that same emotion and you will make it to the end! Second best last night was Jordin and then Gina! Go girls – the night before I was so bored watching the boys. GO LaKisha and happy birthday to your daughter
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:29 am
OH LAKESHIA WAS THE BEST SINGER SHE DESIVERS TO BE THE NEXT IDOL SHE HAS A GREAT PERSIONTALITY AND SHES THERE TO WIN SHE IS JUST GREAT. I KNOW I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR HER EVERY TIME. ALL THE NEGATIVE THAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING THEY NEED TO GO GET THERE EARS CHECKED.
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:44 am
Lakisha, the singing angel………….humble…….She is a definite gift to American idol! I am already a fan. She is what American idol should be all about.She is blessed and we are blessed when we hear her sing. I can not wait to get her first album…….Love and Light
Lakisha
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:46 am
Lakisha…what can I say? She killed the competition…its a wrap!!!!! now there are some excellent singers along with her but, SERIOUSLY…see i saw alotta girls on stage last night that was just tryin to be cute and not really sing…and u can’t be a great singer like that….so Lakisha, girl, do your thing and don’t let them get you down!
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:46 am
Lakisha, the singing angel………….humble…….She is a definite gift to American idol! I am already a fan. She is what American idol should be all about.She is blessed and we are blessed when we hear her sing. I can not wait to get her first album…….Love and Light
Lakisha
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:47 am
From one Flintstone to another – Lakeisha you ROCK!!! Keep true to who you are, belt out those songs.
You’re already a winner – They can replace you at the bank darlin, you’re a true STAR!!
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:20 am
lakisha..God gave you a gift stay true to it and yourself..that’s all that counts. Share your great talent and keep loving that little girl it will keep you grounded in this hectic time..God Bless
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:24 am
I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD PUT THE OTHERS DOWN THEY WORK HARD AND ALSO THEY ARE GOING WITH HER CRYING AND HER KID CRYING ,I THINK THEY FEEL SORRY FOR HER.SHE COULD SING BUT OTHERS COULD SING ALSO.
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:30 am
Lekisha by far the best of the night. it’s early tho.. the guys better be glad that the final 12 will be made up of 6 males and 6 females cause i could see 8 guys going home very early this is going to be a very good talent season………….. do Lekisha stay in houston now? i thought i read that she lives in houston and was on gimme the mike
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:37 am
Lakeisha….. What a beautiful voice you have, You are my American Idol, God has truley blessed you with a gift, and I hope he blesses you with an opputunity to advance. Much love!
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:40 am
Congradulations!!!! Lakisha i’m from the old school, and i must say that you took that song to another level and put it back on track the way that it was song by the original flo ballard/effie white. For the record people “And I Am Telling You” is not jennifer hudson song. good luck Lakisha and may god bless you and yours
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:42 am
What a surprise, universal praise for a fat woman who screams her songs. predictable. pathetic
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:51 am
Lakisha was excellent, but so was Melinda Doolittle. Both are naturals that sing effortlessly.
If they are not the last two standing, then America is tone-deaf.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:03 am
top 3: melinda doolittle, jordin sparks, sabrina sloan
bottom 3: nicole tranquillo, lakisha jones, antonella barba
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:13 am
lakisha is this year’s version of mandisa…loudness doesn’t equal greatness. when theme nights come around and she has to sing a ballad, she’ll be exposed.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:27 am
With a name like Lakisha, she is a one name performer (Fantasia, Madonna, Jewel, etc). She has the pipes and the personality and blew out the competition. No more bank tellering for you Lakisha, you’re on your way to the top, along with your new CD which will hit #1 the day it’s released right around Christmas. Pencil in Melinda as 2nd place and Stephanie as 3rd. They’re both dynamite and will have CD’s out by fall.
As for fellow Jerseyan(and fellow Italian) Antonella, I hope you get another few weeks. Let’s hope last night didn’t ruin it. Good Luck. And Simon is right. You ARE gorgeous!
The others did ok, some so-so, some blah!! Gina was All By Herself, and I think there should be 9 girls and 3 guys as finalists.
P.S. Hey Shalymar! You’re looking more like your sister every day!
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:37 am
Jennifer is one of my favorites, but Lakisha did a great job on that song, too.
I can’t wait for the theme weeks when I think Lakisha will continue to shine, because of her opera and classical training. So far, it’s hers to lose. Melinda did well, too, along with a couple of others.
It’s going to be an exciting season, as long as Melinda and Lakisha are there.
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 am
I’m a believer!
Wonderful!
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:37 am
There were plenty of “pretty” girls there this season who can hum and whine and be breathy off of their nasal pallattes,but only four who performed last night could really belt out their songs with tone and energy and real style. Those were the performers who captured their audiences emotions. That’s real star power. To make even Simon’s eyes pop with a jaw dropped stare and “Good Lord!” written all over his face– that’s real star power. Only two or three have done that in the history of American Idol, and only one has done that every time she’s performed. That singer (a true singer) is Lakisha Jones, and she was the only singer to do it again last night.
In the tradition of greats like Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Jennifer Holliday (Jennifer Hudson isn’t quite there, yet), Lakisha can put tremendous power into her conveyance of emotion through her voice– enough to make everyone in the audience and on the other side of the tv screen feel it and remember it for a long time. Some ignorant commentary called her performance “screaming”. Obviously a critique made by yet another someone spoiled by the digitized, track-supported, weak voiced glamor girls over-popularized in videos and on the radio for the past fifteen years. Understand that a good singer can guage his or her power to be explosive or subtle to suit the song. I would rather pay good money to see and hear Lakisha belt out great songs live than watch another truly weak or mediocre voiced performer flounder and crash onstage without the support of back-up singers, support tracks, or even a full studio vocal set to lip-sync to while unoriginal choreography supposedly makes her look “sexy”. As soon as popular music gets back to real talent instead of skin our culture will become open to grow and excel again.
And for the any shallow idiot who simply calls Lakisha “fat”– try to re-open your mind and ears enough to understand that music isn’t someone you see, it’s something you feel and hear. Understand this– someday when the artist is no longer with us (like Luther Vandross or Billie Holliday or Frank Sinatra or Nat “King” Cole)and we can’t look at them anymore, what they looked like won’t matter. That’s because it’s their great singing we’ll still want to listen to and feel for generations to come. It’s that truth we all need to again realize and be blessed with before they’re lost to us among the living.
Lakisha Jones may or may not become one of those greats. But aside from that, is she the best true singer this season? NO DOUBT!!
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 am
Lakisha, you have touched me. I was a single mom for 10 years and the opportunity in front of you is phenominal. As soon as you graced the American public w/your sweet and powerful voice last night, I became an instant fan. When you make your first CD, I will be in the store to buy it!
You deserve everything good in this world..for you and your sweet little girl. Best wishes.
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 am
On Tuesday night the guys sucked. On Wednesday the girls blew…the guys away. Naysays of the ‘06 season what do you say now? Lakisha, amazing. Wow! Melinda, terrific! These girls belted out numbers with star quality, and Jordan, Stephanie and Sabrina are also worth noting. Big things and big talent here! It’s a shame they have to narrow the field to six and six because if talent was the only criteria and gender was removed from the mix, the final 12 would have 9 girls. Only one bad comment about the show: the contrived friction between Simon and Ryan is beginning to gnaw away at my bones. Can’t we all get along?
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:44 am
Okay, LaKisha Rocks!!!! (What are you, like 12?), there’s no need to triple post, and “Jennfier Hudson’s song” is actually Jennifer Holliday’s song. I love Jennifer Hudson, and she did an amazing job in her remake of the tune, but it is Jennifer Holliday from the original cast of Dreamgirls that is da bomb!!!
(Feel like I’m reading “Wayne’s World” reviews screaming what a great new band Queen is…….geez!)
Good luck LaKisha!! We know you’ll be in the Top 12!!
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:46 am
Lakisha blew away everyone last night. She was incredible.
I hope that the AI producers will truly let America vote in who is best instead of keeping around who they want for TV ratings (Kellie Pickler anyone?!?!?!?).
They need to get rid of that stupid 6 guys/6 girls rule they instituted in season 4. Let America choose by talent, not by gender. The girls are head and shoulders much more talented than the guys.
Lakisha and Melinda are the best singers this year. They are in a league of their own.
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:49 am
FANTASTIC, LAKISHA WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS HAS A SET OF LUNGS ON HER, NOT TAKING ANYTHINGS FROM THEY OTHERS SHE IS A ATTENTION GETTER ALSO A CROWD PLEASER SHE IS A TRUE MEANING OF A
(S I N G E R)
LOOKING FOWARD TO ATTENDING YOUR CONCERTS’ SEE YOU SOON.
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:57 am
I was stunned, astonished. I thought some of the other girls rocked, but when she came on I started laughing with delight and surprise, and then I had tears. I don’t even know her and I feel proud of her. I prayed for her this morning, that she will stay grounded in her faith and God will carry her to a wonderful destiny with that amazing talent! BRAVO.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Lakisha is not only a better singer than Jennifer Hudson, she doesn’t seem to display the same petulance or smugness. I was hoping for Chris Sligh to take it — I think he and Blake are extremely talented — and there are several talented girls, but if last night is any indictation, Lakish ought to win.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:05 pm
I really liked Lakisha. This seasons of girls reminds me of the season that Jennifer, Fantasia and the other African American young lady was on. “The Divas” I hope that society takes in consideration when voting, the talent of each individual. I told myself that I was gonna stop looking at the show after a disappointing Monday night. The judges fell to choose the best male singers for the top 12. They let males singers thru to the top 12 based on their looks and not talent. I’ve notice that they are putting thur a lot more white singers than any other race. I hate to say it but just keep observing the show. This is for Ms. Charm, you need to check youself. Don’t hate. You’re the who’s pathetic.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Well stated Niecy, but just a note, it wasn’t Ms. Charm that is the pathetic hater, the names of the poster appear BELOW the comments, it was “biz” who obviously requires psychological counseling.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:24 pm
lakasha cannot sing
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:28 pm
LaKisha made me cry. Literally. I cannot wait to hear her sing some gospel- Amazing. I got quite irritated last year watching Taylor Hicks win- after they sent Jennifer Hudson home. He sucked, and will always suck. I just wonder who he was ‘doing’ to win that show. Anyway, I hope that Antonella’s rich Jersey parents buy her some singing lessons cause she STINKS. I was embarrassed for her. Awful did not even begin to describe her. Pretty, yes. So, she can be an exotic dancer… And about that “Brass In Pocket” song that Alina girl sang. Didn’t anyone in her family tell her it sucked. If it was my daughter I would STOP her from singing that shizznit. Anyway. LaKisha, super, super job.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Lakisha was really good, but so was Melinda, and …. Lots of really good female talent this year.
Simon says this is a vocal competition, but America has made it a popularity contest. We will take a guy who may not be the best looking, but for the girls at the top, looks seem to count–not always, but on the average. What will we do this year? Are we cultured enough to go for the best talent, or are we so shallow we are going to stick with the “pretty girl?” Watch, vote, and see the results!
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
some of the most horrific, untalented, overrated singers in idol history were tamyra gray, jennifer hudson, and taylor hicks…now add to that list-Lakesha jones
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Q: what’s the difference between lakisha, frenchie davis, jennifer hudson, aretha franklin, and mandisa?
A: Absolutely nothing, and that’s pretty sad
February 22nd, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Lakisha is one of the best that has ever been on american idol. she reminds me a lot of fantasia because of the way she sings and her story. i dont think the judges feel sorry for her. i think they see true talent like i do. you go lakisha. prove all those people wrong that think you dont have what it takes.
February 22nd, 2007 at 1:25 pm
to kathy who said all those people like taylor hicks and tamyra gray were overrated, horrific, and untalented, well if you dont have anything good to say then dont say it at all and this blog is supposed to be about lakisha and what people thought, not about what you think about the past-seasons of american idol!!!!!
February 22nd, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Gosh, she is wonderful. I have been rooting for her ever since I saw her auditions. She is one of my favorite contestants. If I may say, these are my final 12:
1. Lakisha Jones
2. Melinda Doolittle
3. Stephanie Edwards
4. Sabrina Sloan
5. Jordan Sparks
6. Blake Lewis
7. Chris Richardson
8. Sundance Head
9. Chris Sligh
10. Jared Cotter
11. Nicholas Pedro
12. Phil Stacey
Anyone of them could be AI 6 winner but I am rooting for Lakisha. Thanks
February 22nd, 2007 at 1:54 pm
LaKisha will win. If not, I will do all I can to get her signed up with my label.
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:05 pm
I cried. I cry THINKING about it. For this humble woman to walk out under the spotlight and belt out that song so well ….. wow! We all want to see good things happen to good people. What a joy after all the Britney reports. I doubt Lakisha will be working in a bank again no matter WHAT happens from here on in. As an aside, however – do not forget the fickle AI voters – this could be the next Daughtry leaving an incredulous audience behind.
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Despite her outstanding singing performances to date, I just hope Lakisha Jones (as well as other current contestants, Sundance Head and Chris Sligh) would work on her physical appearance. While her body shape is somewhat better than that of former Idol contestant Mandisa Hundley, who was awfully obese, Lakisha’s bulkiness is still noticeable to some. Yes, indeed, it is very insulting to tell people to lose weight, but it is a necessity if he or she wants to be healthy in the long run, and it would make such an individual a marketable commodity in the entertainment industries. I am glad that former contestants such as Ruben Studdard and Jennifer Hudson had been taking such step of reshaping their bodies by losing a considerable amount of weight via proper dietings. Those individuals should be greatly commended for it. They are truly American Idols, winner and non-winner alike!
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:21 pm
I was so impressed with LaKisha’s performance. From the moment she took that stage it was evident that she had one goal in mind…to leave us in awe! I will say that there were a few other singers last night that did incredibly well…each had their own strengths, but overall I felt LaKisha was in a league all her own. I can’t wait to see how the season unfolds and how each individual develops and changes. It will certainly be a season to remember! Thumbs up LaKisha…you’re absolutely using God’s gift to the best of your ability!! Way to do it
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Lakisha is clearly the best singer they have had on the show
http://lakishajones.net
February 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Crazy to label Lakisha the winner after one performance. There is so much left to unfold. We still have the dreaded “theme” nights to get through. Lakisha certainly has an amazing talent but can she get through songs that are not in her comfort zone? She seems so far to be a very meek and quiet personality….not necessarily a bad thing but it might rub some viewers the wrong way. Already there is some critique that she seems less than thrilled with making the top 12 or even being on the show. I think it’s nerves and insecurity, but others are wondering if she is simply “dull” when not singing. If we learned anything from the entertainment biz, it’s not always the most talented who get by or make it. There are so many other factors involved. In the meantime, all this pressure on Lakisha by proclaiming her the “winner’ so early and the other losers after ONE performance is ridiculous.
February 22nd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
So far aside from a few performances, I’m finding this year’s crop of hopefuls kind of a disappointment. Not enough variety in terms of muscial styllings. No rockers, no country star, no outstanding personalities so far (Melinda Doolittle the exception as she projects a really amazing vibe). As for Lakisha, she sang incredibly. But she needs to stop looking like she’s about to fall asleep once her singing stops. She seems pained to even smile. I remember in an interview where SImon said he actually though that vocally Jennifer Hudson had a better singing voice than Fantasia but that Fantasia had “the spark”, the right mix of star persona and vocal ability. I hope Lakisha finds her inner star persona, not just when she’s singing but even when she’s not.
February 22nd, 2007 at 4:48 pm
LaKisha Jones blew the other American Idol contestants out of the water. Hell, I was standing on my feet giving her a standing ovation when she was done. Its sad that many are looking at her as a “charity” case. This contest should be based on talent and talent only – not how a person looks or his/her background. By the way, LaKisha is in a league of her own. Jennifer Hudson? Who that? Stop hating and give Lakisha her props! Keep doing what you do LaKisha! You rock babygirl!
February 22nd, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Lakisha is going to win Idol and FINALLY be the first Blue Stater from Maryland to win it this year, in the finale, Lakisha will have to face either Jordin Sparks OR Melinda Doolittle OR even Blake Lewis.
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:15 pm
I guess I’m in the minority. I thought Melinda was every bit as good as Lakisha. I loved them both. They are definitely my top two favourites. However Stephanie, Sabrina and Jordan aren’t too far off. The women definitely outshine the men this year. The best of the men, there were only a few good ones, don’t come close to those five women. Rock on Ladies!!!
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:00 pm
It doesn’t matter if the general public votes Lakisha in as the next American Idol. She’s already a star! Anyone who can knock you off your chair when she sings is already an Idol in my mind. If for some strange reason the rest of the world doesn’t see that, shame on them!
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I never have voted for any AI contestants prior to hearing tremendously talented Momma LaKisha sing last night. AND I will continue to vote for her till the end. Enough Said.
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:14 pm
I was crying throughout her song, she is absolutely beautiful, and I agree with Simon, the other 23 should make their reservations to return home. This young woman is so humble and yet so talented. God,thank you for bringing her into our homes.
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:20 am
wow ms. charm, you really show what you know about music or people in general
you my sad sorry friend are the pathetic one
nice job lakisha, i really hope you win
February 23rd, 2007 at 1:24 am
She was the best but remeber America votes for the best looking and least talented. And America has blinders on when it comes to big people.
February 23rd, 2007 at 1:37 am
I’ve watched Lakisha Jone last night.I’m her big fan from Thailand ,only what I can say about her is she was truly amazing…. But I’d be very sorry if what happened to Mandisa last season would happen to her. And that would make everyone surprised.
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:53 am
Lakisha’s FAT
February 23rd, 2007 at 11:17 am
Lakisha was off the chains baby,, wow. Excellent job. Remember folks, it’s a “SINGING” competition not a “Beaty” pageant. I hope America remembers that when they vote. Good luck to all and God Bless.
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 pm
LaKisha is fabulous. Anyone who says otherwise really should get there ears checked. She gave me goosebumps W/O a doubt the girls are the best. I would keep 3 or 4 guys and let the rest be the ladies for the top 12 if that was possible. So it looks like it will be down to the girls after that though.
February 23rd, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Talent has nothing to do with weight, height, gender or race. If you’ve got it, you’ve got it.
Lakesha’s got it. Whether she wins or not, she will be entertaining us for many years to come. She is the best thing to happen to American Idol since the show started. Incidentally, the male choices this year all suck. It will be a female winner. Like Simon said, Send the other 23 home now, the contest is OVER.
GO LAKESHA!
February 23rd, 2007 at 6:17 pm
You have the wrong poster – MS CHARM POSTED THIS (see below) and our names/handles come up UNDERNEATH our posts!!! Ms. Charm’s post was this:
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Congradulations!!!! Lakisha i’m from the old school, and i must say that you took that song to another level and put it back on track the way that it was song by the original flo ballard/effie white. For the record people “And I Am Telling You” is not jennifer hudson song. good luck Lakisha and may god bless you and yours
Posted by: Ms. Charm | February 22, 2007 at 09:40 AM
February 23rd, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Biz posted this (not MS Charm):
What a surprise, universal praise for a fat woman who screams her songs. predictable. pathetic
Posted by: biz | February 22, 2007 at 09:42 AM
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Seems to me you have a life problem and probably a life-long problem. GO LAKEISHA (AND JENNIFER HUDSON AND ALL FAT WOMEN WHO EVIDENTLY ACTUALLY HAVE TONS OF SOUL!!!
ARETHA – QUEEN OF SOUL back in THE DAYS!!!
February 23rd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Lakisha gave me goose bumps with her performance. I wish her all the best in her career. As some of the others stated, I too will be in-line to buy her first album.
Keep working hard and stay blessed!!!
February 23rd, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Okay, so I think all this hype is kinda useless. Look, I think that Lakeshia is a very good SINGER. She has a good voice but she was not AS amazing as everyone says. She is very good but I would not ever put her in another league where the other contestants should just pack up and go home. She has had some good performances and she is good but often times the best contestant doesn’t always win. Thats my opinion at least.
February 23rd, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Ms. Charm,
A fat woman who screams her songs? Yeah, that must be it. How about Ms. Charm, a jealous person who only wishes she had the voice and humility of Lakisha Jones. People like you make me sick.
February 23rd, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Ms. Charm,
Humble apologies for dissing you when it should’ve been Biz (the idiot who called Lakisha a fat woman who screams). Ms. Charm, you are charming (and right); Biz–as I said when I thought you were someone else–sounds to me like you’re more than a little jealous of this woman’s god-given gift. Lakisha can lose weight–you, unfortunately, can’t gain a good ear. Sorry for you about that.
February 23rd, 2007 at 11:25 pm
What is this with the ‘physical appearance’ issues some of you people have? Let’s see: Ophrah Winfrey, NOT skinny, Star Jones, NOT skinny, Mahalia Jackson (one of the greatest singers who ever lived) NOT skinny. Jennifer Hudson, NOT skinny. There are hundreds of examples of physically imperfect people who have a gift that we are lucky they share with us. People have weaknesses. Some smoke, some drink, some eat, some do all three. Use your ears next time–IT’S A SINGING COMPETITION!!!!
February 23rd, 2007 at 11:37 pm
omg Lakisha sang that song just like Jennifer Holiday, have any of you heard Jennifer Holiday sing it ,she is the original one to sing it before Jennifer Hudson and Lakisha sang it better then Hudson .Gave me chills ,that she sang as good as Jennifer Holiday ..Lakisha will win
February 24th, 2007 at 1:48 am
she cant be compared to jennifer as jennifer didnt sing live at all. She rocked da house!
February 24th, 2007 at 8:53 am
AWESOME Lakisha!!!My daughter ,grandaughters ,and i LOVE you ,if you don’t win this,well there is no judging talent in AMERICA!!Girl ,to be so sweet and yet so humble,,,you go girl,we won’t miss one show due to your singing,you give us all goosebumps and we sit tight and just wait to vote and vote and vote!!!#12!!!!!!LOVE YOU!If you hadf a cd out,i would definitely have it!!!
February 24th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Can’t wait to hear you again,best of luck Lakisha!!!WE LOVE YOU!!!!Valerie,Cassy,Ariane and Breezy!!!
February 24th, 2007 at 9:56 am
let’s be real-of all the 24 singers on America’s Idol, Lskisha jones was the best performer. It does not matter what color, height, weight or facial features she has!! period. The contest is not about what you look like, it about your vocal talents. If anyone have a problem with how a person, they really need to talk to the Almighty God, because God made us. If we had the chance to make ourselves, I am sure there would be a whole lot of the same people walking around this earth, and I bet we would be bored as hell. When are we going to stop the hate, what would you say to God when you stand before him, when he asks you “why did you live your life hating someone that was created in my image, and why should I let you in heaven when those people that you hate are also in here?”. What would you say.
February 24th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Watching her (tape delayed for Indonesia was just shown tonite)was speechless…lakhisa’s talent is a really God’s GIFT!!no matter she will win or not. Keep humble and always be yourself Lakhisa. All the best from a far coutry down here in Indonesia (see the map where it is)
February 24th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
A PLEA FROM OVER THE SEA. Please, Please, Please the next time you vote for Lakisha make an extra phone call for me. I’m in the UK, Wales infact,and we cant vote for American Idol over here only watch the show.
Lakisha is amazing, a breathtaking voice that pulls at your heart strings. There are some great soul voices on the show this year and its only votes that will make her win. So spare a dim or so for me and place a vote for me please,please.Thank you, you will have a friend in the UK for life.
February 24th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
To Teresea, I will definitely vote a extra time for lakisha for you. I agree with you that it is not fair that you can’t vote for american idol if you live somewhere that you can not vote for them. If there is anyone else you want me to vote for PLEASE tell me because I will definitely vote for anyone else that you like, just please tell me, but of course I will vote for laKisha for you!
February 24th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
The damned show is produced and sponsored by the BBC, British Broadcasting Communications from the UK.
How stupid is that? That the peeps in the UK cannot vote for AI….but they can watch it….
hmmmmmmmmmmmm
makes no sense to me
February 24th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
This women is AMAZING. GOD GIFTED VOICE. God this is going to be a hard idol. This women brings me to tears. Melinda HAS an amazing voice also.. and so does stephanie. Melinda,Lakisha and Stephanie.. TOP 3
February 24th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
Fucking amazing! This girl can sing.
February 25th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Don’t be a sideline judge if you don’t have ear training for great music! This season has some very gifted talent. My choice top choice to see in the future, American Idol or Not is:
1. Lakisha Jones
2. Melinda Doolittle
3. Stephanie Edwards
4. Sabrina Sloan
5. Jordan Sparks
6. Blake Lewis
7. Chris Richardson
8. Sundance Head
9. Chris Sligh
10. Jared Cotter
11. Nicholas Pedro
12. Phil Stacey
Best of luck, and you all are winners……….
February 25th, 2007 at 10:23 am
OMG LaKisha was very good, but don’t put your guards down, because one wrong note could get you put off the show. Stay true to yourself.
February 25th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Lakisha- Woman you can sing. You are by far the best the show has ever seen. You blow everyone else out of the water! I want to see you win this season, so I will say this- don’t do the Jesus thing like Mandisa did. Keep it real, there is a place for the Jesus thing after you have a record contract. My vote is for Lakisha! You go girl!!!!!
February 25th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I think that miss Jones has the title to go fall this season she has my vote 100%
February 26th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Lakisha was stunning. But honestly let’s just hope that America will choose their idol by purely on their capability of singing, not considering on what the idol might look like in tv or camera…Lakisha have to work hard on that. But when it comes to singing, Whitney Houston ( at her best) finally found her match.
February 26th, 2007 at 3:44 am
She is good, but I think Mandissa was better.
February 26th, 2007 at 11:37 am
She was the best singers ever she is going to go far as long as she gets some strong songs.
February 26th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Lakisha I am not going to compare you to anyone, because you are in a league all by yourself and you blowed that song out the water. Keep choosing the right songs for your voice, there are other ladies that can sing good on the show, but you are the one shining girl. I keep playing you back and all I can see right now is you being the next AI. Even if you don’t cuz of haters and you will have negative people come your way, because they favored another person, they will always have negative comments that’s what they thrive on, you will still be a winner no matter what, because as soon as you leave the stage I’m sure you will have a contract waiting on you. You are the best and I wish you the all the luck in the world, because with a voice like that you deserve to win. I hope America don’t play games with your career. Keep your head up girl and do your thang.
February 28th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
LMAO at some of these comments, proclaiming Lakisha to be the best singer in American Idol history. LMAO at some of these comments who proclaim Lakisha *outsang* Jennifer Hudson, when Lakisha only sung a minutes worth of the song.
Melinda is a far better singer than Lakisha.
March 1st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
It dont matter if Lakisha or melinda win ,cause both are winners already and each will have a contract at the end of the contest. They are both great singers in their own way and already are on their way to fame and greater things. But over all they are two of the best on the show .
March 2nd, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Lakisha is AWESOME! She made me cry with her beautiful old-soul voice. I will be SO upset if she doesn’t win this year (even more so than last year when Mandisa was cut WAY too early, IMHO) Quit HATING on her for her weight, extra weight is actually GOOD for the voice because it provides extra “oomph” for the vocal cords. Why do you think so many opera singers are overweight? I was a music major in college and the thinnest voice majors were actually told to GAIN weight…
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Lakisha is very good, however, Melinda actually blew her out of the water on this past Wednesday. But, realistically speaking, America is fickle. Both of them could actually lose if America doesn’t keep in mind that this is a talent contest and not a popularity contest.
March 4th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
OMG!OMG! LAKEISHA, YOU ARE DEFINITELY THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL. YOUR VOICE IS TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD. STAY HUMBLE AND KNOW THAT ITS A COMPETITION AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DONT LET THE FAME OF BEING ON IDOL CHANGE YOU. YOUR VOICE IS AMAZING.EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE HAS STILL BEEN TALKING ABOUT THAT PERFORMANCE ON YOUR DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED AND I HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU THAT YOUR A SINGLE MOTHER AND YOUVE TOOK A CHANCE .REMEMBER THE WORDS IN THAT SONG”YOU CAN SAY WHAT YOU WANT, IM NOT WALKING OUT.IM STAYING, AND YOUR GONNA LOVE ME.” DONT GIVE UP SWEETY,YOUR ALREADY A WINNER IN SO MANY PEOPLE EYES. BELIEVE ME!!. YOU HAVE MY VOTE ALL THE WAY TO THE END. YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, STAY THAT WAY. IM SURE ONCE YOUVE MADE IT TO THE END, WE ARE DEFINITELY ARE GOING TO WANT TO HERE THAT SONG AGAIN. I SAVED YOUR PERFORMANCE FROM THAT NIGHT AND WATCH IT ALL THE TIME NOW. I CRY EVERYTIME I HEAR IT.BUT THE EMOTION YOU PUT IN IT IS SO INSPIRATIONAL..YOU ARE ALREADY A ROLE MODEL AND A LEADER, AND SO MANY WOMEN ALL OVER ARE LOOKING AT YOU THAT SEE THAT EVEN WITH A CHILD YOU DID NOT GIVE UP.WHOMEVER DOUBTED YOU BEFORE,TELL EM ALL, LOOK AT ME NOW. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.YOU ARE TRULY A STAR SWEETY.YOU ARE IN A DIFFERENT LEAGUE FROM YOUR OTHER COMPETITORS. THEY ARE ALL GREAT AS WELL, BUT YOUR VOICE IS IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN.WILL SOMEBODY SIGN THIS GIRL!!!!
March 4th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
keep up the good work
March 8th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Is it me? I hear all of you and I agree, she is an AMAZING singer, but can anyone else hear the LISP? anyone?
March 8th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Lisp or no lisp, the woman can SING and she is hot too!. Oh what a set of beautiful breasts, divine lips and hot junk in da trunk! Come to daddy, LaKisha, you are the most divine of singers, and Papa needs a lullaby.
March 9th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Hot? Looks like someone took a bat to her face! but to each his or her own
March 9th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Lakisha rocks……..she can not be compared to anyone else. this girl is trained……and knows how to use it……Ill buy her album
March 9th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
OMG! She is like the best singer ive ever heard on idol! She is like almost the equivalent of Jennifer Hudson! She rocks! And she hs my name! Except mine is spelled LaKeisha.
March 9th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
OMG! She is like the best singer ive ever heard on idol! She is like almost the equivalent of Jennifer Hudson! She rocks! And she hs my name! Except mine is spelled LaKeisha.
March 12th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
her performances are fantastic..
and i am telling you and i have nothing was sensational!!!
March 13th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
OMG! Lakeshia is one of the very best! She did really good on all of her performance. Hands down she is a very gifted women. But I do have to say that Melinda Doolittle is capable of doing just as good. So make sure you grow higher and higher every week! Do yo thang! Much love!
March 14th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Ms. Jones impresses me not only with extrordinary vocal talent but she brings dignity, grace, and respect with her performances.
She’s destined for greatness and we’re in store for grand soul as it was intended.
If I could hear her sing one contemporary song it would be the Commodore’s Nightshift. The song has much to say and is open to rendition. A fairly uncommon song to make her own.
March 22nd, 2007 at 5:10 am
FROM NIGERIA WITH LOVE, ADMIRATION AND BEST WISHES FOR LAKISHA JONES. SHE SURELY SINGS FROM HER SOUL. SHE’S THE BEST AND THE JUDGES CAN TELL (ASK SIMON). BUT MY WORRY IS THE AMERICAN VOTING PUBLIC. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THAT FOR THE 1ST TIME AFTER SEASON 3, THE BEST IDOL WILL BE CROWNED.
March 28th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
I just want to say that Lakisha Jones is a natural. God gave her a beautiful gift. She is no phoney, making you think she is something she is not. what you see is what you get. I think she is a loving and humble person. And I will continue to love and vote for her. She is the BEST singer
American Idol has ever had.
{You go Girl) GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
April 1st, 2007 at 1:13 pm
OMG
I lovelakisha.. shes my favorite
It doesnt matter if she doesnt win !! she has already WON>>>>>>
April 11th, 2007 at 2:43 am
Lakisha certainly has a God given talent and she surely IS an AMERICAN IDOL.
April 12th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Lakisha is a good singer but Melinda is better, however, I don’t feel either of these would sell many CD’s, they don’t have the ‘look’ that sells in the US. It appears to me that LaKisha already has the diva attitude and most times seems so far removed from the show, I think that comes from no personality. She must think she’s sexy because her big flabby arms and nasty chest is always exposed it makes me want to gag, it makes me want to tell her to cover that ugly stuff up!!! There is a double standard here, they don’t let fat white girls on the show it’s like it’s okay to be fat if you’re black. Yes she’s a good singer but at the end of the day can she sell what AI is promoting? I don’t think so. They were wrong about Fantasia and they’re wrong about LaKisha.
This show is getting worse every year, watch AI Rewind and look at the difference in the singers now and the 1st season, it’s like night and day. Come on judges, you can do better than this!
April 19th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Lakisha used to be my favorite especially when she sang the song “And I am telling you” I was really impressed but as I watch the show every week, Lakisha’s performance is deteriorating.Maybe she just doesn’t know how to pick the right song for her. Unlike Melinda, she is so consistent. She is really a pro and I think it’s her season this year.
April 24th, 2007 at 7:00 am
She pisses me off. She has like the best voice this season but she gives crapp performances. It’s like she wants to fail
April 24th, 2007 at 7:00 am
She pisses me off. She has like the best voice this season but she gives crapp performances. It’s like she wants to fail
May 3rd, 2007 at 1:13 am
Lakeisha is the BEST singer on American idol.
She is hot, hot, hot!
Fab voice. She’s gonna win.
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:57 am
Lakisha has been my favorite from the get go! Am a Michigan born fan and overwhelmed by the negative comments some people make about this hard working, talented “Woman”! Keep the god loving soul in your songs and RE: he will bless you.
May 7th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
KEISHA I JUST WANT U2 KNOW THAT MY FAMILY AND I R REALLY PULLING 4U ESPECIALLY MY 7&8 YEAR OLD GIRLS. WE HAVE BEEN COMING 2 WATCH U ON T.V WITH THE MAYOR(DON/PATSY WILLIAMSON) SINCE THE VERY 1ST SHOWING @ CITY HALL I AM REALLY IMPRESSED WITH UR ABILITY 2 SING. IF IT HADN’T BEEN 4U FLINT WOULD’VE NEVER GOT THE OPPORTUNITY 2C THE OTHER TALENT THAT WE HAVE N FLINT(PRE-TALENT SHOW)THANK U N ADVANCE 4 BEING THE NEXT “AMERICAN IDOL”
May 7th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
HEY KEISHA, I JUST WANT 2 LET U KNOW THAT “GOD IS GOOD” ALL THE TIME. YOUR VOICE IS TRULY A GIFT, AND I’M GLAD 2C THAT UR USING UR GIFT AND NOT LETTING OPPORTUNITIES PASS U BY. REMEMBER 2 ALWAYS KEEP UR HEAD UP!!! THERE R SO MANY PEOPLE”HATERS” OUT THERE AND THEY DON’T WANT 2C DO WELL BVECAUSE THATS THERE PURPOSE N LIFE (2HATE) SO AS KAT WILIAMS SAYS “IF U HAVE 6 HATERS NOW TRY AND FIGURE OUT HOW U CAN GET 12 BY THE SUMMER” SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. PEOPLE HATE BECAUSE THEY R INSECURE ABOUT THEMSELVES STAY AS SWEET AS U R, DON’T CHANGE AND BRING THAT AMERICAN IDOL CROWN HOME.(fLINT,MI)SO WE CAN PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999. HEY,HEY,HEY
May 9th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Lakeisha, to this day, May 9, 2007, has been my favorite. She’s been criticized so unfairly and, of course, “if the Media is downgrading her then the viewers will take sides with the Media”. How terrible of people not to think for themselves!! Well, Lakeisha is a winner regardless. She is a vocal talent, you must agree with that.
Lakeisha my fave!
I see worry on your face, but never mind. You were the winner from day one. Keep it real as you have been doing. Keep the faith. Maintain your humble nature and someday soon you will propel youself to the top of the charts! Jen
P.S. Every week you are my favorite.