Wow .....Dear Scott Borchetta,
Wow .....Dear Scott Borchetta,
I understand defending your artist obviously because I have done the same in the past for artists I like, including Taylor, so you might see why it's upsetting to read you attacking American Idol for producing simply vocalists that hit 'the high notes'. Thank you for that 'Captain Obvious' sense of humor because you know what, we not only hit the high notes, you forgot to mention we generally hit the 'right' notes as well. Every artist has a bad performance or two and that is understandable, but throwing blame will not make the situation at hand any better. I have been criticized left and right for having shaky performances before (and they were shaky) and what my manager or label executives say to me and the public is "I'll kick butt next time" or "every performance isn't going to be perfect" ......I bring this up because you should take a lesson from these people and instead of lashing out at other artists (that in your 'humble' opinion lack true artistry), you should simply take a breath and realize that sometimes things won't go according to plan or work out and that's okay.
Sincerely,
One of those contestants from American Idol who only made it because of her high notes ;)
posted by Tim @ 7:32 AM
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You tell him, Kelly!
Taylor may well be the voice of her generation, but they aren't all deaf and neither was the rest of the viewing audience who cringed when Taylor sang the "wrong" (FLAT) high notes over and over during "Rhiannon". Stevie Nicks stopped trying to sing them years ago, but still makes the song work for her. As a trained singer, it's obvious to me that Taylor's poor performance showed she could use some help with extending her vocal range and would benefit greatly from taking some voice lessons. I think it's a C note in Rhiannon (without looking at a piano), and it was just too high for Taylor. I don't think she just had an off night.
Is it too much for people to expect that someone who has won countless awards and made a fortune be able to sing in tune during a live performance of a classic song? I don't think so! Scott should leave Idol of out it.
That American Idol holds their singers to a standard of correct pitch is only a reflection of what all listeners (regardless of whether they are Idol watchers or not) expect. Taylor clearly has talent as a songwriter and performer, but her singing voice is very ordinary. If Taylor had ever auditioned for Idol, she wouldn't have made it to Hollywood.
You can't underestimate the value of taking voice lessons, if you're going to be a professional singer.
Rock on, Kelly! You're absolutely right!
You tell 'em Kelly! You and your success as a recording artist is one of the main reasons why Idol is still the #1 show. If it weren't for your spot on vocals, real world charm, and natural beauty we would not have other great artists like, Carrie, Chris, Kellie, David, Kris and Adam! Thank you!
The recording industry would suck with you! ;)
Well said Kelly! I also take issue with his saying that Taylor's "probably the best emotional singer." A) I am not sure there is one singer who deserves this title, and B) I am fairly certain that the category that includes you!
Kelly Thank you for your honesty And you are right, and you know how hard it is as I do to put on that perfect performance night after night, to give everything you have and come up short,( and who wouldn't singing next to Stevie) I am the "Lable" and I say We see eye to eye on this. The Lable is SUPPORTING TAYLER 100%. The lable has no Control of This or any OUTSIDE performance. So. Message Received We SUPPORT Tayler, and do not have any desire to offend any one.We support all artists and know how hare it is to play live and hope you will excuse my President for a slip of the tongue. My lable Would like to say Thank you to everyone who supports Tayler as we do and would like to keep this to ourselves "The Owner"
That sounds about right.
We can't denied that taylor swift have the ability to write a good song, although she gave bad performance in grammy, let's face it, everyone love her. Furthermore, she is still young and improvement could be made in her singing. Defending for taylor swift will only keep her in her comfort zone and stop improving. so Scott Borchetta, stop wasting time blaming on others and continue to work with your artists to make improvement in music.
Signing off,
One of the fans that love American idol contestant with high note, and also love country music.
Kelly, this was an extremely mature response. It's such a shame to see folks go into "brand preservation" mode in the arts. I can understand it with a consumer product, but with an artist, all that's needed is some humility. Like you say, not every performance will be perfect. No need to lob superlatives when the situation clearly showed that superlatives are not always in order. At any rate, from a true supporter, just keep plugging along. Since season 1 I have known that you had much more than a big voice. Keep doing "you" and the fans will be here. At least I will...
Kelly,
I'm not sure Scott was intending to bash Idol. I believe he was referring to the fact that Idol focusses simply on the technical singing skills of every contestant during the competition. He in no way says that Idol contestants definitely don't possess any other performing skills, because they do. He is only referring to the fact that performing skills, other than technical singing skills, are not part of the Idol competition. I think he's well aware of the fact that those technical singing skills are very important (arguably the most important) attribute for a performing artist. However, it seems to me that he was pointing out that technical singing skill is not the only attribute that makes a successful artist (Taylor being the perfect example). There is no denying that Idol produces extremely, extremely skillful vocalists, and I highly doubt that Scott would try to argue that you or any of the other extremely successful Idol alumni can "only hit the high notes" and nothing else.
I'm a huge Taylor fan, and I'll be the first to admit that the grammy performance was miserable. She has had numerous other shaky performances as well. She's also had brilliant performances. Technical singing skills are not Taylor's strongest attribute by any means, but she has so much of the "other stuff" that she's hugely successful anyway.
The music industry, for the most part, seems to be a very supportive community, and I truly admire the way most artists carry themselves and their careers despite being in the spotlight and under constant scrutiny. I really don't think Scott meant any offense to Idol or it's contestants. I honestly think he was simply pointing out the difference between a Grammy performance and an Idol audition. Please consider this. There is enough drama as it is with people who are legitimately putting people down intentionally. I don't know you or Scott, but neither of you seem to be those kind of people.
So nice to see such civil discourse in the KC blog!
I disagree with Bo that Idol is an example of a process that screens mostly technical singing skills. If this were the case, Kris Allen never would have even made it into the Top 10, much less won the entire competition flat out -- at least relative to so many other technically much better singers last year.
In fact, I find it a little odd that Scott Borchetta (whom I've never even heard of until today, so in that way maybe he should thank Kelly for even mentioning him) would use Idol as an example to support his argument since possibly the most infamous AI high note singer (Adam) didn't even win last year over the Taylor-like singer (Kris).
To me it just sounds more like Scott is the victim of reading too much online BS. He needs to stop reading (or at least stop taking to heart) some of the meanest online commenting, where many mostly anonymous online posters love to pit singers against one another and make comparisons and create rivalries.
Kelly, as the permanent crown Queen of AI, is right to step forth and call Scott out on this, especially considering she, more than anybody, probably has the biggest reputation of all the AI alum (at least online) of consistently hitting the high notes in live performances -- though I could see how Scott's comments may have been easily read as a backhanded shot at both Adam and Carrie as well.
Kelly, I really respect you for saying what you did, and what he said about American Idols was completely ridiculous, but I have to say that every performance Taylor sings live is completely out of tune. The girl can write songs, but it wasn't just her Grammy performance that was a little off.
I agree !!
I have nothing against Taylor in particular,
she is very gifted, so sweet , plays well guitar, a very talented songwriter but singing..is not her best thing. I like some of her songs , but live performance...are forgettable...
I think American Idol is awesome! A lot of people dont have a chance , and with AI they can show their talents !
4 of my favorites singers are from AI \o/ Kelly is one of them. And they sing a lot better than other artists out there!!
<33 love ya Kelly! (sorry about my bad english,im from Brazil)
I think some of his comments were misinterpreted.To Taylors critics though,to be fair if they have not seen her live in concert,in her element they have no business commenting on her voice,its funny that the critics who bashed her performance said nothing but good things about her in rehearsal,there were other off performances at the grammys's,but everyone is so obsessed with Taylor's peformance,seriously there are worse things to worry about.I LOVE U Kelly,I think your great,glade u can admit to when you've had an off day,so can Taylor,I think Stevie's kind of music doesn't fit Taylor,but I've seen her in her element,I am sure you've seen her live at an award show every now and then,I've seen Taylor in her element and yes running around on the stage does affect the voice,sure u know that,but when Taylor isn't doing that that is when she sounds much better,I have to give Taylor props for at least going up on stage in good voice or not,wheather she can her herself with the ear monitors or not and be able to sing LIVE,no matter the quality,nothing I hate more than someone who claims they can sing and then gets up in front of a live audience and moves their lips to their album vocal track.So I guess her harshest critics would rather see a lipsyncer than,as a music lover there is no way I would dish out alot of money to see someone move their lips to a pre recorded track,glad u don't,your superb live.
LOVE U KELLY.
Kelly, you are a class act and I love your music. Keep on!
well, you've said it all, kel. i couldn't agree more.
borschetta's comment on AI really wasn't necessary. it was a grammy performance after all, of course people would expect a top notch performance.
Absolutely true! You are so down to earth,love that! :)
xx
Kelly...Kelly...Kelly---I love your music and you are truly a hard worker---but you have NOT hit all the right notes...sorry...
You tell them Kelly!!! and even though to some of the other people commenting on this blog say you have "not" always hit the right notes...you sure as hell get VERY close to all of them and rock all those high notes! Its funny how after reading your blog on "lashing out" and "pointing" fingers some people still comment on your blog and do the same thing! some people just dont get it I guess...its just not the right thing to do, because all artist are human and make some mistakes sometimes...even hitting the wrong note every now and again. So you keep doin' whats right and rocking that mic!!
~your biggest fan! :)
Not pointing fingers--just stating the truth. It seems no one can handle that these days. The truth is not negative, it is just the truth. You should try it sometime.
Your right Kelly, Check this guy out he has your back "Beyonce is pissed" http://bit.ly/9hJW3L
Very good point Ms. Clarkson! He does lack artistry and sounded like a kid that gets picked on at the playground. He should not have said anything slamming anyone. When you have a bad performance, or not so great you should just get up, dust off and try harder next time right? Although I've never heard YOU have a bad voice day and I'm not saying that to kiss your butt or anything. I tell people if I could sing like you, I would never speak just sing everything! (singing)"Yes, I'll have the ceasar salad,pleeeeeeasse!"(high note) :)
Very well said Kelly....
You are an artist who I truly admire and respect.
I also like Taylor Swift...
I actually also sing....
and you know what?? We are simply humans who not always are going to have the same capacity of having the best voice everyday....What do we expect perfection all the time?
This is not an exact science, in the real world you don't have control over everything.
Hope the point I'm trying to make here makes sence ;)
Carmen, FL
Who is "Tim" that posted the original letter? All the other posts are as Kelly.
I feel sorry for Taylor Swift. First she could do no wrong with Grammy after Grammy, then some pretty terrible performances, not to mention the Kayne West mess. It is a lot to handle at a young age. I think you are an amazing talent Kelly and I agree with your comments. You are one of the only singers that I have heard live that gave me chills! Keep doing your thing and try not to worry about the "others".
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Not pointing fingers--just stating the truth. It seems no one can handle that these days. The truth is not negative, it is just the truth. You should try it sometime.
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Funny comment coming from somebody who posts as Anonymous. To me, people who post supposedly truthful comments online as Anonymous are like singers who lip synch -- there is nothing wrong with it (you do what you have to do), but please don't turn around and then start preaching to me how "real and truthful and honest" you are. Pretty please don't do that.
While on the subject, I'm pretty big on facts and evidence, especially when people are claiming to be telling the truth, so please tell me exactly when and where Kelly didn't hit all those notes you are claiming she didn't hit, and then when you are done doing that, give me a list of pop singers who have hit more notes more consistently than Kelly Clarkson. I know they are out there, but I just want to hear from you the names of the singers you are comparing Kelly with.
to tell you frankly taylor should not sing live because she can't. she was out of tune when she was singing with stevie nicks. she should just compose songs for other artists and if she want to continue singing she needs to take up voice lessons. i don't really listen to her songs because it is not my type of singer to listen to. not that i don't like her but i want to listen to good singers like kelly clarkson, celine dion, mariah carey, whitney houston, cristina aguilera and and many other good singers. i can't blame kanye west of what he did during vma awards.
I am proud of you for writing that letter! I am not sure why Scott Burchetta felt he needed to attack idol. Taylor sounded bad. Period. Everyone take a breath and move on. By the way, you are the most talented singer I have every heard!
mrny said...
Your right Kelly, Check this guy out he has your back "Beyonce is pissed" http://bit.ly/9hJW3L
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That guy Mark Russo doesn't have your back, Kelly. He is just another woman hating gay man (and no, not all gay men hate women, I know) who is pissed off that the Hollywood branch of JAGMA (Jealous and Angry Gay Man Army) doesn't completely control Album of the Year at the Grammy's. And for those unfamiliar with my views, it is clear to me that JAGMA does control certain other categories at the Grammy's, including "Best Vocal Performance by a Female Artist."
As I have stated before, JAGMA is probably the reason Kelly was so obviously shafted out of a nomination in this category for My Life Would Suck Without You -- in favor of artists like Katy Perry? Are you friggin kidding me? It is so ironic to me that JAGMA should be having fits right now about Taylor's singing when they themselves put Katy Perry in their own category of "Best Vocal Performance." The only difference between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry is that Katy (as a singer) was created by, and is still controlled by, JAGMA -- and Taylor isn't.
Anyway this guy (Mark Russo) and others like him (like Scott Borchetta) represent everything that is wrong with the music industry -- i.e., it seems impossible for these guys to promote one female singer without tearing down another. So tired of 12 year-old men, gay or not, running the world today. Maybe it's not a good day to comment. LOL
PS -- the reason Lady Gaga didn't clean house in JAGMA controlled Grammy categories, IMHO, is probably because she is openly bisexual and not "pure gay." There is probably no community out there that is more prejudiced against bisexuals than the gay community itself, believe it or not. Things will change and are changing, slowly -- thanks to people like Lady Gaga and even Adam Lambert who has hinted on occasion that he *might* be bisexual, but I speak from personal experience on this one, as a bisexual myself.
Several years ago, when Kelly co-headlined with Clay, I distinctly remember her coming out to the edge of the stage, sitting down, tucking the microphone under her left arm, and signing autographs while singing "AMLT" - pitch perfect the whole time.
THAT was impressive! It's hard enough to sing sitting down, let alone sign your name on somebody's tennis shoe (true!) while singing in tune.
OTOH, I've seen Taylor live a couple of times now, and I think it's not so much that she's a bad singer, I think her problem is that she needs new microphones, as hers always seem to be out of tune! I must, however, give her props for her work ethic - she really puts a lot of effort into her live performances (much the same as Kelly does) and is quite an entertainer.
Technically, even Taylor's BFF Kellie Pickler's a better vocalist - her microphones are in tune when she's singing live - even tho she hasn't reached the same success level.
That being said, I'm not bashing Taylor. I agree with another poster that she would benefit from voice lessons from a good instructor to further enhance her abilities. The girl's talented, that's for sure.
Of course, KC's in a completely different league, as we all know. I still think Randy Jackson's comment to her after "SLTT" on Idol was dead on: "One of the most naturally gifted singers I've seen in a long, long time." After five decades of listening to, and playing music, I have to agree whole-heartedly.
And kudos to Kelly for not being afraid to speak her mind when it's appropriate to do so - you go, girl!
-- RustySax
I agree with Kelly C. I don't believe that Scott intentionally wanted to diss American Idol/AI Contestants but in a way he did. And by his comment, it was as if he was saying you don't have to be a great vocalist in order to be a singer (I guess it is true with all the no-singing singers we have today lol).
I think Taylor Swift is great. She seems to have a great personality and she appears to be a humble girl. She can play guitar very well and she writes wonderful songs but her vocal range is very limited. I love to listen to her cds but I hate watching her live performances because they sound so bad to me. She has a couple of good ones "vocally" but most of them I've seen are horrible. I think they should take this criticism and get Taylor vocal lessons and prove to us that she can sing. I think that will make her live performances so much better. She sounds great singing her lower register songs like "Tim McGraw" but when she has to raise her voice like in "You Belong With Me" or "Should've Said No" she sounds bad. I will continue to be a fan of hers because it's clear that she has talent but she really needs vocal lessons.
I know some people are saying these things to be mean but I'm not. I'm stating a fact...or should I say my opinion because I know some people who won't agree with me lol. Anyway, continue working hard Taylor Swift and practice. And Kelly it's great that you responded in a mature manner instead of being rude and dissing taylor. Keep the good music going!!!
- Kay
Kelly - I commend you for your post. ALOT of great singers/performers/songwriters came from American Idol and his comment was unacceptable.
you go girl!
It made me mad the remark he made about American Idol! Kelly your my VERY favorite singer have all your cds & videos!!!
LOVE YA!!!
Love you Kelly! You got it soo right!
Ok first off Kelly if you read this, I respect your tactful and well thought out statement to scott Borchetta. Your absolutely right and to take it a step further, which i probably shouldn't, but heres another way of looking at it:
No, this (the grammy's) isn't american idol, a place where you work your butt off under every microscope in america. Only to be scrutinized and the core of you is exposed before the world. And taylor would have never made it past the first audition if she had tried out for it. She may be sweet and a good writer, but a singer she is not! yes i know every one of her shows are selling out and she's bigger than elvis... but i guess it just proves anyone can be a star, with lets say.... A daddy who can bankroll the whole career, can open up a label and hire a team of managers, label head, ect....
Scott your "true artist" is your money maker, i get that. but dont fool yourself and think it is well earned when you know it was bought!
should we all have this luxury we wouldn't need Reality TV to get a label's attention.
Well said, Kelly. I don't know much about the behind-the-scenes of the music industry, but I was nodding my head the whole time I read your post. I'm glad you stood up to such a careless comment. Nicely done.
BRAVO Kelly, or should I say....you "high note" singer you! hahahahahaha ;-)
FINALLY!!! Someone had the guts to say something about Taylor Swift - CONGRATULATIONS KELLY!!! I didn't know how much editing was involved when Taylor was recording until I heard her sing live. When does she ever sing on key? ((NEVER)) Everytime she is singing live - she sings off key. I was really upset when she won ALL those AWARDS, especially ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR at the Country Music Awards because she is a new-comer who doesn't have the experience or the voice to win such an award. Then the GRAMMY's - I think that when she dropped the GRAMMY AWARD - it was a sign that she really shouldn't have won.
The only reason Taylor is so POPULAR is because of all these teenagers who enjoy her music (edited music) and don't really know how to appreciate the singers who really deserve it. I really thik that Taylor needs to go back to the drawing board and stop writing songs and start going to voice/singing lessons - then I THINK she may sound a little better.
But my hat is off to YOU KELLY - for standing up for what you believe in. And let me say - Taylor should have been on AMERICAN IDOL so that Simon could have put her in her place and maybe she would have thought twice about singing - especially live.
Hey, before I go - Have you gotten together again with the GROOVELINE HORNS?
Luv ya,
S_D
Anonymous Anonymous said...
FINALLY!!! Someone had the guts to say something about Taylor Swift
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Did you read the blog, Anonymous? It's not about Taylor -- it's about the CEO of Taylor's label and others like him (like you, for instance) who feel it necessary to diss one singer in order to pretend to support another. What is with you guys and all your petty little cliques and rivalries? And people think *women* are catty?
This reminds me of that one skit "The Ten Thousand Year Old Man" by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. Am I dating myself? (Well, if I am -- good, since nobody else seems to want to date me -- badumpa). Anyway, at one point the Ten Thousand Year Old Man tells us what his national anthem was way back when and it goes something like this: "Hooray for cave 73. Fuck everybody else." LOL.
Right on. I guess men have been behaving this way since the beginning of time, so I'm not sure what good it's doing me having conniptions about it here, but I guess I (and apparently Kelly, too, maybe) have eternal hope for change. Gawd help us all.
I might be the only one who disagrees with Kelly's statement. Scott was not dissing Idol or its' contestants. He didn't name names. It was simply the way he said it that made it sound that way, and Kelly misinterpreted it and took it personally.
Keep in mind that this isn't the first time KC has written an open letter to someone. First, she wrote a letter to Kanye West. I get that he is no angel, but Kelly took a low blow when she wrote, "Were you not hugged enough as a child?" Kanye just LOST HIS MOTHER RECENTLY. That right there was disrespectful. Then she disrespects Clive Davis during the whole My December debacle. Oh and don't forget she dissed Ryan Tedder with the whole "Halo" vs. "Already Gone" thing. Now we get the letter to Scott Borchetta.
ALL of these people have been in the biz longer than KC has. At this point, Kelly's saying all the WRONG things and it is like she intentionally wants to hurt her own career. She needs to learn when to pipe down and leave well enough alone.
suck it kelly...taylor swift is my love!...
LOVE YOU KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON!!!! sorry if i mispelled your middle name! taylor swift can't sing shit! you are the best sing EVER!!! i mean taylor sounds like a hillbilly! you are the real thing
<3 you so much
lovehammers said...
ALL of these people have been in the biz longer than KC has. At this point, Kelly's saying all the WRONG things and it is like she intentionally wants to hurt her own career. She needs to learn when to pipe down and leave well enough alone.
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I wasn't aware that being in a business longer than somebody else makes that person immune from looking or sounding like an idiot (apparently you are not too familiar with life in general) -- because that is what Scott Borchetta sounded like in that article. For somebody in the business for that long, you would think Scott would know better than to revert to so many idiotic quotes -- not just the one about American Idol. He also said something pretty dumb about not needing anybody in the media in order to sell concert tickets. Good for you, Scott. You must be planning on retiring soon -- and it has nothing to do with your independent spirit, which I admire. It has to do with your conceit, which the world could prolly do a little less with, IMHO.
And as far as *Kelly* saying or doing all the wrong things (since apparently Scott and the others you mention never did anything wrong, which makes sense since they all have penises and Kelly doesn't -- can't argue with logic like that, I'm telling you) let me get this right: So if Kelly stands up for what she believes in (i.e., like striking a balance between quality versus quantity and artistic integrity versus money and respect for singers at awards shows versus 12 year-olds looking for attention and diversity in the music business verus a bunch of sexist old white guys running everything) -- if she stands up for this stuff and is outspoken about it, it's going to hurt her career? Did I get that right? But Kelly does it anyway? Geez. That sounds more like a hero to me.
So, okay, bottom line is I say take your thinly veiled threats elsewhere, lovehammers. I don't think they are going to work on Kelly or her band, considering they have been covering stuff like Seven Nation Army for quite some time now. All this music business stuff is probably CHILD's PLAY to Kelly compared to taking on far bigger and nastier fish in the sea, like the seven nation army. Her career you say? Try life and death. There is no doubt in my mind that Kelly and her band risk their lives, and possibly the lives of their loved ones, every single time they perform that song...
"Seven Nation Army Lyric Meaning -- as Covered by Kelly Clarkson"
http://tiny.cc/ENdXJ
Anonymous said...
suck it kelly...taylor swift is my love!...
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Okay, now people are posting things just to have fun watching the likes of me wig out. Go away, nasty blogger. LOL
Kelly, don't go attacking Scott Borchetta he was simply defending Taylor and he probably didn't mean to bash Idol. You are just jealous that Taylor is skinny and you are FAT!
Anonymous said...
Kelly, don't go attacking Scott Borchetta he was simply defending Taylor and he probably didn't mean to bash Idol. You are just jealous that Taylor is skinny and you are FAT!
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Go away, nasty blogger!
The ones where they are obvious idiots are always easiest to respond to, though, and respond I will, even if it sort of makes me feel like an idiot, too -- and it certainly makes me feel like I need to take a shower afterward. But Ignoring this stuff doesn't work (at least not online) as well as some people would like to think. It's like somebody throwing a pile of crap at your front door and you say, "Oh, just ignore it -- it won't look ugly and stink up the entire house if you just ignore it." LOL
I am still waiting with 'baited breath for even one of these anonymous holes, who are probably paid by certain publicists to post this garbage anyway, to come out of hiding and post with a real name. I think I really will cr*p my pants if that ever happened.
Seriously, total agreement with you Kelly. What a tool...!
sick and tired with taylor swift euphoria already...mehhh..go kelly!
lovehammers said...
I might be the only one who disagrees with Kelly's statement...
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If you had read any of the blog comments before posting your prepared hit piece that somebody obviously sent to you (Scott Borchetta?) and told you to post on Kelly's blog 15 minutes before E! News hit the airwaves with this story, you would know that you were not the only person to disagree with Kelly -- you were just the biggest hole to disagree with Kelly, and topping it off with a thinly veiled threat to Kelly carried you over the line from hole to mega hole and possibly even a flat out criminal, as far as I'm concerned. Too bad reading the opinions of others is not something high standing members of the Hollywood branch of the Jealous and Angry Gay Man Army (JAGMA) have to do before posting their "opinions." Now I'm jealous. I want to be paid for posting blog comments, too.
True "art" is simply beauty, truth and love , what follows is the artist`s human desire to achieve such perfection and, (as most ancient Greek philosophers would have told you), this is simply an impossible aspiration: it would only be created by those who are entirely perfect. Hands up ,anyone?
Kelly's right, yet should have mentioned even more regarding this. Taylor is a great artist, yet in the same sentence is vastly overrated. Looks wise, she's just average, no Beyonce or Britney Spears or J-Lo here, so why does the media keep bring up how stunning she is? Great pop songs, no question about it, yet the guy at the label should have remained silent as opposed to bring big media attention to her average performance.
Ive gone to a lot of concerts 27 of them, and many times ive heard artist screw up the lines or even have a bad vocal night,(Kelly wasn't one of those artist):),and I just put that in the past and go on to the next song cuz I realize that thats gonna happen once in a while.
wow--well we didn't get to see Kelly's concert in Minneapolis because she was having "technical difficulties" then they said she "had a sore throat" and couldn't perform. Unfortunately poor Taylor couldn't cancel her performance on the Grammy's so she sucked it up and went on and well, we all saw the bad result. I am fine with the fact you are a huge Kelly fan but really--she is not perfect--as someone else stated no one is. Let's all just face that fact and move on...JEEEZZZZ it's been a flippin' week.
H Nicole Young---you need to get a hobby--I am all for being a fan but holy crap. You are reading through everyone's comments and then commenting on them. I just noticed it as I was scanning through them...WOW anyway at the risk of being attacked for using anonymous I will put my name at the end of this comment. Most people aren't hiding when they use that by the way it is just easier because you don't have to sign in.. Really take up reading or knitting and then maybe see a doctor and get some medication.
Mary Ratzlaff
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H Nicole Young---you need to get a hobby--I am all for being a fan but holy crap. You are reading through everyone's comments and then commenting on them. I just noticed it as I was scanning through them...WOW anyway at the risk of being attacked for using anonymous I will put my name at the end of this comment. Most people aren't hiding when they use that by the way it is just easier because you don't have to sign in.. Really take up reading or knitting and then maybe see a doctor and get some medication.
Mary Ratzlaff
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Bite me, gay man. I need the attention.
Well Nicole Young - For your information, I did read the blog and you know my OPINION is my OPINION whether its to talk about the CEO or Taylor Swift. Obiviously, you might not appreciate GOOD quality music when you hear it because Taylor, as I stated before, sings off key every single time I have heard her sing. I do understand that many singers may sing off key every once in awhile due to illness or fatigue, but can you honestly say that Taylor is constantly ill or fatigued? I can certainly see that you are a fan of Taylor and that is great, but she definetly needs to PRACTICE and get it right. She surely is not the best singer to win and keep winning all those awards. The music industry really needs to pay attention to the quality of the music and voice - not just give away an award because the FANS vote and pick a winner on POPULARITY STATUS.
S_D
Dear S_D (aka anonymous):
I was introduced to Taylor Swift mostly through Kelly's support of her because I think it is safe to categorize me as just a tad wee bit more of a Kelly fan than a Taylor fan. LOL Just maybe a wee bit. LOL
Kelly likes Taylor a lot, though -- prolly more than I do. I like Taylor's hit songs but found that when listening to more than just two or three of her most popular radio songs, the rest of her songs all started to sound the same after that. So I know the idea at that point is to focus on the lyrics, which Taylor is just a little genius at writing, but even that starts to get repetitive, to me anyway, so okay. It might be a country music thing, and Reba McEntire is only just now starting to warm me up to that entire genre (plus what little Kelly does of it), so it might take some time. Whatever.
As for personality, I don't know Taylor from Adam (the Eve one, not the Lambert one), but I found her a bit conceited during one acceptance speech I saw at the Grammy's (not sure why I got this impression -- just a hunch or a vibe I was getting), and after reading up on Scott Borchetta, I think I can see where she might get that from, if that is what I detected. So be it. Nothing wrong with that -- guy singers are conceited all the time and they only make more money from it. It's just not my cup of tea personally, as is evidenced from the fact that I prefer the likes of Kelly Clarkson (which reminds me to add personality as yet another factor, other than singing talent, that American Idol screens for, but I digress).
As for awards, I think Taylor definitely deserved Album of the Year just as much as Lady Gaga (whom I was pulling for personally), and the Black Eye'd Peas (I don't recall seeing the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year without a song from that album in the top 10 -- I mean, seriously), and yes, even Beyonce -- but come on, people, with the Beyonce thing -- you can't get any more gay than the video for Ladies Put a Ring on It (like, have you been to a gay pride parade -- ever -- because there are always crossdressing gay men who dress like Beyonce and dance like Beyonce on some float at every single one of those parades, without exception -- LOL).
Anyway, bottom line is: if your argument is that Taylor should not have won Album of the Year because you thought Beyonce should have won instead (and you simultaneously fail to mention Lady Gaga and BEP, both of whom I thought deserved it more than Beyonce), I say you are a gay man -- just a hunch -- not that there is anything wrong with that. And if you are a gay man pulling for Beyonce over Taylor and you use the excuse that it is because Taylor can't sing, I then ask you what you think of Katy Perry. Then (and if my calculations are correct) your brain implodes from too many inconsistencies (because Katy Perry is a-okay in your book, but Taylor Swift isn't). The end.
And remember -- that's Dr. Crazy Nutjob to you.
Before 'All I Ever Wanted' I hadn't bought an actual CD since the 90's. I saw Kelly in Indy last summer; prior to that, the last concert I went to was Godsmack and Rob Zombie... Kelly's live performances are nothing less than a different (maybe better) kind of amazing than her studio recordings. I'm admittedly not a huge fan of the Taylor Swifts or Carrie Underwoods, not because of anything more than I really dislike country-ish things, except when Kelly & Reba work it out. My point? I don't even much care for the majority of Idol breakouts but I disagree with ol' dbag guy for comparing Taylor's performance to anyone/thing... If she is truly deserving of the awards she won that night then the public opinion will not hinge on a single bad performance (which I saw and didn't even realize that it was any worse than her recorded stuff, but whatever, glad ol' guy brought it up so that now I know it sucked). Kelly was absolutely right in her response and her motivation to respond.
In summary, from a not-so-pop fan, having a bad attitude and lashing out at random others is not gonna do any good to produce a superstar. Kelly's success and superstar status after Idol has been based on her larger than life talent and unassuming attitude. Kelly can do anything well (up to the mountain and stuff like that there - amazing) and appeal to just about anyone. She's soon to be iconic and rightfully so. Don't cry because you want to people to respect your artist as much as an Idol contestant.
P.S. from the "not-so-pop fan" guy...
speaking of kelly's live performances, I'm surprised that there aren't monologues between songs on her cds.
haha (with love)
one more thing, for the crazy person who thinks there's an association of gay guys that hate women orchestrating the grammys... umm what are you on?
I'm certain that if gay guys were truly running things they wouldn't have given a vocal award to the black eyed peas and they wouldn't have let lady gaga smear E.J.'s makeup.
Anonymous said...
P.S. from the "not-so-pop fan" guy..
one more thing, for the crazy person who thinks there's an association of gay guys that hate women orchestrating the grammys... umm what are you on?
I'm certain that if gay guys were truly running things they wouldn't have given a vocal award to the black eyed peas and they wouldn't have let lady gaga smear E.J.'s makeup.
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LOL. Ur funny. I like you.
I'm an acquired taste, but follow me and you will start to see angry gay men (many of them closeted, which are the worst kind -- Hitler was a closeted gay man, did you know?) hiding behind every tree and lamppost, too, I promise you. LOL. Hell, I was even married to one for four years. Check out lovehammers' blog site if you don't believe that at least one angry poster here is gay. (He's the one who posted that prepared hit piece comment here against Kelly 15 minutes before this story hit the E! News airwaves).
And for the millionth time, that's *DR.* Crazy Nutjob to you. Geez. I can't be convicted -- I've earned my degree (though that doesn't seem to stop one angry lesbian commissioner in particular from San Francisco's family court from trying several times, but I digress).
You know, Taylor Swift is far from the first singer to attain prominence despite a demonstrable lack of vocal ability. Her label CEO is right in saying that she should be taken in the context of her artistry, but he was wrong to bash American Idol, which has produced a number of genuine singer/songwriters.
Anonymous said...
H Nicole Young---you need to get a hobby--I am all for being a fan but holy crap. You are reading through everyone's comments and then commenting on them. I just noticed it as I was scanning through them...WOW anyway at the risk of being attacked for using anonymous I will put my name at the end of this comment. Most people aren't hiding when they use that by the way it is just easier because you don't have to sign in.. Really take up reading or knitting and then maybe see a doctor and get some medication.
Mary Ratzlaff
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Bite me, gay man. I need the attention.
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Your emotional intelligence shines through with this one....
That's not my real name. I totally agree. One day a long time ago I used to be able to sing, the kid next to me in choir in high school used to sing the soprano notes and it really screwed me up, but when I think about it the high notes are nice to listen to.
Well anyway, I hope the cowboys get the crap kicked out of them by the bears until they fear the return of walter payton.
have a beautiful day
Revealing to the world such a fine specimen of emotional stability and intelligence was exactly what I was shooting for with that comment! Glad you noticed. Well, that and my super fine, hyper-tuned gaydar intelligence skills, "Mary." LOL
Yes Kelly! Tell it exactly how it is! <3
I just love you! I don't know you, know your music. You have a great personality whenever I see you on tv (loved, loved you on REBA)!! hahhaha.... I just read some of your blogs and you could easily fit in with my friends and me! Whenever you're in the Detroit area and want to karaoke let me know...I own JAM'N Karaoke!!!! keep up the smile and great attitude : )
lol
I love your love letter :D
love your blog kelly your so sweet and down to earth keep up the good work
This is one of my favorite things about you, Kelly. You are not afraid to speak out on your own! I have posted some thoughts about Scott Borchetta's statement on my own blog if any of you care to read:
aaronhanlin.tumblr.com
Thank you for continuing to be a stellar performer, song-writer and singer!
Thank you for this Kelly, I completely agree!
You nailed it Kelly! I feel bad for Taylor because I think that she's been convinced that she is a fabulous singer and I've seen many of her live performances on t.v. and based on what I've seen, she wouldn't get through the first round of American Idol. The cold truth is, if any of us heard her singing at a karaoke club it wouldn't go over very well... I think it's sad that her people don't think it's important that she sings well - especially considering how much money they charge for shows. I sing so I would never claim to always have a perfect show but, some consistency is warranted.
YOU ROCK KELLY!
That's such a good response! Go Kelly! : ) I saw you in Liverpool last night and you were absolutely amazing! Your voice is sooo strong and your band and backing singers were great too : )
Rach x
Wow! You are soooo amazingly intelligent, brilliant and talented beyond imagination! I love how you can be so blunt and so honest and yet you were never degrading. You have class! Thank you for calling it like it is!
Jealousy is a bitter pill to swallow, so I'm not suprised that another Whitney Houston wannabe might feel insecure. Sure Taylor doesn't have the strongest voice, but she is a gifted songwriter. And lets face it, without songwriters what exactly would you be singing? Cause I'm pretty sure most of you with the "voice" don't have the "brain" to form cohesive lyrics.
Anonymous said...
Jealousy is a bitter pill to swallow, so I'm not suprised that another Whitney Houston wannabe might feel insecure. Sure Taylor doesn't have the strongest voice, but she is a gifted songwriter. And lets face it, without songwriters what exactly would you be singing? Cause I'm pretty sure most of you with the "voice" don't have the "brain" to form cohesive lyrics.
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Go away, angry gay man -- and good try with the attempt to look like a Taylor fan, btw. LOL
Still waiting with 'baited breath for you to tell us all your real name, "Mary."
Kelly is a great songwriter.
PLEASE oh PLEASE release "Cry" as a single.
Please?
Very well said. One cannot deny that Taylor is a very talented songwriter and I do like a few of her songs. But, as far as her singing and live performances she is unbelievably uncoordinated and comes no where near hitting the "right" notes. The air play she gets is nauseating at this point and I have nearly cut the radio off to get away from it. Kelly, you are an absolute joy to listen to as it is effortless for you.
Is Kelly Clarkson coming to wembley this February again?
For latest and exclusive entertainment news and gigs in town go to :
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people who cannot accept that taylor swift cannot really sing are people who are out of tune too. my husband was with me when we're watching the 52nd grammy awards and he said my god the pussy cat can sing better than her she is taylor shit.
You tell 'em Kelly. American Idol is a way of exposure. That doesn't mean the people on that show aren't artists. Some contestants might be on there simply because they can "hit high notes" but those usually don't win. It takes talent, style, and originality to win that show. You have already proved that guy wrong. As far as Taylor Swift goes, I think she is a good song writer, but as far as singer I don't think she is all that great. She might come in to it more as she gets older but I have watched her live many times and it seems like she falls apart everytime on stage. Grammys, CMA's, VMA's... all kind of bad. She has had so much success this year and that is wonderful for her but I don't think she deserves all the awards she has won. Just my opinion though, the girl is a good songwriter though I will give her that, I wonder what new material she will come up with from college since most of her songs are about highschool.
dear kelly
your high notes are inspirational and your low notes are just as touching
i like all of your performances, i think you sing amazing live, i hope i can go to your concert again soon! <3
happy valentines day
Kelly, if you do read this, please, oh please make an album with Song to You, Poison Candy, Old Man, I Need You, So He Says, I'm Not the Only One, and the "others"! You must Kelly!
You are inspirational and so are your songs Kelly. - Your biggest fan =)
you tell them kelly!
Great response Kelly, I think you are beyond amazing!
you said it girl :)
Kelly Clarkson is absolutly amazing :), I seen you live in glasgow 2010, I was at the very front and she didn't miss one note. I was so happy that i finally got tickets, its taken me basically 10 years to get them :), but I finally did and i have to say money well spent x
First time on your site so obviously first time commenting. this is more about you than what "bone head" had said. I am much older (creeper alert) and a big Reba fan and I agree with her statement that you are the best singer around. Your range is amazing Aguilera highs to PINK like lows,you are my favorite female, pop/rock artist,maybe someday I will get around to watching Idols first season but just your voice alone is amazing.keep it up.
Kelly I must give you credit where credit is due....This was a much more respectful way of defending Taylor. You didn't make accusations, call anyone any names or made any personal attacks. You simply gave constructive criticism...Good Job! :)
Seth
God damn girl. you tell him how it is! Lets see if he has anything to say after reading that!
Good one Kelly.
First of all, if he's on American Idol it's due to his potential and capacities. Second of all no one should be criticising if they cant show that they are able to do better.
And last, but not least I think you have an amazing Diva voice and it bothers me a lot to see some people hitting you with the "she's got fat" story. You're a normal person with an amazing gift and because of that your career is more exposed. And as any other normal person you gain and lose weight. You have feelings as well and people shouldn't do such comments. For me you'll always be one of the most beautiful singers and one of the one's that doesn't sell to the industry ^^
I apologise for my english, but I'm Portuguese.
By the way, you should come to Portugal for a gig xD People here love you ^^
Xoxo
Wow Kelly! Talented, beautiful AND well spoken too. You continue to amaze!! Thank you.
No but you is really attractive haughtiness and tres beautiful on quite your photos I I like it is the premiere time that I see you but not the derniere bye bye kisses Serge
Come to Stockholm, Sweden please!!!!!
Kelly there was a time i didn't think you had it in you.I notice you;ve been speaking your mind alot lately,and Kelly,you have that right.God bless,i'm so proud to be your fan.
Pleaseeee Kelly, come to BRAZIL!!!
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