Tonight was the first BIG elimination, on the BIG stage, with the BIG live audience! I can’t imagine what the nervous energy felt like in that room. You’ll notice that my written blogs on these evenings will be a whole lot shorter... So it leaves you PLENTY of time to watch my VIDEO RECAP! :) Watch Video

In my quest to be up to date on all things Idol, some juicy information has come to my attention that I just HAD to share with all of you!

So tonight, the top 24 was revealed and I could not be more excited about season 9! There are some really, REALLY talented people, and for the first time in a few years, I feel like we've got a wide variety of styles and genres represented by the contestants.

Here we are at Hollywood Week, round three already! These rounds are always some of my favorites; they seem to bring the most drama... and lets face it, Drama = GOOD TELEVISION!

Okay, so I'm gonna rehash this episode kinda quickly cause there's honestly just too much to cover in one lil' blog. Tonight was the infamous Group Round: the round that makes or breaks you, the round that stresses you out to the MAX.

FINALLY! We have reached Hollywood week! Did the auditions seems to draaaaag out to anyone else? - I always look forward to the drama and excitement that this crazy week brings, and this year we have Ellen Degeres adding to the mix! Lets start there.

Okay, last night was hands down one of the best audition episodes ever! WHY have they not done this in the past? For those who missed it, Wednesday evening's American Idol episode was titled "The Road to Hollywood"...

So Denver Colo., the location of last night's Idol auditions. The mile high city definitely brought out her share of personalities.

Well, I guess I couldn't expect to be thoroughly entertained two nights in a row. :) Don't get me wrong, Dallas definitely brought out some good talent—but I'm still stuck on a high from last night's auditions.

LA! I LOVE LA!!! Not just because the weather is beautiful, not just because that's where I got to spend 5 days for Hollywood week last season on American Idol, but because this has been my FAVORITE audition city - by far! Perfect mix of weirdos and talent - FINALLY!