Talent Located
Clog dancers, what looked to be Las Vegas' idea of an angel balancing a sword on knifepoint, and a beefy guy balancing what appeared to be a dishwasher.
That was the sideshow of America's Got Talent on NBC Wedneday night, a show that has been growing on me as a goofy novelty.
That is until Bianca Ryan, age 11, came out and sang "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." Maybe not, but she is sure going places with that voice. "She's better than anybody on American Idol this year," said my daughter. It wasn't even close. A Ford ad with the grey-haired guy whose name I have already forgotten aired somewhere last night, putting an exclamation point on that statement. It wasn't even close!
Bryan appeared to be channeling Billie Holiday and KD Lang–who herself channels Patsy Cline–with some Whitney Houston thrown in.
The judges, the audience, and I were blown away, and I am not even that fond of little children trying to belt songs like adults.
I had been treating the program as The Gong Show with production values, but it is now suddenly something more, and should make a star out of this kid.
Check out the clip at http://www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent/recap/index.shtml#main
By John Eggerton
Bianca Ryan will be a Star commented:
The girl is the real deal.
These talent shows finally found a star!
Bianca Ryan is a Star commented:
Bianca Ryan is better than any of the American Idol winners over the past several years. Simon Cowell was right when he said they would find the next Whitney Houston. They found the first Bianca Ryan. Get the check ready, the winner is Bianca Ryan, with JD Miller and the Millers runner-up.
Jenn commented:
I totally agree with you John. Nothing is weird about her!!! She has this huge voice...but in a little body. It always suprises me when she sings. I have heard her sing many times!! Also, I disagree and agree with Piers on her wardrob. I loved the dress. But her hair could of been down and curly. He shoes should of been black. She is going to be a star someday...and I know she has a long way!!! I love her. I wish she would just get the Million dollars now!!!
Now about the bulky guy and the oven. If he is called a freak show by Piers, why isnt that Russian guy a freak show? I mean really I thought the bulky dude was better than that weird Russian Guy.