Kady Malloy: American Idol Ringer?
As previously reported, American Idol producers are receiving a bit of flak this season for allowing so many singers with professional backgrounds to audition for the show.
One early favorite, Kristy Lee Cook, and another who has been rumored to advance to Hollywood (Carly Hennessy) were each signed to recording contracts a few years ago.
Now, we've received word that Kady Malloy - our favorite singer so far - actually released an album awhile back. Unfortunately, songs from the CD have been whitewashed from the Internet, likely by American Idol higher-ups.
But a post on the MySpace blog of indie music store Amie Street reads: "Kady Malloy's powerful voice and Hip Hop-influenced pop songs bring to mind a cross between Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and The Pussycat Dolls.
Kady's been working with Nick Trevisick, a producer and writer for artists like Mandy Moore and Natalie Imbruglia, so remember: you heard her on Amie Street first!"
Does this bother you, folks? Are you okay with the fact that Kady Malloy and so many others are not the type of undiscovered talent that American Idol has claimed to promote?
January 18th, 2008 11:43 AM
Yes, it does kind of bother me. That's not what the show is supposed to be about. Then again, last season's AI was so bad, they need more interesting contestants this year.
January 18th, 2008 3:08 PM
Well, Obviously The Producers Know That These Girls Have Been Signed... But They Obviously Arn't Now, Otherwise Why Would They Be On The Show?
Meaning That They Had Their Chance, But Something Went Wrong, So There Trying It Again.
Let It Be.
January 20th, 2008 6:32 PM
In light of recent discussion on whether Kady has produced an album, I would like to set a few thing straight. Kady has never produced an actual album that has been for sale. She has recorded a few songs that were written for her, and the writers have posted them on Amie Street to be purchased. Kady has not seen any monies from funds generated by online, nor offline, sales of her songs.
January 23rd, 2008 12:27 PM
It bothered me that Bo Bice had been in a southern rock band for 8 years before he was on the show. It bothered me that Kelly Clarkson & Taylor Hicks had put out CDs prior to their auditions. American Idol never claimed to be an amatuer contest, but a search for the next idol. When the american public realizes this the show will have jumped the shark.
January 23rd, 2008 5:48 PM
I believe that singers are born and they are never truly undiscovered. They usually begin singing at a very early age. Kady is my cousin and all of our family is very proud of her. There are several singers in our family and they have all performed at different times and some have produced demo albums. My sister has had songs written for her and she writes her own music. This is part of their gift. This is a God-given talent. There are no amatuers where talent is concerned.
January 28th, 2008 8:33 PM
Kady never actually made a record. She recorded songs but never got paid for them or anything of that sort. Kady went to high school with me and she is one of the greatest people I have ever met. We are all very proud of what she is doing and has worked very hard to get where she is at today.
February 7th, 2008 1:12 PM
I think AI is misleading the viewers; however, I don't think Kady or anyone else should be barred just because they have made attempts with their talents.
February 9th, 2008 12:56 PM
doesnt bother me at all, this is a singing competition looking for the best out there. you gotta assume if they're good enough to make it to hollywood they have been singing a long time and may have rushed out an album in the past trying to make it big. now they realize that exposure it what is most important, even more so then your voice. you can have the greatest voice in the world but if nobody hears it then it doesnt mean much.
February 13th, 2008 12:12 PM
Where is Kady? I watched her audition, thought it was great. I watched 2 hours of Hollywood week last night and did not see her. Is she one of the final 50?
February 13th, 2008 4:24 PM
Let me add my two-cents worth on this contestant's prior recordings. I don't know her, but as a songwriter, I've asked anybody with pipes to record my songs for two reasons. One, no one in the record industry actually "reads" music. They listen and if they like it, the song (and the songwriter) move forward through the process. Two, every singer needs demos. By all accounts, that what the songs surrounding this discussion appear to be. You can record a dozen songs; even get them put on a CD. The fact that you're selling that CD out of the trunk of your car does NOT make you a professional recording artist.
February 14th, 2008 10:45 AM
Kady Malloy is...(and I stress is) an undiscovered talent. Do you know how many people (musicians)are out there with a myspace page, selling CD's out of their trunk, traveling around playing small bars across the country just trying to make a living doing what they love? That's all part of it. Getting yourself out there. Just because she's a little ahead of the game doesn't mean she's a professional. It just shows she has the desire and drive to make it happen.
February 14th, 2008 12:19 PM
Is Kady related to Marty Malloy the baseball player from Florida?
February 15th, 2008 4:54 AM
I think that Kady is my pick for the AI 2008. We would like to sponsor her and we are in Houston. An introduction to her would be great.
February 16th, 2008 1:20 PM
Kady and Carly and Kristy Lee are all ringers. But last season was such a bust, I certainly will not complain. Besides, they're all so hot, who cares! Pretty girls who can sing always make for great television. I am very eager for this season of AI.
February 16th, 2008 9:38 PM
If you really want a story about American Idol
check out,
www.myspace.com/americanidolexposed
I think it shows what is really going on with American Idol.
A.I.E.
February 17th, 2008 3:56 PM
I have been watching AI since it first aired. As an amateur singer/songwriter myself, I have always loved the show....it was such a thrill to see these no-names from all walks of life get up there an audition...I loved hearing about their personal stories and where they came from, etc....That was the thrill for me.
These kids/young adults going for it all....
But this season we continue to hear about several contestants who have had previous record deals, and have shared the stage with many wonderful artists, and it takes away a lot of the nostalgia in regards to AI. As everyday people, we want to believe that other everyday people are able to break out and make something wonderful of themselves....someone with a previous record deal isn't, to me, and everyday person.
I keep hearing about how downhill AI was going with the talent (or lack thereof) for the past few seasons...I keep reading that THAT is the reason why they are bringing in so many previously signed artists...
But who's fault is it that the lack of talent ever even made it to the airwaves? AI of course...
They hand pick and choose who goes on and who doesn't...if the talent isn't there, and they let them move on anyway, then they deserve for their show to hit rock bottom...that just makes for bad TV...
There are so many wonderful young aspiring singers out there who will NEVER get the chance, for many reasons, to have a singing career...AI was supposed to be the show that gave them that...and from all they hype this season, it is becoming clear that that's not really what the shows about at all....
AI has lost it's original luster for me....for every 1 person with a past recording contract, there are 3 more lined up who are more talented but will never get a shot due to their lives circumstances...these are the people I thought AI was looking for...apparently not...In my opinion, they are looking for superstars who know the business instead of raw talent....I believe the public is going to take this very hard.....If I were a would be participant, I think this would deter me...I mean why bother?
February 17th, 2008 11:51 PM
If they were just open about people getting their 'last' chance at stardom instead of pretending that these people are total amateurs who wandered in off the street I don't think there would be such and uproar. Its not as if people don't have the internet-did they really think that people wouldn't find out? Do they think that America is THAT stupid? To spin the stories the way they are just seems totally deceitful. If people had record deals (or won nationally televised singing contests) just be honest about it so it doesn't backlash against the contestants. Its not their fault-I wouldn't pass on a chance at stardom if other attempts had failed. I think AI is doing them a disservice because voters will take it out on the contestants. I wonder if they are going to change how they present the finalists now that everyone knows the truth.
February 19th, 2008 12:59 PM
Kady and I were in school together. It doesn't bother me at all! She's a great singer and a beautiful person. She deserves every minute of attention she's getting!!!!!! You have to know her to love her! You people suck! GOOO KADY!!!!
February 28th, 2008 1:28 AM
What's the big deal if they have had recording contracts before?
Have you ever heard of any of these people before they appeared on American Idol? Most likely you hadn't and never would have if they never appeared on American Idol.
Off Topic: I hated the way David Archuletta sang "Imagine"-John Lennon . Anyone else?
February 29th, 2008 12:24 PM
To coco- I agree completely.. i think that because AI did not disclose the past information of some of these singers, that a lot of the voting public is going to take it out on them. As I wrote originally, it's a thrill to think that something this big could happen to an average, everyday person....those are the people whom the public vote for..Even though it is AI's fault for not coming right out and saying that they were indeed letting people with previous contracts participate, a lot of the voters will feel as though they were deceived, and take it out on the singers by not voting for them..I've read on various other boards comments from people who have flat refused to vote for those with previous contracts, just on the principle of it...And that is not fair to the singers at all. I believe that they have as much right to be up there as anyone, but because they are, it's not the same show for me personally...as I stated originally, it has lost a little of the luster for me...I still watch it of course, but I now do so, judging the singers that had pre-contracts more harshly than the others...that's just the way it is for me...I do have to say that I commend Carley on actually admitting that she DID have a contract in one of her pre-performance interviews. I think that was very classy of her, and I fully believe that everyone else in her shoes should do the same thing.
To Mariah- I cannot find one post on this page where anyone was bashing Kady Malloy. The original question was "Does the fact that she was recorded bother anyone?" Everyone on here shared their opinions in regards to that question. Nobody, at any point, said anything so negative to warrant a childish "you people suck" comment from you.
It's great that you want to give her encouragement, but finishing it off with an immature, clueless comment, such as the one that you made, is not why people are on here. I, for one, would like to offer my opinions and read others on this subject...if you were to go through and read all of the posts by others on here, I think that you would second-guess your childish comment by seeing that it trully was unwarranted.
February 29th, 2008 1:02 PM
It doesn't really matter if Kady had a record contract, deal, recording deal or not... She's not that good. She looks like she is pissed off all the time and unlikable.
March 2nd, 2008 5:58 PM
This doesn't bother me at all. To be on AI you should be extraordinary. America doesn't want to see someone they could watch singing any day any where. I went to highschool with kady and she is such a wonderful singer and a great person. Ive had the pleasure of hearing her sing many times and she deserves to be there--end of story. She was born to sing, it'd be unrealistic for anyone to think she or anyone else on the show hasn't tried to make it before now. They are there because they want it...and if you want it you go after it every chance you get!!