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.