Seen here in 2001, Kristy Lee Cook signs a record contract. Fans of American Idol currently know her as the most impressive talent from auditions in Philadelphia. But should those with a professional background be allowed to compete on the show?
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Original Post: Kristy Lee Cook: The American Idol Controversy
Date Added: 01/16/08
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January 16th, 2008 4:11 PM
Kristy lee Cook should not be allowed to compete on the show American Idol.... she is a lier and a cheet in many ways and I have the paper work to prove it... plus she already has her own CD isn't American Idol a chance for those who don't already have a professional background ???
January 16th, 2008 4:28 PM
I feel the same way as said comment above...Kristy Lee should not be allowed to compete in American Idol with a professional background..plus I have read that she is with a Pro. Agent/ Manager (Rendelman) and has her own CD...what is up with that....??? This girl needs to GO.!!!!!!!
January 16th, 2008 11:12 PM
kristy is not that great and I feel that she should not be allowed to be on american idol as she has a CD and has a talent agent. american idol should be for the people that dont have any way to get a foot hold in this industry not for some one that is aready ahead of the game . It isin't fair to the other people that work hard to get to the place to try out. kristy has had many advantages that make her already ahead of the other people. Like giving some one a head start in running a race. Its not fair play.
January 17th, 2008 12:56 PM
you guys are crazy. anyone with a voice should be allowed to participate. its a contest. there have been back up singers and professional singers in the past, why pick on this girl? jealousy? she no longer has a contract or agent.. she qualifies. if her name has not gotten out there its her agents fault not hers... give the girl a break and quit crying
January 17th, 2008 1:41 PM
Kristy Lee has been working her butt off to get somewhere, even harder than the "inexperienced" talent out there. This is her dream and it has been snuffed out. Now that she has another chance all the jealous critics come out of the woodwork to talk crap. Kristy has an amazing voice and is no different than any backup singer who has been on the show previously. She has followed the rules completely... If she's not "that great"as Jean says than why are we even having this discussion? I think you all need to grow up, shut up and let america vote!
January 17th, 2008 8:16 PM
This girl's got game. She is an unsigned artist. She should absolutely be allowed to compete. She is far superior than ANY talent that appeared on AI6. If allowed to compete, she will have a legitimate shot at taking down AI7. I think she is, at worst, a 5-1 shot this early. That's almost laughable this early but completely obvious.
January 18th, 2008 12:24 AM
SHE IS NOT SIGNING A RECORD CONTRACT IN THIS PICTURE!!! These people are employees of BMI (Broadcast Music, Incorporated), one of three PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS in the U.S. who make sure that songwriters and publishers get paid their royalties. ANY BUM OFF THE STREET CAN SIGN UP WITH BMI OR THE OTHER TWO PRO'S, ASCAP AND SESAC, it does not necessarily make that person a professional. I was signed up with BMI for TEN YEARS before any of my songs ever made a single dime in royalties. THEY ARE NOT A RECORD LABEL. I know this not only because I am signed up with them as a songwriter and publisher, but also because I worked for them for eight years.
January 18th, 2008 10:34 PM
I agree with jean and kim. this is not an attempt at jealousy, its the FACTS and I know that she did sign a contract as her agent is marty rendelman. i think everyone needs a chance but not like this . she has other performances she has done in Texas I know i live there. she sang in a bar on stage and has had many opportunities regarding performances. American idol.....this is for the people that have never had a chance, she has had all the opportunities American idol is for talent as well not for some one who already had a professional career and threw it away.
January 19th, 2008 4:57 PM
I also agree with jean ,kim and janee, it don't sound like jealousy to me... It seems from what I have read that this girl has abused what talen she mite have had and if this was her dream for so long why hasn't she tryed out for american idlo before now?, and if she did have a contract why didn't she make it then? looks like this Kristy need to grow and get a job she's good at, if she can't get it by now ,"you can't teach an old dog new tricks".. she'll just be another go no where American Idol....
January 19th, 2008 5:14 PM
I think milla mean's get a new job if cagefighting dosn't work out HAHA this kristy in a hoot who the hell is she and what is she thinking.....american idol is for people with talent NOT want to be talent and give me a brake who can't sing amazing grace pick a song with guts!!!!! "shannon" said she has been working her but off for this, well her butt look pretty big to me so she must not be woking that hard:) sounds like this girl is as dry as the Texas weeds she's sang to... HAHA