So let’s just get this out of the way – I think “No Boundaries” could be the worst song an American Idol winner has had to record as their first single.  It was co-written by Kara DioGuardi and, while I like a lot of the songs she has written, I’m just not feeling this one.  It’s cheesy and pageanty in my opinion but I know that some people really like the song so I’m so sorry if I’ve offended you!
Anyway, a recording of Kara singing the song has popped up on YouTube and I think it speaks volumes about how …read more

Kris Allen took a crack at singing the winner’s song “No Boundaries” and he seemed almost as uncomfortable as Adam was at first.  He seemed to stumble with the lyrics a little bit I think his performance of the single was the better of the two.  He also had some microphone handling issues.
Randy said that Kris should be very proud of what he’s done in this competition and that the song fit his voice better than Adam’s.  Kara said that she wants him to be judged on the fact that he’s an incredible artist.  Paula said that Kris has …read more

Adam Lambert was first to sing the winner’s single “No Boundaries” which was co-written by Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.  The song is cheesy even with Adam’s finesse who seemed to show his first signs of pitch problems that I’ve really seen this season.  It was a little painful, to be honest.  I did not like it.  He is doing the best he can with what he was given, I think.
Randy said that Adam can sing anything but that was not one of his favorite Adam performance and that it was a little pitchy in spots.  Kara said that it was …read more