“American Idol”: Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Sanjaya

Sanjaya, crawfish pie, me-oh-my-oh! It was Country Night on American Idol, which meant it was the night for The Sanj to get his Uncle Jesse on, wrapping a red bandanna around his forehead and wearing some kind of distressed-denim leisure suit. Jordin wore a nose ring. Melinda wore a “Southern Girl” tube top. Since this is the first Idol season without a single country singer in the coop, it makes you wonder why they bothered doing Country Night at all — it just makes you miss Sundance Head, who could have given us a little version of “I’m the Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised,” or maybe Antonella Barba could have sung Trisha Yearwood’s “Down On My Knees”? One thing’s for sure: Nashville’s next superstar? Not in this crowd, since they couldn’t hack country tunes any better than they handled the Miami Sound Machine songbook last week. Sanjaya, take the wheel! Martina McBride was this week’s guest coach; Ryan explained, “There was really only one choice,” for those of us at home wondering how many country stars said no before they got to Martina. But hey — who doesn’t love Martina? The front-runners held their own: Jordin did a swell job with Martina’s “Broken Wings,” while Melinda did fine with “Trouble Is a Woman.” Blake sounded suspiciously pseudo-Scandinavian on Ryan Adams’ “When the Stars Go Blue,” a hit for Tim McGraw, though I bet Blake was thinking of The Corrs’ version. The judges hated Lakisha’s version of “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” but maybe they were just miffed she didn’t sing “Before He Cheats” instead — it’s not only Carrie Underwood’s best hit, it’s the best hit ANY Idol alum has scored, even including Kelly C’s “Since U Been Gone.” Lakisha still sounded great, right? Sanjaya, going his own way as usual, decided not to do a count

Published: 2007-04-18 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: American Idol

The Corrs' Sharon Corr and husband welcome daughter

Singer Sharon Corr, 36, of The Corrs and husband, Gavin Bonnar welcomed their second child on July 18th. Flori Jean Elizabeth joins older brother, Cathal Robert Gerard, 16 months tomorrow. The following message was posted on The Corrs' website: Both mum and baby are doing great and everyone is absolutely delighted with the arrival of baby Flori. Thanks to everyone for all their best wishes and messages of congratulations. Source: The Corrs Website Thanks to CBB reader Lizzie.

Published: 2007-07-30 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: It's a girl!, Unusual names, Sharon Corr

The Meteor Music Awards

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 01: The Corrs pose at a photocall prior to The Meteor Ireland Music Awards at the Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland March 01 2004. (Photo by ShowBiz Ireland/Getty Images)

Published: 2004-03-02 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Looking At Camera, Full Length, Dublin, Concert, Portrait, Posing, The Corrs, Photo Call, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Former, Celebrities, , The Corrs

The Corrs in Miami

Sharon Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,

The Corrs in Miami

Sharon Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Violin, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,

The Corrs in Miami

Caroline Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Drum, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,

The Corrs in Miami

Sharon(on left) and Andrea Corr of The Corrs perform during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Sharon, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Andrea Corr,

The Corrs in Miami

Andrea Corr of The Corrs playing a tin whistle during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Whistle, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Andrea Corr,

The Corrs in Miami

Sharon Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,

The Corrs in Miami

Jim Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Guitar, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,

The Corrs in Miami

Sharon(on left) and Andrea Corr of The Corrs perform during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Sharon, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Andrea Corr,

The Corrs in Miami

Jim Corr of The Corrs performs during 'Vogue Takes Miami' at Level in Miami, Florida. 12/6/00 Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect

Published: 2003-07-29 Provider: ViewImages Keywords: Performance, USA, Florida, Miami, Guitar, Irish Culture, Music, Stage, Level, The Corrs, Arts Culture and Entertainment,