Singing Competitions

I think those people who selected by American Idol even for just having golden ticket and eliminated, I think they are just lucky people, and as you said many people are might be have more talent, have a better voices, but they are not become famous or something, btw I was joining some kind like American Idol audition in my country, Indonesian Idol, and i failed, i was kind of sad, but yeah, maybe that my luck is not there.

Singing is my frustration but God has not given me the beautiful voice , anyway we have our own God's gift that needs to develop, i hope that one of my kids has a beautiful voice. thank you for this topic!

I use to be a big American Idol fan but this year I was disappointed with the judges and have stayed away. I'm a big fan of "The Voice" and just love it because its all about the voice and not what you look like. Yes, only one person can win but many times the others who don't win get recording contracts so it is worth it at the end. Look at Jennifer Hudson she didn't win American Idol but she now has won alot of awards from an Oscar to Grammys and she is doing great. Alot better then some of its winners.

I agree even x factor is the same. But those dreams is what makes those shows so good.

Whenever I watch singing competitions like The Voice, I could not help but envy those contestants who have been endowed with great singing voice. I have always wanted to sing ala-Whitney Houston but I gracefully admit that I can only be me when I sing...a mediocre singer. Nevertheless, dreaming is free for all, so as watch those singers who could really sing, I envision myself singing powerfully also. Haha! Singing competitions are good. When singers get discovered via singing contests, most of the winners with the right attitude will most certainly have a good life and a future.

I am big fan of singing or talent competitions. But qualities of these competitions in my country is really horrible. That´s why I watch rather American versions online. And I understand those people, who hope, that winning or participating in such a competition will change their lives. Because it can be their only chance to became famous, earn a lot of money and so on. For example in my country is really difficult to became a popular singer and this can help a lot. And when you have interesting family background story, people will like you more and send more votes :D I hope you can understand me :)

Yes I love watching those shows. I sort of wish they had "The Voice earlier or later as I also like to watch Dancing with the stars. As it is I alternate between the two and catch up as able. I also like America's got talent though that is more than just singing.

I see it just as one way of presenting your talent to the wider audience. A lot of times the ones who didn't win at the end have better careers than the winners (take Chris Daughtry for instance etc.). The judges and their - at times - stupid and very biased comments aside, these are still very positive shows I believe. At least TV does something positive for a change and presents real talent and hard work - instead of broadcasting some filthy reality show.

I am an avid fan of singing competitions too. I think singing competitions is a game of chance. One can not only rely on his talent because no matter how talented you are but you don't have that like-able factor, you won't win the competition. Because, most competitions includes not only the judges votes but also the texters votes. I agree, winning does not guarantee success and good life. You are lucky if you are the winner but considering if you lose, I don't know if you still are lucky. Popularity is most of the times the reason of contestants I guess.

I sit and watch both every single week i love both the shows but it also goes with out saying some of the people that are voted off I like and to me the save the bad ones

Im going to be the stick in the mud for this topic. When American Idol first came out I thought it was kinda interesting, but now it just seems like singing competitions have been overdone. Every once in awhile I find them to be ok. But Im afraid I have grown tired of them. Too many have just become a popularity contest and less emphasis on pure talent. Someone could, in theory, win the competition and not be the best, all they have to do is be very very popular. Especially, if the general public is involved in voting who will stay and who will go. To me too many things are becoming popularity contests and so that is my main gripe about them and why I dont really like singing competitions anymore. I guess afterall it is a matter of opinion about it too. On the other hand I do kinda like Singing Bee where all you have to be is accurate when singing the song as it dont matter if the contestants dont sing it on key.