Those lucky folks north of the US border can set their VCRs to record Canadian Idol on August 18th. According to a CTV release, "Canadian Idol will pay tribute to the songs of two musical legends as part of a terrific line-up of Top 10 shows announced
today by CTV. Music Hall of Famer Gordon Lightfoot and singing superstar Lionel Richie will be featured in two of nine themed shows on Canadian Idol. Both artists will appear on the hit series as they work with the competitors in preparation for their respective shows."

The description for the August 18th show reads: The Music of Gordon Lightfoot - A Canadian legend and national treasure, special guest Gordon Lightfoot appears as the Top 6 pay tribute to this prolific singer/songwriter.

The whole news release is at http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archiv...tml?view=print

August 18th is my Birthday. what a super present, If only I lived in Canada...

OH, OH, OH!
I wish, I wish, I wish. Someone hook up their VCR. I'll pay for the tape and postage....

Thats it! Direct TV better be getting thos Canadian stations pretty darn quick!

They have Mexican stations...if you're interested. lol

I know, I have some of those. Wrong direction North of the Border not South.

Lucky contestants! I wish I could get a chance to sing a Lightfoot song on TV. Well I would have to find some talent and nerve first! lol. Well I hope they do a good job with the boss watchin'. Can't wait to see it...

I live in AZ so I shouldn't even say a thing except,waaaaaaaaah! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif Speaking of Canadian/American Idol,does anyone,as well as myself,think it's time for a show like this that features people who can actually play an instrument and sing something besides cheesy Dianne Warren or David Foster type songs? I want an American "Folk" Idol (or actualy "hero" would be more fitting.

Maybe searam or Sean could have a hand in something like this. Sean,sean? Are you there? We need some relief from all this "pop n' fresh"!!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

cool news, most who audition are not however several of the current contestants are musicians and budding songwriters and i tip my cap to them for going up on stage all bare without an instrument to clutch onto

last year's winner, Ryan Malcolm was also guitar player/songwriter - dunno about Fantasia or that southern girl or the big guy

i hope these are the 6 left singing GL tunes:

Jason Greeley
Jacob Hoggard
Elena Juatco
Kalan Porter
Kaleb Simmonds
Theresa Sokyrka

they didn't do wussy tunes last night, Steppenwolf, Bryan Adams, Morrissette...well ok, Jann Arden and Anka too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

that Manohah(sp) should go down tonight, imo...with that said, she'll probably win, lol

Dang it, I have at least a gazillion channels on cable but not the very one I want the most. Any ideas on how to access canadian tv? Karen