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Does your family watch American Idol?  The 14th season just premiered on Wednesday, Jan 7 and as usual, it did not disappoint!  I think it is such a fun show to watch as a family. You can all cheer on your favorite together or even make it a friendly competition if you aren’t rooting for the same person.
We thought it would be fun to play American Idol at home! American Idol Pretend PlayBrady and Paityn have a musical nature. They adore singing, dancing and instruments. Suggesting we play American Idol was a no brainer with them.
The setup was so simple.  We used an art desk for the judge to sit at and our little microphone stand for the contestant. We used shipping labels cut in half as their contestant badge and wrote a number on it with a marker. Then, we had a piece of yellow construction paper for the golden ticket to Hollywood. American Idol Pretend PlayThey each took turns singing the song of their choice and deciding if the other should make it to Hollywood or not. It was so much fun.
It’s really inspiring to watch a show that has the power to change someone’s life and give them a chance to succeed at something they’re great it. We listen to stars like Carrie Underwood on the radio and say, “She started on American Idol!”
American Idol Pretend PlayThis week’s episode will be featuring my city – Kansas City!  There is a really sweet story on this episode when a father who is hearing-impaired receives a new hearing aid and gets to hear his daughter sing for the very first time. American Idol is on Wednesdays and Thursdays 8/7 on FOX!

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  4. We’ve been watching since the first episode ever, I never miss! I love it even more now with Jlo, Keith, and Harry! <3

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  6. I love American Idol and my entire family is a huge fan, I like to watch with them. Great to see new faces and new voices.

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  11. I am a huge American Idol Fan! I have been watching this how for years! My favorite artist from this show is Kelly Clarkson!

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  14. I like American Idol. I first started watching it back when Taylor Hicks won and have been watching it since.

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  21. I used to be a huge fan and I like the judges they have now. My past favorites are Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Rueben Studdard

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  23. I watched once and enjoyed it, but never seem to watch, don’t have much time for TV.
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  40. I use to watch it all the time in the beginning but I haven’t seen it in a while.
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  57. I love American Idol. Next to the Batchelor its my favorite show. I love al this season, he has a great voice.

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  66. Wasn’t much a fan after the first few seasons. Now that they have Harry Connick Jr on board I think this is going to be an awesome season. I will be watching! sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  76. You know, I’m -not- a fan of American Idol! I watched the first season or two, but it’s just not a show for me. Now, if I was having pretend play parties like this, I’d watch every episode! 🙂

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  97. My whole family and I love American Idol! We all watch together with popcorn and make it an event! It’s nice to know there are still “family” shows out there that young and old can watch together and look forward to every week!

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  102. I used to be a big fan of American Idol and would vote and everything but I haven’t watched in many, many seasons. I’m not into it anymore.

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  104. I haven’t watched the show it in a long time! I think it’s a great way for singers to show their talent

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  108. I was a big fan when the show first started but honestly haven’t watched in awhile. This year may be the year to get back into it.

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  118. I have watched most of the AI seasons and have been to a few of their shows. I have met 44 of them so far. I like Adam Lasher but Daughtry and Adam Lambert are my all time fave.

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  121. Are you an American Idol fan? Leave a comment below to enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card!

    havent watched it yet this year..i normally pull for the chicks..thanks

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  126. I’d love to watch the show but I have to work during the time it’s on so I don’t get to keep up with the contestants.

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  132. We are big American Idol fans in this house. We started getting tired of the drama but once they put Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick (sp?) Jr together, it all meshed perfectly and won us over all over again 🙂

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  136. i do like american idol i try to watch it on the nights its on but sometimes i have to catch it on hulu due to schedules!

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  141. My hubby watches the auditions religiously. That’s the part I can’t stand to watch. The people who obviously don’t belong there. I just don’t understand why they would put themselves up for that kind of ridicule. Ugh. Anyway, sometimes I like the show, sometimes not. I love the judges now. 🙂

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  144. This probably makes me a big party pooper, but I have to be honest: I’m not a fan. I do pay attention to the winner of each season once the show ends, because it usually is a person with enormous talent.

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  146. I am an American Idol fan. I really liked the episodes with Adam Lambert this season. It was fun to see him back on the show again.

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  157. I used to love idol but the 9pm wednesday spot is already filled on my dvr so i haven’t watched it in a few years

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  159. I think most anyone can get interested in watching a bunch of talented artists get together and work to achieve their greatest dreams! It’s inspiring!

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  160. I have the season so far on the DVR so I don’t have a favorite yet, unless you count Harry Connick Jr who I think is just fantastic.

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  175. We don’t have tv service and haven’t in a few years, so I couldn’t even tell you who was competing! =)

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  180. I love American Idol. Since it just started I am not sure who to go for quite yet, its intereting to see their interviews and their singing.

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  182. I was a big for the first few seasons – I still watch it but only occasionally and no, I do not know who I’m routing for yet this season

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  184. I’m a huge fan of American Idol and have been since the very first season. This looks adorable. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  191. I’m probably one of the few people who have NEVER seen American Idol. I don’t even have a TV.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  192. I used to watch American Idol every year. It has been a while since I’ve seen it. I might have to pick up and watch this season!

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  197. So far I’ve only watched some of the auditions so I don’t have a favorite just yet. I missed a lot of the shows when we got rid of traditional TV and went to just streaming so I’m happy to be able to watch again.

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