Every now and again I come across a great music video. It could be powerful, full of eye candy or just plain fun. So, I decided that with the help of the online video services, like YouTube, I’d start up a music video spotlight. It’ll showcase some of my favorite videos for one reason or another.

First off is Goodbye Earl from the Dixie Chicks. The subject of the song is serious, but it’s been played out in a fun way. Goodbye Earl has drawn a lot of controversy in the past, but it’s an all out fun song with a very smart video. The way it transitions from one scene to the next is smooth and very smart. Just remember, don’t kill your spouse, it’s illegal.

I’ve got FreeMacWare in my RSS reader and the software they find is amazing. The other day they suggested AOL radio.

My first thought was why? But it had a cool icon (yes that’s a determining factor), and uninstall is a snap with AppZapper, so I gave it a try. Much to my amazement, it’s great!

It’s a small simple Mac application. It comes with five preset buttons, like your car radio, so you can save your favorite stations. All are just about commercial free. One commercial here or there hardly fazes me compared to regular radio.

On Friday September 8th, 2006 American Idol is coming to Minneapolis’s Target Center! Get your voice in gear and then get a place in line!

If you can’t wait that long, you can get a guaranteed audition by visiting the Brookdale center on August 5th and 12th. There whey will be doing auditions and awarding passes that will make sure American Idol hears you.

I’m not sure what kind of zoo all the crazed wanna-be’s will make, but I’m sure it will be fun!

I’ll see you all on TV!

I’m not sure how long ago Apple added an iTunes screensaver but I just got around to playing with it. It’s kind of fun. It loads up all your album artwork and displays it on the screen. Then albums flip and change into new ones. It’s like an iTunes ad for your personal music.

What would be really cool is if it were to be like the iTunes TV ad where the album covers build up a city and then scatter. How great would that be?

American Idol’s Katharine McPhee now has music available. Her single has been released via .

Included is her original song My Destiny and the beautiful Somewhere over the Rainbow.

Each song can be downloaded for 99cents or both for $1.98 and are available today on

Taylor Hick’s first single is now in iTunes for you to download.

The American Idol winners mini album contains two songs and they can be downloaded at 99cents each or $1.98 for the album.

Tracks include the single, Do I Make You Proud and Takin’ It to the Streets.

Download now on

Well Taylor Hicks did it. The guy who looked 40 and acted 18 won American Idol. But what kind of album will he make? Can he succeed on the radio?

Don’t get me wrong, he’s a good guy who is talented, but I’m having a hard time seeing him being truly successful. Taylor wasn’t my first, second or third choice but I guess I was out-voted.

The good news is that Katharine McPhee (aka Kat) will most likely get an album too. Hopefully Chris Daughty and Elliott Yamin will also.

What’s wrong with people?!! Chris Daughtry was supposed to win. He is the best singer left and he was voted off?!! I’m not even sure I’m want to continue watching American Idol. I don’t even know who I want to win anymore. Katharine McPhee I guess.

I’m so disappointed. We better get a Chris Daughtry CD at least.

American Idol is down to four and we are all at the edge of our seats waiting to see who wins. But, then you think to yourself, I can do that, except the singing part. Well grab your web cam and get your favorite song as you could be the next Google Idol!

Google Idol is a brilliant idea. They use Google’s video service to house and encode all the videos, then it puts them on their site and attracts thousands of visitors. It’s weird-o against freak and France against China. Who will win? Well it’s up to you, you vote!

My wife and I are addicted to American Idol again this year. However, in all the times we’ve watched in the past, we have never voted; until last week.

Last week my wife voted for Chris Daughtry as he is one of our favorites. Then, last night we both voted. I called in for Chris Daughtry and she called for Chris and Katharine McPhee. Overall, I think she voted for Chris 6 times and Kat 23. I only managed to get in 16 votes for Chris before I forgot to vote as I was to addicted to House.