Bailey Gets Jerk Rap Before Show Begins

Eagle Rock resident Randy Bailey is the one and only representative of Missouri on the upcoming season of Survivor: Gabon. The videographer’s bio is making its way across the blogosphere, with most painting him as a big meany. Bailey brags that he enjoys picking on those with less “strength and intellect.” The new season of Survivor begins on CBS on September 18.

Drumming up Votes

The Cadence’s performance on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent showcased their ability to listen…to Sharon Osbourne. Last week she urged them to be more aggressive, she doesn’t like nice boys. The group was darker, faster and better than ever before. The performance really did have the feel of a large production show…as you might see in say, Vegas. I think both our Missouri acts will get to perform again.

Neal E. Boyd – The King of the Cry Fest

He’s mighty talented but for goodness sakes, he’s turning me into a bawl bag. Neal E. Boyd sang the mother, of all his songs so far, with such conviction and ease you would never guess he’s not already contracted. And in addition, we get to hear about the town of Sikeston pulling together to get his mother an airline ticket…vote people vote. When I called to vote, the line was busy busy busy. I got through on around the 10th call. I also voted for The Cadence (of course) and the dance troup. Got through on the first call with both of them. Hmmm, I think the Boyd man is worry free for this round.

Sing it Pearl Heart

In case you didn’t check out the latest season of Nashville Star, you missed out on a trio of guitar playing sisters, formerly known as Me Too. The girls, Amy, Angela and Courtney Krechel grew up in Florissant. Their parents decided they’d be better off trying to make it in the music business by moving to Tennessee. Not an unwise decision when country music is involved. Pearl Heart is a group of accomplished musicians that you’ll likely hear from again. They write and perform their own original music whenever they can. Check out their MySpace page.

David Cook on Oprah

The latest American Idol winner will appear on The Oprah Winfrey show Monday, September 8. It is the talk show’s season premier. Besides the singer, the stage will be filled with Olympians. Cook will sing “Time of My Life” to the athletes. The singer’s new album is due out in November.

The Boys are Back

The two Missouri acts remaining on America’s Got Talent will hit the stage again this week. It will either be Tuesday or Wednesday, 7p.m. NBC.  Neil E. Boyd and The Cadence will need your votes to keep them on the show, since it’s down to 20 acts now.  Opera and percussion, perhaps they could combine their talents and do a show in Branson if AGT doesn’t work out.  I wonder if they’ve thought of that?