Update: Kelli Glover

I am not dead, just have been very busy, I do plan on updating soon (famous last words, etc).

I do however have a big update: Kelli Glover, season 1 semi-finalist and wild-card show participant, just appeared on America's Got Talent. She performed Beyonce's "Listen". Video:



According to the host, Kelli has been working at a casino for the past six years. She initially gave up on singing after her defeat on American Idol (although to be pedantic I would probably classify it more as "not winning" than "losing") but is trying to make a comeback.

Kelli got positive feedback from David Hasselhoff, while Piers Morgan was a bit more ambivalent about her chances on the show. However, all three judges voted to put her through.

I'm interested in seeing how much America's Got Talent can do for Kelli. While Britain's Got Talent is a juggernaut that people across the globe know about, AGT is not nearly the cultural phenomenon BGT is. I can't say I could name a single act that has ever appeared on the show, actually. I imagine that thanks to Susan Boyle the AGT ratings will be up, but by how much I'm not sure.

As the show (and hopefully Kelli) progresses, I will post updates.

Kelli Glover

Despite turning in two solid performances during Semi-Finals Group 1, one after she was called back for the Wild Card episode, Kelli wasn't able to edge past the competition and make it to the finals. Her emotional reaction to not making the top 10 was major water-cooler talk the next day.

So what is she up to these days? All I am able to glean is that she is still making music. She lent her vocals to "Sunday Morning" by The Infernos Band, and has made appearances at various industry events. If you have any more information about her recent projects, please drop me a line (see Contact Me box on the right).

sources:
www.myspace.com/michellekelli
http://cdbaby.com/cd/infernos6