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| We don’t know the next Idol’s name, but we can describe her (yes, her). Here’s a guide to identifying American Idol 2007. By SHARON FINK and SEAN DALY Published January 16, 2007 Season six of American Idol premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday on Fox. Season 6 of American Idol doesn’t start until tonight — and doesn’t end until May 23 — but we already know who’s going to win. That’s right: The formula for Idol victory is as obvious as the unibrow on Taylor Hicks’ face. The No. 1 TV show in the country succeeds by mixing 10 basic ingredients and subtly tweaking each for a new season. Our expert analysis of them allows us to pick your American Idol for 2007 right now: |
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| Accessorize! Daughtry had the wallet chain. Ace Young had the “Ace” belt buckles. Jasmine Trias had the flower in her hair. A key accessory is a marketing tool AND reminds viewers who you are when they’re faced with too many contestants to keep straight. |
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| Life is like a country song: Contestants need a good backstory. Pop’s in jail? Good. Have a kid and can’t read? Even better. Lost your sense of smell when the turkey deep fryer exploded on Thanksgiving while your kid was reading the directions to you because you’re illiterate but had to fry the turkey because jail kept Dad from the festivities? Oh, that’s a guaranteed winner. |