Should American Idol Increase its Age Limit? Comments (Page 2)
23 Comments
Bethany
June 8th, 2008 3:44 PM
I have been singning since I was 2 years old, and I am thirty four. I have been performing vocal and piano concerts since I was 19, but have never jumped out and pursued a full-time career. I have published a book entitled I Choose To Sing.
I think that age doesn't matter. People want to be touched by music. They want to be inspired, the age of the performer has very little to do with the success of the album or the career. After all, God will gives us all our breaks. Raising the age limit to 35 would be wonderful for many.
Renee
April 19th, 2008 1:06 PM
I am 31 and a mom, but have been singing my whole life. It has always been my dream to sing on stage. American Idol would be a great place to show my talents, however the age limit is the only thing standing in my way. If only AI would realize how much more talent they could find by raising the limit. It would create a bigger fan base and a more interesting competition! Something to think about for season 8!
Renee
Indiana
shiriks
March 20th, 2008 7:49 AM
I am 32 and I went out for idol in 04, 30's are more mature and there will be more raw talent adn fox ratings will be off the charts
Wehnoka Reece
March 17th, 2008 4:17 PM
I wish the age limit would increase. I am 30 years old and feel I have a voice that needs to be heard. I think the older you get the more drive you have and it would be a very tough competition. The age should not take the place of your voice. I know people who are over fifty that are still young at heart and have the strongest voice. I hope some day maybe we will be given the option.
P Parker
February 13th, 2008 4:29 PM
I say skip the age limit. I have a friend, age 34, who really deserves a chance!
christy
January 13th, 2008 6:39 PM
I absolutly agree that the age limit shoould be raised at least up nto 40. Many successful singersare are older and are still rockin'. I am 36 and I have sang all my life but never had a chance to show my talent except for my family, friends and church. Besides more variety of generations can be reached by allowing the age limit to be raised. Let's face it music is for all to enjoy not just the younger generation. I know of kids today who love 80's music and even some music from th 70's.
Kathryn
August 22nd, 2007 12:29 AM
I think American Idol should have an upcomming season where they change the age requirement from 16 to 28 to between 30 and 40 years old. The judges would get to hear a new group of singers and for one season I think it would add a new interesting twist to the show. Being 33, I of course have selfish motives as would like the opportunity to try out ;-)
Tijuana
August 1st, 2007 9:49 PM
I'm 35 with the gift of singing and that's all I want to do. Just give me the chance and you'll see.
Tijuana
Donna
July 31st, 2007 4:53 PM
I definitely think AI should raise the age limit. I say do away with discrimination completely. Don't have an age limit. I know AI doesn't need a lot of help with ratings, but not having an age limit would really open doors and make for a much more fun to watch show as well as acknowledge that there's a lot more talent in the world than just teens and people in their twenties. Do it!! Drop the age limit, if just for one season! After all, everyone deserves a chance at being discovered, and becoming the next American Idol no matter what their age.
Thank you!
Donna
Bobby
July 24th, 2007 4:39 PM
I know an amazing female singer in Fort Worth who is 41. They should raise the age level to get better talent....
Jimmy B.
July 12th, 2007 11:53 AM
I too truely agree with all the other responses that raising the age limit would be a success for american idle. Me and a few of my friends have been singing our whole lives and now that weve been in our thirties for a few years our vocals have never been stronger than they are now. You definitly wouldnt be dissapointed!!!!!! PLEASE GIVE US A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
future winner
March 14th, 2007 3:44 PM
Sorry I had a few miss spelled words in there, but really, Getting older should not be looked down upon and when we only celebrate teens an 20's we are saying that's all there is. I completely disagree, and will say that in my 30's I am more sure of who I am now, than ever before. I truely pray you give us amazing 30's a chance. You won't be dissapointed!!!!!!
future winner
March 14th, 2007 3:38 PM
Raise the limit to 35 and you will get a amazing new rating and a whole new and awesome talent. America is looking for itself and we are not all 18 and 20 anymore. trust me had a dream american idol raised the limit to older like at keast 35years and it was such a sucess. Maybe even a special shoe of just the 30's ,It will suceed!
June 8th, 2008 3:44 PM
I have been singning since I was 2 years old, and I am thirty four. I have been performing vocal and piano concerts since I was 19, but have never jumped out and pursued a full-time career. I have published a book entitled I Choose To Sing.
I think that age doesn't matter. People want to be touched by music. They want to be inspired, the age of the performer has very little to do with the success of the album or the career. After all, God will gives us all our breaks. Raising the age limit to 35 would be wonderful for many.
April 19th, 2008 1:06 PM
I am 31 and a mom, but have been singing my whole life. It has always been my dream to sing on stage. American Idol would be a great place to show my talents, however the age limit is the only thing standing in my way. If only AI would realize how much more talent they could find by raising the limit. It would create a bigger fan base and a more interesting competition! Something to think about for season 8!
Renee
Indiana
March 20th, 2008 7:49 AM
I am 32 and I went out for idol in 04, 30's are more mature and there will be more raw talent adn fox ratings will be off the charts
March 17th, 2008 4:17 PM
I wish the age limit would increase. I am 30 years old and feel I have a voice that needs to be heard. I think the older you get the more drive you have and it would be a very tough competition. The age should not take the place of your voice. I know people who are over fifty that are still young at heart and have the strongest voice. I hope some day maybe we will be given the option.
February 13th, 2008 4:29 PM
I say skip the age limit. I have a friend, age 34, who really deserves a chance!
January 13th, 2008 6:39 PM
I absolutly agree that the age limit shoould be raised at least up nto 40. Many successful singersare are older and are still rockin'. I am 36 and I have sang all my life but never had a chance to show my talent except for my family, friends and church. Besides more variety of generations can be reached by allowing the age limit to be raised. Let's face it music is for all to enjoy not just the younger generation. I know of kids today who love 80's music and even some music from th 70's.
August 22nd, 2007 12:29 AM
I think American Idol should have an upcomming season where they change the age requirement from 16 to 28 to between 30 and 40 years old. The judges would get to hear a new group of singers and for one season I think it would add a new interesting twist to the show. Being 33, I of course have selfish motives as would like the opportunity to try out ;-)
August 1st, 2007 9:49 PM
I'm 35 with the gift of singing and that's all I want to do. Just give me the chance and you'll see.
Tijuana
July 31st, 2007 4:53 PM
I definitely think AI should raise the age limit. I say do away with discrimination completely. Don't have an age limit. I know AI doesn't need a lot of help with ratings, but not having an age limit would really open doors and make for a much more fun to watch show as well as acknowledge that there's a lot more talent in the world than just teens and people in their twenties. Do it!! Drop the age limit, if just for one season! After all, everyone deserves a chance at being discovered, and becoming the next American Idol no matter what their age.
Thank you!
Donna
July 24th, 2007 4:39 PM
I know an amazing female singer in Fort Worth who is 41. They should raise the age level to get better talent....
July 12th, 2007 11:53 AM
I too truely agree with all the other responses that raising the age limit would be a success for american idle. Me and a few of my friends have been singing our whole lives and now that weve been in our thirties for a few years our vocals have never been stronger than they are now. You definitly wouldnt be dissapointed!!!!!! PLEASE GIVE US A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2007 3:44 PM
Sorry I had a few miss spelled words in there, but really, Getting older should not be looked down upon and when we only celebrate teens an 20's we are saying that's all there is. I completely disagree, and will say that in my 30's I am more sure of who I am now, than ever before. I truely pray you give us amazing 30's a chance. You won't be dissapointed!!!!!!
March 14th, 2007 3:38 PM
Raise the limit to 35 and you will get a amazing new rating and a whole new and awesome talent. America is looking for itself and we are not all 18 and 20 anymore. trust me had a dream american idol raised the limit to older like at keast 35years and it was such a sucess. Maybe even a special shoe of just the 30's ,It will suceed!