Affirmative American Idol Action:

"American Idol" turned into the battle of the divas last season. This year, male contestants are getting a little help.

In a bid to freshen the Fox series as it begins its fourth season Tuesday - and to even the playing field dominated in 2004 by female songbirds - half of the 24 semifinalist spots are promised to men.

--Oh come on!

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Posted by Lawren at January 14, 2005 06:14 AM

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As if it wasn't bad enough with George and John making the finals?!

Says: Iceman at January 14, 2005 11:11 AM

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Once again, I am with Iceman. The guys sucked last year.

I am not a huge fan of country music, but Nashville Star kicks the pants off of AI when I come to true musical talent and technique. Plus, the first few rounds, the judges get to eject one of the contestants, which ensure the crappy ones who have a fan base continue on.

Says: chuck at January 14, 2005 12:50 PM

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Once again, I agree with Chuck. I'm not much of a country music fan either (or, at all, really...) but I do like Nashville Star. It makes me cringe soemtimes, because its country music, but they mostly all have talent.

Says: robin at January 15, 2005 07:31 PM

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I'll have to agree that Nashville Star is better, and I'm not afraid to admit that I prefer country music to pre-fab pop crap like you hear on American Idol.

Says: Kevin the Interloper at January 16, 2005 10:30 AM

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