Last Wednesday’s episode of Gospel Dream was really rough for me to watch. Like… I zoned out a few times and when I got up to get a glass of water or something, I told my wife she did NOT have to pause the DVR on my account… I’d manage. 
If you caught the episode, you know it was a Gospel Dream Boot Camp of sorts. This concept is new to Gospel Dream, as it places it more in the realm of a Making The Band type of reality show instead of a bare-bones, perform-on-stage-every-week American Idol competition.
We saw image consulting, media preparation, voice lessons… all of which are necessary for the successful recording artist. But I honestly don’t think Gospel Music Channel has fine-tuned things enough to masterfully weave in the “competition” part with the “reality show” part. And I’m not saying that they can’t work on it.
But the problem now is– we’re going into the 3rd episode and I still remember only two finalists’ names. Plus, I’m rather indifferent to who stays or who goes home. I’ve not even had the OPPORTUNITY to fall in love with anyone’s voice yet.
Of the people I DID notice:
1. That dude, Travis, has too much attitude for me. A Christian artist should be bold and confident in the things the Lord has called Him to be… but with a huge tablespoon of humility. Maybe it’s just the editing, but we never see him with a smile or being pleasant. I dunno who you’re mad at, but we ain’t done nothing TO you.
2. I think Tim Stylez is cool.
Regarding the judges:
Of course, Michelle Williams cheered me up when she asked one contestant why she wasn’t wearing heels, stating with seriousness: ”you cannot sacrifice fierceness to be comfortable.” HAAHAAHAA!
But then I was let down again when J Moss told one girl “everything about you is C+.” Mitchell Solarek apparently didn’t like it either, cuz it led to a bit of an on-camera disagreement. I’m sure that J was referring to her grade as an aspiring ARTIST, but no matter how fierce the competition, I just take issue with one Christian (J Moss) telling another Christian (ol’ girl) that EVERYTHING about her is C+. Really? Again, maybe it’s the edits, but we gotta be careful about the WAY we say things…
So that’s that. And after ALL that, you know I’ll still be watching tomorrow night at 10pm ET/9pm CST, when the female contestants face off and artist Natalie Grant surprises them as a guest coach. If you missed the Boot Camp episode, they’re re-airing it before the new one.
Okay, who else saw it and what did you think?
I didn't see the episode so I can't state my own opinion about the show. However, I will say that EJ you're right on point with your expectations of the contestants and the judges. A close friend of mine made it to the top 35 and told me of a specific incident that i thought was quite distasteful. That's a separate conversation though...LOL!!!
I would have to agree with Ej. The show needs to try to merge the talent competition with the reality show aspect as well. Who are these people. What are their lives about? Where do they come from? We need to be able to connect with the contestants in a very real way that has not haapened yet. I really don't even know their names because I haven't made a connection with them beyond their talent. It's unfortunate. Also, that comment J. Moss made about the girl being C+ rubbed me the wrong way. I think he could've conveyed how he felt about her as an artist in a way that wasn't so demeaning. I got to see it again, and still didn't feel any different about the incident. Hopefully, the show will get better as time goes by.
I'm loving Gospel Dream this season...But I must agree that the judges especially j Moss are rubbing me the wrong way...Cocky, Cocky, Cocky...How do you tell anyone much less a Beautiful, Talented Christian Young Woman that you're just a C+..Talk about giving somebody a complex...I think he could have chosen better wording to express himself...I watched last night's competition...I must say I've fallen in love with Amber Davies! Amazing and Anointed!
too much time is being focused on the judges and too little time on the contestants...I don't want to hear from J Moss I tuned in to get to know who the next Gospel Dream winner will be...I say focus on the Contestants...the whole reason we're watching!