“I think this year in particular, has been one of the best for American Idol,” says Keith. “There are (and were) some truly gifted vocalists. The Rat Pack episode was the best, across the board . . . nights of singing that I’ve ever seen on television. I guess what I love most about the show, is watching the musical growth, to see them use the critique given and come back the next week and blow you away. That’s the magic of Idol.”