American Idol: Jordin Sparks performs the National Anthem During the Super Bowl XLIINews results for american idol StarPhoenix'Idol' rules over election coverage - 1 hour ago By Paul J. Gough NEW YORK -- When it comes to nationwide competitions that play out on TV, "American Idol" trumps in viewer interest more than anything that ...Hollywood Reporter - 142 related articles » 'American Idol' Recap: Atlanta Auditions Draw Beauty Queen ... - MTV.com - 17 related articles » 'American Idol' Recap, Super Bowl Edition: Paula Abdul Defies ... - MTV.com -Views300,034 There were plenty of great performances but also some real duds.By Gil Kaufman. For years now, the NFL has been bedazzling the Super Bowl with busloads of Hollywood stars and singers in an attempt to distract viewers from the fact that the game is usually a snooze-worthy blowout. But thanks to the New York Giants' historic last-minute victory Sunday night over the previously unbeaten New England Patriots, as well as an arena-rock-worthy halftime show from American icon Tom Petty, the people behind the big game finally got the mix of music and smash mouth right. (Except for the moments when it got things so, so wrong, which were also kind of great.) And so, we give you the first Super Bowl Musical Monday Morning Quarterback Report. (Also check out our take on Super Bowl movie ads — are you pumped for the next potential blockbusters?) The Big Winners Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Classic rock has become the new standard at the big show, thanks to recent gigs by the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and last year's guitar-stroking extravaganza from Prince. And despite the suggestive beating-heart-pierced-by-Flying-V-guitar opening, laid-back Petty played his four-song halftime gig as if he were just strolling in for another night of work by the world's best bar band. No corny medleys, no hokey gimmicks, just unforgettable anthems that, frankly, by the end of the night couldn't have been more apt for both teams: "I Won't Back Down" (Giants), "Free Fallin' " (Patriots) and the nothing-but-hustle rocker "Runnin' Down a Dream" (Giants again). Jordin Sparks performs the National Anthem During the Super Bowl XLII pregame show.Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1580877/20080204/petty_tom.jhtmlNATEPERKINS.TVOver 5000 Global Videos To Download FREE!http://www.nateperkinslive.com Nate PerkinsNate Perkins Live [TV] ChannelCEO Nate Perkins Enterprises 285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr Suite 2302 Atlanta, Georgia 30313 nateperkins@bellsouth.net Home : 1-770-331-4002 Work : 770-331-4002 Cell : 770-331-4002 Review me at iKarma Want to spread your own reputation? www.nateperkinslive.comwww.nateperkins.tv
