On any given day, the show receives upwards of 130 million hits from fans texting to vote, and the producers are continually looking for new ways to encourage social interaction. As Nigel says, "it’s a really exciting time because being able to think of other ways that your audience can interact with each other as well as the program is very exciting."
Randy says, "I am in it to win it! Listen, I think music is the heart and soul of what I do. It is what I’ve done all my life. This is a music show first and foremost. I love discovering talent. I did that as an A&R guy for 15 years. It is what I do. It is where I live. I live in the music zone. I just signed two funk bands that will take you back to the 70′s. One that will remind you of Credence, the other will remind you of Tower of Power. You know, I love new talent. I love music, so it provides me with a great outlet and an outreach to what I do."
He continues, "I am just most proud of being recognized; you know what I mean? We don’t set out to get awards or accolades, but it is really nice for people to see what we are doing and what we continue to try and do and give us props for it, so I love that!"
Here’s NAB’s video of the event (via 13Keys): American Idol Inducted
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