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BYU grad finalist in 'Idol' song contest

Whodathunkit | 12:49 a.m. April 18, 2008

Another lawyer who missed his calling. Go counselor.

Perry Smith | 2:08 a.m. April 18, 2008

MY SONG IS A MALE ROCK BALLAD AND NOT THE FEMALE BALLAD WITH A SIMILAR TITLE! LOOK FOR the male vocal "You BelieveD In Me" and not the female vocal "You Believe In Me". www.perrysmith.com Thanks for listening! -Perry

Idol Fan | 7:09 a.m. April 18, 2008

I can't wait to hear David Archuleta sing your song Perry, you have superb talent. Keep it up.

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Anonymous | 7:26 a.m. April 18, 2008

Nice Job Mr. Smith! I wouldn't classify myself as a rock lover, but I dug this song! Good luck.

joshua lance | 7:27 a.m. April 18, 2008

good job bro. good luck and i hope you win!

Idol Fan | 8:02 a.m. April 18, 2008

This song is a sure win !! Way to go !

shanghaiedinlogan | 8:21 a.m. April 18, 2008

Perry. I loved your song and your website. I listen to it at work. Maybe I'll actually watch American Idol now. Way to make your dreams come true.

sounds good | 8:22 a.m. April 18, 2008

nice song!

SoCal Roger | 9:49 a.m. April 18, 2008

This is song is great and inspirational. I suppose all the work Perry has done on producing this song explains his brief retirement from racquetball.

Wishing you a lot of luck, Perry, your song has my vote!

Perry | 10:15 a.m. April 18, 2008

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate it.

Mike | 11:28 a.m. April 18, 2008

Your song is great and definitely deserves to win. Rock On!

Lisa | 12:08 p.m. April 18, 2008

Great song, Perry! I voted for your song and can't wait to hear it on the American Idol finale!

Amy | 12:12 p.m. April 18, 2008

Wow, this is a really good song! I hope you win. You have a great talent for songwriting.

Ellen | 12:25 p.m. April 18, 2008

Wonderful song! when can I buy the cd ?!

Perry Fan | 1:41 p.m. April 18, 2008

PERRY I LOVE You! I HOPE YOU WIN!

LaRae | 2:43 p.m. April 18, 2008

Way to go Perry! Success to you my friend!

Ehlers Family | 3:36 p.m. April 18, 2008

Imagine my suprise when I got an email sending me to check out this article. I am so glad to be sortof in touch with you guys! We loved your song, Perry!!! When you are famous, remember your buddies from Athens!

popwatty | 4:02 p.m. April 18, 2008

Outstanding song!! Finally a lawyer does something right.

Perry | 4:48 p.m. April 18, 2008

Wow! I am seeing some people on here from the old days. Cool. Thanks guys. Hey, Ehlers! Hey LaRae. Thanks for listeniing (oh yeah, but now go vote--if you need help, go to my website listed in the second commment above) :)

Gus | 7:41 p.m. April 18, 2008

Of the 20 songs, there are about three good ones and Perry's takes the cake. Go vote!

Mel | 7:57 p.m. April 18, 2008

You know you have my vote!!! PERRY YOU ROCK!!!!

Momwatty | 11:26 p.m. April 18, 2008

Good song and sure to be the winner! We look forward to seeing you beaming at the finale. I didn't like the song that won last year so hopefully America gets it right this year.

Grandma C | 12:04 p.m. April 20, 2008

Great song, what great talent, Perry! Really hope your song wins. I hum it all the time.

I love Idol! | 12:21 p.m. April 21, 2008

This is a very interesting story and a great song. Good luck!

Jen | 3:28 p.m. April 21, 2008

I voted and passed the link on to tons of friends too!

#1 Fan | 8:52 a.m. April 23, 2008

You have real talent. Good luck!

Jen | 4:37 p.m. April 24, 2008

you're good. keep writing songs.

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