American Juniors was a reality television series broadcast on the Fox Netwo… Read Full Bio ↴American Juniors was a reality television series broadcast on the Fox Network as a spin-off of the immensely popular American Idol, created by Simon Fuller and 19 Television, FremantleMedia, directed by Bruce Gowers and produced by Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick. It was very similar to the adult American Idol, much like the British series S Club 8 was to S Club 7. The first and only season of American Juniors aired in the summer of 2003. It was taped in Hollywood, California.

Around 2,000 children and teenagers auditioned for the show; from these twenty were chosen as contestants. Throughout the season, this number was narrowed down to five through several rounds of voting. Like American Idol, voting was done by the show's viewers via telephone. Unlike Idol, to prevent hurt feelings, the contestants were voted into the group, as opposed to being voted off the show. Idol host Ryan Seacrest repeated this duty for most of the shows. Idol judges did not appear (other than one satellite hookup with Simon Cowell from the second season of Pop Idol); the principal Juniors judges were Gladys Knight (who also hosted when Seacrest was absent), Deborah Gibson, and Justin Guarini (American Idol (Season 1) runner-up). A number of Idol alumni, such as Ruben Studdard and Christina Christian, made guest performances.

The five contestants who remained at the end of the season were formed into a group also named the American Juniors. They were Lucy Hale, Tori Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Chauncey Matthews, and Danielle White.

American Juniors became one of the highest rated televison shows of the summer season, with approximately 11.9 million viewers on June 3, though the numbers dropped 40% toward the end of July. Nonetheless, the producers were satisfied of the strong teen demographic. A second edition had been planned for fall 2003, later postponed to the summer after American Idol (Season 3), then called off. [1]

Seeing children and young adolescents competing gave some viewers a sour taste as the show had many "stage parents" in the wings. [2]

The American Juniors made a brief appearance on the December 2003 American Idol Christmas special, An American Idol Christmas. Their debut album American Juniors was released on October 26, 2004 after a year's delay from its original scheduled date.

The American Juniors group disbanded in 2005. The members seem to be pursuing individual efforts and there is little publicity about them as a group. The show website became inactive in April 2005, but the music website remains intact as an archive. In May 2005 the Thompson sisters' website announced they were now out on their own. [3]

Radio stations that play children's music (e.g, Disney, or digital radio) still occasionally play the music of American Juniors.

More Today Than Yesterday
American Juniors Lyrics

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I don't remember what day it was
I, I didn't notice what time it was
All I know is that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you
Every day's a new day in love with you
With each day comes a new way of loving you
Every time I kiss your lips my mind starts to wonder

And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you

Oh I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
I love you more today than yesterday
But darling not as much as tomorrow

Tomorrow makes each springtime just a day away
Cupid we don't need you now be on your way
I thank the Lord for love like ours that grows ever stronger
And I always will be true
I Know You Feel The Same way too

Oh I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
Oh I love you more today than yesterday
But darling not as much as tomorrow

Everydays a new day
Everytime I love ya
Everways A New Way

Everytime I love you
Oh I love you more today than Yesterday

Overall Meaning

The song "More Today Than Yesterday" by American Juniors is a beautiful love song that talks about falling in love and how love becomes stronger with each passing day. The song starts with the singer expressing her love for her partner and how she fell in love with them. She says that she doesn't remember the exact day or time when she fell in love, but she knows that she's in love with them, and if all her dreams come true, she'll be spending the rest of her life with them. The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and talks about how the singer loves her partner more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.

The second verse of the song talks about how every day is a new day in love, and with each new day comes a new way of loving someone. The singer talks about how every time she kisses her partner's lips, her mind starts to wonder. The bridge of the song talks about how love is like springtime, and every day brings the couple closer to each other. The singer thanks the Lord for the love they share and says that she'll always be true to her partner, and she knows that they feel the same way too.

Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad that expresses the joy and excitement of falling in love and how that love grows stronger with each passing day. The catchy chorus and soulful melody make this song a classic that will resonate with people for years to come.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't remember what day it was
I can't recall when we first met

I didn't notice what time it was
Time didn't matter when I saw you

All I know is that I fell in love with you
I realized I was in love with you

And if all my dreams come true
If all goes well in life

I'll be spending time with you
I want to be with you always

Every day's a new day in love with you
Every day with you is special and unique

With each day comes a new way of loving you
As time goes on, I discover new ways to love you

Every time I kiss your lips my mind starts to wonder
Kissing you takes me to another world

Oh I love you more today than yesterday
My love for you grows every day

But not as much as tomorrow
And my love will continue to grow even more tomorrow

Tomorrow makes each springtime just a day away
Our future together is bright and promising