Well it is that time of year again and American Idol is in full swing. And once again I have been sucked in... Anyhoo, just wanted to get your thoughts on who you like, who you don't like. Who you think is going to win it all. Also wondering what you think of the new "judges save" this year. I personally think it is a good idea, however it has its flaws. The rule is that they can use it up until there are five contestants left. They referenced to years past when Daughtry got sent home and a few others. Unless I am mistaken I think in the past years when those upsets happened we were way below 5 members being left. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Also, I think it makes for a very uncomfortable moment between the contestants and the audience. It is bad enough that they find out that not enough people voted for them, then they have to sing again and hear one more time from the judges that they still aren't good enough... awkward...

I have to support my hometown though... go danny gokie!!

Anyone feel free to share your thoughts and comments... happy posting.

Megan is so cute I love her. And she is super pretty <3

She is very cute! I think as far as looks go she is the prettiest girl on there. I don't really like her voice that much but her cuteness helps... :-)

She chooses a lot of odd songs.

I saw Simon and the crew on Jay Leno and they all agreed that this year it is going to be a guy.

Since they have changed the rules and the panel has more of a say ,maybe they have picked the winner already.

I think it will be interesting for sure. It seems as though each year they get stronger and stronger singers. My prediction is that the remaining two are going to be Adam and Allison.

Honestly I tune in to see if Paula looks like she's on crack that night or not.

Well it is that time of year again and American Idol is in full swing. And once again I have been sucked in... Anyhoo, just wanted to get your thoughts on who you like, who you dont like. Who you think is going to win it all. Also wondering what you think of the new "judges save" this year. I personally think it is a good idea, however it has its flaws. The rule is that they can use it up until there are five contestants left. They referenced to years past when Daughtry got sent home and a few others. Unless I am mistaken I think in the past years when those upsets happened we were way below 5 members being left. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Also, I think it makes for a very uncomfortable moment between the contestants and the audience. It is bad enought that they find out that not enough people voted for them, then they have to sing again and hear one more time from the judges that they still aren't good enough..... awkward.....

I have to support my hometown though... go danny gokie!!!

anyone feel free to share your thoughts and comments..... happy posting. I Love Danny too you have good taste and I definitely agree with the whole save thing

And I don't feel that anyone should win just because they are hot :p

C'mon people. This was over weeks ago. Adam is so far ahead in talent its ridiculous. He is, in my opinion, the best talent EVER on the show. Its just amazing to me that he needed AI to get his due.

I predicted long ago that the final two would be Lil and Adam with Adam winning. Lil is the only girl with talent to match up with the guys. The other two will be gone soon. Final 5 will be Adam, Lil, Danny, Scott and Chris. And they will drop in than order (first Chris, etc.)

I also think the judges will save their Save until the last three to make sure Adam gets in the final if America doesn't recognize real talent.

Honestly I tune in to see if Paula looks like she's on crack that night or not.


LOL that is too funny! She actually seems kind of normal this year!!

ScottGem, I whole heartedly agreed with you a couple weeks ago. But it seems lately that Lil isn't doing her best. She needs to stick with what she is familiar with. Also don't forget they can't use the "save" once they are down to 5 left. That's what kind of sucks about it. But you are completely right that Adam blows all of them away!! I totally agree!!

who do you guys want to or think should be the american idol of 2009? =P

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I don't like Adam. He sounds exactly the same in all the songs he sing like they all have the first sounds. At first I was like cool but then I was like do you even know how to sing some other way? -_- But yah I support Danny too =P

I dont like Adam. He sounds exactly the same in all the songs he sing like they all have the first sounds. At first i was like cool but then i was like do you even know how to sing some other way? -_- But yah i support Danny too =P

I'm curious if you have any musical talent. This is not to put you down, but if you think Adam's performances sounds exactly alike, I would suspect that you don't. The judges clearly don't agree with you as I don't.

Adam has mixed up his performances doing different things, different sounds, different looks. He is so clearly in a class far and away above any other Idol contestant this year and maybe in all the 8 years.

I agree 100% Scott!! He is by far the best "singer/performer".

I am beginning to think that AI is rigged to some extent.

I cannot believe that America did not give Adam enough votes that he had only the 4th most votes. No one really knows what the votes are, so that leaves the producers some room to stage things. My belief is that Adam's appearance in the bottom two last night, when he has never, ever been in the bottom three was a put up job by the producers to shake things up. It really didn't matter what the order was as long as the lowest vote getter went bye-bye. So the producers can play whatever games they want to. An interesting sidelight was having Hicks back to perform last night. Hicks was someone who snuck in even when there were much more talented performers that year. So it could have been a warning to voters.

On the other hand, IF the order was real, it could be a blessing for Adam. The lower (alleged) vote total could have been from complacency with people not voting for him because they think everyone else will. So it may spur his fans to make sure they get in the votes for him.

But I will repeat what I have said before. In my opinion Adam is the best performer to EVER grace the Idol stage. Whether he wins or not, will not matter to his career. He will outdo Jennifer Hudson's career achievements quickly.

Well Gokey has my vote, but don't discount Adam and maybe even the other guy.
For sure its going to be a guy.

Danny all the way baby

I only watched American Idol once... and that was when Clay Aiken was on it. After that I've found it to be a little bit annoying and a little boring... oh yea it also got in the way of Scrubs ;)

::runs away from american idol fan's grasps::

Sarah

I only watched American Idol once...and that was when Clay Aiken was on it. After that I've found it to be a little bit annoying and a little boring...oh yea it also got in the way of Scrubs ;)

::runs away from american idol fan's grasps::

Sarah
You's going to get a beating girl

It is just my opinion but I think some people don't vote for Adam because he is gay. Im not stereotyping or anything. I think Adam is more of a performer, but it is a singing competition, I don't think his vocals are that strong compared to Danny's.

It is just my opinion but i think some people dont vote for Adam because he is gay. Im not stereotyping or anything. I think Adam is more of a performer, but it is a singing competition, i dont think his vocals are that strong compared to Danny's.

I sincerely doubt that. Most of the voting is done by pyoung people who don't really care.

I think Adam is more of a performer, but it is a singing competition, i dont think his vocals are that strong compared to Danny's.

I knew I liked you for some reason! :p

Sincerely,
Mrs. Gokey

(Starby's out of commission for a while so I've got him all to myself) :D

Well I am really glad that Danny is in the top 3 which means he's coming home!! Tomorrow to be exact. It's a nice feeling to have a home town boy be on this year!! Go Danny.

Having said that, as much as I would love to see Danny win, I think Adam is going to take it this year.

I was hurt when they let the rock chick go, But I do believe its going to be between Kris and Adam and not Gokey. But Adam will still WIN!

I was hurt when they let the rock chick go, But I do believe its gonna be between Kris and Adam and not Gokey. But Adam will still WIN!

Kris is going to go then adam and gokey is going to win. Last night they said he had a record vote of 64 mil!

kris is gonna go then adam and gokey is gonna win. last nite they said he had a record vote of 64 mil!

No, last night they said AMERICA voted a record 64 million times (I had 324 of them). They have NEVER revealed who got how many votes. The most they have done is tell how many votes separated the last two before they kicked one of them.

Kris should have gotten the boot this week not Allison.

Adam has been consistently great week after week. I think there was one week were he wasn't fantastic, but he was still good. Everyone else has had ups and downs. If Adam doesn't win, then the voters are fools.

Well I don't like Adam. It has NOTHING to do with whether he is gay or not... I don't like his voice and I don't get why everyone thinks he is all that. I like Danny...

Well I don't like Adam. It has NOTHING to do with whether he is gay or not...i don't like his voice and I don't get why everyone thinks he is all that. I like Danny......

Yah I don't like adam's voice to. It doesn't really sound like a singing voice. Not that I can sing better but compared to like danny's

I can't help but say this and I know there are a lot of Adam fans that will not like my comment but here goes. I think that Adam doesn't "need" to win American Idol. He is going to have a singing career either way, and some record company will snatch him up in a heartbeat.

So having said that I think that America should focus on voting for either Danny or Chris and based on last nights performances, I think it should go to Danny. I find myself focusing more on Chris's mouth movements that he does rather than his singing which the mouth thing is a little distracting. I don't want to criticize him because that is just how he sings but for me its distracting.

Kanicky,

It should GO to Danny. I NEVER agree with America except for last year... I get so mad! Lol... (nope it doesn't take much. ) go danny go!

Danny is my fave; has been from the beginning. But at this point I think all of the Top 4 will be great recording artists.

I don't like Adam; just not my kind of artist but I respect that he's a good performer. Even though Alison got voted off last week, I still think she has a great voice.

I can't help but say this and I know there are a lot of Adam fans that will not like my comment but here goes. I think that Adam doesnt "need" to win American Idol. He is going to have a singing career either way, and some record company will snatch him up in a heartbeat.

So having said that I think that America should focus on voting for either Danny or Chris and based on last nights performances, I think it should go to Danny. I find myself focusing more on Chris's mouth movements that he does rather than his singing which the mouth thing is a little distracting. I dont want to criticize him because that is just how he sings but for me its distracting.

I agree that win or lose, Adam will have a career that surpasses any previous Idol contestant including Jennifer Hudson.

However, I think all of the top 5 and most of the top 10 will have good careers based on their Idol exposure. I don't think winning or losing at this point will affect that. So our votes should be based on who we feel is the most talented singer. There is no question in my mind that its Adam. I've felt that way from the very beginning. And I backed that up with 400 votes last night. Its clear the judges think the same way. If Adam does not win, it shows that many voters do not regard this as singing competition but a popularity contest.

It should GO to Danny.

It should go to the best singer! While Danny is very good, he's not the best this year.

Danny is my fave; has been from the beginning. But at this point I think all of the Top 4 will be great recording artists.

I don't like Adam; just not my kind of artist but I respect that he's a good performer. Even though Alison got voted off last wk, I still think she has a great voice.yay danny danny danny

It should go to the best singer! While Danny is very good, he's not the best this year.

It should go to Danny because he is the best singer this year!

It should go to Danny because he is the best singer this year!

If it makes you feel better to believe that, far be it for me to attack your delusion ;)

I haven't watched it much this year, but after last night's performance I think it is going to go to Adam.

I only watched American Idol once...and that was when Clay Aiken was on it. After that I've found it to be a little bit annoying and a little boring...oh yea it also got in the way of Scrubs ;)

::runs away from american idol fan's grasps::

Sarah

You are the worlds most perfect woman.

Just saying what y'all know.

American idol is rigged... it should have been Kris and Danny in the finale next week.

What an upset Danny should have been in it I am mad I will not watch idol again

What an upset Danny should have been in it i am mad i will not watch idol again

Exactly. I don't want to watch it anymore... actually I will I hope kris wins this. He deserves it for danny's sake.

It's the biggest upset in the world... lol

exactly. i dont want to watch it anymore.... actually i will i hope kris wins this. He deserves it for danny's sake.I agree with you... this toatally bites ugh... I am so mad:mad:

I do believe its rigged to some extent, but not at this level.

It just goes to show that American doesn't vote with their ears.

On the other hand Kris has been coming up each week and improving each week.

But Adam has given consistently outstanding performances wek after week. Even in his worse performances, he was still better than many of the other players. NO WAY that Adam should not have been in the final.

I do think Danny should have been there too. But there is no question in my mind and there hasn't been since they got out of Hollywood that Adam was headed to win.

I don't think Kris has the performing chops to make it as a concert performer. He has the vocal talent, but I don't think people will pay to see him in concert. I do think people will pay and pay big to see Adam. I know Adam will be a dominant force in entertainment. Concerts, recordings and movies.

I don't see Kris or even Danny having the impact on the industry that Adam will, win or lose. And people in the industry know it. The judges know it and have for a while.

Its only the teenyboppers eho do the majority of the voting that don't know it.

You know chris daughtry came in 3rd too and look how big he's become! He's actually more successful than the 1st place winner taylor hicks. Shows you how important winning american idol can impact their career doesn't it?

I think Danny was the best... I'm sad. :( I like Kris, but I really really dislike Adam. Adam will take it and I will SWEAR not to ever watch it again... but alas I will be sitting in my easy chair next January... watching Idol...

but i really really dislike Adam.

For some reason, Adam is generating such reactions among a large group of people. It may be his goth like appearance, or his slightly effeminate manner or the sexual orientation thing. Or maybe that he has been pegged the likely winner almost from the beginning and people dislike the front runner. I think that is part of why Danny was sent home early.

While Kris has come on strong during the last few weeks, I still think of him as more of a non-entity, then any of the others.

But for all of those who will vote for someone else because they dislike Adam, I have to remind them that this is a competition for the best singer/performer. The purpose of this competition is to find someone who will be a commercial success as a singer/performer to make more money for the producers of the show. There is no question in my mind (or the minds of many others, especially professionals who have the knowledge to judge, that Adam is that person. I think it's a shame that Adam had to resort to a contrived contest like Idol to get the recognition he so clearly deserves as an outstanding singer/performer. Win or lose he WILL have a better career that Kris.

By the way. I would love to see Adam do a revivial of Rocky Horror as Dr Frankenfurter.

Scott,

I will give Adam this much.. he is a natural. Never looks nervous, always hits every note, comfortable in his goth like skin... lol ( sorry, guess I don't like that look... I'm a fudy dudy). I closed my eyes to listen to him... I don't like his voice. Oh he can sing but it ain't sexy. I like the MALE voice. When a male is singing... he sounds too much like a woman. But I do agree it is a singing competition and he can hit every note unlike Kris. I'm STILL voting for Kris... hee hee. ( sorry if Taylor HICKS can win... ANYONE can... that year it wasn't a singing competition!)

P.S. Adam WILL have a great recording career, that is a given.I actually think all three will and so will the little red head girl.. she was AWESOME too.

I like the MALE voice. when a male is singing...he sounds to much like a woman.

I guess you don't like Frankie Valli either.

Scott,

I do actually. Maybe it is his tongue... drives me nuts the way he sticks it out. You know what else it could be.. I haven't LOVED any song he has sang. Not one.. don't worry, he is GOING to win it. I'd bet money.

Scott,

I do actually. Maybe it is his tongue...drives me nuts the way he sticks it out. you know what else it could be..i haven't LOVED any song he has sang. not one.. don't worry, he is GOING to win it. I'd bet money.

I actually agree with a lot of that. The tongue sticking out bothered me a bit also. But I stopped keeping up with popular music in the 80s. A lot of the music of today turns me off. Like that Katy person who performed last night. I could hardly understand a word she sang. Many of the acts that have appeard on Idol have had me scratching my head. Many of the songs Adam performed I never heard of. But that's one of the reasons I'm so high on him. Even with a song I had never heard of, he made the performance enjoyable. He uses melody and lyrics like very few artists I have encountered. I think that's why the judges are so high on him. I think he's the standout artist they have been searching for since the show began.

I'm with you. I have NO CLUE who Katie was and I wasn't groovin to her either.

Oh well, if Adam wins he will deserve it, unlike Talyor Hicks! I am still rootin for Kris to knock it out of the park so it is at LEAST a contest.

I'm with you. I have NO CLUE who Katie was and I wasn't groovin to her either.

Oh well, if Adam wins he will deserve it,,unlike Talyor Hicks! I am still rootin for Kris to knock it out of the park so it is at LEAST a contest.

Chris Daughtry should have won that year, but taylor hicks took the title, I have no idea how.. I guess he's a very popular person and he has lots of connections but well he can sing but I didn't expect him to win.

Okay, it's the last night, between Kris and Adam. Any last minute guesses?

I am rooting for Kris, but thinking Adam will win.

Just cause I like Kris's humbleness. Not at all that he is A} From the South and
B} From ARKANSAS to boot!!

My problem with Kris is that he is too laid back to be a good concert performer. While Adam has the power to get people out of their seats that Kris doesn't have.

Adam deserves to win and he should win. If he doesn't win, it won't be on his talent, it is more likely a backlash against his persona. But win, lose or draw Adam WILL be the most successful Idol EVER.

My problem with Kris is that he is too laid back to be a good concert performer. While Adam has the power to get people out of their seats that Kris doesn't have.

Adam deserves to win and he should win. If he doesn't win, it won't be on his talent, it is more likely a backlash against his persona. But win, lose or draw Adam WILL be the most successful Idol EVER.

Agree with you totally on all of it. Figure Adam will win for sure. He is star material. Have been rooting for Kris just cause he reminds me of ,you know, kid you see grow up at church, good singer, strumming on guitar, etc... someone you want to see succeed... (boy-next-door type thing)... Guess it's the small town thing I have in my soul, too! Although, Conway's big town by Arkansas standards!

Woot Kris Allen won =P

Woot Kris Allen won =P

Shhh, some people have not seen the end yet. :eek:

WOW he did. I was surprised, and GLAD! But I still agree that Adam should have...

Shame on me, my southern roots may dry up.. Oh yeah, its probably the fact that I was born in New York. {But don't let the neighbors know... I paid a lot for that Birth Certificate from Atlantah}

Oops, was typing before you posted... zips lips.

I soured on Idol when Melinda Dillon got an early boot. I've watched this year initially because my wife and daughter watched. Then I got caught up in rooting for Adam.

But this is it for me. If America can't recognize talent, I'm not interested.

I saw the end. But some of our Canadian friends, as well as west coast friends have not seen the end. For some, even the beginning. I missed the KISS performance.

. Then I got caught up in rooting for Adam.

I was all for Adam too, and I only saw one other episode this season. Just watch, he'll be the one who makes it to the top.

I saw the end. But some of our Canadian friends, as well as west coast friends have not seen the end. For some, even the beginning. I missed the KISS performance.

KISS was friggin awesome!

KISS was friggin awesome!

And Adam was awesome with them. And Adam was awesome just about EVERY week. I give Kris credit, he grew into a genuine contender And in many other years he would have deserved to win. I think he is better than David Cook.

But Adam took an early lead and was clearly the front runner. He set the bar very high and everyone else came up short in the comparison. Its clear based in the last four years that America doesn't know talent or, at least doesn't vote for talent.

But we will see, Adam will sell more records, have more successful concert tours, do more in the entertainment business then Kris can even dream of.

KISS was friggin awesome!

I wish I could have seen that... damn my daughter's cheerleading practice!!

I wish I could have seen that......damn my daughter's cheerleading practice!!!

YouTube it tomorrow

And Adam was awesome with them. And Adam was awesome just about EVERY week. I give Kris credit, he grew into a genuine contender And in many other years he would have deserved to win. I think he is better than David Cook.

But Adam took an early lead and was clearly the front runner. He set the bar very high and everyone else came up short in the comparison. Its clear based in the last four years that America doesn't know talent or, at least doesn't vote for talent.

But we will see, Adam will sell more records, have more successful concert tours, do more in the entertainment business then Kris can even dream of.

When I was watching this episode, although I've been supporting him this whole time, when he was finally announced as american 2009, I felt something was wrong. He didn't seem like someone that would win idol, I don't know why but that's how I felt. Don't get me wrong, he's a great singer, but he's too humble. I think if he had a concert, no one would go see because it would be so boring. He's more of a cover person, like on the internet or w.e

We were talking about this at work tonight. Most coworkers preferred Adam for obvious reasons and because Kris moved around too much, waving his arms, etc. Kris also seemed to be trying too hard last night with playing the guitar and also the piano ("Look how versatile I am!"). Also, many of the disappointed Danny fans from last week jumped on Kris' bandwagon to foil a win by Adam.

I'm guessing (and hoping) we will see a lot more of Adam.

When i was watching this episode, although i've been supporting him this whole time, when he was finally anounced as american 2009, i felt something was wrong. He didnt seem like someone that would win idol, i dont know why but thats how i felt. Dont get me wrong, hes a great singer, but he's too humble. I think if he had a concert, no one would go see because it would be so boring. He's more of a cover person, like on the internet or w.e

This is the thing I have been saying. Sure Kris is a better story, Awe Shucks, good ole boy from small town Arkansas, Nice family, really battled to improve himself. All of that is true.

But what American Idol is Supposed to be about is to find someone who can sell records and concert seats. Someone who will, essentially, payback the sponsors for their investment in the show by having a successful recording career. From what I've been able to tell, only Clarkson and Underwood, of the previous 7 years have done that, though the jury is still out on Cook. Kris is not in that class and as good as he is and can be, he never will be. Adam, on the other hand, has every indication of being multi-level threat. He will outsell every other Idol contestant on the charts. He will out earn every Idol contestant on tour. I think its possible he will be one of the few to ever win a Grammy, Emmy and Oscar and maybe a Tony. I just think he's that good.

Simon alluded to it in an earlier show, that Adam was just the type of person they have been looking for for 8 years. There is no question in my mind that Adam is the best EVER to grace the Idol stage. Even Kris said that "it should have been Adam." I think all the contestants knew it early on, and the competition was really for 2nd place.

But there is a bright spot here. The winner gets (is required to accept) a contract with the show for recordings etc. I'm not sure if the second place contestant has to accept what the show offers or can negotiate their own deal. If the latter is ture, then its probably better for Adam that he came in 2nd. Because they will be lined up at his door starting first thing this morning. If Adam had won, you would not see the same queue at Kris' door.

I have been reading that Danny's pastor had posted a Twitter begging the Danny-voters to vote for Kris, since both are Christian, and it would be great to have an aw-shucks, down-home, clean, farm-fed Christian boy win AI.

I totally agree with you, Scott. Few would be lined up at Kris's door had he come in second.

I have been reading that Danny's pastor had posted a Twitter begging the Danny-voters to vote for Kris, since both are Christian, and it would be great to have an aw-shucks, down-home, clean, farm-fed Christian boy win AI.

I totally agree with you, Scott. Few would be lined up at Kris's door had he come in second.

Ahhh no wonder kris won. Danny has tons of fans! I just don't know how he got voted off... sad it would be nice if he won.