Right on, America

I've kind of been in and out of this year's American Idol season. I usually get into the auditions part, then watch the beginning of the top 12 (or 13 in this case)... then tune out until the selection dwindles to the top 4.

Season 8 was pretty interesting. I personally felt that there were no absolute stand-outs that would have a lot of staying power in the music industry (unlike prior contestants like Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry). Yes, yes, yes.... Mr. Adam Lambert has some talent (they all did), but I don't care for his style. I find it hard to think of how an album of his would turn out well without all the lights, glamour, costumes, and "guyliner" to add to his vocal performance. I think Adam would do AMAZINGLY well on Broadway, but I simply can't imagine an album of original songs (NOT rock covers) from Adam. I'm not hating on him (we come from the same hometown), I just don't care for his style.

Now, Mr. Kris Allen, I wasn't too sure of him at first. He kind of was an "under the radar" kind of contestant for me. As Simon mentioned, I thought America made a mistake when they voted off Danny Gokey, but in the end, I think Kris rose to the challenge and demonstrated that he does have some staying power. The "Gokey Factor" definitely had a hand in his claim to the crown, since I'm sure Danny's fans came out in force to vote for Kris.

I think it was a good win, albeit somewhat unexpected against a heavily favored contender. Best wishes to both Kris and Adam!