American Idol Season 8
May 21, 2009 by DG
Filed under Entertainment, Headline
Just some random thoughts about the Season 8 finale last night.
First, I am not an avid fan (not like DeeDee, my fiancee). I am a casual observer who prefers to watch the Orlando Magic come from 15-point halftime deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by one. Rashard Lewis!!
As a casual observer, I think this was a good season. After all, the show is called “American Idol” and, without question, a few of the past winners do not qualify as very “idol-like” (Taylor Hicks… are you kidding me?). Honestly, I think the final two contestants were deserving.
If I had to pick a favorite, it was definitely Kris Allen. He is a more tasteful singer in my opinion. In fact, he was the most tasteful singer on the show. I am not a great vocalist myself, but I have performed as a singer/guitarist onstage in Ybor City. Adam Lambert is a powerful vocalist. He has unbelievable range, but … do you have to show your range every single song? I have the same issue with a lot of singers that have sold millions of records. For me, it is a personal preference. I prefer Lyle Lovett over Mariah Carey. Yes, stylistically I am equating Kris Allen to Lyle Lovett and Adam Lambert to…uh… Mariah Carey.
Anyway, here are some other observations about the show last night.
- The fact that I recognize that Justin Guarini is in the house is a personal embarrassment for me.
- How uncomfortable did Steve Martin look last night?
- Danny Gokey and Lionel Richie were cheesy, but any reason for Paula to dance is a good thing. **wink**
- Keith Urban was an appropriate duet with Kris Allen, and Kiss with Adam Lambert was glamtastic (is that a word?)
- Bikini Girl and Kara Dioguardi – funny!
- Was it my imagination or did Rod Stewart appear to be a few cocktails ahead of the after- show party? Either he had a few or he acidentally left his walker at the retirement home.
- If I never hear Megan Joy sing again, it would be a blessing.
- Simon Cowell has only one year left on his contract. Fox needs to make it a priority to extend his contract.
- I thought David Cook was outstanding. The single “Light On” is donating proceeds to Cancer Research.
Here is a video with Kris Allen that I saw on vimeo. It is from the New Life Church in Greater Little Rock. Take a peek. Just so you know, Kris is not seen until about 7 minutes and 40 seconds into the video.
http://www.vimeo.com/4535826
