You tore it up and deserved to win. All season long you brought it. And on finale night you delivered. I applaud you.
I am thankful that this American Idol season is finally over. I love the show and the talent but to be honest, it is an amazing distraction. I get so little done during the season because I am so interested in how things are playing out on the show.
I know, I am drama. Stupidity wrapped in the shape of a large man. Whatever.
It is over. I am happy. For me and for David Cook. He can now be added to this list of awesome performers that have graced the American Idol stage:
- Kelly Clarkson - 2002 (Runner up: Justin Guarini)
- Ruben Studdard - 2003 (Runner up: Clay Aiken)
- Fantasia Barrino - 2004 (Runner up: Dianna DeGarmo)
- Carrie Underwood - 2005 (Runner up: Bo Bice)
- Taylor Hicks - 2006 (Runner up: Katherine McPhee)
- Jordin Sparks - 2007 (Runner up: Blake Lewis)
- David Cook - 2008 (Runner up: David Archuleta)
I cannot wait until tonight. I am actually really interested to see how this season ends.
I know it sounds weird but I am almost torn between Cookie and Archie. While I think Cookie overall had a better season, I think he wore himself out and did not have all to give last night.
On the other hand, Archie never really takes chances so he had everything to give last night.
Seriously though, why do I even care? I’m not sure. I am just anxious to find out who won.
Maybe I am anxious because as soon as I know I will be able to sleep.
I waited on making this post until after American Idol because I wanted to try to capture something from the finale. Going into the show tonight I thought it would be a great show. I think I was pretty spot on.
Both Davids kicked butt tonight. Both of them showed great originality, great range, great vocals. Both of them sang very well.
And while I think that David Cook (Cookie, as I’ll call him from here on out) is an all around better performer, a la Ruben Studdard, tonight I think the singing went to David Archuleta (Archie as he will herein be known).
Cookie tore things up. But his singing I think sounded a little strained. That might be because of how hard he sings and the fact that all of his songs vary so much in style that he will almost always be using his voice. Whatever the cause, his voice sounded a little tired.
Archie sang his normal soft voiced love song type songs. But he sang them very well. Better than Cookie. And I think that might make the difference.
We’ll see tonight. I think it will be close like the Ruben / Clay finale of season 2. Regardless, I think we were treated to a great American Idol season. Thanks to the contestants for really bringing it this year.
Good luck to you David. Both Cookie and Archie.