Idol Upset

I need to discuss American Idol, I just need to ok? In the past, I've never been very dedicated to the show. I watch the auditions through to the top 10 and then get bored. This season was totally different though. From the first performance of Adam Lambert, I was hooked...could not stop watching...must see Adam Lambert again and again...he is so talented. Every week he brought something unique to the show. I realize it's cliché but he really is a true artist in every sense of the word. Imagine my disappointment when Kris Allen was pronounced the American Idol on last nights result show. Sure, he's got some skills. He's talented but he's generic. There's nothing that sets him apart from so many already current artists out there. He's boring. I mean, did you not see Adam with KISS? OMG!! Compared to Kris' duet??

This article explains my very thoughts but if you just want the highlights, here you go. This is why Adam lost:

“Red state-blue state” politics at work - with Lambert’s painted fingernails, “guyliner,” and uncertain sexuality against Allen’s down-home, churchgoing sensibilities. This matchup appeared to favor Lambert, but a number of blue-state types may be “too cool” for Idol’s mass appeal, and unlikely to vote.

Gokey’s elimination provided the final key to Allen’s victory. For all the musical differences between Allen and Gokey, their personalities have a similar appeal. Both are worship directors at their respective churches, and have the same well-documented “Middle America” appeal.

Of course, in the long run, all this might not mean much. Lambert’s devoted following will serve him well on the charts, while it remains to be seen just how much momentum Allen will carry from his victory.

The future belongs to Adam Lambert. Thank goodness he doesn't have to record that god-awful Kara song and be "stuck" with AI producers forever. He will go on to do much bigger and better things and for that, I will be thankful.