It's American Idol night. I'm supporting our local-boy-made-good, Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas. He sang a Garth Brooks song tonight, "To Make You Feel My Love. "
The audience loved his performance. All four judges loved it. His fans on Twitter loved it. I loved it.
Kris is a genuinely good guy. I hope he goes far on Idol. I know he'll go far in life.
I’m a mother and a devout Christian, too. As TV viewer, I recognize that American Idol is a singing talent contest open to all, regardless of orientation or religion. It is not supposed to be a popularity contest for a certain class of persons in society. Among Season 8’s contenders, Adam Lambert is the amazing artist and the best singer, gifted with a powerful voice. America’s vote for Kris, or America’s vote against Adam, seems to be a contemptuous hate vote against sectors of America that Adam stands for. ADAM LAMBERT DESERVED TO WIN. Even Kris Allen himself knows this in his Christian heart, so much so that as soon as he was unexpectedly handed the undeserved crown, he openly admitted in public that “Adam deserves this…” — righteously adhering to glaring truth and instinctively repudiating the ridiculous vote results that are far from the truth. You could actually count the seconds before Kris acquiesced and finally received the crown, after Adam graciously put his arm on his shoulder in camaraderie. Adam Lambert is the true winner! What is wrong with America? Or what is wrong with this American Idol TV show?
Miriam, I appreciate your comment, but I have to disagree with your hate vote comment. If you ever saw an interview with Kris or Adam before the results, and now after, they genuinely are friends and will continue to be friends. People voted for the guy they wanted to win. Some prefer Adam's style; more preferred Kris. The media loves controversy and will continue to stir up the anti-Christian issue and the anti-"what Adam stands for" vote, but what is the point? The voting is in, the Idol is crowned. What difference does it really make? Adam is actually in a much better position to become the superstar he will likely become. Kris, on the other hand, is tied to the American Idol contract. Their styles are different. Different segments of the population will buy their albums. We have two new talents now that everyone knows about. Both can choose their own lifestyle or image - or persona in Adam's case. I would suggest people allow Kris to enjoy his victory and allow both artists (and they both are artists - don't underestimate Kris's musical gifts) to shine.
I’m a mother and a devout Christian, too. As TV viewer, I recognize that American Idol is a singing talent contest open to all, regardless of orientation or religion. It is not supposed to be a popularity contest for a certain class of persons in society. Among Season 8’s contenders, Adam Lambert is the amazing artist and the best singer, gifted with a powerful voice. America’s vote for Kris, or America’s vote against Adam, seems to be a contemptuous hate vote against sectors of America that Adam stands for. ADAM LAMBERT DESERVED TO WIN. Even Kris Allen himself knows this in his Christian heart, so much so that as soon as he was unexpectedly handed the undeserved crown, he openly admitted in public that “Adam deserves this…” — righteously adhering to glaring truth and instinctively repudiating the ridiculous vote results that are far from the truth. You could actually count the seconds before Kris acquiesced and finally received the crown, after Adam graciously put his arm on his shoulder in camaraderie. Adam Lambert is the true winner! What is wrong with America? Or what is wrong with this American Idol TV show?
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I appreciate your comment, but I have to disagree with your hate vote comment. If you ever saw an interview with Kris or Adam before the results, and now after, they genuinely are friends and will continue to be friends. People voted for the guy they wanted to win. Some prefer Adam's style; more preferred Kris. The media loves controversy and will continue to stir up the anti-Christian issue and the anti-"what Adam stands for" vote, but what is the point? The voting is in, the Idol is crowned. What difference does it really make? Adam is actually in a much better position to become the superstar he will likely become. Kris, on the other hand, is tied to the American Idol contract. Their styles are different. Different segments of the population will buy their albums. We have two new talents now that everyone knows about. Both can choose their own lifestyle or image - or persona in Adam's case. I would suggest people allow Kris to enjoy his victory and allow both artists (and they both are artists - don't underestimate Kris's musical gifts) to shine.
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