The winner is...David

Well, last night was the Season 7 Finale for American Idol. My favorite, David Archuleta, didn't win. But I am still happy. The two guys that Chris Lindsey and I expected since the Top 12, made it to the finale.

I did find it interesting that Simon tripped over himself in apologizing to Cook. Did he know the outcome? Did he know the results from the previous week? It almost seemed like he was trying to protect his reputation to pick a winner.

Anyway, my DVR can rest for a little while. It will be nice to get to bed a little earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Great job to both guys! I look forward to seeing what they will do from here.

One more thing. The Idol summer tour comes to Detroit on July 24.

shine!
Jason

Finally

What a relief to hear the words, "Jason Castro is going home." This will be really brief, but since I have not had an American Idol entry in a while, I guess I am due.

Last night was a weird night on AI. However, my personal favorite, David Archuleta - in the words of Simon - "crushed the competition." Other than David, everyone seemed to be a little off their game.

Jason should have probably been gone a few weeks ago, but his staying power is a testimony to the voting power of the tweens. It is amazing what can happen when a bunch of eleven and twelve-year-olds have cell phones.

Anyway, Jason is gone, and there are three great performers left to fight it out next week.

shine!
Jason

David's latest song

The continuing adventures of David Archuleta on American Idol...

 

David is back!

After a "mess" last week, David Archuleta came back strong this week on American Idol. This kid can sing!

David Archuleta

I have never really been a big American Idol fan. In the past I might have watched it occasionally. But this season, one young man draws me back to the show every week. David Archuleta, a 17-year-old, is an absolutely phenomenal singer! Here is what he sang last night. Remember, he is only 17!