I'm sure my topic today is covered on hundreds of blogs this week. Tonight is the final round in the American Idol competition for season 8. The two contestants are Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. As I have listened to both competitors throughout this season, I've liked some of each of their performances. Many of the songs I'm unfamiliar with since I don't listen to the radio much (just Radio Disney when my teenager is in the car.) Since I know only some of the music they have sung, judging their performance has been a bit more challenging.
But this particular American Idol finale seems to be a historic event that I don't want to miss, since it is the first season I have watched. I don't have hindsight to work from based on previous performances from other seasons so I won't attempt to predict who will win. Last week over 80 million votes were cast, bringing Kris Allen into the final round, voting off Danny Gokey which seemed to be the surprise of a lifetime for the judges. I think they all expected Danny Gokey to be Adam's contender for the Idol crown.
I've read quite a few blogs to gauge what others think will happen in this vocal competition. Some say Adam Lambert will win because he has always had star quality and hasn't wavered. Some say Kris will win because those who were voting for Danny Gokey will vote for Kris rather than for Adam.
Plus I read that Kris has a growing number of voters as he has worked his way up the ranks; I have noticed his performances getting better and more creative, enough to catch my attention, once Anoop Desai was voted off.
Most of America will probably be watching to see the performances, followed by serious text messaging and phones ringing off the hook.
I look forward to seeing the results of this competition: if Adam Lambert wins as the judges have predicted in the past (before only one million votes separated him and Kris), or if Kris will be the next American Idol.
I'm glad I've taken the time to watch this season, to see the evolution of contestants from beginning to end. I initially watched the show since one of my daughters talked about auditioning for American Idol; but now I watch it because it seems to have become a phenomenon.
My husband put it well, as he has watched several episodes of it, and I have shared what I read. He thinks a lot of it has to do with how people relate to the contestants, thinking, especially if they've had the idea of auditioning, "I could be like him or her." There is a connection between the contestant and the viewer that the contestant may not be aware of unless they meet in person or have a fan site dedicated to them. I believe their personalities and attitude also affect how viewers vote, not just on their performance.
We are all people with dreams; some of us follow our dreams; some of us just watch others follow theirs.
It is often when we choose to follow our dreams and make things happen, that God opens doors that we least expect.
The winner of American Idol will no doubt be the recipient of a dream come true.
What are you dreaming today?
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