2009.05.21
Kris crowned 'Idol' king
The Arkansan became the "Idol" all star.
Was that a stunner or what? I was so sure I would be writing the name Adam Lambert followed by the words, "newest 'Idol' champ." But then came one of the biggest "Idol" upsets I have seen. That's one of the reasons I love this show because sometimes you never really know how America is going to vote.
I am a Kris fan, but I also believe that Adam is going to just explode on the music scene. We haven't seen the last of our guy in guyliner. He's got the chops, the creativity and the chutzpah to really carve out a nice career. So, guys, I salute you both. You made this one spectacular season.
And speaking of the season, I think overall it gave us some really great stuff. Some of the highlights for me included Motown Week and the Rat Pack theme, as well as that crazy awesome duet between Adam and Allison Iraheta during rock week.
And speaking of the teen queen, was that not amazing to see her sing with Cyndi Lauper? It was fitting since Allison seemed to be channeling, through one of her early performance outfits, an 80's era Cyndi. Like Adam, I don't think this is the last we will be seeing of Allison. At least, I hope not. She truly was exciting to watch this season.
And so our "Idol" ride ends again. I end this blog on the same note as I started it. During the first episode of the season, I titled my entry "The Good, the Bad and the Bikini" after those initial auditions. I also think it's a fitting way to describe the end of the season.
We saw the good (the top 13), the bad (Tatiana Del Toro and, there at the end of her run, Megan Joy) and the Bikini (as in Bikini Girl who still irritates me when I see her on the show). If that's not good TV, I don't know what is.
But before I end this entry, I want to thank all of you who read my musings and sent comments. I always looked forward to what you had to say, and agreed with a lot of it. Again, thank you so much. Now, go rest those "Idol" eyes because the new season will be here before you know it.
It was better this year not to win if the winner is stuck recording that musical methane cloud "No Boundaries."
I like Kris and will likely buy his album when it comes out on iTunes. Adam will do just fine.
It was a fun season and last night's show was pretty good, except for Rod Stewart, who I hate to say needs to hang it up. That's not the same guy I saw in concert back in the the day.
Do you suppose Keith Urban was thinking, "Tonight I'm on "Idol," but next week I play ROANOKE!" Woo hoo!
Comment by Nona Nelson — May 21, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
Nona! late posting but my thoughts exactly....Adam is larger than IDOL. In retrospect, Im glad Kris took the votes...he needed them to go forward. Im told that Adam and Kris are good friends: the concerts promise to be fantastic this summer.
Comment by Marie Batten — June 20, 2009 @ 5:27 pm