The gauntlet has been thrown down and tomorrow we will crown a new American idol. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen both gave performances worthy of the title, but will America cast its votes with "guy next- door" Allen or "guy-liner" Lambert? Who will get the fame, glory and the major-label record deal?
OK, enough joking around and drama manufacturing. Honestly, both of these guys have had a great ride on "Idol," securing a spot in the music business. It is now up to them what they do with it.
I know it is the unpopular opinion - and I will be SHOCKED if Adam doesn't win - but I pick Kris Allen as the better talent. Let me explain:
Every week, Adam comes out and does a fresh arrangement of a song, but it is an arrangement that has already been done. For example, his arrangement of "Ring of Fire" was taken from an artist named Dilana.
But every week, Kris brings a new arrangement that is all his to the table. He wrote it! And he comes out with a guitar, a piano or just by himself and nails it almost every time.
Adam may be the better singer, but Kris is the better artist. You may disagree - which is your prerogative - but that is my opinion.
I thought both of them performed at a finale caliber tonight. And I think Adam will win. But I will personally buy Kris' album the day it is released.
My last post for this season will be tomorrow night. I have deeply enjoyed our time together, and the e-mails you have sent. I have a record coming out on Aug. 25 and if you would like to hear an album full of songs that go deeper than anything I could have done on my own... Check the record out. It's called "Into the Light." Thanks and be blessed.
-- Phil Stacey
Photo: Kris Allen. Credit: Fox
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