I HOPE IT REMAINS THIS WAY
"As far as pure vocals, it's not a contest, but it's just a question of people's taste. Kris represents one kind of person, and Adam represents a different kind of person...
Katy Perry's sneaky shout-out to Lambert in the guise of his name plastered across her satiny Elvis cape. "I don't know if he knew that was going to happen," he said. "But that's what Adam has going for him: All the legit people in the business really like him, and that's definitely a first for 'American Idol.'...
Lambert, who she praised for spending time with the MET kids last week. "Those kids will remember that for the rest of their lives," she said. "He told me one thing he realized as this has gone on and exploded is that he has a great responsibility as a role model to young people. He told them to not be afraid to be who you are and be one of those creative, artistic kids." "
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611415/20090514/story.jhtml"I finally tuned into American Idol for the first time this year and put a face to this "Adam Lambert" character I’d been hearing so much about. And let me tell you something, I don’t care how many studded belts he wears, that boy is one charismatic son of a gun and he is now one of two finalists on this season’s AI."
http://www.beanstockd.com/beanstockd/2009/05/15/kris-allen-or-adam-lambert-for-american-idol-wed-do-kris/4940I HOPE THIS WILL
NOT HAPPEN
"HE'S ONE OF "American Idol's" most lauded contestants. He came pre-loaded with serious stage experience and he even had a measure of success with his singing before he auditioned.
Once on the show, he was recognized at once as a tremendous talent and received constant waves of praise from the judges — except for occasional, predictable jabs by Simon.
The ladies love him — and some of the guys do, too. He's humble and self-effacing in interviews and appears to get along well with his fellow contestants and pretty much everyone else.He was predicted for weeks to have a lock on the "Idol" title.
Who did I just describe? If the topic is "American Idol" season seven, it's David Archuleta. But step forward a year. Don't all of the attributes listed above also fit Adam Lambert?Despite high expectations, David Archuleta didn't win "American Idol." Adam Lambert might not, either....
The chink in Adam's armor is also his most powerful asset: his style. Some call it showtuney, some call it "Broadway," some, like Simon, call it occasionally over-the-top. Some absolutely love it. But Adam's approach can be so strong, so heavy-handed that it drives away some listeners even as it coaxes others in."
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/05/adam_lambert_david_archuleta.php
