We have made it to the top 10 contestants on American Idol, and every year I try to make my picks. Last year I selected the winner at this point in the competition. So I’m hoping I can have a repeat performance this year.
I do think that this year has probably the strongest overall top ten ever. All of these contestants could have a successful run at a recording career. But in my mind, there are three standouts.
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Adam Lambert is one of my top two favorites. He has a very strong artistic bent and understands the importance of entertainment as well as super strong singing skills. I like him as an overall performer and feel like he has the chops to be a good rocker, although I think he will probably take more of an artistic music theater track, much like Tony Vincent, another of my favorite artists. |
| Danny Gokey has been a front runner for me since the first time I saw him on the show. I really love his vocal ability and think he also has a strong command of the stage. I am also excited about his Christian music ties as a music leader in his church. Unfortunately, Danny is not a consistent performer each week, and doesn’t always WOW me. But I think he will make it to the final two for sure. |
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Allison Iraheta is the strongest female competitor. She has amazing vocal skills for someone so young. I prefer the rock music genre and feel like Allison has the gritty edginess of season 7’s Amanda Overmeyer without the “F you” attitude. I think Allison will easily round out the top three, and has the skills to win it all. |
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