So this is what it comes down to in season nine of American Idol: Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox battle it out next week for the title. They definitely are the most talented of the contestants this year in my opinion. The problem is, it wasn't a very talented group this season! When I think about the thousands that auditioned I think, "Really? These are the best singers in America?" But I know that's not the case. My good friend Timmy Gautreaux auditioned a couple of years ago and didn't even get to sing for the judges and I promise you Timmy could sing anybody in the competition under the table! We've got singers that perform at Crossroads each week that are far more talented than this group. I'm not saying that to boast or to criticize, it's just a fact.
But at the end of the day, despite the awkward moments that Ryan and Ellen served up (Who knew those two could make Paula seem normal?) it was a fairly entertaining season. With Cowell out of the mix next year I don't know if I'll even bother watching.
As far as Dewyze and Bowersox go, I think I'll root for Bowersox. I like her mic stand!
