Kris Allen Takes Adam Lambert's Crown on AI Finale

KISS gives a powerful performance. Queen sounded fantastic! Adam Lambert wo.....huh?! Find out what happened when Kris Allen won American Idol Season 8.
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Final Performances of American Idol Season 8: Kris Allen & Adma Lambert

American Idol Season 8 Finals
FOX 8/7c 5/19/2009

Tonight the American Idol finalists, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, sang 3 songs each. The night was so packed, the AI producers got approval to go long on the live show. Ryan Seacrest reminded those recording to set timeres accordingly.

The songs tonight are: 1. The Idol contestant's favorite song this season (this should be the best!) 2. A song chosen by Simon Fuller (the Idol producer/creator) 3. A song written by Kara DioGuardi (oh, that's why she's there).

Kris Allen won the coin toss and chose to go second (smart choice, as he will now close the show).

Adam Lambert: "Mad World" by Tears For Fears
Throwing caution to the wind, and Simon Cowell's direct comments, Adam chose to enter down the stairs. With smoke crossing the stage, it really did feel like a concert. This was one of my favorite performances from Adam Lambert and I'm glad he did it, though I wanted to hear Whole Lotta Love.

Randy Jackson:"...this is it... I'm gonna give you an A+..."

Kara DioGuardi: "...I'm so glad you chose that song... you rocked it again tonight..."

Paula Abdul: "... it's unbelievable...a long journey... I thought you did a brilliant job..."

Simon Cowell: "...I always thought this was your best performance throughout the season... it was a little theatrical for me.. a little Phantom of the Opera... I don't know if it was the long coat..."

Kris Allen: "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
Sitting at the piano this time, Kris Allen changed it a little again. This was one of my favorite Kris performances as well. I think it was good this time, but again I liked it better the first time. It was more rock oriented. Kris is not giving up without a fight.

Randy Jackson: "...I think me personally, that was one of your best performances ever on this stage..."

Kara DioGuardi: "...you will kill on your album..."

Paula Abdul: "... you have a unique way of Allenizing all of your songs..."

Simon Cowell:"... when your name was announced last week, I wasn't sure America had made the right choice, but after that performance I absolutely take all that back..."

Simon Cowell called round 1 for Kris Allen. He really hates those stairs.

Adam Lambert: "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke
Oh, I like this. Adam Lambert has not shown a bluesy sound all season. He wore a suit, not sure if that was fitting. The vocals were impeccable. I'm surprised Adam never found this song for himself. Maybe just no time to sing it. Awesome ending. That should wrap up this round.

Randy Jackson: "... you can sing your face off..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... that may have been your best interpretation of a song this season.."

Paula Abdul:" ...that was the best I've ever heard you sing... I know you are gonna be iconic..."

Simon Cowell: "... your are 100% back in the game, congratulations..."

Kris Allen: "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye
Another re-mix from Kris Allen. I didn't even recognize the song. This is Kris Allen's best night. I love ever one of his original covers. Wow, that was really good. Another choice by Simon Fuller. This is going to be one of my favorites by Kris Allen.

Randy Jackson: "... great song choice... it's a little bit light for this big a room..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... you have been true to yourself..."

Paula Abdul: "... you tore that song up..."

Simon Cowell:"...it was like 3 friends in their bedroom strumming away to Marvin Gaye... it was too laid back for this..."

Simon Cowell does not want Kris Allen in the ending.... Simon called round 2 "a million percent Adam."

Adam Lambert: "No Boundaries"
Another slow song, this one to pimp the efforts of Kara DioGuardi. Again the back-up singers sound flat to Adam. I don't like this song, I think it is a little ... trying too hard. Kris may have a shot, this is not a great performance by Adam Lambert.

Randy Jackson: "...dude you can sing anything, but that was just alright for me..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... it is amazing with someone with your level of talent sings one of our songs...."

Paula Abdul: "....Adam, adjectives can't express what you've brought to this show Season 8..."

Simon Cowell: "... I'm not gonna judge that song, I'm gonna judge you... you have been one of the best contestants.... the whole idea is to find a world-wide star, I think we've done that with you congratulations..."

Kris Allen: "No Boundaries"
Definitely more of song for Kris Allen. Not sure if he nailed it, he got pitchy throughout the song. He should have started it lower I think. The high notes killed him. Parts of the song I liked, which was more than Adam's performance. I don't think Kara did any favors for either Idol hopeful.

Randy Jackson:"...you should be very proud of what you have done in this competition..."

Kara DioGuardi:"...I don't want you to be judged on that song, I do think it was too high..."

Paula Abdul:"...you should take it in.. this has been one of the most compelling finales..."

Simon Cowell:"... I think your highlight tonight was your first song... you have thouroughly deserved to be on that stage tonight..."

Kris Allen told Ryan Seacrest that he and Adam had told each other they weren't competing tonight, they just wanted to give a good show.

To close the show, Carrie Underwood came out to sing her new hit cover "Home Sweet Home". Sadly, it too was a little choppy. The Idol band needs to get with it.

The best performances tonight were in the middle of the show. Simon Fuller's song choice was more than appropriate for both American Idol finalists. The worst by both was the final performance. All three judges asked that the finalist not be judged by that song. Says something about Kara DioGuardi and her team of song writers.

So that's it for the AI Season 8 competition. Now all that is left is the crowning of an Idol!

Kris Allen vs. Adam Lambert... David vs. Goliath?

Can't wait for the finals tonight! These are my comparisons of Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, go check it out and tell me what you think.

Is Adam Lambert too much action for Kris Allen? How do you decide which American Idol finalist to vote for? Find out more about Kris Allen and Adam Lambert on this season of AI.
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Adam Lambert Vs Kris Allen for American Idol Season 8 Title

The top three American Idol contestants went home this week for visits. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen advance to the finals. Who will win AI Season 8? Find out about Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.
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Adam Lambert and Kris Allen in the AI Season 8 Finals

America makes the right choice for AI finals
FOX 9/8c 5/13/2009

In what some may call a shocker, Kris Allen pulls into the American Idol Season 8 finals. Danny Gokey has been the emotional favorite since the beginning, and has never fallen into the bottom three. As usually seems to happen in the final weeks of AI, America voted the correct two finalists through.

Kris Allen has been called the 'dark horse' throughout this season of Idol. Every time he has a great week, he slips back into his tentative karaoke style and takes two steps back. Kris Allen does not have the voice for karaoke. Like James Blunt, he will never sound good trying to mimic the style of anyone else. He has to be Kris Allen. If he is, he could actually win.

Adam Lambert on the other hand, has been the leader from the start. AI producers even hid his talent from us until the very last minute. This seems like Adam Lambert's time. There is just one little thing left to deal with, Kris Allen.

I did not think anyone would be able to compete with Adam Lambert this season. The minute I heard "Satisfaction", I knew we had our winner. Then we got to hear "Mad World" and I hummed it for several days. With last week's "Whole Lotta Love", I was sure it was over.

Last night Adam Lambert had a bad night, if you want to call it that. It was still vocally superior to both other AI finalists. For the first time though, Adam seemed boring on the first song. The second song started horrendously and did not improve much (at Adam's level). There was a sound issue that made everything sound sharp, and you could tell Adam knew it.

Kris Allen has now delivered an equal number of hits this season. First with "Ain't No Sunshine", his first complete re-work. Then "She Works Hard for the Money", his second complete re-work (seeing a trend?). Last night's "Heartless" was the best offering from Kris Allen yet. He just knows how to re-interpret a song.

Ryan Seacrest said that over 88 million votes were cast last night after American Idol. Only 1 million votes separated the top two. If Kris Allen has a good week next week, this could be a very close AI final.

Simon Cowell said that next week may wind up being a "big ding dong". He said that was a good thing. Let's hope he's right... oh wait, he's Simon Cowell, he's always right.

American Idol Season 8 Top 3 Perform

Final 3 on AI Season 8
FOX 8/7c 5/12/2009

Tonight was the 300th episode of American Idol. With the top 3 singing two songs each, one from the judges pick and one they chose. Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Danny Gokey took the stage for their Idol showdown.

Danny Gokey: "Dance Little Sister" by Terrece Trent D'arby (chosen by Paula Abdul)
Danny sounded good, finally, on this song. Though he seemed to be shouting through the beginning, he settled down at the chorus. Definitely one of Danny's best performances on the AI stage this year. It sounded the same, like Danny Gokey, but was in tune. The sax solo was very weird sounding. It sounded plastic. I just don't see the pop star anywhere in this guy.

Randy Jackson: "... let the games begin... dude, that was dope for me..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... Paula, I like that you picked that song... the dancing was a little not good for me..."

Paula Abdul:"... I thought you did a great job..."

Simon Cowell:"... I think it was the wrong song... I wouldn't have put the toy sax solo in the middle..."

Danny said, "...it doesn't matter to me, I wanna sing that song..."

The child play between Paula and Simon started very early tonight. Paula must be feeling very.... good tonight.

Kris Allen: "Apologize" by One Republic (chosen by Kara and Randy)
Come on Kris, have a good night tonight. I'm not a big fan of Kris', but he has had some really good nights. Kind of a boring song for the judges to choose. I love the song and Kris Allen did a nice job, but I don't think it will be memorable.

Randy Jackson:"... this is the kind of artist you could be... nice"

Kara DioGuardi:"...I think it was a really competent performance... you gotta be hitting it out of the park..."

Paula Abdul: "... there was a bum note there that was loud... but I'm proud of you..."

Simon Cowell:"... it was a competent version of the original... you can't blame him [talking to Kara] for not following through on your responsiblities..."

Simon continued to argue with Kara as she said she would have rathered Kris Allen played his accoustic guitar. "If you wanted him to play the guitar, then it was your job to tell him that. Don't choose a song for him, then criticize him for doing it." Ryan Seacrest asked if Simon meant that Kara and Randy had not done their jobs..."That's exactly what I'm saying...", Simon responded.

Adam Lambert: "One" by U2 (chosen by Simon Cowell)
This should be good. Simon Cowell told how he called Bono on Saturday afternoon to ask permission for Adam to perform the song (it's Simon's favorite). I did not really care too much for Adam's performance tonight. Or should I say the interpretation.

Randy Jackson: "... you are definitely still in the zone... a little bit off the melody.."

Kara DioGuardi:".. you're a strategist... you can change up a song and make it yours... see what I mean Simon..."

Paula Abdul: "... it was one brilliant song... and one American Idol that I'm staring at..."

Simon Cowell: "...great song choice... you performed it brilliantly.... if you are not in the finals next week it will be one of the biggest upsets in this show..." "outrageous" Paula yelled.

The 'half time' show was Carrie Underwood with an update from Idol Gives Back. She reported from Angola, Africa. Idol Gives Back is fighting malaria there. Giving out bed nets to prevent the mosquito bites at night. It was sad to see the kids cry because someone took their bed net.

Danny Gokey chose: "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
This is a safe, safe song choice for Danny. This time he did change it up. Danny gave the beginning a soft touch that we have not heard from him. It was pretty decent. The ending was weak.

Randy Jackson: "... amazing song... you can really, really, really sing..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... everything you didn't do in the first performance, you just did... stunning.."

Paula Abdul: "... all of us are breathless... you nailed it..."

Simon Cowell: "...I love the song... it didn't need rearranging.. I would call that a vocal master class..."

Kris Allen chose: "Heartless" by Kanye West
Alone with his accoustic guitar, Kris took the AI stage as the biggest underdog ever. I did not see a Kanye West song coming. I was stunned. It was okay. I liked it about half way through. It was decent actually. It really grew on me. This turned out to be the winner of the night and possibly the season for Kris Allen.

Randy Jackson:"...dude, that was better than the original..."

Kara DioGuardi: "... loved it..."

Paula Abdul: "...you are the bravest artist because you sang a song about Simon Cowell..."

Simon Cowell: "... after a lame first song choice, I had literally written you off... that performance changed all that..."

Adam Lambert chose: "Crying" by Aerosmith
Again, I did not like this performance of Adam's. He sounded flat, for the first time. I'm sure the judges will still drool, but it was not great.

Randy Jackson:"...I love this even more than 'One'..."

Kara DioGuardi:"... how do you hit those notes and still talk... we'll see you next week..."

Paula Abdul:"... if Steven Tyler were a mentor I don't think he would have anything to say to

Simon Cowell: "... it is very easy to assume that you are going to be in the finals... I want everyone to vote for you because you have talent..."

Ryan Seacrest asked Adam Lambert how he felt after tonight and Adam gave the obligatory 'it's an honor to be with these guys' speil.

Tonight goes to Kris Allen for me. The stunner of the night was Heartless.

Danny Gokey must go. The finals need to be Adam Lambert vs Kris Allen.

Now go vote!

The Winner Of AI Season 7 Is... 5/21/08

David Cook Wins David Archuleta's Prize In AI Season 7 Finale
FOX Wednesday 8/7c 5/21/08

Ryan Seacrest opened American Idol with the voting stats from last night, over 90 million votes were cast in the U.S. One David received 54% and one David received 46% of the votes.

Followed by a performance from the AI Season 7 Top 12, a preview of the tour this summer.

Then David Archuleta and David Cook gave us a great duet of Hero. They sounded good together.



Syesha's performance of Waiting For You, a duet with Seal. They should record together, it was really good.



Jason Castro treated us to a performance of Hallelujah, not quite as moving as the first time. Jason C. did remember the words though! It was good.

Stay tuned for video!

Ryan Seacrest then presented both David Archuleta and David Cook with the keys to their on Ford Escape Hybrid. Finally 'Little David' didn't look like he was going to cry, both Davids were excited.

The women of the Top 12 performed as a group, Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, and showed why they were out early. Then the ladies of AI were joined on stage by Donna Summer herself. Donna Summer sounded fantastic, doing a medley of her hits!



Carly Smithson and Michael Johns teamed up for a duet on The Letter written by Wayne Carson Thompson and made famous by The Box Tops (source: Wikopedia). It sounded alright, I didn't care for the arrangement.



For a review of Season 7 on AI, Ryan Seacrest turned it over to Jimmy Kimmel. His first question was how much to tip Sanjaya for valet parking. Kimmel said Paula Abdul sometimes sees performances that no one else sees, and asked Simon Cowell what his mother and father "...Rosemary and Satan Cowell").



The AI Top 6 guys performed next as a group. Soon joined on stage by Brian Adams. He still looks like a kid (...from a long ways away!) Brian Adams sounded awesome, I miss that whiskey voice of the eighties.



Now a performance from David Cook and ZZ Top singing Sharp Dressed Man. The guys in ZZTop finally look their age! They still sound like ZZTop though, there is just no mistaking them. David Cook even did a little of the ZZTop dance moves, that was funny.



Brooke White and Graham Nash sang a duet of Teach Your Children, on dueling guitars. You could tell Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills,& Nash fame, had coached Brooke White on vocal control. Ryan Seacrest said that Graham Nash, Steven Stills, and Neil Young would reunite this year for a concert, that should be memorable.



Ryan Seacrest did not even have to introduce the next act, the Jonas Brothers with Walking On Broken Glass. The little girls went crazy!



This is what happened next, a performance with Renaldo Cruz, one of the worst auditions. He hammed it up with a marching band singing I Am Your Brother.

Stay tuned for video!

Next up was One Republic with their hit, Apologize. David Archuleta came out and joined the band. David A. has got to learn to keep his eyes open when he sings, it is such a bad habit.



Jordan Sparks sang her current single, One Step At A Time. Jordan's stage presence has gotten better, but the performance wasn't that great. Syesha would give her a run for her money, I think.



OK, this next video is killer hilarious. Gladys Knight and the "Pips", you are going to want to bookmark this! The "Pips" are Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey ,Jr. Download it at Itunes.com, all proceeds go to charity!



The true money-making Idol, Carrie Underwood performed her latest hit Don't Even Know My Last Name. She looked fantastic!



There was a cute commercial for PlayStation; David Archuleta dancing in his underwear, ala Tom Cruise in Risky Business, playing Guitar Hero. It took me a minute to realize it was David A.

The Top 12 Season 7 AI finalists performed for the last time in this theater. Joined by George Michael, he's looking a little rough. Paula Abdul cried throughout his performance. It was kind of boring, George Michael still sounds good but seems to have lost some confidence. Singing behind dark glasses with his eyes closed, he continually played with his earpiece. He said he had a cold, and his speaking voice sounded terrible, so I will give him a huge break, he sounded great!



Time to finally name a new American Idol!

David Archuleta?

David Cook?

The Season 7 American Idol is:

By 12 million votes

David Cook



confirmed by Edward Boddington.


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