(Date Posted:05/24/2006 18:18:27)
I think it was the best finale show of AI yet. You didn't even have to be an AI fan to enjoy all the acts and guest stars. Favorites of mine included Al Jareau and Dionne Warwick--she's still got that amazing voice--of course Burt Bacarach (sp?) is handsome and talented at any age--lol. I like Clay's new hairstyle and his voice is amazing as always. He's still responsible for my favorite Idol moments  Although when Taylor took his "bad" original song and made it his own, I kind of got the old Clay chills towards the end of the song during the final competition. Kat's song was "bad" too---and she didn't rise to the occasion and make it better. Again--just my opinions
I'm glad Chris and Mandisa got such great audience support. I still think they'd have made great finalists. Oh, and Elliot too---so nice when his mom got to introduce him--she is in failing health I think.
I actually applauded when Taylor won  And I was so glad they caught his dad crying real tears upon the announcement. We've had to see Kat's dad cry every week. (nothing wrong with that--it's just him) I wish Kat and Taylor (and the others) well and success too. Both are talented in different ways. It's like apples and oranges--both are great-imo- although different. I have started to wonder if Kat's mom being a vocal coach ended up hurting rather than helping her in the competition. I don't think Kat ever developed a sense of "Kat" that we could all enjoy.
Carrie Underwood--she's a real country star now imo  I'm glad we got to hear her sing last night.
And Simon has to eat crow from the initial auditions---how great is that??????---lolol.
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