Lee DeWyze wins American Idol

The Examiner ^ | 05/27/2010 | Tomie Sandin

[SeekAndFind]

American Idol announced the winner for 2010 this evening. The fan favorite, Lee DeWyze took home the win.

Lee DeWyze has had his ups and downs this season, but sometimes that is a good thing. Everyone loves an underdog and Lee DeWyze was the underdog for American Idol...at least he was after Tim Urban was voted off.

Lee suffered from a lack of confidence, which we all can relate to, most have been in that situation at some point in their life.

Lee did not have a lack talent, Lee has a wonderful voice, he just came across as being vulnerable at times during his performance. A quality which is endearing. This vulnerability tugged on heart strings and garnished Lee with a huge fan base. This fan base was the reason Lee DeWyze won American Idol.

Crystal Bowersox has the better voice of the two American Idol finalists. But Crystal did not possess a likability. Her confidence level was so strong that she came across as being smug at times. This over confidence is quite possibly the reason Crystal did not earn the American Idol win.

Crystal Bowersox is by no means a loser. That lady will make it. A talent like that will not go unrecognized.

Congratulations go out to Lee DeWyze, the American Idol winner. He deserves all the best.

[Deb]

RE: Justin Bieber...You've made a very important life decision and I salute you for it.

Thank you, it was Tim Urban who was the scream master at my house.

[Paradox]

Post-Idol, the winner does not necessarily sell the most records, or has the more successful music career.

True, and that is due to the simple fact that Idol VOTERS are not the same as music BUYERS....

[patriotspride]

” Seems Ellen just couldn’t keep herself from sexual comments towards the contestants. Very inappropriate. But then Kara’s infatuation with Casey was revolting too.”

That because she didn’t have much to offer music wise. Kara
is just annoying.

Lucky TV doesn’t act like a corporation or her blatant sexual
comment “ take your shirt off” would have ended her judging career....

[Carley]

LOL..........and truth to tell, Randy Jackson is just as annoying..........

Bring back Paula and Simon!!!

[b9]

Hicks’ strategy of fan building may look like a slow burn now, but he’s laughing all the way to the bank.

Thanks for posting this. Very interesting.

BTW it's no surprise, Taylor wanted fellow harmonica-player Crystal to win.