Comments on: Reaction as Kris Allen wins over Adam Lambert and is crowned the latest “American Idol”

By: Valary

Valary — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:13:17 +0000

Kris has a nice voice for low notes; however, as soon as he tries to sing higher, it is like hearing nails on a chalkboard. Adam has a phenomenal range and is capable of most any genre of music. Hopefully, Kris will be a very successful songwriter, and someone else (Adam, perhaps) will sing his songs. It is a shame this is a political/religious event – I thought it was a singing/talent competition. If it were the latter, Adam would have won. Either that, or a lot of people have hearing problems. Kris seems to be a very nice guy, and at least Idol will give him the opportunities he probably would not have had, where Adam will go far. If you haven’t listened to Adam singing in the “Ten Commandments,” also starring Val Kilmer, as well as several other beautiful performances including “Dust in the Wind,” everyone would understand who the true performer is.

By: Andy McMahon

Andy McMahon — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:04:56 +0000

I’ll say this.

Kris had better style. He could take music and make it unique. I mean.. he did Kanye West.

Adam had a great voice, but all I can see him doing is glam rock. Kinda 20 years ago.. ya dig?

By: Allyssa

Allyssa — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:17:07 +0000

However, I do wish Adam won. He was better prepared for the Idol Machine than Kris was and now I bet kris will be like every other idol who didnt get anywhere (minus Carrie and Kelly). Adam was ready for that, runner ups always get a better option. Adam was lucky.

ps. if you all love Adam sooo much why would you bash him like that and blame it on his sexuality.

By: Allyssa

Allyssa — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:11:50 +0000

who ever even said Adam was actually gay? He wouldn’t admit it personally and sure if you have your gay radar on it seems to be that way but I don’t believe the votes were swayed in that manner. They were both great at what they did, Adam was however very staged and performed from birth. Kris was all natural, it’s an amateur competition. It’s really pathetic of all of you to blame it on one thing or another, it’s quite immature. And if you don’t remember… Danny Gokey was the incredibly religious guy…NOT Kris Allen. Go KRIS!

By: Wes

Wes — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:39:39 +0000

Kris Allen is like a simple, beautiful calender painting of a farm with a rustic gate and a lovingly rendered stone barn. You can’t help but admire it. Adam Lambert, on the other hand, is like Picasso’s Guernica, a masterpiece that changes the world.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:16:23 +0000

Adam deserved 2 win… he had stage presence, looks everything.. and those who didnt vote 4 him cuz hes gay-grow up! wat if hes not? wat if the pictures are a fake? he hasnt confirmed wid his own tongue he is gay! cum on, if he was, why wud he ever cooperate wid the female contestants onstage? and as far im concerned- he has a decent family!! boy…. i cant blv people are so worked up about this………..

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:49:53 +0000

Adam is a cut above most performance wise. I’m not sure I was too crazy about Ring of Fire, but for the most part, I couldn’t find anything wrong with his other performances. He is more visual. He’ll do fantastic on stage and in videos.

Kris was ok to me. He wasn’t over the top, but again, it’s a personal choice. I could see why a lot of people would vote for him.

As for this gay issue. Has Adam ever come out and admitted he’s gay, or is this just speculation because of different photos, etc? Do we know this for a fact? He’s a performer, and could have done any number of things to enhance his performance. He could be gay, bisexual, or straight. Either way, it doesn’t diminish him in my eyes as a very talented young man. It’s crazy to think, in these days and times, something like this would sway voters, but sadly predjudices will probably exist until the end of time. Talent is talent. No other factors should come into play.

While I do think that Adam should have won, he was so gracious when Kris did. He’s a cut above a lot of people. You can tell that he and Kris have a friendship beyond AI. I wish them both much success.

By: val

val — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:17:59 +0000

it was pretty clear that adam is the better singer, probably the best on the show since carrie underwood. i don’t think the results have anything to do with religious vs gay. the results have everything to do with power texting. kris’ supporters were more organized and got his supporters to text message thousands of times using group lists. american idol needs to catch up to technology. i would love to see details of the vote – by state, text versus phone.

as for their careers, i believe adam will be one of the most successful alums ever. kris is a nice singer, but his talent and career will be like taylor hicks. only time will tell though

By: sammy

sammy — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:02:24 +0000

i am a christian to the core but i was rooting for Adam the whole way through, the sad thing was when i went to my christian school the next morning everyone was cheering, when i said Adam was a better singer than Kris the response was “but he’s gay!”. i find that sad, the world is full of extremist on both sides. Adam deserved it but lets not make this a Christian v.s. Gay battle that goes on forever

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:28:11 +0000

Adam was clearly better. Kris was not expected to be in the final two. So those of you who say he was so great are forgetting his performances. His performance on the last show was one good one, one so so, and the last one he seemed like he had lost steam and he could barely hit the notes. but you know when you find money on the street you don’t give it back – so he takes the title. Personally he reminded me of the the singers who sang songs in the 70s who were like Peter Paul and Mary. Outdated. I don’t think he is going to be big. Adam is iconic. Yeah it bothers me a little that he is gay…but I can’t deny his singing ability. I’m going to listen to the guy sing because that is what entertainers do..entertain,and that is what he is a class act.

By: Ashli

Ashli — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:33:33 +0000

America Voted. Kris Won. Get Over it.

Can we please get passed this? Adam and Kris both have! Why can’t the rest of us? Why do have to turn this into “Gay vs. Anti-Gay” Conservative vs. Liberal, “Christian” vs…what, not Christian? I don’t buy it. I am LDS (Christian and VERY conservative!) and I LOVED Adam (who, by others’ definitions, is my complete opposite) and yet I LOVED Kris too!

It comes down to style and music preference.

Both men are talented artists, both brilliant in their own right. Adam is the consummate performer – flashy, showy, and with the big, powerhouse voice, insane range and vocal control that blows many current artists out of the water! Kris is a very different artist, but incredibly talented nonetheless. He is understated, his subtlety and craftsmanship and his ability to suck you in on an intimately emotional level just mesmerize you. He is more like a Carol King, John Lennon, Norah Jones type of sing (none had huge but vocals but blew people away with their – dare I use Kara’s word? – artistry!) Like Jamie Foxx said regarding Kris and the audience: “They’ll be blown away and not even know it!”

This is not a gay issue, or a political issue. It shouldn’t be about religion or lifestyles. It is about music and individual taste. When it all comes down to it, ironically enough, it is just like religion or politics – it is and should be a personal choice.

By: Melody

Melody — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:09:19 +0000

I just want to say, Adam, if you read this, you have fans all over the world – even as far away as India. I truly truly LOVED watching you and listening to you this season. You made very other idol pale in comparison. You are a phenomenon and I wish you the very very best always! It was definitely an unfair result and I loved you all the more for your graciousness even in the face of that injustice. You were robbed and the world knows it. Simon Cowell and Paula know it. Perhaps even Kara and Randy. May your music reach across the world. I will be waiting for your album!

By: j

Fri, 22 May 2009 06:52:57 +0000

Most of the posters here that are playing the ‘gay card’ are probably the ones who voted down the gay marriage bill. Does rock and roll make suddenly cause you to be a sympathetic gay rights supporter? If you are going play the gay card then play it across the board! Do something constructive if you truly believe that people are alienated by their sexual preference. Go support gay rights, do not use a television show loss as a platform to convey this.
Everyone here should quit whining and putting so much effort into bashing people that don’t deserve it and channel all that energy into something worthwhile-in your own life and in the world.
I am sure this is the most bitter sweet win for Kris, knowing that no one gives him credit. I truly feel sorry for him, but Jamie Foxx has already validated his talent by wanting to do a duet with him before he even made it to the top two. Everyone it seems is a critic and more than likely most of you have no real ‘professional’ knowledge of the music industry…I think I will go with the opinion of the guy that does.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:42:01 +0000

ADAM should have WON!!!!! WTF????

By: Starry Eyed

Starry Eyed — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:02:54 +0000

To Candice: This was a “SINGING CONTEST” and like Randy Jackson said on the finale “Adam can sing his face off.” It was not about playing musical instruments. Adam’s instrument IS his VOICE and it is unbelievable. Chris’ voice is mediocre and it was Danny’s votes given to Chris and the tweenies who voted based on their hormones or their inability to recognize true talent that got Chris the win. His fame will last about as long as David Archuleta’s but Adam is headed for lasting fame and Paula called it right when she says “he will be iconic.” A talent like Adam comes along once or twice in a lifetime.

By: RJ

RJ — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:47:47 +0000

Kristen, speaking as fan of both Kris and Adam, please don’t troll forums seeking to defend Kris by trashing Adam. The two of them greatly respect and support each other. Warring fans could learn a lot from these two.

Adam’s “Ring Of Fire” was one of the finest performances in American Idol history. I think Johnny Cash would have been very impressed with Adam’s interpretation (which was based in part on that of Dilana on Rock Star Supernova). Cash wasn’t always welcome in the country music field. Early on, he was felt to be too radical and different. In his later life, Cash was also embraced by the indie and alt rock scene. His music covered many diverse genres.

http://30daysout.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/the-alternative-johnny-cash/

Btw, Greg, last year’s Top 2 generated 97 million votes, only 2-3 million less than this year.

By: g

Fri, 22 May 2009 04:44:16 +0000

To all those who think Allen won because Lambert might be gay – get a life! While Lambert might be the better vocalist, Allen is quite the musician and he took just as many risks as Lambert. Yes, the judges loved Lambert – and yes, he is awesome – but he had their help. Many peeps thought it would be Danny vs. Adam in the finale – but Paula’s choice all but did him in. I wonder if they purposely gave him a song nobody knew and Adam a song that everyone knows and loves – thinking that Lambert would win in a landslide over Allen. To the guy who thinks Allen is a phony – wasn’t Allen praised week after week for staying “true to himself” and criticized for being humble? Do us all a favor and give us a mercy flush – that crap stinks!

By: Candice

Candice — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:03:21 +0000

I really don’t think Adam was the most talented. He had a big voice and I thought he was incredible showman, but Kris was a musician. He played multiple instruments and his vocal technique was amazing. My husband learned to sing from Pavaratti’s understudy and he thought Kris was the most talented musically.

I think the fact that everyone is turning this into a political debate is kind of ridiculous. I would have voted for a gay person without hesitation if I thougt they were the best, and I’m a devout Christian, so it doesn’t make sense to say this is a Christian vs. Gay contest. Kris won. It’s not his fault he happened to be up against a gay guy. Let him have his moment! Adam will no doubt be extremely successful which is great too!

By: OwlProwl

OwlProwl — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:30:35 +0000

America turned its back on a true star tonight. But in the hearts of those who recognize incredible talent, he lives on. Adam, the title should have been yours and everyone deep inside knows it. You are amazing and will go further than you can possibly imagine. America did not vote for the most talented tonight. America voted for the underdog, the uncomplicated guy in need of a boost. Keep being yourself kid. You are beautiful, unique and you have been given this special gift which is your voice. We, your fans, will be waiting anxiously for your recordings and most certainly your concerts! Your spirit shined this evening as it has from the first day your fans heard you sing your heart out. Adam Lambert, You are the true American Idol and even Kris Allen knows it and I for one appreciate his sincerity in acknowledging this. Your fans await the amazing career that you earned and deserve. THE REAL AMERICAN IDOL, ADAM LAMBERT!
PS My 8 year old daughter was watching AI last night in hopes of seeing the great finale with you singing as the star you are. When your name was not called she actually had tears in her eyes and she said:” Mommy, I don’t understand…”
Her name is Lorelei and yes, you have fans of all ages Adam. Good luck in your bright future. Love, from all of your fans.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:55:18 +0000

You can try to hide it all you want, but Kris won because Adam was gay. There is really no way around it. Kris was cute, no doubt, but not even in the same talent league as Adam. Its definitely an upset, and upsetting, but I’m not pissed because I know Adam will get the superstardom he deserves, Idol winner or not. In fact I think the only person to lose out was Simon Cowell because he won’t have Adam locked in contract for the next year when he makes millions.

America will vote for a black idol, a female idol, a fat idol, an old idol.. its obvious the only prejudice still widely accepted in America is against homosexuals. Though just like blacks and women, their time will come when it is no longer accepted to publicly ostracize gay people. I just hope I get to see it in my lifetime.