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Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I think crystal was ecstatic over not winning. If she had won she would have been at the mercy of the producers for a year, putting out the album they wanted her to put out. Coming in second, she will have more artistic control with whomever she signs with.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
did you read Ramin's piece on newsweek.com regarding why Lee won. Interesting.

Mak1
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08-11-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
A quick interview with Brett after the performance. He isn't making plans to rest. I am worried for him and for his young daughters too, MameB.

"I didn't tell the doctors I was gonna do this," he continues. "I told 'em I was going to do 'Celebrity Apprentice,' the finale ... but I feel great, I gotta be honest. There's still obviously a lot of things, a lot of pain I'm still experiencing, but except for a little, as they say, a little 'hitch in your giddy-up,' ... I feel amazing."

What about his family? We can't believe they let him do this! "I can't believe my family did either. I may not have told them either," Bret laughs. "I left a few things out ... but I needed this for my soul. It was a great experience."

zap2it.com/bret-michaels-on-american-idol-finale-i-needed-this-for-my-soul.html

Northstar
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09-29-2008

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Northstar a private message Print Post    
Just read it Maris....true dat.

Cruzlvr
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11-13-2003

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Thank you Lost fan and the others who posted links to the utube of Bret and Casey. We had a bad storm last night and lost all power just as AI came on so missed the whole thing!

I have watched that video quite a few times and the just seeing the pure joy on Bret's face when they first put the spotlight on him when he comes on stage brings tears to my eyes! You can tell by his face that he is just so happy to be on stage singing. I just hope he doesn't overdo it and takes care of himself but as he said in the backstage interview, after all he has been through, his soul needed this. His face says it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I wanted Crystal to win, and yes...I did vote for her. I knew it probably wasn't going to happen - had a feeling it would be Lee - but I wanted to vote so I WOULDN'T be one of the people who didn't vote but then whined when my favorite didn't win!

I am happy for Lee, I truly am. He seems like a great buy, but...I still don't quite understand it. Couldn't understand the vote last year either, though, so maybe it is just my taste in music clouding my judgement.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Maris mentioned it earlier in this thread but I didn't see a link for it.

It's an interesting Newsweek piece with an explanation for why Lee won.

American Idol: And The Winner Is ...

Seven reasons Lee DeWyze edged out frontrunner Crystal Bowersox for the American Idol crown.

Newsweek

Dke1212
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07-13-2005

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dke1212 a private message Print Post    
I liked both of them from the start. I'm not a tween girl...by a long shot! I guess I'm considered middle America. I voted for Lee to win but would have been just fine with Crystal. As I said I liked both of them.

I just get tired of all the 'why' someone won. Bottom line, more people liked Lee or took time to vote. Some over and over again.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
That is an interesting article...I've said it before, and I'll say it again...they could FIX this issue if only they would limit the number of dang votes per phone line, computer, etc. Similar to what Dancing with the Stars does. Then it would be a much truer result.

If I had to guess...I bet the same number - if not more - of people voted for Crystal as voted for Lee, but...I'm thinking the people who voted for Crystal weren't the ones that were inclined to vote for 4 hours straight. I know I love Crystal, but only voted for 1/2 an hour or so.

I'd bet money a lot of the Lee fans - the 'tween vote - did.

I could be wrong, but...I would love to see them try this next season.

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
that is an interesting article. Lots of it I agree with some not so much.

I am not a teen, I don't text much. I am not among the younger demographic, and I know Janice Joplin, Paul McCarnney, Kenny Loggins quite well. (I remember well my Kenny Loggins concert in Santa Barbara in about 1982.. I swooned over McCartney, and went through the whole Folk era with Joplin) ... but I still prefer Lee's tone and demeanor.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
See, that is thing Dke1212. If I actually believe that more people like Lee than like Crystal, I wouldn't think anything of it.

I'm just not sure that is the case, and I wish AI would do something to prevent the results from being so skewed by fans that will vote for 4 hours solid.

Seriously. Just ONE of those 'tweens that will sit and vote for that length of time could cancel out 10 fans that just can't sit and do that, so end up only voting for say...10 minutes or so.

It just doesn't seem right. I mean, you can't buy a CD 100 times. I mean, you CAN, but most people don't! So the vote definitely won't be indicative of record sales.

Just one of my many longstanding issues with AI.

We go through this every year, I know...but still. It is irritating!

Mak1
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08-11-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
The first listen to Lee's recorded version of Beautiful Day:

popeater.com/2010/05/26/lee-dewyze-beautiful-day-single/

A first listen to Crystal's recorded version of Up to the Mountain:

popeater.com/2010/05/26/crystal-bowersox-up-to-the-mountain-single/

Discuss.....

Mak1
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08-11-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
Cruzlvr and others who may want to see it, mjsbigblog has video of last night's performances.

mjsbigblog.com/

Dke1212
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07-13-2005

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dke1212 a private message Print Post    
I was wondering who decided what song each would do. And whatever happened to them singing the same one like they used to?

I think Lee would have done Up To The Mountain very well. Crystal was great with it. I especially liked her doing Long As I Can See The Light by John Fogerty. One of my all time favorite songs.

Never really liked Beautiful Day but thought Lee did it well.

Cruzlvr
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11-13-2003

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cruzlvr a private message Print Post    
Thank you Mak1 for posting the link.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
What happened this year is the same thing that happened last year, the 2nd runner up's votes went to the less popular candidate. Those who loved Casey, but not Crystal, their votes went to Lee.

Last year those who didn't like Adam, their votes went to Kris.

It happens almost every time and then we still act all surprised!

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
See, that is thing Dke1212. If I actually believe that more people like Lee than like Crystal, I wouldn't think anything of it.

Well I think that many respect Crystals singing, but from all the boards, chats and streams I have viewed more did like Lee.

And yes, there is the tween vote... but heck tweens are generally the one's who idolize someone. So they are the target for this show. They shouldn't be dismissed as "oh the tweens voted for him" ... Maybe Crystal would have won a different show, but not one which is looking for an someone which others can idolize.

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
Well I'll be damned. Bad timing dude.


Crystal Bowersox and Boyfriend Called It Quits Morning of ‘Idol’ Finale

In a surprising piece of news stemming from the “American Idol” finale showdown that resulted in former paint salesman Lee DeWyze taking the crown, runner-up Crystal Bowersox revealed that she had split ways with her boyfriend the morning of the performance show.
“Big Tony…he went home. He wasn’t cool with the lifestyle,” explained Bowersox. “I didn’t break up with him…it was a mutual thing.”
The two parted ways on the morning of the performance show, with Tony traveling back to their hometown of Toledo, Ohio.
“It’s cool though, we’re both logical, grown adults,” said Bowersox. “He’s a small town guy and that’s fine, I’m a small town girl, but I want this. I want this more than anything, this career, this lifestyle. I didn’t think he was up for it…he didn’t think he was up for it.”
Though Bowersox came in second to DeWyze, the judges and many critics felt that she sang better than DeWyze in the performance show.
“I was a little sad that he did it on performance day, but then again it set that fire to my belly.”

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Ouch. I guess new found fame for one partner could put a strain on a relationship but that's too bad.

I think there are advantages and disadvantages to multiple votes, the advantage being that the number of times someone is willing to vote may be partially indicative of the person's willingness to support the artist's future endeavors.

Northstar
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09-29-2008

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Northstar a private message Print Post    
At 24, she's more level headed than many who are much older. I certainly do admire her.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I thought Crystal had a great voice throughout the season. I thought Lee had a good voice and sound too. I bet a lot of voters thought Crystal was too old school and retro to be The Idol winner. She wasn't a new sound or a new look. She's old school and there is nothing wrong with that. I bet that's what the 2 % difference came down to.

Lee seemed fresher and more current than Crystal. Either one winning would have been fine with me. I'm happy for Lee winning and happy that Crystal got the exposure and now have the opportunity to go on and continue to sing and hopefully get a decent following and a hit of her own.

Lee appears to be a sweet guy.

I posted before that my daughter and Lee are acquaintances. He'd show up a various get togethers and parties and have mutual friends. I asked her about him and she said he was very shy and quiet but a nice guy and the kinda kid that everyone loves. I think that came through in his personality. He definitely seemed to be a very well raised young man. I'm very happy for him and wish him the best.

Mak1
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08-11-2002

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 9:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
That explains her tweet that morning.

Crystal just tweeted: “This morning was rough. But like anything else in life you just keep on keeping on with love in your heart. I love you guys and I need all the support I can get, and not just votes. But those are good too! Thank you all for getting me this far and hopefully all the way! A million hugs for you.”

The timing was very sad. I'm even more impressed with her performances of the past two nights, knowing she had that on her mind.

As to the two singles released, I may buy Crystal's but not Lee's. I love the soul she poured into that song!

You're welcome, Cruz.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
What is Crystal's twitter ID? Thanks.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I'm a Casey fan and if I had voted I would have voted for Crystal.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Casey was excellent last night too. I bet he was wishing that he had some of those songs he sang available to him during the competition.