Adam Lambert is Top Choice for American Idol. That’s our Final Answer.

We don’t watch much television through the week.  Hubs goes to bed early, kids have lots of homework, and after sitting at a computer all day, it’s hard for me to sit still and watch tv.  Everything stops, though, for American Idol.  Does your family watch it together?  Who are you rooting for?

After last night’s performances of Season 8’s Top 8, Sari announced, “Bottom line Ma, It’s gonna come down to Adam and Danny, then it’s anybody’s guess.”  Such musical wisdom from a 9 year old with frosting on her top lip and clenching her gut because she has to pee.  But in addition to the bladder infection she is going to have from holding it, she also has a good point.  We have been torn between Adam and Danny for 8 weeks now and trying to decide who should win.  Over the last couple of weeks the choice has become abundantly clear.  Adam is so far beyond the talent and excitement of everyone else that he doesn’t even belong there anymore.  But will America let him win?

My concerns just three weeks ago about Adam were that he did not fit the “American Pie” mold and he would alienate the majority of voters.  Danny, on the other hand, in addition to having an amazing voice IS the American pie mold.  I was pretty sure he would win.  Until now.

Adam Lambert’s RING OF FIRE rendition sent America into a tizzy.  I thought it was amazing but I thought he might go home.  It was too weird.  Even though I loved the sound of it, his performance was too provocative and made me uneasy.  Part of the beauty of Adam, though, is once the performance is over…regardless of how dramatic, uncomfortable, dark, or over the top it is… it is over.  And there stands this smiling, happy, charming, nervous boy.  He is a performer.

Whereas I thought RING OF FIRE might be the end, it was actually the beginning.  Adam got people talking about him and they haven’t stopped.  Since then he has delivered two tender, beautiful performances and one funky dance tune, each one remixed to suit him, and each one more genius than the last.  When Adam showed up for Motown week with a suit on and slicked back hair, he startled us with his heart breaking rendition of Smoky Robinson’s TRACKS OF MY TEARS.  Smoky gave him a standing ovation.  Last night’s performance of MAD WORLD was breath taking.  Simon gave him a standing ovation.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so enthused.

Meanwhile, Danny has been pretty consistent, but the goosebumps have faded and he doesn’t seem to be growing.  We still have several weeks to go, of course, but I don’t see how anyone can top the magic and electricity of Adam’s performances.  They would have done it by now if they had it in them, you know?  Adam is without question the most talented contestant this year.

But back to my original question.  Will he win? Will the majority of American voters vote for a good natured, handsome Emo style Elvis Presley look-a-like who wears black nail polish & eyeliner, kisses boys, and pushes the envelope of comfort and originality with his breath taking and electric performances?

I hope so! How about you?

If your dvr cut out Adam’s performance of MAD WORLD due to American Idol running over, you can check it out at this official American Idol link.  All the youtube videos have been taken down.