Predictions

We're far enough along in the season that I feel justified making some predictions.  Now, we all know that at this point, singers are competing to finish second, because Adam Lambert is going to win this shindig unless voters pull off an upset (hey Allison fans, come talk to me.)  But second place still gets a record contract, so that's OK.

Seventh place: Anoop Desai.  Noop Dawg has been suffering for the last several weeks and unless he really pulls out the stops this week, his next trip to the bottom 3 will be his last.

Sixth place: Kris Allen.  Now, I like Kris, but according to DialIdol, he doesn't have a strong enough fanbase.  Truthfully I have a hard time remembering his performances from week to week, because he is such a mellow type of singer.  

Fifth place: Lil Rounds.  Lil has a lot of power behind her voice and that makes her a good singer, but she doesn't have the potential for diversity that Allison does.  She invites comparison to Syesha Mercado... and in comparison, she suffers.

Fourth place: Matt Giraud.  In places, Matt has been better than Danny, but he lacks consistency.

Third place: Danny Gokey.  Everybody and their sister's dog is riding the Gokey train (and for good reason--go back and watch "What Hurts The Most") but at this point in competition, he will be compared to the remaining male... and you don't want to get compared to Adam Lambert.

Second place: Allison Iraheta.  This rocker chick invites comparisons to No Doubt and Paramore, both of which have been immensely successful.  At only 16, and with a voice like that, she has nowhere to go but up.

WINNER: Adam Lambert.  Duh.