Well...the season is down to 2: Blake vs. Jordin. It's been an interesting year from Antonella Barba's porn to Sundance Head's goatee, to Haley Scarnato's legs, to Lakisha Jones' boobs, to Chris Sligh's hair, to Melinda Doolittle's lack of neck, to Phil Stacey's baldness to Sanjaya Malakar ! But, now it's time to decide who takes the crown.
First of all, what was Blake thinking going first after winning the coin flip? No one ever picks to go first. Anyway, Blake starts out with "You Give Love A Bad Name" which was his best performance of the season so it was a smart decision to sing it again. And he just does this song great. Love the beat boxing and for some reason, his weak voice works for this performance. Great start to the show.
Next, Jordin sings Christina Aguilera's "Fighter". It wasn't my favorite Jordin performance but she ended it strong. So, good first round but I agree with the judges that Round #1 belonged to Blake.
Blake was back singing a Maroon 5 song for the millionth time this season. This song was "She Will Be Loved" and he did an exact replica of the original song but not nearly as good. I thought his voice crackled at a few of the high notes. It's amazing how I could love his first song so much and loathe his second song. It was just weak and repetitive for the finals. Not good Blake.
Jordin came back with one of her strongest performances from Season 6 singing "A Broken Wing." And she nailed it on the money. I don't think I ever heard the original song so I can't compare it like Randy did but how could the original be better than what Jordin had just sung. So, now the competition is tied going into the final song that two guys from Seattle wrote.
Blake was first to sing the final song called "This Is My Now." Now, first of all, why do all these songs sound alike that they write for the finals. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini sung "A Moment Like This." Rueben Studdard sung "Flying Without Wings." Clay Aiken sung "This Is The Night." Fantasia Barrino sung "I Believe." Diana DeGarmo sung "Dreams." Carrie Underwood & Bo Bice sung "Inside Your Heaven." Taylor Hicks sung "Do I Make You Proud." Katharine McPhee sung "My Destiny." All of these songs are the same. Anyway, Blake just blew it. To be fair, the song was not fit for him at all. But, it is the last song that will be remembered and it was awful.
Jordin was next to take a stab at the same song. Last year, in the auditions, I made the early call to pick Kelly Pickler as the American Idol winner which didn't happen. So, this year, I wanted to redeem myself with the early prediction of Jordin Sparks. And after she completed this song, you don't have to watch tonight's results show as Jordin will be crowned this year's champion. Luckily, the song was perfect for her voice and she just did a fantastic job of it. So, congratulations Jordin. Great job.
As for Blake, can he be the successful 2nd place finisher like Clay Aiken or will he disappear like Diana Degarmo. Only time will tell.
So, this wacky season comes to an end. It wasn't the best season but I still tuned in like an idiot every night and I'll be back in January doing the same. Now I'm on summer vacation. But until January, Birdman Out !
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