Who Won American Idol

Before watching last nights American Idol Final Performances, I thought that Lee DeWyze was really coming out of his shell and might pull off the upset. But then I changed my mind.

So you want to know who really won?

Crystal Bowersox belted out every song to perfection. She gave it everything she had & it paid off. She sang, "Me & Bobby McGee", and then, "Black Velvet."

If I have one criticism, it isn't directed at Crystal, but her stylists. Please stop trying to glamorize her (i.e. Black Velvet dress). It was just wrong. Leave her alone & let her dress in "earth mama" clothes. It is her!

The last song, Crystal came out and gave the performance of a lifetime. When she sang her final song (which will be her single if she wins), Up to the Mountain, I was moved to tears. It wasn't just her voice, which is absolutely incredible...that song, the words, the emotion she put into it...that song!

Is that absolutely the most amazing vocal?

I felt that Lee did have a tough time. He sang, "The Boxer", "Everybody Hurts" and then a song originally done by U2, "Beautiful Day". He never should have had to sing a U2 song. But he just didn't bring it on the other songs either.

He was a bundle of nerves, which I guess is part of his appeal.

When the final votes came in..............................................................................................................


Your next American Idol is.......................................................................................




Crystal Bowersox?...................................................................................................




NO...............................................................IT'S LEE DeWYZE.

If the voters based it on last nights performance, I think they got it wrong. What do you think?