American Idol Season 8 is over and America decided that Kris Allen is their Idol. Congratulations America!
Apparently, America’s vote is not good enough for some. America’s vote is good enough when it elects a President, but apparently when it comes to choosing a singer, opinions change. I turned on the radio this morning as I was driving to work and a very popular syndicated radio program was discussing whining about the results from last nights finale. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. That’s why I have a blog, and now here’s my opinion on the results last night and the whiners today…
Yesterday, media outlets were trying to set the American Idol finale up to be a soldification that America as a whole is moving towards progressiveness and liberalism. Adam Lambert was the clear favorite to all of the people in the spotlight who get to voice their opinions. With Barak Obama winning the Presidency in November, the American Idol Finale was being set up as a “Red State Vs. Blue State” Showdown. I believe there is one clear reason why. Adam Lambert is a flamboyant, gay or bi-sexual, performer who from all appearances embodies everything that liberal and progressive Americans are pushing for America to become. Kris Allen was being billed as the underdog from a southern red state, Arkansas. His voting record was even made public to bill him as a Republican, everything progressive Americans are against. The motive was clear to me. If you want to be seen as young & relevant, you’ll vote for Adam. If you’re one of these old, white haired fogie Republicans (like John McCain) you’ll vote for Kris. Well apparently the old white hair fogie grandparents can out text their teenaged grandkids, because Kris Allen won.
Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is extremely talented, however he became obsessive. Most of his talent rests in his ability to hit high notes and sound like a 70’s or ’80s rocker. That’s why he thrived in the finale singing with KISS and Queen. I said it earlier in the season. Adam sounds like an ’80s rocker. However, I’m comfortable admitting that I don’t believe that completely did him in. This is American Idol. It is a singing competition, but it also says a lot about who and what America wants to represent them. Personally, as a father of two sons, I am not supporting a guy who wears glitter eye liner, acts prissy, and kisses other boys. Apparently, many other parents felt the same way. Beyond those issues, Adam acted as if this was his competition. When the competition was down to the final three, Adam was the only one who acted arrogant in his return home, while Kris and Danny both acted humbly and honored to be where they were. Would I treat Adam Lambert any differently than I would treat Kris Allen? No. I would treat them both equally. However, what is it that I am trying to portray to my children as being a role model or someone they should look up to? Do I want my son to act like a woman or do I want my son to act like a man? Its simple. Substance over Style. I want to teach my children to appreciate someone’s talent, but to approve of someone based on their character and integrity over that talent. I think America spoke once again. The radio stations and media personalities that want to force their progressive views on all people are free to disagree, but I believe America got it right.
Kris Allen
I don’t know much about Kris Allen. I didn’t know until last night that he was a worship leader at a multi-location church and for a campus ministry in Arkansas. However, I do know what I have seen from him and I like it far more than what I’ve seen from Adam. Kris’ face says it all in the picture where he was announced as the winner. He respected the talent of his opponent so much that he expected him to win. It is evident that he has not allowed his success or his talent to go to his head. A few people on twitter were already saying they would accept Kris winning the competition if so many people weren’t saying they voted for him because he was straight and a Christian. I was reading the same idol conversations this guy was tagged with #idol and not one (1) person made such a comment. People like to set up straw men to try and solidify their arguments. This particular tweet assumed that’s why he won and wanted to make it sound as if there was a conspiracy…The Christians versus the Gay Kid. People simply don’t understand values anymore. Hold it…I’m wrong! America apparently does because they had a reason for choosing Kris.
I don’t say this to take away from Kris’ talent. He is talented and he has a wider range than Adam. Even the experts said so. They were saying that their belief was that Adam would win, but Kris would have a longer more successful career. So, though many are whining because America did differently than what they thought, apparently, the right person won…the one who will have the longer, more successful career and the one who most likely stands for the values and principles of America.
And Another Rant
Just so I stay consistent. I believe American Idol will be off the air by the time my oldest son is old enough to be awake late enough to watch it. However, I have a feeling after last nights strip fest with Kara, American Idol will face some backlash from families who usually watch the show together. I am not going to have my son watching a program that struts a girl out half dressed with her breasts hanging out of her bathing suit to give Simon a thrill. What was Kara thinking stripping her clothes off? Oh, I guess its okay since it was for charity. American Idol should be ashamed of themselves knowing how many children and teenagers they have watching the show. Once again, further evidence that the agenda is to promote and to push progressive ideals onto the viewers, oh yeah, and you are supposed to vote the way they tell you.
So…where are the stories today declaring that the “Red States” won? Haha, yeah I didn’t think so! Best of luck to Kris Allen America’s Idol. 🙂
