American Idol 2009 Analysis, 3/16/2009 - Day 4
Danny Gokey - Milwaukee, WI
Danny Gokey is my personal favorite to win this year's competition! Talk about starting off with a bang huh? Not only is he my favorite to win the competition, Danny is also my favorite overall person in the entire competition. Danny was one of the early contestants whose personal story tugged at the heart strings of viewers and judges alike. Because of this we've known Danny since his very first audition in Kansas City. Danny's story of triumph and success is one that should be admired by the young children that are watching at home, and the adults as well for that matter. Danny had originally planned to audition for the 2008 season 7 of American idol when his wife tragically passed away due to complications with heart surgery. Danny had his best friend Jamar along for the ride during the first few rounds of auditions and through the encouragement and the support of his friends and family Danny made it into the final 13. Danny is a music teacher and church worship leader for the Faith Builders International Ministry in Beloit, WI. His experiences in life and his polished skills musically really speak through his performances. To this point in the competition nobody has shown as much heart as Danny, as much vocal control as Danny, and as much passion as Danny. To say that he is a man inspired is an understatement. To say he is extremely talented is spot on! This Robert Downey Jr. look alike packs a voice that can be most closely compared to that of the legendary performer Seal. In fact during Hollywood week, Gokey tributes Seal by singing "Kiss From a Rose" and he blew us all away! On top of his musical talent Danny seems like the kind of guy that everybody just seems to like. I hope that as the competition goes on we get a chance to learn more about Danny's faith and the strength that he found in a gracious and loving God. Danny will receive my vote the entire way and should easily make it into the top-5.
Kris Allen - Conway, AR
Like Jorge Nunez, TV clips of Kris Allen were few and far between. Going unnoticed through Hollywood week Kris came onto the scene on group day in Hollywood week when his group, "White Chocolate" performed "I want you back" by the Jackson 5. Though the group did not receive rave reviews from Simon and the other judges, Kris and fellow top "thirteener" Matt Giraud stuck out as key players in this years competition. Since then Kris has done anything but play it safe, performing "Everything" by Michael Buble and "Man in the Mirror" and "Remember the Time" both by Michael Jackson. Kris, also a worship leader in Arkansas, married his Childhood sweetheart and has decided to bring his wife along for the ride. Despite having his wife in the crowd every night, Kris has been deemed this years unofficial heartthrob contestant. However dissimilar from most of the heartthrobs of seasons past, Kris actually has some talent to back up his good looks. To date, the judges have compared him to Jason Mraz and claimed that he was giving Michael Buble a run for his money! Kris is very talented and will be around for a while longer but he hasn't proven to me to be top 5 talent.
Lil Rounds - Memphis, TN
Have you ever known someone who lost their home in a tornado? Season 8 contestant Lil Rounds did! Like Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds has endured her fair share of tragedy during her life. After a tornado ripped through her house, Lil was forced to move her three kids and husband into a hotel room where they have been living since February 2008. Lil continues to be optimistic regarding the situation and is just happy that her family was not harmed during the disaster. With a voice eerily reminiscent of Mary J. Blige, Lil Rounds has a knack for wowing the judges and the viewers each and every week. She has avoided the nasty temptation of picking songs that she wants to sing (Anoop!) by knowing what songs she CAN sing. Thus far she has stuck in the realms of R&B, performing Tammi Terrell, The Temptations, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Michael Jackson. However she has proved that she can switch it up a little as she sang a cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" and knocked it out of the park! Lil has shown the judges that she can adapt and definitely knows how to work the stage, two characteristics that should easy carry her into the top 5 of this years show!
Now that I am fully encapsulated in this year's American Idol, thanks in part to my lovely wife and lovely mother, here is my analysis of the Top-13 remaining contestants. Today's focus will be on Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, and Lil Rounds
Danny Gokey - Milwaukee, WIDanny Gokey is my personal favorite to win this year's competition! Talk about starting off with a bang huh? Not only is he my favorite to win the competition, Danny is also my favorite overall person in the entire competition. Danny was one of the early contestants whose personal story tugged at the heart strings of viewers and judges alike. Because of this we've known Danny since his very first audition in Kansas City. Danny's story of triumph and success is one that should be admired by the young children that are watching at home, and the adults as well for that matter. Danny had originally planned to audition for the 2008 season 7 of American idol when his wife tragically passed away due to complications with heart surgery. Danny had his best friend Jamar along for the ride during the first few rounds of auditions and through the encouragement and the support of his friends and family Danny made it into the final 13. Danny is a music teacher and church worship leader for the Faith Builders International Ministry in Beloit, WI. His experiences in life and his polished skills musically really speak through his performances. To this point in the competition nobody has shown as much heart as Danny, as much vocal control as Danny, and as much passion as Danny. To say that he is a man inspired is an understatement. To say he is extremely talented is spot on! This Robert Downey Jr. look alike packs a voice that can be most closely compared to that of the legendary performer Seal. In fact during Hollywood week, Gokey tributes Seal by singing "Kiss From a Rose" and he blew us all away! On top of his musical talent Danny seems like the kind of guy that everybody just seems to like. I hope that as the competition goes on we get a chance to learn more about Danny's faith and the strength that he found in a gracious and loving God. Danny will receive my vote the entire way and should easily make it into the top-5.
Kris Allen - Conway, ARLike Jorge Nunez, TV clips of Kris Allen were few and far between. Going unnoticed through Hollywood week Kris came onto the scene on group day in Hollywood week when his group, "White Chocolate" performed "I want you back" by the Jackson 5. Though the group did not receive rave reviews from Simon and the other judges, Kris and fellow top "thirteener" Matt Giraud stuck out as key players in this years competition. Since then Kris has done anything but play it safe, performing "Everything" by Michael Buble and "Man in the Mirror" and "Remember the Time" both by Michael Jackson. Kris, also a worship leader in Arkansas, married his Childhood sweetheart and has decided to bring his wife along for the ride. Despite having his wife in the crowd every night, Kris has been deemed this years unofficial heartthrob contestant. However dissimilar from most of the heartthrobs of seasons past, Kris actually has some talent to back up his good looks. To date, the judges have compared him to Jason Mraz and claimed that he was giving Michael Buble a run for his money! Kris is very talented and will be around for a while longer but he hasn't proven to me to be top 5 talent.
Lil Rounds - Memphis, TNHave you ever known someone who lost their home in a tornado? Season 8 contestant Lil Rounds did! Like Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds has endured her fair share of tragedy during her life. After a tornado ripped through her house, Lil was forced to move her three kids and husband into a hotel room where they have been living since February 2008. Lil continues to be optimistic regarding the situation and is just happy that her family was not harmed during the disaster. With a voice eerily reminiscent of Mary J. Blige, Lil Rounds has a knack for wowing the judges and the viewers each and every week. She has avoided the nasty temptation of picking songs that she wants to sing (Anoop!) by knowing what songs she CAN sing. Thus far she has stuck in the realms of R&B, performing Tammi Terrell, The Temptations, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Michael Jackson. However she has proved that she can switch it up a little as she sang a cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" and knocked it out of the park! Lil has shown the judges that she can adapt and definitely knows how to work the stage, two characteristics that should easy carry her into the top 5 of this years show!
Next entries features - Matt Giraud, Megan Joy Corkrey, Michael Sarver, and Scott McIntyre...stay tuned!
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