LOL, well said, Mike. Hey, we all can't agree 100% of the time.

And Elliot *was* the best vocalist left.... I agree with that.

But still:

GO KATHARINE MCPHEE

I don't think middle America relates to an upper middle class girl from LA. That's why I'm sure Taylor will win. I'm amazed that Kat has made it this far. And I'm so sick of hearing about her being marketable and pretty. The judges tell us EVERY week how beautiful she is. I have heard so many people say they couldn't vote for Elliott because he was ugly and had bad teeth. WTF. How f-ing superficial and pathetic.

If the American voters have any brain cells left by next week, they will not vote for Katharine. Good looks can never take you that far when it comes to a singing career. And she's not even that beautiful. She's pretty, but not stunning.

I hope Taylor wins. He won me over with "You Are So Beautiful." He can sing, has fun, and can do different styles.

I'm not really surprised she's made it this far. I mean...this *IS* the country who elected Bush....twice.

Come on? Um, this is FOX. Are you that surprised that they would do that?

King Reilly, W fans very likely voted for Taylor. Hell they are a lot alike. Untalented, drunk, idiots, ego-trippers. LMFAO.

GO Katherine!!

I hope she wins because I think she's more marketable, plus she's younger and prettier than Taylor.

TRUE THAT!

I'm with Toups.

Go Katharine McPhee!

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chris B @ May 18 2006, 12:08 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->

I really don't understand your strong hate for Katherine, Mike. I am not a personal fan of Chris or Elliot, but I know how to give credit where credit is due. You talk about Katherine like she's Charity Rahmer or Maurice Benard for heavens sake!

I'll be pulling for Katherine, but I highly doubt she will win. Either way I'm pleased, this is easily the most interesting top two and I'll be buying cds from both...as long as they don't suck.

I have to agree, Chris B. Katherine has "it." She's got some STRONG-ASS pipes, too. Very impressive vocals on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." That was THE Idol "moment" of the entire friggin' season!!! That said, yes I criticized Mrs. McPhee for her foolish antics, which could hurt Kat in the end, but contrary to what some may believe, I'm VOTING for Katherine. I love that chick. So I didn't criticize her mom's faux pas to hurt her, it just needed to be said.

True that! I'm afraid talentless hack, drunk, idiot, ego-tripper, Taylor will win. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised. C'mon people Taylor is less marketable than big ol' Reuben or gay ol', boring Clay.

If the American voters have any brain cells left by next week, they will not vote for Katharine. Good looks can never take you that far when it comes to a singing career. And she's not even that beautiful. She's pretty, but not stunning.

I hope Taylor wins. He won me over with "You Are So Beautiful." He can sing, has fun, and can do different styles.

Actually if people have brain cells and ears, they WON'T vote for Taylor. He more often than not cannot carry a tune. Every once in awhile he can sing a'ight, but he's not a good singer and his career will not do much and mark my words he'll be the least successful Idol ever.

I've been very meh on Katharine but after watching her sing "Over the Rainbow" I'm a fan.

The votes were SO close this past week between the contestants, so I think it'll be a toss up.....whoever sings the best songs in the finale is who I'm voting for.

Both Taylor and Katharine have had some not so great performances, and also ones that blew me away. We'll see next Tuesday. I'm hoping both give exceptional performances and that neither dissapoints.

Actually if people have brain cells and ears, they WON'T vote for Taylor. He more often than not cannot carry a tune. Every once in awhile he can sing a'ight, but he's not a good singer and his career will not do much and mark my words he'll be the least successful Idol ever.

Katharine has an extremely pitchy voice, which can be a real turnoff when she tries to hit high notes. However, if she wins AI, she'll probably get fans of Mariah, Christina, Jessica, Fantasia, Kelly, Beyonce, etc.

We'll never be able to predict the success of AI winners and other contestants. People said Bo Bice would do better than Carrie Underwood, that didn't happen. Runner-up Clay sold more albums than winner Ruben. Fantasia was hot for what, two months? Where is she now? The only two real successful AI winners are Kelly and Carrie. Time will tell with this winner.

However, I'm extremely happy it ain't Kellie Pickler. Most country music fans don't like their singers to be phonies, and she was the biggest one on the planet!

Even Clay Aiken has faded away ... except for his supposed gay sexcapades ... lmao...

Elliot was my last favorite and I wish he had gone into final 2. I think the only final 2, I really liked was the first one with Kelly and Justin. Ive hated them all since (didnt watch s2). And with the final 2, the one Id rather win never does. Id rather see Kat win then Taylor, so that means Taylor will be the American Idol

Even Clay Aiken has faded away ... except for his supposed gay sexcapades ... lmao...

Clay didn't fade away, he had a successful album and tour. He was working hard on a new album which no doubt would've been a big hit...but he had the gay scandal which has done him in.

LOL, well I never hear about Clay much anymore, especially when it comes to his music.

Katharine has an extremely pitchy voice, which can be a real turnoff when she tries to hit high notes. However, if she wins AI, she'll probably get fans of Mariah, Christina, Jessica, Fantasia, Kelly, Beyonce, etc.

We'll never be able to predict the success of AI winners and other contestants. People said Bo Bice would do better than Carrie Underwood, that didn't happen. Runner-up Clay sold more albums than winner Ruben. Fantasia was hot for what, two months? Where is she now? The only two real successful AI winners are Kelly and Carrie. Time will tell with this winner.

However, I'm extremely happy it ain't Kellie Pickler. Most country music fans don't like their singers to be phonies, and she was the biggest one on the planet!

I don't think Kat is pitchy at all. Pitchy is more Taylor and Kellie IMHO. But to each his or her own. I wished Chris would've won and I'd been happy if he was in the final 2 and not Kat.

Fantasia didn't disappear in 2 months. She was on the R&B/Urban charts for about a year with 4 different songs from her debut cd. She didn't have much Top 40 success but she's hard at work on a new cd that is supposed to come out later in the year.

Bo Bice IS doing better on the Top 40 and Adult Top 40 single charts, Carrie Underwood got only a little airplay with "Some Hearts" on pop stations, only making it to around 50. I'm kinda a music chart nerd so I know what I'm talking about, lol.

Agreed on Pickles, she was totally fake and extremely irritating. I can't believe she made it as far as shed did and I JUMPED for joy when she went home, lol.

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chris B @ May 18 2006, 03:06 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->

Clay didn't fade away, he had a successful album and tour. He was working hard on a new album which no doubt would've been a big hit...but he had the gay scandal which has done him in.

True except he's still working on that new cd and it's supposed to be coming out later this year. I'm not a Clay fan, too bland for me, but I did see that info recently on the web.

Bo Bice IS doing better on the Top 40 and Adult Top 40 single charts, Carrie Underwood got only a little airplay with "Some Hearts" on pop stations, only making it to around 50. I'm kinda a music chart nerd so I know what I'm talking about, lol.

That's true. Carrie hasn't done as well on the pop side. But as for the country side, I believe 'Jesus Take the Wheel' tied for the second longest time at #1 on the country chart.

Anyway, this may turn into a Ruben/Clay finale. Wasn't the number of votes extremely close for that one?

Last year, there was like only 122 or 125 votes between Carrie and Bo ...

Last year, there was like only 122 or 125 votes between Carrie and Bo ...

Yeah it was close and it was the best finale ever IMO. Both performed well and Carrie and Bo both gave emotional performances with Carrie pulling ahead slightly.