If you think  american idol...?
542186
I think it is a talent contest.\n\nHowever you are getting the opinions of millions of people and not all people are going to have the same opinion.\n\nI can like one person and their style and think that they should win while you will like the next and think that they should win.\n\nNo two people are going to agree. And especially in cases like this where you might be able to agree that both people have good voices you are going to lean more towards the type of music you like.\nFor example when it came down to Clay and Ruben...I will be the first to admit Clay has an awesome voice...HOWEVER I wanted Ruben to win...to me he also has an awesome voice and he is more my kind of music and person. So I liked both but voted for Ruben.\n\nIt also doesnt help that one person can vote as many times as their call will go through. I think that makes it really unfair. \n\nBut I do believe that it is based on talent considering no one with no talent at all has won yet. \nI just think they need a better voting system
565918
I am an Elliott who strongly likes his singing. I'm positive that any label will want Elliott to be one of their\nsingers. Elliott will go to fame and greatness because he can sing unlike Taylor hicks. If at the beginning of the season if I had to make a final three I would say Elliott, Chris, And mandisa. Most likely a record label will just pick him up.
224567
I watch american idol. Try out next year , have confidence in urself!
114898
The Bachelor & American Idol
718516
I think Taylor Hicks is a good singer and a great entertainer but I wish Elliot would have won.  He has the best voice!  Chris is awesome too.  I would have loved to see him win.  I don't like Katherine.  I think she kinda stuck up and full of herself.  \n\nWhat would happen though - if we voted for who should leave A.I. instead of who should stay?  I bet different people would be at the end.
577216
American Idol.  I'm practically an old lady (so you'd think I wouldn't be too interested in such pop culture things) but I will arrange my work schedule (I work nights) to at least catch the performance part of each week's episode.  I DO NOT watch much television but I do LOVE American Idol.
514642
Taylor would be great in concert, BUT no one would buy his CD. I rather buy Kat's CD. \n\n\nP.S. The winner AND the runner-up both get recording contacts. The winner gets the title American Idol.
615706
Congratulations to Taylor hicks he is our new American idol!!!! i knew he would win!!!! he's good and talented much more so than Katherine!!!! i really wanted Chris but since that couldn't be i am glad its Taylor!!!! the show was awesome with all those guest stars and performances.
691979
americans in american idol, indians in indian idol. just a guess
176308
Amen.  Idol always wants to set up a pop or country singer.  It's crap.  Chris is a rocker, let him rock.  Even if he gets voted off, he'd have a record deal within days, so either way he wins, and we win.
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i KNOW taylor will win american idol.\n\ni WANT taylor to win. why you ask? well...\n\n1. HE ROCKS!\n2. he's different\n3. he is humble, sweet and kind.\n4. he's absolutely adorable!\n5. KATHARINE SUCKS!
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Sorry this is the only information I could find with any bit about who counts votes and it's really nothing! I can't believe I can't find anymore than this. I've searched everywhere. If you find out, let me know.\n \n"Fox released a statement: "The producers and network have gone to great lengths to ensure the integrity of the voting process on American Idol. America votes, an independent company calculates the tally, and the show reports those results.""
34163
no, not really.  If they are truly great, then they will be successful with or without American Idol.  If they are terrible singers but win the TV show anyway, then they probably won't have a very successful career.
723108
This was the first time I had an opinion on American Idol. I generally can't stand the show, but this year, I was just hoping for Chris to win. Grr.\n\nOh well, I'm over it.
565939
Duhhhhh.... Is American Idol THAT important to you that you think there is a "conspiracy"??\n\nWell... Lets do some numbers, shall we?\n\nBesides Kelly Clarkson (who is no longer under contract with Simon Cowell) how many OTHER winners are still making sellable records and/or hits???\n\nRueben?\nFantasia?\numm.... ummm..... I am sure there were other "winners"...\n\nNow, lets see how the "losers" are doing...\n\nClay Aiken? \nBo Bice?\nCarrie Underwood?\nJosh Gracin?\nFrenchie Davis?\nWilliam Hung?\nKimberly Locke?\nRJ Helton?\nMarque Lynche?\nVanessa Olivarez?\nTrenyce?\nKira Scott?\n\nALL of the above listed "losers" have a MUCH better chance, as they are NOT wrangled into a year long contract that can kill their career. ((See Rueben vs. Clay for example.))\n\nAre you nuts?\n\nGet a life.
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I loved Chris, as most of America did, and thought he was guaranteed the win.  At this point, I really hope Taylor wins.  Katherine is an ok singer most of the time, but she is very inconsistent in her performances.  My friends at the karaoke pub usually do as well as she does, depending on how much they've had to drink:)  However, America is so wrapped up in looks and the "total package" that I think Kat will win because she looks the part.
778990
I think the real question is, do you think?