LOS ANGELES — Kris Allen’s smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to "American Idol” victory Wednesday, turning the theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.
"I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen, 23, of Conway, Ark.
As host Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result of the viewer vote, "The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.”
Lambert’s commanding vocal range and stage presence — and the judges’ adoration of him — at times turned "Idol” into "The Adam Lambert Show,” with the other contestants mere guests. But it turned out that "Idol” viewers could embrace a gifted performer like Lambert, one who sported black nail polish and bold self-assurance, only to a point.
Simon Cowell tipped his hat to both contestants Wednesday.
"To both of you, and I don’t normally mean this, I thought you were both brilliant. …. The future’s all yours,” the judge said.
Before the results were announced, Lambert and Allen had a moment of musical camaraderie: They joined together with Queen on the rock anthem "We Are the Champions.”
"Adam did win. So did Kris. Nobody lost tonight. These are two champions,” Paul Stanley from Kiss said backstage.
Underdog Kris Allen ‘Idol’
Kris Allen of Arkansas takes singing title over judges’ favorite
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Buzz up!By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: May 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Kris Allen’s smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to "American Idol” victory Wednesday, turning the theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.
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"I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen, 23, of Conway, Ark.
As host Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result of the viewer vote, "The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.”
Lambert’s commanding vocal range and stage presence — and the judges’ adoration of him — at times turned "Idol” into "The Adam Lambert Show,” with the other contestants mere guests. But it turned out that "Idol” viewers could embrace a gifted performer like Lambert, one who sported black nail polish and bold self-assurance, only to a point.
Simon Cowell tipped his hat to both contestants Wednesday.
"To both of you, and I don’t normally mean this, I thought you were both brilliant. …. The future’s all yours,” the judge said.
Before the results were announced, Lambert and Allen had a moment of musical camaraderie: They joined together with Queen on the rock anthem "We Are the Champions.”
"Adam did win. So did Kris. Nobody lost tonight. These are two champions,” Paul Stanley from Kiss said backstage.
The Gokey factor
Allen bloomed during the season, gaining more assurance onstage and winning viewers over.
There also was the Danny Gokey factor. Gokey made it to the top three before he fell out of the contest, leaving his supporters up for grabs.
"After the third one leaves, you wonder where do the votes go from that third contestant,” Paula Abdul said backstage after Tuesday’s showdown.
Allen seemed the likely candidate for those viewers’ affections, for on- and offstage reasons. Allen and Gokey, 29, of Milwaukee, were downright conservative when compared with Lambert’s elaborate staging and wardrobe choices. Allen is a married college student and has worked as a church worship leader. Gokey, a widower, is a church music director.
by the associated press
"I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen, 23, of Conway, Ark.
As host Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result of the viewer vote, "The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.”
Lambert’s commanding vocal range and stage presence — and the judges’ adoration of him — at times turned "Idol” into "The Adam Lambert Show,” with the other contestants mere guests. But it turned out that "Idol” viewers could embrace a gifted performer like Lambert, one who sported black nail polish and bold self-assurance, only to a point.
Simon Cowell tipped his hat to both contestants Wednesday.
"To both of you, and I don’t normally mean this, I thought you were both brilliant. …. The future’s all yours,” the judge said.
Before the results were announced, Lambert and Allen had a moment of musical camaraderie: They joined together with Queen on the rock anthem "We Are the Champions.”
"Adam did win. So did Kris. Nobody lost tonight. These are two champions,” Paul Stanley from Kiss said backstage.
Underdog Kris Allen ‘Idol’
Kris Allen of Arkansas takes singing title over judges’ favorite
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Buzz up!By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: May 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Kris Allen’s smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to "American Idol” victory Wednesday, turning the theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.
Featured Gallery
Advertisement
"I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen, 23, of Conway, Ark.
As host Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result of the viewer vote, "The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.”
Lambert’s commanding vocal range and stage presence — and the judges’ adoration of him — at times turned "Idol” into "The Adam Lambert Show,” with the other contestants mere guests. But it turned out that "Idol” viewers could embrace a gifted performer like Lambert, one who sported black nail polish and bold self-assurance, only to a point.
Simon Cowell tipped his hat to both contestants Wednesday.
"To both of you, and I don’t normally mean this, I thought you were both brilliant. …. The future’s all yours,” the judge said.
Before the results were announced, Lambert and Allen had a moment of musical camaraderie: They joined together with Queen on the rock anthem "We Are the Champions.”
"Adam did win. So did Kris. Nobody lost tonight. These are two champions,” Paul Stanley from Kiss said backstage.
The Gokey factor
Allen bloomed during the season, gaining more assurance onstage and winning viewers over.
There also was the Danny Gokey factor. Gokey made it to the top three before he fell out of the contest, leaving his supporters up for grabs.
"After the third one leaves, you wonder where do the votes go from that third contestant,” Paula Abdul said backstage after Tuesday’s showdown.
Allen seemed the likely candidate for those viewers’ affections, for on- and offstage reasons. Allen and Gokey, 29, of Milwaukee, were downright conservative when compared with Lambert’s elaborate staging and wardrobe choices. Allen is a married college student and has worked as a church worship leader. Gokey, a widower, is a church music director.
by the associated press
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