This season teems with raw talent, something that was quite lacking in last year’s competition. I can compare this year’s talent clash to seasons 4 and 5 that has produced some of today’s chart-toppers in the likes of Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry and Elliott Yamin.
Here’s my prediction for this year’s battle for the American Idol title. The stage for the finale will be shared between the two Davids.
David Archuleta
I rest my case on talks about him being part Filipino and leave it hanging that way. Archuleta does not look like he is and he has not made any statement to confirm nor deny it. But one thing for sure, this 17-year-old Star Search winner has the qualities of becoming the next hit the world has yet to see. Behind him is massive fan base that could help him secure his place in this year’s bet for the American Idol crown.
David Cook
This 25-year-old guy is a certified rocker from head to toe but comes in a totally different package that sets him apart from a handful of long-haired rock singers who obviously got their inspiration from Bo Bice. He looks very neat and has a good fashion sense without really overdoing it. Despite his rocker image, Cook has this guy-next-door appeal and an exceptionally good voice that could easily win the votes of both young and mature women.
Also, I think Carly Smithson, a Simon Cowell favorite among the girls; Ramiele Malubay, another talented Filipino who will definitely get the votes of Filipino-American communities; and Jason Castro will occupy the rest of the seats reserved for American Idol’s Top 5.
Who are your Top 5 bets?
