I heard the news yesterday as early as 12 noon. I actually wished I was home eating ice cream in the middle of the day, lounging away the afternoon sitting on those contemporary sofas you see on the catalogue and watching Lee DeWyze break down as Ryan Seacrest announced him as the new American Idol.
For millions who voted for Lee DeWyze, it was a beautiful day.
Personally, I think the paint sales guy deserves his new crown. It has been a slow rise to the top for Lee. And it was indeed an amazing journey for him. In fact, I am at peace whether Lee or Crystal wins. Both are equally talented and hardworking. Both deserve to own a record.
The soup is gone. I mean, Tim Urban. Now the AI field was left with six talented singers. With Andrew Garcia out, I’m down to my last two bets – Crystal Bowersox and still another Danny Gokey baby, Lee DeWyze. One of them can already wear the Idol crown as early as now.
Of course, Crystal Bowersox is a clear winner given the judges’ consistent praises for her hard work and exceptional talent. But, if I were Crystal, I wouldn’t rest on my laurels yet. Lee DeWyze is a superstar in the making. The guy is said to most likely follow the steps of Daughtry to a record-smashing stardom. People talk about Lee the way one would rave about alli weight loss products. In fact, Kara can already hear Lee’s voice over the radio and the judges seemed to agree. Simon Cowell was so pleased about him he described his last performance as “brilliant”.
Try listening to “Predicament” – Lee’s single from his debut album “So I Was Told” from an independent record company in Chicago called Wuli Records. He actually have two albums recorded under Wuli before he auditioned in American Idol. They’re sold online through Amazon.
Whoever wins between Crystal and Lee, I would still buy both of their records.
I join millions of people who admire Lee Dewyze for his great voice. He’s actually got what it takes to make it to the Top 3. (Alright, my Top 3 – Crystal, Andrew and him. Sorry, I am not a Siobhan fan. I don’t like listening to records that end up with too much screaming.) Talent is not his problem. Neither his good looks. The way he sees at himself on stage is. He sorely lacks confidence. He hardly makes eye contact. Lee is a reluctant singer who doesn’t want to draw people’s attention to himself. Whatever it was that bothered him, whether it has to do with his upbringing as kid, or him selling car paints, insurance quotes or drilling in oil fields, it doesn’t actually matter. It’s hard for people with good set of ears not to notice his singing.
I hope he realizes that next time he’s up there under the spotlight. Keep it up. I’ll buy your record.
