Best of Night For American Idol Final Performance Show Was Either Scotty or Lauren

An incoming Texas thunderstorm knocked out my power about 5 minutes before the start of the American Idol final performance show of the season.

Power came back on at the end of the show, right when re-caps of Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina's 3 songs of the night and the voting numbers were shown, as you can see in the screen cap, with all the weather info taking up most of the screen, with Scotty shoved up in the upper right corner.

At least I got to see a condensed version of the show.

It did not take extensive research to learn that Scotty started off the show, with the first round being the singer's singing what they felt was their favorite performance of the season. Scotty sang "Gone" by Montgomery Gentry.

Lauren chose Carrie Underwood's "Flat on the Floor." Apparently Lauren sounded a tad hoarse.

For the second round Scotty and Lauren asked their favorite idol to pick a song for them. George Strait picked his own song, "Check Yes or No," for Scotty. Carrie Underwood picked "Maybe It Was Memphis."

Judges' opinions?  In the first round Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson gave Scotty a slight edge, with Lauren getting the coveted slight edge for round 2. Steven Tyler gave both rounds to Lauren.

The third round song was what it always is, that being the first song the singer will release should they be the winner.

For Scotty, Jimmy Iovine picked "I Love You This Big." Randy was the most negative of the judges. Jennifer reached deep into her extensive vocabulary and said it was "amazing." Steven said Scotty proved, "You can't make a 3-point shot from under the net." I don't know what that means either.

Lauren sang a tribute to American moms called "Like My Mother Does." Jennifer felt that this song just might make Lauren the winner. Randy cleverly went non-cliche and said, "Lauren Alaina has arrived."

With Steven saying something I could understand, that being, “The first time I saw you I thought you were my American Idol. I think America’s gonna find that to be true as well.”

So, I guess that means Steven thinks Lauren will win. Randy thought the slight edge went to Scotty. While Jennifer thought it too close to call.

Two things for certain. The winner will be a teenager who's future is likely in country music, not heavy metal.

Kris Allen is the American Idol Season 8 Winner!

After being labeled as the "dark horse" among the American Idol finalists, 24 year old Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas was declared the American Idol winner during the Finale May 20 (5/20/2009).

What would Adam Lambert fans feel? Google trends did not spell him victory. Everyone was just pimping him and it didn't work. Danny Gokey fans voted for Kris, so that may be a factor too. 

Kris Allen Wins American Idol Video

Related Search: american idol 2009 winner east coast, kris allen wins american idol, american idol may 20 results, who lost on american idol tonight, who got booted of american idol tonight, who was eliminated on american idol tonight, who got voted off american idol last night, who got booted from american idol, who won american idol tonight, who was cut from american idol tonight, American Idol Season 8 May 20 2009 Results, who leaves american idol tonight, what are the results tonight on American Idol, American Idol Season 8 Winner, Kris Allen Wins American Idol, Adam Lambert Loses to Kris Allen

American Idol Finale May 20 Results - Who Will Go Home and Who Will Be the Next American Idol?

Only one can win the Finale! Who will go home? Who will be declared the next American Idol Season 8 Grand Winner? Kris Allen or Adam Lambert - who ever wins will deserve the 100 million votes (624 million votes this season) that have been cast last night!

Live blogging here! The show have started. Ryan shows some clips of the judges over the Season 8. Then, Adam and Kris are called out. Michaela Gordon is Conway Arkansas as they root for Kris, while Carly Smithson is in San Diego to give Adam some pimping.

 

American Idol Top 13 opens the show with Pink’s So What.

 

American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook performs his newest single entitled “Permanent”. Watch video

There’s a 2009 Golden American Idol Award gimmick for those memorable and strangest audition pieces. And… Nick Mitchell aka Normund Gentle wins it hands down for the male category. He performs his gravity-defying version of “And I’m Telling You”.

 

American Idol 8 duets revealed Lil Rounds and Queen Latifah. That was baad! Watch video.

 

Jason Mraz is in the American Idol stage with some Top 13 finalists – I see Anoop Desai and Alexis Grace. Watch video here. Watch video.

 

Kris Allen’s American Idol journey is shown on video. Then, Keith Urban does a duet with Kris with “Kiss a Girl”. Watch video.

 

Megan Joy and Jasmine Murray gets into the stage with “Glamorous” and introduces the Black Eyed Peas. The Black Eyed Peas rocked the house with “Boom Boom Pow”. Watch video.

 

2009 Golden American Idol Award for the best attitude category nominees were shown. Bikini girl Katrina Darrell  gets it and sings Mariah Carey song “Vision of Love”. Kara DioGuardi sings with her. They have a bikini showdown as well! That was funny!

Kara Dioguardi and Bikini Girl Katrina Darrell showdown

 

Another duet from Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper – they sang “Time After Time” while she played the harp-like instrument Appalchian Dulcimer. Then, Ryan does interviews Kris Allen’s and Adam Lambert’s folks and introduces Danny Gokey. Lionel Richie joins him and they sing “All Night Long”. Watch video.

 

Adam Lambert’s journey to American Idol Season 8 is shown onscreen. Adam sings “Beth” by KISS wearing a leather jacket with weird sleeves then he introduces KISS with those white and black painted faces! Their performance was a blast literally because of the fireworks! Watch video.

 

Santana takes the stage with his guitar and Matt Giraud sings “Black Magic Woman” with him. Adam, Danny, Lil and the rest of the Top 13 joins in with “Smooth”. Watch video.

 

The last Ford music video for this season is shown with Adam and Kris singing. We see other members of the Top 13 in the background and David Cook is there to take Adam and Kris “for a ride” in their new Ford Fusions

 

Megan Joy and Michael Sarver does the singing of “Pretty  Flowers” with comedian Steve Martin playing the banjo. Watch video.

 

Male American Idol Top 13 finalists sing “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” and Rod Stewart enters the stage and sings some of his songs. Watch video. It’s getting boring and I wanna get on with the results! Jeez…

 

Another Golden Idol Award is given out. Tatiana del Toro wins it.

 

Adam and Kris sings with Queen - “We Are The Champions”. They are joined in by the Top 13 finalists. Watch video.

 

The results are in! Who will be the next American Idol? Watch video.

 

OMG… I KNEW IT! KRIS ALLEN emerges as the 2009 American Idol Winner!

 

American Idol Finale May 20 Guest Performers

There's a bevy of guest performers tonight gracing the American Idol Season 8 Finale. Starting with Steve Martin, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Black Eyed Peas, Queen Latifah, Carlos Santana, Pink, Jason Mraz, Keith Urban and American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook. Watch out for the much awaited duets like Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie and Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Keith Urban - while Carlos Santana will be doing a number with the American Idol Season 8 Top 13 finalists.

American Idol Live Blogging Here.

Fresh from his concert in the Philippines with David Archuleta, David Cook will be performing "Permanent", as his tribute to his late elder brother. American Idol sweethearts Anoop Desai and Megan Joy will be doing Jason Mraz's "Im Yours". Aside from those stellar guests, I'm sure a lot of big name stars are going to be at the audience to witness the declaration of who will be the 2009 American Idol.

David Cook "Permanent" American Idol Finale May 20 2009

Jason Mraz with Anoop and Alexis Grace

Keith Urban with Kris Allen

Cyndi Lauper (playing an Appalchian Dulcimer) with Allison Iraheta

Lionel Richie with Danny Gokey

KISS with Adam Lambert

Steve Martin with Michael Sarver and Megan Joy

Queen with Kris and Adam

American Idol Finale Predictions - Who Will Win American Idol Season 8?

In the past week, we had a clear American Idol 8 winner. Yet, after the May 19 finale performance, the mood had change - Kris Allen might just have the shot at being the 8th American Idol! Adam Lambert did not do bad yesterday, but the sheer improvements are more magnified in Kris Allen. American Idol 2009 predictions say that Kris and Adam have a slim margin in terms of votes!

Dial Idol Predictions tell us that Kris edged out Adam by 1.1% of all the votes.

Although Dial Idol is not the most accurate prediction instrument, I think their results are credible enough because we've seen how Adam and Kris performed last night. I want Adam Lambert to win, but right now I'm not too sure about that. Kris might just be the American Idol Winner for 2009!

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen "No Boundaries" - American Idol Finale Round 3

The American Idol Season 8 Winner's Song is co-written by Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allen. The song wasn't as good as the past winner's songs. For me, it lacks the impact of the other songs like "A Moment Like This" or "I Believe".

Adam Lambert "No Boundaries" Judges' comments:
Randy: I love it.. a little pitchy in some spots!
Kara: I speak in behalf my co-writers.. I'm moved and I'm proud
Paula: I'm very proud.. what you brought was remarkable. I will be a fan forever
Simon: I'm not gonna judge the song.. I'm gonna judge you. You're the best most original contestant!

Kris Allen "No Boundaries" Judges' Comments:
Randy: You're an amazing competitor. That song fit your voice.
Kara: I congratulate you.. I hope people vote for this season.
Paula: You did an amazing job to end up where you are.
Simon: You came in.. first audition - no confidence. You have thoroughly deserved where you are!

OMG! I think the Winner's Song fit Kris Allen's voice more than Adam's. Will Adam be robbed of his American Idol seat tomorrow?

American Idol Finale May 19 (5/19/09) Videos to follow!
Numbers to call for Adam 1-866-436-5701, 1-866-436-5703, 1-866-436-5705

Numbers to call for Kris 1-866-436-5702, 1-866-436-5704, 1-866-436-5706

Adam Lambert "A Change is Gonna Come", Kris Allen "What's Going On" - American Idol Finale Round 2

After that American Idol Finale Round 1, will Adam be able to bounce back? Now, the songs they will sing are chosen by the American idol producer Simon Fuller. Adam sang "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and Kris Allen sang "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.

Adam Lambert "A Change is Gonna Come" Judges Comments:

Randy: You can sing your face off that was unbelievable
Kara: A great combination of high notes and emotion…using both sided of yourself
Paula: The best that I've heard.. I know you will be iconic!
Simon: All I can say is that you're 100 percent back in the game

Kris Allen "What's Going On" Judges Comments:
Randy: You sang great... but it's a little bit light
Kara: Socially-conscious song for you
Paula: You made Marvin Gaye proud
Simon: It's like 3 friends in a bedroom strumming to a Marvin Gaye.. You did not grab hold of the song..

Simon declared that Adam Lambert won Round 2 “a million percent”!

American Idol Finale Round 1 - Adam Lambert "Mad World", Kris Allen "Ain't No Sunshine"

American Idol Finale May 19 kicked off with the Final 2's personal favorites. Adam Lambert went on first with "Mad World" by Tears for Fears, while Kris went on to perform a Bill Withers original "Ain't No Sunshine".

Adam Lambert "Mad World" Judges Comments:

Randy: We're down to the wire.. I liked the performance

Kara: I'm happy he chose that song again you rocked it again tonight

Paula: unbelievably proud you're standing on that stage tonight. Baskin it...

Simon: The coat made the performance overly theatrical

Kris Allen "Ain't No Sunshine" Judges Comments:

Randy: I can tell what kind of artist you really are

Kara: I agree with Randy. You have a way to have intimate bond with the audience

Paula: You have a unique way of Allenizing your songs

Simon: When your name was announced last week, I wasn't sure America voted right. But I take it all back.

Simon declared that Kris won Round 1!

Numbers to call for Adam 1-866-436-5701, 1-866-436-5703, 1-866-436-5705

Numbers to call for Kris 1-866-436-5702, 1-866-436-5704, 1-866-436-5706

American Idol May 19 Song Spoilers - What Will Adam and Kris Sing in the American Idol Finale?

We are already at the brink of American Idol Finale May 19 (5/19/09) and the song spoilers are now out! Tonight, the theme will be as Ryan Seacrest revealed on

Friday’s Larry King Live:

• Round One - The Contestant’s Favorites – Ryan explained that this song  will be chosen from the roster of their Season 8 performances. (Adam - "Mad World", Kris -"Ain't No Sunshine")
• Round Two - Simon Fuller’s Pick – The producers will choose the song. (Adam - "A Change is Gonna Come", Kris - "What's Going On")
• Round Three - The Winner’s Single - There is only one coronation song this year which will be composed by Kara DioGuardi (No Boundaries)

The winner's single is entitled as "No Boundaries", which was revealed in the in this Fox News report:

As I predicted, Adam Lambert will perform "Mad World" again. On the other hand, Kris Allen will be performing “Heartless” or “Falling Slowly”, where Falling Slowly is the most likely being picked. (UPDATE: Kris Allen will be singing "Ain't No Sunshine"). UPDATE: Simon Fuller picks a Sam Cooke original "A Change is Gonna Come" for Adam Lambert and a MArvin Gaye original "What's Going On" for Kris Allen. Carrie Underwood is also set to visit the American Idol stage tonight to perform “Home Sweet Home”. Well, that's it for the spoilers and just bookmark this blog for more exciting American Idol Finale updates. I will be live blogging the show tonight so just stick around guys! Below is watch the Adam Lambert and Kris Allen interview:

Adam Lambert - Pre-American Idol Performance as Joshua

Adam Lambert is a crowd pleaser, even before his stint in American Idol Season 8. Adam's theater background revealed that he grabbed two roles in big theater productions - Wicked and The Ten Commandments. In Wicked, which is a prequel to the Wizard of Oz, Adam Lambert played an understudy of the show's leading man Fieryo. Adam joined the Wicked cast in 2005 until October 2008. In an Associated Press interview, Bernard Telsey admitted that Adam gained a wow from him as he realized that "Oh my God, this guy has the highest range!". However, Adam garnered more raves to his role as Joshua in the pop rock musical The Ten Commandments, where Val Kilmer played the lead role as Moses. See Adam Lambert's performance "Is Anybody Listening" from The Ten Commandments after the jump.

The Los Angeles production of The Ten Commandments was not exactly approved by critics because The New York Times found it "bland, static, overproduced and underdirected", while The Los Angeles Times recounted that the play "has the power to leave an epiphany-seeking theatergoer speechless." Yet, the two papers clearly noticed Adam as the play's ""most consistent crowd-wower." Now, that he's on the American Idol Final Two, will his "wowing power" propel him up to be the American Idol Season 8 winner? Anyway, just watch this pre-American Idol Adam Lambert as he belts out "Is Anybody Listening" while playing the role of Joshua: