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As predicted, Lee Dewyze wins the title as American Idol for 2010 garnering more votes than contender Crystal Bowersox. Despite pitch problems, Lee still managed to get the votes from teenyboppers and older women. Apparently, he got most of Casey James’ fans on his side.
Though there are those who believe his talent would be wasted with the win, the AI crown is still no easy feat. This could also be the last credible AI competition being Simon Cowell’s last. Of all AI winners, very few have really made it far. David Cook and Kris Allen’s career seem to be going no where while that of Taylor Hicks is almost non-existent. On the other hand, those who exited early are flourishing in every way possible — Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson are currently at the top of their game. It wont be such a surprise if Casey James’ career soars even higher than both finalists — his duet with Axl Rose tonight was pretty cool.

With Lee taking the title, it appears that America is still as predictable as ever.  In the end, the screaming and giggling prevails and it becomes difficult to hear the music beyond the din.

With just one day before the finals of American Idol 2010, there is only one question in my mind. Can the talent of Crystal Bowersox be enough to garner more votes than the shy Lee Dewyze? For the past years, American Idol has been dominated by male winners, leaving the female contestants hardly any chance to even make it to the finals. This year, Crystal’s talent was enough to make it to the finals. Despite the following that Casey James earned over the weeks, her musical prowess cannot be denied. But will it be enough?
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