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Archuleta's Utah friends say humility is no act

I watched last night for the first time--by accident while flipping through the channels. I am a music major and music teacher. HE HAS AN AMAZING VOICE AND GREAT TALENT! It would be nice if he wins, but he must go on performing, no matter what. He also needs to keep grounded. Success in the music world is one thing, but balancing life WITH talent is another. Good luck Singer Boy! You are a pleasure to listen to--which if more than many of the performers are. You have great talent...but remember, it's what we do with what we have that helps us us to grow to who we may become....conprendo?

American Idol is still on? Why?

I agree, with this show as over hyped and all these fake reality shows are a waste of time and don't have any reason to watch them. They all remind me of the fabled "Gong Show" with all its hype and stupidity. The P.T. Barnum quote is still working and alive and well used by the networks. Tried to watch the show but after 30 seconds hit the remote. It's all easy come, easy go, and not at all entertaining, except if you are a teenager that has nothing better to do. Phase to black........, the show has ended.

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Way to go, David! We are rooting for you

I hope David doesn't win Idol. I hope he is #2.

That way his talent will be recognized but Idol won't "own" him.

David has a great voice, but he really needs to develop some interpersonal skills. He has a deer-in-the-headlights look every time someone asks him a question. I guess that comes with age, but he seems to lack self-confidence.

Actually, as soon as you try out for Idol, they own you for the rest of your career, regardless of whether you win the whole thing or get zero air-time. It is a pretty slick deal they have going, actually. Winning, thereforre, is better, because then they promote you and get you duets with stars, ala Jordin Sparks.

Jordin Sparks should not have won anyway! Everybody knows that Melinda Doolittle was the real winner. Idol lost a huge part of thier audiance last year when Doolittle was voted off.Like the year before,Idol turned into a popularity contest and not a talent show. This year, everyone loves Brooke, including myself. However, she had a poor performance last night, but probably won't be voted off.

I agree with Lee. I watch AI because I want the most talented singer to win. That should have been Melinda Doolittle last year and Chris Dougherty the year before. This year it should be David Cook or Carly Smithson, I haven't decided. I don't care what religion the person is. I'm LDS but don't think Brooke or David A. is the best singer.

Way to go David Archuleta.

Everyone is so proud that you are from Utah and Murray. We all feel like you live "just up the street" from us. You really know how to develop your talent. It is great to have a famous person who is humble come from our great state.

Sorry, but I don't think David A is a great singer. I would flip the channel if I heard him on the radio. He's very "High School Musical." He seems like a nice kid...but no idol...though I thought the same about Jordin Sparks and she won.

I really think that David has an incredible voice. I'm not one to vote for someone just because they're from my state, my religion, or any other such reason. I vote on the talent and stage presence. I actually am voting for Kristy Lee Cook also right now as I think she deserves a spot in the top 5. She's come a long way since the beginning and I love her voice. I love Brooke's folksy sound and stage presence but overall David has the best voice. Sadly I think David Cook could win but I can't stand listening to him sing. This week though I hope Mr. Dreadlocks (sorry I forgot his name, we call him Tiny Tim) is voted off. He drives me crazy. I have to say though Jordin Sparks definitely deserved to win but I was disappointed with her CD and the song choices on it. I'm old enough to be all these kids' mother so AI is defnitely not just for teenagers! We all enjoy watching it as a family!

David is amazing. His voice is pure and clear. And he's a great kid on top of it. Anyone who says differently has jealousy and criticism issues. Best of luck to him!

It's all about young talent for the most part, so please don't judge their talent to older experienced singers--and for sure if you do not like the show move on. I personnaly don't watch it much but we do have choices people. I think for his age that David is an execeptional talent, and I am very thankful that he just happens to be from Utah. Good luck David.

It's great to hear that David A. is a terrific kid. He definitely is blessed with talent. But I agree with another poster in that he has terrible stagefright, and that doesn't bode well for being a teen idol. I can see him making a Christian album, but not pop. (I think his wheezy breathing might do him in too.)

I think Carly is getting shafted by the judges. She is the real deal and they keep saying that something didn't quite work. Bull. They want her gone for some reason. (And they obviously want both Davids in the final.)

Brooke is very sweet and has a nice folksy sound, but she really struggled last night and should go home soon. And she needs to HUSH when the judges are talking to her. Zip it!

There, now I feel better.

Folks, I am from Atlanta and was rooting for Michael Johns, now that he is Gone GO David A!!!!
Be proud of your home grown talent

David is so young and already so talented. Maturity will only make him more talented and more marketable. He seems like another Donny Osmond (no complaints here!)
I think Carly has an okay voice but she is pigeonholed into one thing. I agree with the judges completely on her. I'm not predjudiced but it just doesn't seem an Irish girl should be able to be the "American" Idol.

the look on his face after he sings the song is what I like about David.It's the look that says " wow, did I really sing that" look. He will go all the way because he's got a great recording voice. And he never talk back and mouth off to any criticism.

Luana, "I'm not predjudiced but it just doesn't seem an Irish girl should be able to be the "American" Idol".

If this isn't prejudice I don't know what is.