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Red carpet to stay out for Archuleta

David Archuleta was by far the most talented of the two Davids. He had the "drive" and the ability to win. He DID win, what are the voters thinking of ? Is this a true vocal competition ? Archuleta was definately the superior vocalist.

Archuletta rules. He will probably go further in his career than David Cook.

Archuleta should have won. This just shows the impotence of Americans.

David Archuleta is a winner anyway and I believe that he will be successful in anything he strives for. He is a great kid and he has a lot going for him. I wish him the very best.

The show is called "American Idol", it's not just a singing competition. It's about the contestant that most embodies the "Pop Star" persona. Archuleta didn't have that. Of course they are both very talented singers, I'm not trying to take anything away from Archuleta, I'm sure he'll have a good career.

To the two Anonymous posters and Agree....

Did you guys actually vote?

By your comments I'm guessing not. You can't complain about the outcome if you didn't participate in the process.

This article was fun to read. I enjoyed the quotes from Archuleta fans you wouldn't expect. It made me laugh... in a good way. David A has great talent, and is a great guy. I watched their performances on utube, he way out performed David C. That proves he IS "pop star" material. (Oh, but then, I didn't vote. How dare I comment! Nevermind the fact I have a toddler, and baby to take care of, and am pregnant, and need some freaking sleep. Like I'm going to stay up past 2am trying to vote for something only a person half my age would care that much about. Pesky priorities.) I still have the right to my opinion that he knocked David C out. :)

ok people quit whining. it did not happen to you. david cooke was definitely the best choice due to being a versatile singer. david can only do ballads and i do say he does a great job, but that can get boring. please let him grow up and mature in his own time. he seemed fine with the choice and i was impressed with his thankfulness he showed. that was him speaking, not his father. he should be very proud of himself. i am glad david cook won as now i don't have to listen to the news which only talks about david a. its bad enough that the only stations i get where i live is utah news.

Maybe if you didn't have so many young kids you would have time to vote. I bet you're 19 too.

Lil David he is special, stunned that he did not win AI. I am sure that he is going to become a great asset in the music industry. Waiting to hear the voice that sent the chills up and down my spine.
David's voice is an instrument, a beautiful gift.
Wishing him all the best that life can offer.

Both Davids are amazing and will do great. They will have theor own genres and be amazing...

Both David's are great musicians in their own aspects of the music industry. Rembering my high school years....if I had been built up so positively like David A was on Tuesday night (especially by Simon)....I would have been devastated by the outcome on Wednesday evening. Hoping David A. will continue his musical career...I enjoyed his soothly voice for a change of pace. David C will go far in the rock industry...but we need more of the David A voice in this hectic world today! Wishing David A the very best....move onward and upward---I'll be waiting (impatiently) for your sound to be coming through that ol' radio SOON!!!!!

Congratulations to David Cook but I was disappointed that David Archuleta didn't win. I think he has a powerhouse of a voice - a voice that will work in any musical genre. I wish him all the best and am sure he will go far in his musical career. Just think - just l7 years old and a voice that is captivating!

Both Davids are wonderful. Personally I preferred David A. I was not surprised though that David C. won. I look forward to following the careers of both performers. I thought the Collective Soul song "The World I Know" was much better than he was given credit for as well as U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" Anyway it is all over now. David A. is a fine young man. I wish he and his family all the best for the future.

mary, no not every genre. he can't sing anything but ballads. ok for a few songs, but gets boring

Great job to both David's!! May they both be successful and may they both remember how they got where they are today.

To Mary Perifimos

" a voice that will work in any musical genre..."

Did you hear him sing With You by Chris Brown? You must have missed that one cause it obviously showed his voice doesn't work for "any genre".

David A is still MY American Idol. By far the best singing voice. He will have a record deal before the end of the year, or perhaps a Broadway stint. His voice is powerful, sensitive and he believes in what he sings. He feels the words! I wish him luck, success and much happiness. David, always remain true to yourself, do not change for anyone! You, as far as I am concerned, is what a 17 year old young man should be. I love the innocence about you.

Archuleta should have won. He has the better of the voices. He was very humble unlike Cook's big-headed attitude. Archuleta listened to the judges comments and tried to improve each week. A person can listen to Archuleta's voice for hours. I wouldn't listen to Cook's voice 5 seconds. If he came on the radio, I would change channels. I don't plan to ever watch the show again because Archuleta didn't win. I pray he will continue in the music business and pass Cook's sales.

To those complaining that those making comments probably didn't even vote. Some of us were denied the opportunity. Try calling for 4 straight hours with the results being a recording "You're call did not go through." I would have preferred the "all systems busy" recording. At least I would have been more assured the phone system was working for Archuletta....and yes I tried all 3 numbers.
Oh and to Ty...You must have missed "Shop around." His voice certainly worked on that one.

This kid is exceptionally talented and there is no doubt about it he is really A Great Singer for his age. I hope he get David Foster as his producer that will be a plus for his music career. I am done with American Idol I only did watch it because of David Archuleta. Hey, David not winning American Idol isn't everything it is just the beginning for A NEW HORIZON FOR YOU KIDDO. Just be true to yourself and remain humble for your loyal fans will always support you thru thick or thin. Remember WE LOVE YOU.