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On a different note... regardless of the outcome of American Idol, recording companies are lining up to offer Jessica Sanchez music deals.
Three seasons ago on "American Idol," it was "the guy-next-door versus the guyliner." This year, apparently there were a few layoffs in the Fox copywriting department, since the best slogan anyone could come up with for this week's Season 11 showdown was the somewhat insulting-to-both-contestants "the musical artist versus the big ol' voice." Whatever. But I suppose it was an appropriate summation of the massive contrast between this year's two "Idol" finalists, humble singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips and girl-wonder powerhouse Jessica Sanchez.
Yes, not since Adam Lambert and Kris Allen in Season 8 had there been a final face-off as diverse as this one. Wednesday night's result will really come down to just a matter of personal taste, methinks. But I have a feeling that when it comes to personal taste, many more voters are going to be swayed by Phillip's final song.
So on Tuesday, Jessica and Phillip sang three songs each: One selected by "Idol" mastermind Simon Fuller, one reprise of a memorable Season 11 performance, and one "coronation song." And while Phillip seemed to maintain his edge (remember, "Idol" isn't just a singing contest, it's also a popularity contest), Jessica delivered a couple performances that put her squarely in the game. Sadly, though, for her final song, she was severely handicapped by a blah ballad that wasn't nearly as memorable, or praised, as Phillip's, even if that was out of her control.
But may the best man--or girl--win!
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/idol-top-2-recap-battle-opposites-010413950.html
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