And then there were TWO...
Competing on the Idol Stage for the Grand Finale will be diva-in-the-making JESSICA SANCHEZ and heartthrob singer PHILLIP PHILLIPS.
(Just what I have predicted from the very beginning)
After Joshua Ledet's elimination last week, I can definitely say that this finale is one of American Idol's best yet after David vs David during season 8. Well, Joshua is a talented singer but after a while I totally felt off on his performances and started to dislike him because for me it all became too loud, showy, bordering noisy and overly dramatic. And all his performances sound the same--- shouty and full of unnecessary dramatic antics. So I can say that I am more than happy with the results of last week's voting. This season's final 2 are incredibly talented with huge and strong fan base, it's crazy we don't even know how the voting will go to determine the winner.
And as the whole world knows, I am rooting for JESSICA SANCHEZ to win. Apart from the fact that she is a part-Filipino, she definitely has the best vocal chops among the other contestants. But not discounting Phillip Phillips' talent--- he sounds cool and he really looks hot.
Now I am making this post to share my piece why Jessica deserves to win this season's AMERICAN IDOL.
Since American Idol is all based on viewers' votes, Jessica has a huge chance of winning. Backed up by two huge communities in the states--- Mexican and Filipino community, and proly some of fellow Asian communities as well, she sure has a solid share of votes in the finale. Take the Filipino community alone, how we all unite in showing support to any of our
kababayans making a scene in the international arena. She, by the way, is the most followed AI contestant this year on twitter with almost 400,000 followers and counting. While Phillip undeniably has strong following too, I really think Jessica has more edge over Phillip.
Second, it has been years since AI had a female winner, the last was Jordin Sparks during season 7. I believe it s high time that another female wins this year. Besides, the most successful and famous AI past winners and alumna were female (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson). On this note, looking back at the recent four previous winners, they all were guys and kinda on the same mold (guitar playing dudes), but they all have been almost non-existent in the music scene, this may affect Phillip Phillips' chance of winning. Too much for a guitar charmer.
Let us not discount Jessica herself---she is cute and perky, very young and sweet. She has an undeniable amazing style and stage presence, and she has powerful vocal chops and range. Her vocal performances have been compared to music industry's greatests such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Holliday and Beyonce. And her performaces on the idol stage has been noted to be some of the greatest performances on TV history.
Her talent is undeniable, earning her fans from the likes of
Beyonce, the great
Jennifer Holliday,
Colbie Caillat,
Thalia,
Jesse McCartney,
Akon, industry veteran
Tommy Motolla, legendary
India Arie,
Billy Joel, and famous American Idol alumni
Jennifer Hudson,
Kris Allen,
Adam Lambert,
Elliot Yamin and
Hailey Reinhart. All of them vocally expressing their support and admiration for the petite diva.
Even the judges have over and over said their admiration and praises for Jessica's talent. Long-time judge Randy Jackson even said that Jessica is one of the best singers in the entire country, ever. Steven Tyler even proclaimed on-air that she will be the last one standing in the competition. Jennifer Lopez meanwhile said that she is one of the best female singers in the current music scene, and who could forget that moment when she ran up the stage and snagged the microphone on Jessica as the judges used their one-save-per-season when she got the lowest votes during the top 7 elimination.
And need be told, Jessica Sanchez
is the market. With today's most successful, biggest and most famous stars being female, and that today's music scene is missing a young female star whom teens especially young girls can look up to, Jessica is just in the ripe for picking. And she is the only one I can see selling albums, charting on music charts, performing on award shows and setting another teen diva/performer era since the last time of Miley Cyrus.
Having said all that, I encourage all Pinoys in the US to vote for her this week. The crown is within reach. Just one more voting night. Spare few minutes of your time to pick up your phones to call or text, or be infront of your computer to vote online. This moment is THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL. Let us not let the victory slip away of Jessica's hands. Let us all help make one girl's dream come true.
