Cook sticks a fork in other ‘Idol’ contestants, they’re done
Can anybody stop David Cook? He seems to be the only one displaying any originality on the show, and he has the singing chops, too. You would think the Blue Springs, Mo., singer would be at a disadvantage on Mariah Carey night but the opposite proved true.
Here is my take on the others:
Carly Smithson - Best voice. Seemed like an early favorite, but she can’t seem to pick the right song.
Kristy Lee Cook - Lucky she made it this far. Good song choices have kept her in the competition.
Brooke White - Talented and unique but needs to drop the aw-shucks persona.
Jason Castro - Dreadlocks must be popular. Can’t believe he is still in it, and the judges love him!
Syesha Mercado - Great voice but doesn’t stand out in the crowd.
David Archuleta - Another great voice, but the puppy dog’s age will keep him on the leash.
I’m predicting a Cook/Smithson showdown with Cook coming out on top.
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(6 votes, average: 3.5 out of 5)
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It’s all a matter of taste. I can’t stand David Cook. Any time anyone is a “rocker”, all the critics say he/she is original, even if they sound like 50% of the other rockers out there. He is not original, just different than most Idol contestants, and I don’t think will sell as well as Archuleta.