who is the best American Idol also ran?
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Season 1:The top two were right with Kelly Clarkson and Justin Gaurini and Kelly winning.\nSeason 2: The top two should have been Clay Aiken an Kimberly Locke with Clay winning.Not Rueban Studdard winning\nSeason 3: The top two should have been Dianna DiGamo and Jasmine Trias with Dianna winning.Not Fantasia winning\nSeason 4:The top two were right with Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice with Carrie winning.\nSeason5: The top two should have been Chris Daughtry and Elliott Yamin with Chris winning.Not Katherine McPhee and Taylor Hicks and Taylor winning.
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Here is the official website. I love this show! I watch it and American Idol.
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Chris was my favorite too, but you know, I bet he'll have a better record for not winning. His style is not "pop" and idol puts out pop records.  \n\nOf the two contestants in the finals, the guy who won is the better vocalist, he didn't hit sour notes or sound shrill like the girl often did.
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The finale is tomorrow night.  The first American Idol was Kelly Clarkson.
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Chris Daughtry...I've voted for him and Taylor Hicks over this season, because I think they're both more talented than any of the girls. Katharine McPhee is OK, but I think Chris appeals to a broader audience.
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Jose "Sway" Penala, David Radford, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox. I never miss American Idol. Love it. \nGo to www.americanidol.com to read up on the latest and see videos of the 24 that went to Hollywood. It doesn't have the ones that got voted off tonight yet.
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I like The O.C, Lost, Allias, Prizon Break, American Idol.. lol.. there is too many to count.
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my favorite person on american idol is paris. DOn't know the last name.
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I wouldn't say the season has been a waste since we saw a lot of talented singers.  However, if the purpose of American Idol is to find a talented singer,  I think they failed.  Mandissa was the female singer that was the strongest vocally.  For males, hands down Chris and Elliot were the best vocals.  I think Taylor has been successful in entertaining the crowd every week.  Katherine however, has had to stoop to using her appearance and sex appeal to remain in the competition.  Her sultry looks into the camera, low cut and skimpy attire, etc kept her in the competition.  How many times did we hear the judges comment on her appearance instead of her singing?  OUt fo teh remaining contestants..my vote is for Taylor.
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I think Elliot Yamin should have won. He's humble and has a great voice. Yeah so he's not HOT like Chris , or crazy like Taylor Hicks, but look at Queen and Kiss they were not the best looking bands in the world but they still rocked.
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Taylor Hicks and Paris Bennett\n\nThough I love Katherine McPhee, I think those two have already won over America.
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Mandisa was an incredible powerhouse, full of joy and love and music.  I suppose no one really thought she needed our votes early on when she was voted off.  Chris was a great rocker.  Elliot had a perfect voice, but only started to loosen up and show his personality in the last two shows.  Paris was the best female jazz vocalist.  Yet, all in all, I always rooted for Taylor.  He had it all and he was so unhibited in putting on a total performance.  The final cut was absolutely correct.  Taylor should have, and did, win!
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It's Kelly Clarkson overall but only because she has multiple albums and has been at it longer. I predict that before too long that Carrie Underwood will become the most successful overall idol winner. Her debut album has sold over 3 million copies already, Kelly's debut album sold 2 million.
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I voted the hell outta the phone. Taylor! I have been watching American Idol from Season 1!
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I like Katherine and Chris and so does my mom, I like Kelly Clarkson the best though. Katherines gonna kick butt!
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american idol and desperate housewives
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I do like to watch American Idol, but was a little disappointed with last season.  I thought that Constantine shouldn't have been sent home when he was.  There was no way that Scott Savol was better than him.  Anyway, that was last year.  This year I think it's going to be the guys turn to win... I really like Taylor Hicks and Chris Daughtry and of course Ace.  :)  It would be nice to see Taylor or Chris win; they aren't the "sterotypical" idols the judges and America seem to be looking for.