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April 28, 2009

Kris Allen No. 2 most popular 'Idol' on iTunes

Apparently, there was some sort of glitch with iTunes the other day, and the sales numbers for the American Idol contestants' tracks were made public for a short time.

And apparently it came as a big shock to a lot of people that Kris Allen was second in popularity, only behind Adam Lambert. I guess they expected to see Danny Gokey there?

I don't think it's that surprising -- have people been paying attention the past couple of weeks? Kris has been getting stronger and stronger, not to mention, he was the only contestant to even do a remotely current song during week before last's "songs from the movies" theme.

I get why the folks at AI are frustrated that the numbers were momentarily public, but I don't understand why everyone is acting so surprised about Kris.

What do you think?

Posted by Sarah Kickler Kelber at 3:19 PM | | Comments (13)
Categories: American Idol
        

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Yesssssssss...

I think it is great that Adam has 6 of the top 10 songs of the year. Kris is really a nice guy so I am happy that he has had sold a few also. I can't believe that Adam's Mad World is the #1 selling single of the year. He has sold more than any other artist including Carrie Underwood. WoW! Now that is news worth writing about.

SKK: I don't believe that report means that it was the No. 1 single of the year overall. I read it to mean that Adam had six of the top 10 songs *among all the Idol contestants' tracks on iTunes.*

I think the AI folks are frustrated because they keep shoving Hokey down our throats (like they tried to do with Lil) but it's obvious that the fans have minds of their own and are voting for the contestant who REALLY deserves a chance at the title in spite of how hard they keep trying to subtly put him down in their critiques!! Now that we've seen the truth (as far as sales go), they know they can't just downplay Kris's talent anymore. He's outselling their golden boy Gokey! And that's what it will be like in real life after Idol even if Danny makes it to the finale over Kris. And have you guys noticed that Kris is almost always the second performer? The only time they gave him the pimp spot was TOP 9...

Kris has tons of charisma, a great voice, and picks good songs. If Adam weren't so mind-boggling, he may have a real chance of winning. Danny is good, too, but, his songs and arrangements have been very dull. It's really between these three, from my perspective. Allison and Matt are good, but, out of their league at this point.

He's got a good voice and attitude, but he's also probably the hottest contestant to ever get in the top 13 thus far. That's gotta account for something...

It doesn't surprise me at all that Kris Allen's songs are downloaded; it all comes back to the music. What's exceptionally good and entertaining will sell. No matter what the judges or critics say or think! Kris's voice has genuine emotion that comes through whenever he sings. He doesn't need a gimmick; his artistry shines through. He's like the tortoise in the race with the hare. In the end, the quiet and less flashy one wins it all...

Kris has by far the most beautiful voice. If this competition is truly about vocals, and not someone coming out screaming or wearing bizarre clothing to fool the audience, then Kris wins hands down. Kris is VERY REAL. Some of his songs have moved me to tears, like "Falling Slowly" and "To Make You Feel My Love." Ahhh...what an incredibly sensitive, heartfelt rendition of these songs. Sheer beauty and mastery. NONE of the other contestants' voices have moved me that way, only Kris. His personality, character, and handsomeness are like icing on the cake. He is the whole package...a great role model for the youth of this country, who desperately need an American Idol like Kris to look up to and emulate.

I think Kris is AWESOME!!! I will be voting for him tonight.

I can't understand any Kris or Danny following. Danny can't sing and though he made a lot of excuses for the "note from hell", his performances are typical of what you would hear in a lounge. Kris is so boring and mundane and hard to look at with all that jaw and mouth jiration. So hard to watch him sing out of the side of his mouth! Adam is a true star and not only can he sing, dance, entertain but hasn't screwed up anything or made any excuses. The guy is humble, sincere and just simply fantastic.

I can't understand how Adam got this far. He screams in every performance, because his voice doesn't have any true quality. Screaming is not singing. Apparently, his creepy looks are what is attracting everyone, because they find it "different." But without the visuals, what have you got? Screeching and screaming. Personally, I find his creepiness repulsive. Has anyone watched his music videos, (PRE-American Idol)??? I was disgusted to see him hump another man in one video, and then have 2 male chorus line dancers licking his bare chest as they gyrate around each other as though they are all horny for each other. Adam is on his good behavior while on American Idol, but once he's out on his own, he is going to display this sick perverted behavior. I don't idolize that! He is pretentious and full of himself. I read bios for Danny and Kris when searching the internet, and found that both of them have given of themselves, sharing their talent for the better of others. Do a google search and check it out. I was very impressed to learn about where the very soul of their music comes from, and found it to be very moving and selfless. So I decided to give Adam the benefit of the doubt and searched to see if HE had any redeeming qualities, only to find that his bio is all "self-centered," geared only in the theater for himself, his perverted videos, and for his own self gain. As someone posted in a previous letter on here, we need an American Idol "we can look up to and emulate." I certainly don't look up to, and I certainly wouldn't emulate Adam Lambert, (except someone like that girl and others like her who showed her bare chest to him. This indecent behavior is what he represents and promotes. That sicko girl and others like her, emulating Adam Lambert. Disgusting!) Just the look of him makes me gag. Wake up America! If he wins this competition, then I am going to be very disappointed in the moral value and character of this country. He's sleezy and his screechy voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Adam's songs are the greatest. I can't believe anybody would down load any of Kris's songs. EVERONE SHOULD listen to Adam song Feeling Good then tell me he can't sing. Oh my God it is the greatest. It shows his rare talent on that one. Go Adam you have it all. LOOKS SEXYNESS AND REAL TALENT. IF YOU GOT IT, FLAUNT IT.

kris is the real man though see him smile wed night

YAY KRIS!!! Thank you America for choosing the wholesome, boy-next-door with the phenomenally sweet and clear, moving voice. Way to go!

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About Sarah Kelber
Sarah Kickler Kelber, an editor in the features department since 1999, got sucked into reality TV with the first episode of MTV's The Real World in 1992. Then came Survivor and American Idol, and suddenly, the genre was everywhere. She started blogging about it for The Baltimore Sun in January 2006 and has logged more hours watching and writing about such shows as Dancing With the Stars, Big Brother and, of course, Idol, than she'd like to admit.
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