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I am just thrilled to hear Chris Daughtry being played on this years show. He is my all-time favorite. I'll never understand someone like Taylor Hicks winning over Chris. There was another better male singer than Hicks last year. My favorite before Chris is Bo Bice. I guess a rocker just can't win the contest, but who cares if the can get the opportunity for the exposure and make good records in the future. Kelli is ok, but she is no Carrie Underwood! Keep it up Chris --you are so great, I love your CD, love, love, your dedication on the CD cover inset-you have GREAT values. Please don't let your success ruin that, but I don't think you will.

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Simon Cowell didn't like Kelly Clarkson or Clay Aiken either. Hmm maybe that says something about Simon's reliability as a music critic. Just saw Taylor Hicks on tour and he was amazing. This AI winner is a real winner and will be around for a long time. And just for the record he put out an album that is good from start to finish. And his new single Just To Feel That Way is a great song.

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i agree with simon 100%, how those idiots out there voted for him and not mcphee or daughtry is beyond me, the viewers last year were on dope

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Simon Cowell is frustrated because he feels the American Public got it right the first 4 seasons, and not the 5th. I happen to agree. Taylor Hicks is a fun enthusiastic guy who's dedicated to music and loves what he does.
His voice is good, but not Great. Not even very good. I love the music that Taylor stands for, I just don't think he's that good at it. The voices of Chris, Elliot, and Kat are better musical instruments. I think Bo Bice would blow Taylor off the stage, and he came in second to a very good singer. America votes who wins. Popularity prevailed in season 5, not singing chops. That's reality.

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I have noticed that Simon is usually correct in his critiques of the contestants, however, i believe it is NOT his right or position to attempt to influence the public and their voting. it is not easy at all to separate the two. Once you give your opinion you ARE influencing the public. Kind of a catch 22 if you ask me.

I always enjoyed Taylor and actually had him pegged as last years winner from the get-go. I have not seen much of him since the competition though and this kind of disapoints me. I am not sure if that is Taylor's choice or the way the business goes. I do know he has a new CD out and i do hope the public that voted him as the winner actually supports his efforts to truely become an American Idol now that the competition is over. This would be a great way of reinforcing your support for him and also would help shut the mouths of those who are now gloating.

I must admit Taylor seems to have lost a bit of his "oomph" since he won, i'm not sure if this is because he is being hounded by the media so much and is in hiding or if he ran out of juice related to pure exhaustion, but i do hope he gets back on track! When a competition is over sometimes it is easy to sit back and relax a little too much! I hope Taylor realizes his real work has really just begun!!

And to Simon: I generally respect your opinions, but lately you have been a real pill! You appear to have lost your respect for people as human beings. People do have feelings and just because you are a judge doesnt give you a license for cruelty darlin! Those contestants havent done a thing to you personally and yet you treat them at times as if you have some kind of right to attack them on personal level...give your opinion about their voice or their style or overall star quality but NOT on personal things that have nothing to do with being an Idol. Cut out the crappy comments about what kind of animal they look like or calling them losers, etc. That is just not necessary and shows a truely foul side of your personality! Have you ever wondered why people boo you? I personally think that Randy is the perfect judge, he seems to be right in between you and Paula...not too sympathetic and not too harsh. Just an honest guy with no apparent desire to enfluence the public...he gives his opinion and passes to the right. Try it..you'll like it!

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Simon never liked Taylor Hicks to start with. He couldn't stand all the silly dancing that Taylor was doing. Even compared him to someone singing karaoke at a wedding reception. But Taylor stopped that nonsense until the season finale of the show. He focused more on singing. There comes a time and place to have fun in performing, but Taylor got more serious as time went on. I think this is probably one of the reasons Taylor didn't thank AI on his album credits--the struggle for Taylor to really express himself and to impress Simon, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. And I can see why Taylor hasn't sold as many records as Chris Daughtry's band Daughtry. Simon would have wanted Katharine McPhee or Chris Daugthry or Katharine or Elliott Yamin in the top 2. Hicks has too much of a bluesy/ R&B hybrid that Simon never got. And I am surprised at this bombshell from Simon Cowell now that Taylor's on a US tour right now to prove himself in front of audiences. Right now at this point, Chris Daughtry is who a lot of people like--he's just all over the place right now and Taylor needs to do more performing to rival Chris at this point.

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Come on, Simon. Quit dogging Taylor. I really believe the reason Taylor's cd (which I bought and like) has not sold as many as Chris Daughtry's is the genre of music. Rocker fans usually get more into buying than the middle of the road bunch. It was obvious that Simon couldn't stand Taylor last year and I think Taylor really got tired of his hatefulness. The time he asked Taylor if he was drunk, Taylor really looked stunned. I will say, however, that Bo Bice is the best male voice ever on AI. I believe if he had been up against anyone but Carrie Underwood (who I also like), he would have won. I agree with one of the other comments that Simon has gotten somewhat cruelly personal with his comments at times this year. But, on the other hand, if any of these contestants have ever watched AI, they should know what they are getting themselves into. Anyway, it is just a tv show, after all. I am pulling for Sundance Head to do his thing well tonight. I like Melinda Dolittle for the girls. If either one of them doesn't make the top 12, I think I will lose interest because nobody else really stands out to me this season.

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Taylor has a unique voice, Chris Daughtery doesn't no matter how good Chris is. As soon as Taylor opens his mouth, I perked up. Elliot & Bucky also had unique voices and I HEARD them. This year's AI males choose the worst songs I can't believe they actually have a choice in them. When Phil came out in a Bing Crosby hat and "crooned" his attempt, I thought, "what century was HE born in?" Terrible night for the men. The women are being guided into a winner, and for heaven's sake, forget genetics and cut down on the calories ladies. It is a package deal and not by the pound!

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Last year I picked Taylor to win from the start. This year I feel no one stands out. Randy is annoying and his preference for black performers is obvious. I think the women will be better and one should be the winner.

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If any of all yall that are complaining about Taylor not selling as many CDs or not having the voice that should have won AI last season, obviously have not seen or heard him do a live show. I am fortunate to be from Birmingham and have seen Taylor, Bo and Ruben make the rounds over the last few years in the local nightspots. Yes, Bo is a rocker and would outsing Chris any day and has that "extra something factor" that it takes to bring people to a show.Chris seems somewhat dull as a person, not that he can't sing. He just does not seem very exciting. Ruben has a God-given talent and continues to use it for that purpose.He is giving back to the people at home, that is what is important to him. And as for Taylor, obviously most of your comments are coming from people who have no clue as to the history and roots of rock, blues, just about almost any genre of todays music. If you have been lucky enough to have sat ( actually you do more standing and moving ) through a Taylor Hicks and The Little Menphis Blues Orchestra (Taylor's home band),show , you'll experience the entire trip through this country's and some others contribution to modern music. Taylor has more talent, soul, dedication and love of music than any of you could possibly imagine!

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I think Simon is a disgrace. He has done nothing but bad-mouth Taylor and say insulting things ("Put your gum on Taylor's Face"), ("He just blew Taylor out of the water" - referring to Sundance Head). He has made dumb comments like "Taylor wouldn't have won if he didn't have gray hair" and now this latest thing in People Magazine. Like it or not, Simon, this man IS the current American Idol - show some respect!

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EXPOSURE! EXPOSURE! EXPOSURE! Upon winning AI Hicks had a contract deal.........where is his pr rep.......where is his radio air play? Hicks didn't get to choose who his pr rep was or the other driving forces behind his album. I think after he has a chance to make more decisions on his own he will get a lot bigger. His music is great, just not enough people have heard it.

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{sigh}...this is getting so old.

Taylor is a great singer/performer/artist/musician. He WON.

Daughtry is great at what he does. He did NOT win.

Bo Bice is/WAS a great rocker, until the A.I. 'powers that be' made him into a Stepford Rocker.

Taylor was NOT going to let them do that to him...which is why he had his A.I. contract BOUGHT OUT.

THAT'S why you don't hear A.I. 'Pimping' Taylor Hicks - he's not making any more $$ for them so why should they? CLARKSON got the same blackballing when SHE had her contract bought out.

A.I. / 19entertainment - WHOEVER - they promote who makes $$ for them, who allows them to make them whatever they need to be. Taylor not being mentioned or in the limelight? Nope - he may or may not show for the finale...who knows if THAT'S been straightened out yet?

Matters not. AI will not live forever but I believe long after that show has folded, Taylor Hicks will STILL be performing - why? Because he's not even ASSOCIATED with Idol anymore.

All the ones who are caught on the IDOL puppet strings may find themselves dangling in mid-air with no careers a few years down the road - if IDOL is the only machine behind them.

*I don't even like what they did to McPHEE - and I didn't even LIKE her! Trying to make her a sex-pot pop star - that girl's voice is ABSOLUTELY phenomenal, so why in God's name is she singing this pop/fake Mariah Carey drivel? It MAKES NO SENSE - she doesn't have to show boobs! That's for girls with no talent! McPHEE has talent, why don't they market her correctly?

Okay...that's my $.02

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This is more like school then TV. Who cares what Simon said last year, this year, today, or tomorrow, about Taylor.
Simon was wrong, (AGAIN), Taylor won the title, all others are losers..... Case closed.


So let it go people!

We can like who we want, that's what is so wonderful about this world.

But we don't have to be hateful or mean to those we don't.

And that is what is so wonderful about Taylor, he has HEART & SOUL. When he smiles, the heavens open.

He has charm and charisma.

And he sings from the HEART & SOUL.

Taylor loves performing and we, HIS fans,love him.

He has never spoken badly about anyone, (and he sure could have). But Taylor is a gentleman, with respect for people, even people who don't deserve respect.

Let's all learn from this and stop spreading such mean & hateful remarks.

And as for you Simon, I do like you but for God's sake, lighten up and stop being so darn rude. You can still get your point across but think before you open your mouth sometimes.

Taylor is enjoying every minute just making people happy, how nice it must be "JUST TO FEEL THAT WAY".

America Voted And America Voted For Taylor.
God Bless America & God Bless Taylor.

Sorry Mr. Cowell, that's just the way it is in America!

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POOR LITTLE SIMON

GET OVER YOURSELF WOULD YOU?!

IS THIS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET ATTENTION NOW THAT YOU ARE OVER THE HILL.

TAYLOR PUTS YOU TO SHAME JUST BY SHOWING UP, LMAO.

It's SOUL PATROL SOUL PATROL SOUL PATROL.
Not WATCH SIMONS ROLL WATCH SIMONS ROLL WATCH SIMONS ROLL.

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