Tonight is the penultimate night for the 6th (?) season of American Idol. Blake Lewis, from my hometown of Bothell, WA is one of the two finalists. My 2 oldest sons are good friends with Blake, having worked with him at the Outback Steakhouse. They say he has always been a genuinely great guy. Two of my nieces were on the front page of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on the day Blake made his big return to Seattle. Being two of his super fans, they were at the parade at Westlake Mall 2 hours early, and were photographed just after Blake shook their hands on the front line. So, of course, we all really want Blake to win. Or do we? It seems like the best talents in the land have always been biggest losers early in their careers. Losing before winning always seems to give an entertainer more of an edge, more to live up to. Take a look some time at the list of famous singers and entertainers who were not first on Star Search, American Idol, or any other silly talent competition show. These programs are created for one reason only - to sell advertising time. The judging is subjective, the voting is suspect, but the fact that Ford SUV's, lite beer and Diet Coke continue to sell is undeniable.
So if Blake doesn't win, I'll probably be happier. Because he can avoid the obvious, and go down his own path. Those with the most attention at the beginning are not always the big winners in the end. For example, what has Kelly Clarkson done for us lately? I rest my case...
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