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American Idol Season 7 has begun, and this season seems to be the most controversial of them all.

Each week Millions of fans tune in to watch the performances and find out who is going home.  Find your results and updates here: 

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The American Idol Season 7 Winner is David Cook
 
The American Idol Season 6 Winner is:  Jordin Sparks



American Idol Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks


American Idol Season 7 Top 24 

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Top 24 Idol Contestants

Female:

Asiah Epperson - Voted Off
Alaina Whitaker - Voted Off
Alexandrea Lushington - Voted Off
Amanda Overmyer - Voted Off
Amy Davis - Voted Off
Brooke White - Voted Off
Carly Hennessey Smithson - Voted Off
Kady Malloy - Voted Off
Kristy Lee Cook -- Voted Off
Ramiele Malubay - Voted Off
Syesha Mercado - Voted Off
Joanne Borgella - Voted Off

Male:

Chikezie Eze - Voted Off
Colton Berry - Voted Off
Danny Noriega - Voted Off
David Archuleta
David Cook
David Hernandez - Voted Off
Garrett Haley - Voted Off
Jason Castro - Voted Off
Jason Yeager - Voted Off
Luke Menard - Voted Off
Michael Lee Johns - Voted Off 4-10-08
Robbie Carrico - Voted Off

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The Final Two for American Idol Season 7 are David Archuleta and David Cook

American Idols Live Summer 2008 Concert Tour Schedule 

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July 29, 2008
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July 31, 2008
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August 2, 2008
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August 4, 2008
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Times Union Center
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August 6, 2008
Wednesday 7:00 pm
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August 8, 2008
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August 9, 2008
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August 10, 2008
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August 12, 2008
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August 13, 2008
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August 14, 2008
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August 16, 2008
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August 17, 2008
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August 18, 2008
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August 20, 2008
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August 21, 2008
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August 24, 2008
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August 25, 2008
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August 26, 2008
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August 28, 2008
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August 29, 2008
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Kansas City, MO
August 30, 2008
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August 31, 2008
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September 2, 2008
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September 3, 2008
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September 4, 2008
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September 6, 2008
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September 7, 2008
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September 8, 2008
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September 10, 2008
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September 11, 2008
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Bank of Oklahoma Center
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September 13, 2008
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December 5, 2008
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December 21, 2008
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American Idol May 20 Final two Videos 

American Idol Seaon 7 5-20-08

American Idol Finals, David Archuleta Vs David Cook. They sang 3 songs each. There songs in video format are below.

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American Idol Final 2 - David Archuleta - Don't Let The Sun

David Cook - "Dream Big" - American Idol Final Top 2 5/20/08

American Idol Final 2 - David Archuleta - In This Moment

American Idol May 13, 2008 Performance Videos 

David Cook David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado Videos

* David Cook - Simon Cowell chose: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack

* David Cook - David chose: "Dare You to Move" by Switchfoot

* David Cook - The producers chose: "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith

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* Syesha Mercado -Syesha chose: "Fever" by Peggy Lee


* Syesha Mercado - The producers chose: "Hit Me Up" by Gia Farrell

* Syesha Mercado - Randy Jackson chose: "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys

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* David Archuleta - Paula Abdul chose: "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel

* David Archuleta - David chose: "With You" by Chris Brown

* David Archuleta - The producers chose: "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg

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American Idol - David Archuleta "With You"

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American Idol - David Archuleta "Longer"

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American Idol Season 7 Final 4 

The American Idol Season 7 Final 4 are:

Syesha Mercado
Jason Castro
David Cook
David Archuleta

Who Should Win American Idol Season 7? 

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American Idol 5-6-08 Final 4 Videos 

David Cook
David Archuleta
Syesha Mercado
Jason Castro

American Idol Season 7 Top 5 Perform Neil Diamond 

Syesha Mercado - Hello Again - Top 5 04/29 

David Archuleta - Sweet Caroline 4-29-08 

Jason Castro - Forever in Blue Jeans American Idol Top 5 April 29 2008 

David Cook American Idol Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera 4-22-08 

American Idol Syesha Mercado One Rock and Roll To Many Video 4-22-08 

Carly Smithson Jesus Christ Superstar Video 4-22-08 

American Idol Top 7 April 15, 2008 Song Performances 

American Idol Top 7 April 15, 2008 Song Performances
Mariah Cary Theme Week
Syesha Mercado -- "Vanishing"

David Cook -- "Always Be My Baby"

Carly Smithson -- "Without You"

Brooke White -- "Hero"

Jason Castro -- "I Don't Wanna Cry"

Kristy Lee Cook -- "Forever"

David Archuleta -- "When You Believe"

American Idol Season 7 Top 7 4-15-08 Videos 

Jason Castro -- "I Don't Wanna Cry" April 15, 2008 

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David Archuleta -- "When You Believe" 

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David Cook - "Innocent" Video April 8 2008 

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David Cook -- "Always Be My Baby" 4-15-08 

David Archuleta -- "Angels" Video April 8 2008 

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Brooke White -- "You've Got a Friend" Video April 8 2008 

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Michael Johns- Its So Wrong But It's So Right Video 4-1-08 

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American Idol Carly Smithson 4/1/08 Here You Come Again Video 

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American Idol David Cook 4/1/08 Little Sparrow Video 

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David Archuleta - Smoky Mountain Memories - Top 9 4-1-98 

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David Archuleta - Smoky Mountain Memories - Top 9

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David Cook - Billie Jean Video - American Idol 3-25-08 

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David Cook :: Final 10 :: American Idol :: Sings Billie Jean

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Michael Johns We Will Rock You We are The Champions Video 3-25-08 

Carly Smithson - Total Eclipse ... American Idol 3/25 2008 

Syesha Mercado -- "Yesterday" Video American Idol 3-18-08 

David Cook -- "Day Tripper" Video 3-18-08 

David Archuleta -- "Long and Winding Road" Video 3-18-08 

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Brooke White -- Let It Be Video Top 12 American Idol 3/11/08 

David Cook -- Eleanor Rigby -- Top 12 American Idol 3/11/08 

Carly Smithson Come Together Video American Idol 3-11-08 

Chikezie -- She's A Woman Video -- Top 12 American Idol 3/11/08 

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Who should be Voted off American Idol Season 7? 

Who should be Voted off American Idol Season 7?
Give us the name and reason why

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ANDREA wrote

WHY WAS MICHAEL JOHNS VOTED OFF? WAS IT BECAUSE HE JUST WASN'T AMERICAN ENOUGH? AMERICA GOT IT WRONG.

Reply Posted April 10, 2008

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Izzy wrote

I have a big crush on Jason Castro!!

Reply Posted April 03, 2008

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Anjyl wrote

Kristy Lee Cook should have went before Danny did. Now I think she should go next but it's going to be a close one.

Reply Posted March 27, 2008

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Anjyl wrote

Kristy Lee Cook should have went before Danny did. Now I think she should go next but it's going to be a close one.

Reply Posted March 27, 2008

MarySchubel wrote...

Great to know we can always get the little extra news and since this year it is almost painful to watch, it is fun to keep up on the news, and not have to waste several hours.

ReplyPosted March 22, 2008

fefe wrote...

I would like to see Amanda Overmeyer get voted off next. I don't get why people think she sounds good at all.

ReplyPosted March 09, 2008

bigebiz wrote...

This week 3-6-08 the people who should be voted off are Luke Menard, Chikezie, Kady Malloy, Kristy Lee Cook.

For a Final 4, I would like to see, Michael Johns, David Archuleta, Carly Smithson and Brooke White

ReplyPosted March 06, 2008

Brooke White Love is a Battlefield Video American Idol 3-5-08 

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Amanda Overmyer - Hate Myself For Loving You Video American Idol 3-5-08 

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American Idol Season 7 Top 8 Boys 3-4-08 Photos 

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David Cook Hello Video American Idol 3-4-08 

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David Archuleta Image Video American Idol 2-26-08 

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Find out Why David Archuleta Will not win American Idol Season 7 

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Brooke White -- You're So Vain Video American Idol 2-27-06 

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American Idol Season 7 Voting Results 

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2-21-08 Voted Off ( 2 men, 2 women) Down to Final 20

Garrett Haley
Amy Davis
Joanne Borgella
Colton Berry

2-28-08 Voted Off ( 2 Men, 2 women) Down to Final 16

Alexandrea Lushington
Alaina Whitaker
Jason Yeager
Robbie Carrico

3-6-08 Voted off ( 2 men - 2-women) New Top 12
Voted Off:
Luke Menard
Asia'h Epperson
Kady Malloy
Danny Noriega

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American Idol Season 7 Contestants 

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Robbie Carrico
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Kady Malloy
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Alaina Whitaker
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Michael Lee Johns
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Jason Castro
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American Idol Season 7 Schedule 

'American Idol' television dates and times:

Tuesday, January 15 8-10PM ET/PT - Season Premiere Part 1, Audition City TBA

- Wednesday, January 16 8-10PM ET/PT - Season Premiere Part 2, Audition City TBA

- Tuesday, January 22 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Wednesday, January 23 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Tuesday, January 29 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Wednesday, January 30 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Tuesday, February 5 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Wednesday, February 6 8-9PM ET/PT - Audition City TBA

- Tuesday, February 12 8-10PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 1

- Wednesday, February 13 8-9PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 2, Top 24 Semifinalists Announced

- Tuesday, February 19 8-10PM ET/PT - Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform

- Wednesday, February 20 8-10PM ET/PT - Top 12 Female Semifinalists Perform

- Thursday, February 21 8-9PM ET/PT - First live results show (PT tape-delayed), two male and two female semifinalists voted off

- Tuesday, February 26 8-9:30PM ET/PT - Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform

- Wednesday, February 27 8-9:30PM ET/PT - Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform

- Thursday, February 28 8-9PM ET/PT - Second live results show (PT tape-delayed), two male and two female semifinalists voted off

- Tuesday, March 4 8-9PM ET/PT - Top 8 Male Semifinalists Perform

- Wednesday, March 5 9-10PM ET/PT - Top 8 Female Semifinalists Perform

- Thursday, March 6 8-9PM ET/PT - Third live results show (PT tape-delayed), two male and two female contestants voted off and Top 12 finalists revealed

- Tuesday, March 11 8-10PM ET/PT - Top 12 Finalists Perform

- Wednesday, March 12 9-9:30PM ET/PT - First finalists live results show (PT tape-delayed), one finalist voted off

American Idol Audtions for new Season Start July 2007 

American Idol is looking for this season talented new signers. American Idol will host Casting sessions in 7 cities across the US.

The Idol Casting Starts on July 30, 2007 in San Diego and Ends August 27, 2007 in Philadelphia

San Diego July 30, 2007

Dallas Aug. 6 2007

Omaha Aug. 10, 2007

Atlanta Aug.14, 2007

Charleston, S.C. Aug.18, 2007

Miami Aug. 22, 2007

Philadelphia Monday, Aug. 27, 2007.

Only singers 16 to 28 years old may apply.

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So you wanna be an American Idol? 

So you wanna be an American Idol?

So how does one increase his or her chances of the big time?

Patrick Lynn, senior producer for "American Idol," said too many people make the same mistakes. First, they think it's just about the singing. It's not. It's also about personality and, like it or not, looks. Second, it's about originality.

The judges want originals. They don't want copycats, and, Lynn said, many people make the mistake of mimicking others.

"Be original," he said. "Don't try to give us something we've already had. That's one of the most important things. That and personality."

Lynn said he was shocked at how many step up to sing and won't even look at the judges. Some even put their hands in their pockets and display as much pizzazz as a day-old balloon. If you can sing like the next Mariah Carey but have the personality of a rock, chances are good to excellent you won't make it, he said.

Lynn offered tips for those wanting to shine and make it to the third round - the one in which the famous Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are judging.

Anyone wanting to audition should go to www.americanidol.com, click on auditions and then FAQs, Rules, and Release Form.

The order of important qualities is voice, personality, and then looks.

People need to have stamina and staying power, not letting the drama of life get to them.

A lot of people who think they're good get passed up at this stage.

Lots of times someone will sing well in front of the judges, but singing well just isn't enough. You have to have personality.

You might sound good at church on Sunday, but "American Idol" is a television medium, not a live medium.

If you don't succeed, try again. Jordin Sparks, the current American Idol, tried out first in Los Angeles and didn't make it. When she auditioned in Seattle, this was the beginning of her ride to fame. "It can be done," Lynn said, of the old if-at-first-you-don't-succeed philosophy.

It's better to be a so-so singer (in the early auditions) and have a great personality and stage presence, if getting on TV is one's goal.

Be prepared to wait in very long lines. "Jordin and Taylor and Kelly waited in those lines and you're going to wait in them, too," Lynn said.

Dress comfortably for the first round.

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So you wanna be an American Idol? Part Two 

"Remember, we're looking for that one person," he said.

For those who don't care about being the next "American Idol," but just want to get on TV, gimmicks and wacky costumes might work. Otherwise, it's best to stick with perfecting one's voice, stage presence, originality and personality.
Third time's a charm?

Dusty Dills, of Franklin, isn't sure what happened in his case, but he's not giving up. He's only 19 years old and has been singing in church for the past four years. He's tried out twice already - once in Birmingham, Ala., and again in Memphis, Tenn.

He said he waited in an auditorium packed with about 15,000 people, and even though he registered a day-and-a-half early, he wasn't called to audition until 4:45 in the afternoon.

"I got to watch everybody else," he said. "There were a lot of good people."

Advice from Dills: "Try not to be nervous. But don't hold back. I held back a whole lot because I was real nervous."
Be the next Idol

This could be the closest - geographically - one may get for a while.

Auditions for Season 7 of the mega-hit Fox TV show will be held next month in Atlanta and Charleston, S.C., both cities are about a four-hour trip from Asheville.

Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Registration on Aug. 12-13.

Saturday, Aug. 18 at North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C. Registration on Aug. 16-17.

Who: Men and women ages 16 to 28 on or by July 28, 2007 and who are eligible to work in the United States.

When to go: Registration and wristbands for auditions will be given two days before the actual tryouts. Those auditioning, however, will not be allowed to camp out. Those who register the day of the audition may not get a spot.

What to bring: Two forms of identification, showing a photo and proof of age.

Who can come: Only one person may accompany the person to the audition, and that person must also be present during registration to receive a wristband.

Forms: Print out and sign the release form on www.americanidol.com. Read all the instructions at this site.

What to wear: Nothing that reveals tattoos, has designer names, sports names, or any other logos or brand names, or clothing bearing likenesses of celebrities.

What to sing: Be prepared to sing a cappella. If you are called back, you may be asked to sing two songs a cappella.

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So You want to be an American Idol? Part Three 

Important: You must be in line by 8 a.m. on the actual audition day in your city. It's best to show up by 5 a.m. on audition day. And never lose or remove the wristband.
Veteran Idol voice coach offers 12 tips:

Always know you're being watched at all times.

Make sure you know your song and at least two more.

Every time you sing, sing on pitch.

Remember to bring rain gear and something to sit on.

If you aren't picked, it's not the end of the world.

Come knowing you are NOT going to get any sleep.

Attitude is everything.

Never go without having a hotel registration or place to stay.

It's all worth it in the end because of the experience.

Don't wait to use the bathroom because you can't leave the line.

Obviously, you know they are going to pick some losers.

Leave knowing you did your best and keep singing.

Source: www.american-idol-auditions.com/12-must-read-american-idol-audition-tips-by-debbie-bello-voice-coach.html

More tips can be found on the Web site above, but it's important to find a song that shows off one's full range without going beyond it. Try a fresh approach to a killer song. Another good idea is to practice in front of the mirror and an audience.

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Another week has past with another causality of the Sanjaya Malakar Effect. On April 11, 2007 Haley Scarnato the eye candy one with the legs was voted off american idol. Her performance on the Latin Theme night was not horrendous, her legs looked great and she appeared to be having fun. She made the performance "her own" and received positive attention. Like Sanjaya and his Hair, it was Haley and her legs.

The Hair won, in the twisted topsy turvy Idol season. Under what normal circumstances does Hair trump Legs? Rock beats Scissors, Paper covers Rock, Scissors cut Paper, but Legs Beat Hair! However this is not the case in the American Idol Season six show when you introduce the Sanjaya Effect. His supporters come out in droves to dial for the worst. His fans are convinced he has talent. They think he is cute. So for some reason in this biazzro world of Idol 6 all normal physics, laws of attraction, and common sense are thrown out the window.

Yes another week of Sanjaya Malakar. He has now ascended into the top 7 with a Country Music theme scheduled for April 17, 2007 (4-17-07). During the Latin week Sanjaya Malakar grew a flimsy mustache and goatee and sang his song in Spanish. Will this country week, see a Broke Back Mountain version of Sanjaya? Can we expect at bare minimum a Cowboy Hat and boots? A Red Flannel shirt and maybe some tobacco dip cups to tie in the theme?

The road is narrowing and each week one Idol will be voted off.

Like a train wreck and an accident waiting to happen, our eyes will be fixed on Fox's American Idol on April 17, 2007 (4-17-07) for the performances and then on April 18, 2007 (4-18-07) to see if Sanjaya made it another week.

The Idol Top 7 Are:
Melinda Doolittle
Lakisha Jones
Blake Lewis
Chris Richardson
Jordin Sparks
Phil Stacey
Sanjaya Malakar

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