I am a fan. A proud fan. But this one said it best. Couldn't have said it any better. Go girl!
Taken from American Idol official site:
2_old_4_this (5/19/2008 9:57:00 PM)
About the voting, ladies...
I will cast as many votes as I can tomorrow night for my American Idol. But mine are not "Victory" votes, they are votes of support. And why am I compelled to do this for the first time in a seven-year run of the show?
Because of one young man who has captured my attention, evoked my compassion and commanded my respect. His name is David Cook.
Early in the season, I was delighted to see that Idol finally had something a little different to offer. A rough-edged, sarcastic, and incredibly talented performer who didn't really "fit" the American Idol paradigm. Perhaps a little big for his britches, but unique and engaging nonetheless.
As the season progressed, we watched David Cook grow in terms of confidence, and in terms of self-restraint. He drank in the judges' critiques and learned at every turn. And with each new week, he gave us something spectacular, and different, and not really aligned with the legacy of the show. It has always been fun to watch.
And as the season moved on, and we saw more and more behind the scenes accounts and personal expose’s, we saw that not only was David Cook a great performer, but also a great person...a great man. He charmed us with his humility and casual sense of humor. He engaged us with his compassion for his family and his fellow contestants. And he sometimes dazzled us with his ability to articulate, his obvious intelligence, his linguistic prowess.
But the place where he has shone most brightly is on the stage, with an unparalleled ability to deliver great performances, one after the other. He doesn't play and sing music. He is the embodiment of it. He envelops each song and makes it a part of him. And then he shares that with the audience openly, artistically, genuinely. He is naked on the stage and gives his heart and his soul to the audience in a way that only a true artist can. It is amazing to hear, to see, and to FEEL David when he performs.
So I will vote. I will vote long and hard. Why? Because I am voting for a man with commitment. I am voting for a man with compassion whom I would be proud to call my friend. But most of all, I am voting to show my support for a performer who has openly and humbly shared his gift. One who has always been grateful for the opportunity to do so to the point of choking back tears with each expression of gratitude. A man who has touched my heart and my soul and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Thanks, David Cook
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