Kris Allen wins American Idol in stunning upset

Kris Allen upset favored Adam Lambert to win this year’s American Idol contest.

Allen was considered a longshot several weeks ago as well as coming into tonight’s contest. Allen overcame the more flamboyant Adam Lambert, who was championed by nasty-brit judge Simon Cowell. Many had thought that Lambert was one of the best - if not the best - performer ever on the show. And he certainly put jolt into a show that has become a champion of mediocre/dull performers (Taylor Hicks for example). Don’t feel bad for Lambert - the dude has chops and will come out just fine.

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Published 5/20/09 by

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  • If the writer would take the time to review the season Taylor Hicks competed, you would find you are totally wrong. He kept the audience enthused and delighted with every performance. He is anything but dull, and if you had an ear or an eye for...
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply