… to another contestant.

Who is the American Idol who was sent home tonight? If you guessed Texan Casey James… you were right. After a nice evening showcasing highlights of home-town visits, one time fan favorite Casey James was eliminated from the competition.

I don’t think his elimination would have come as a surprise to many, but I did wonder if Texas would pull him through with their overwhelming support.

But now on to the finale next week…
Who are you voting for?

At this point I think both Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze deserve to win and I do have mixed feelings about who I want to win. I like Lee the best – but I also think that the winner is tied up for a whole year doing press and whatever the American Idol conglomeration wants them to do – whereas the runner-up is free to sign a record deal and get in the studio. I also think the runner-up typically has more say in what type of album they put out. However… both Lee and Crystal are clearly defined and also I think have strong enough artistry that either one will do great … “win or win second.”

I guess I’ll wait until next week to determine who I’ll vote for. Right now I’m still leaning toward Lee – simply for the fact that I would love him to have the win – in order to prove to himself that he has what it takes and America loves him.

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