American Idol Season 13 - The Voice Season 6

Well, I think ALL the remaining contestants have improved considerably since their auditions... all that tutoring and mentoring really paid off.

As far as winners, well, as much as I think Alex is an intelligent and talent musician, the thought of having to watch him on stage for an entire concert is just painful. He always looks SO uncomfortable, and that makes ME uncomfortable.

I love Jessica's voice, and her ability to stay true to her roots. She can rock it or turn it into a passionate ballad. Unfortunately, her personality always seems a bit stiff and stilted, and I'm not sure all the fans consider her to be really accessible.

For sure, Caleb has been consistent week after week after week. But there is such a thing as being TOO consistent. Yes, true to his rocker roots, but coming very close to being a one-trick-pony. Every song sounds the same. Will young voters appreciate this sound? Not sure. HE sure seems like he believes he's going to win.

I guess that leaves Jena in my prediction to win. She's young, cute, hip, talented, versatile, bubbly, and down-to-earth. I think the fans - both young and old - like her a lot.  

But the bottom line is that the small print in the AI literature somewhere says that it is up to the discretion of the producers to ultimately decide who wins AI. So there ya go!!!

I do believe that the producers make the final decision.  The vote is rigged.  In the second season they were accused of this.

I'm half way thru the show here in Oregon.  Jess just sang "So What" by Pink.  Now as you all know (I think) she is not one of my favs, BUT  I thought she totally rocked that song.  The judges all dissed her after Keith & Jennifer rocked out while she was singing.  They are totally directing the votes.  Perhaps AI should have the 1st night just be the kids singing with no criticism/praise, thereby only being about an hour.  Then night 2, do a FAST review of the performances with Judges comments, and then the results of America's votes.  At least that way the bias won't make a difference.  

Alex & Jena are still my favs.  I thought Alex was GREAT on his 1st song.  Caleb is consistent, good but I'm tired of him & as someone said, I wouldn't be able to do a concert of him.  

Hope that the rest of the show goes as great as the 1st hour.

Jena for the win...and I want her eye shadow

Caleb is a performer.  Alex is a singer.  Jess is mediocre both.  Gena is a singer and performer, the whole package and I think, the winner. 

However, it doesn't make any difference who wins if they don't get really good songs to record after the show is over.  AI is famous for sinking careers.  Candice Glover from last year, with her powerhouse voice, has an album out.  Who knew.  Lousy new songs.

If Alex puts out an album I would buy it if the new songs are any good.  They should all include covers of old songs with a new spin on it, like Gena last night.  But they never do that.  Famous artists do all the time.

And as far as the Voice is concerned, I'm with Elimar!  Josh has been my fav from the get-go.  How in the world did the chubby cowboy get in the final 5? His song on Monday was terrible, in my opinion.  Like Kat also but the rest are pretty ho-hum.

Thank you as I came on here with my Iphone last night (forgetting I never watched the results show).  If someone had spoken of the results I was within a razor's edge of finding out.  I looked this morning (on the DVR).

Watching The Voice on DVR (after midnight) - this group seems to be raising the bar (finally).  I also loved Josh's All of Me...it took me by surprise.  Kat is a great singer but I couldn't connect due to not understanding any of the words.  I don't care enough about anyone to have a top favorite.

On Idol, I think Caleb has the most natural talent but he doesn't have universal appeal.  It is getting difficult to watch Alex week after week without a blockbuster performance.  I think Jena is improving every song but not sure she is the winner.

It's great mindless entertainment for me....after a long day at work.

 Instant save.  I was disappointed & quite frankly, surprised.