The American Idol Power Poll: Volume VIII
Sorry, David Archuleta lovers, but you cannot forget the lyrics to a song and hold on to the top spot in our American Idol Power Poll.
Feel free to write in and voice your complaints about your favorite singer dropping in the rankings - just make sure not to forget the words when you do...
1. Brooke White: Every time we see White strumming the guitar or fingering the piano, we can't help but think of folk sensation Patty Griffin. White is an American Idol original with a huge career ahead of her.
2. David Cook: Chris Daughtry proved that an Idol rocker can have a bright future. Cook has a serious shot at being the first to actually capture the show's title.
3. David Archuleta: He's still cute. He still has a great voice. But fans must ask themselves: can you actually see Archuleta as a best-selling artist?
Stage fright got the best of David Archuleta last week. Can he recover?
March 17th, 2008 3:28 PM
i think he will do fine but u have to remember theres other people on american idol that people love and they might have a better voice then david archuleta so david u better bring it
March 17th, 2008 4:57 PM
i can see him as a best-selling artist! i can see him as a josh groban... he is amazing and is so humble with his God sent talent! thats whats going to get him far if he keeps his head on straight!
March 17th, 2008 5:38 PM
this guy is so cheese - it makes me cringe watching him - best selling artist, no maybe a Justin Guarini(sp?) clone here... I like BROOKE WHITE - she cracks me up with the never watched an R rated movie - you so know she has LOL
March 17th, 2008 8:52 PM
This is a totally lame question. Get real...Archuleta would sell double the albums of White and Cook combined. The marketability of the kid is off the charts compared to anybody else on the show. Why do you think record execs are already having music written for him, win or lose. IF (and that's a big if) he can get it under control and perform just respectably, he'll win. And even if he doesn't, the record companies are drooling over his demographics. Write it down, the kid will have a platinum album by the summer of 2009.
March 21st, 2008 1:30 AM
Simon said once that David has many thing in his favor: he's young, he's likable, he's good-looking and has a great voice. While you see the phenomenon of mill produced Disney-created celebrities like Hannah Montana, just think of those who continue to be around making news. The young and talented like Justin Timberlake and such. I totally agree with Simon. David is bringing a great young public to the American idol which, risked to become the "American a-dull" before David Archuleta.
March 22nd, 2008 6:22 PM
I think everybody is making much too much out of little David Archuleta. He has zero stage presence and it's obvious he's in way over his head with American Idol. He needs a few more years experience.
He has a nice voice but he's far too young, I love the more edgy voices of David Cook and Carly Smithson.
March 23rd, 2008 2:48 PM
David a is ok but not as good a david cook!hes hasnt a hope in hell of winning!david cook 2 win!
March 24th, 2008 12:19 PM
OK.. y are people so against david A. like who cares if he's young, jordan sparks was 17 when she won american idol and look how well she is doing. she has a song out with chris brown. don't hate on the young people. If anything, the fact that he is 17 would benifit him in the long run. Look at disney and Miley cyrus. And the only reason why i dont think david cook should win is because we dont need another Daugghtry. we need some one different lik David A.
March 25th, 2008 6:17 AM
David was incredible last week. He should definitelyyy be in the number 1 spot! There are already millions of people who would buy his album, people will be staying up all night waiting in line to buy it! He has everything and more, and is definitely going to be the next American Idol. GO DAVID!
March 25th, 2008 6:18 AM
(from above)
I meant David Archuleta by the way.
March 26th, 2008 10:52 PM
David Archuleta is my very own fave contestant in American Idol season 7... At his very young age his ability in singing takes him high!!! me I'm shy when my mom ask me to join singing contest here in the Philippines... I can sing well.. bUT WHEN IT COMES to competitions,,I'm starting to backout.. Because I always taught that I can't sang in front of many people.. But when I heard david sang and release his powers to blow out the judges in american idol,, is to great and really amazing for me.. actually his my crush..^^
March 27th, 2008 4:20 PM
of course he recovered!!!!!!! hello?!?! he wz the best last week!! i think hes gonna win
March 27th, 2008 10:02 PM
i love david archuleta but sometimes he is a little too gitty (spelling?) and i also think brooke white, jason castro, and kristy lee cook need to go home but other than that the rest of the singers would be in a really be tight competition-uhm the only reason why think jason castro is still in the competition is because girls vote for his looks and personally i dont like him at all what-so-ever but girls, y'all need to stop because this is a singing competition not a looks competition
March 27th, 2008 10:03 PM
ur time is wrong unless u guys are on the east coast but just saying....
March 28th, 2008 1:28 PM
david cook is going to win the whole thing, hands down.. get over archuletta.... he is good but thats it and nothing more..
david cook had the whole package. he is Hot and amazing and has a great voice!!!!
archuletta needs a few more years...
March 28th, 2008 10:37 PM
David A.? Cast him in High School Musical IV or V or whatever, but there are several contestants ahead of him in talent, and certainly in depth. He's a good kid, but needs to mature for a few years so he will maybe have broader appeal beyond 16 year old girls. That said, he still may win this thing. Nobody can speed-dial and text-message like 16 year old girls...
April 2nd, 2008 4:05 PM
no one cares he forgot the lyrics at first. he brought it later & ILOVEHIMMORETHANANYONEINTHEENTIREWORLDCOULDEVENIMAGINE
April 3rd, 2008 9:06 PM
I'm from the philippines. People all around ask me who I'm cheering for and expect me to say Ramielle. But I'm only cheering for DAVID A. When he auditioned, to me he seemed amazing. And from then on, I've been cheering for him. Some people say the other idols have got it going on, but I say I'm for David all the way. He's sweet and lovable. He's already got fans around the world. :) He's got the voice, the looks AND the personality!
I love David!
April 6th, 2008 4:14 AM
I dont know why people are saying that David A. is too young for this competition. Jordin Sparks was the same age as him when she won season 6. He also has a great personality and can get a lot of people to love him and support him. His voice is amazing and I know he will be a best-selling-artist someday - even if he doesnt win. Most likely he will because girls are obsessed with his cuteness and innocence.
April 6th, 2008 10:10 AM
David Archuleta will do incredible. He has a great voice, he is young, good looking and a humble personality. We need more singers like him for all generations. No I am not a tween but a Mom in my 40's. Great role model for American Idol. Sparks won because of her vocals she was totally boring on the show, Carrie Underwood won because of her vocals and she represented the title well. Go David A I will be bying your CDs
April 6th, 2008 7:35 PM
Yea this guy will be best selling because of all his little tweeny fans but ultimately his voice is soulful and it all depends on what kind of songs companies will have him sing whether he will blast off or fall flat. I already know his first cd will have millions buying it because of his household name but whether people will like it.... a whole other story. The kid is talented yes, but it all depends on how his talent is used. And if this kid becomes a singer turned actor I will be sorely disappointed
April 7th, 2008 5:49 PM
He's a young Josh Groban. He has great vocal skills and has the ability to add soul to his music. He also has the ability to feel and connect with the audience. This is a plus. Can you say the same for all the others contestants. I think not. We need young men in this troubled world we live in. He brings up hope.
April 8th, 2008 1:43 AM
Go David Cook! Woooohoooo~
April 10th, 2008 5:29 PM
How can you not love David Not only does he have great vocals but he is so smoking hot!
April 11th, 2008 4:15 PM
i can definitely see David as a best-selling artist! not only is he absolutely adorable and i want to put him in my pcoket, but his extraordinarily talented and has an AMAZING voice! in my opinoin, those are two of the most important qualities a hi artist; voice and personality.