American Idol: Hey, did you know Carrie won?

by Kat Parr, posted May 26th 2005 12:58PM
American IdolWow, okay, you guys are going to kill me, but I totally forgot about last night's American Idol conclusion. I woke up this morning and wondered vaguely aloud to myself, "wait a sec...what did I forget to do last night?" And sure enough, it's right on the front page of the news: "Carrie Underwood Wins 'Idol' Contest." Wow. So, yeah, I so did not see this coming. I mean, we had a 50-50 chance of guessing it correctly, right? So I'm not exactly to blame...really. Not me.

Anyhoo, Yahoo! News reports that Cindy Monteleone of Chicago thinks Carrie has a star quality Bo Bice doesn't. And they point out that she's a "polite, quiet, small-town girl who is dedicated to music." Which is cool, but come on, she's no Ashlee Simpson—she'll never sing about having sex on the kitchen floor. She'll sing a few top-the-chart pop songs, sell her first album to the millions of American Idol fans, and then what? Will celebrity change her? Will she lose that "small-town girl" quality, try to rock it, or stick to country? I'm running 12 to 1 odds on this one, folks, so put your two cents in before the betting booth closes.
 

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Tina

Baby-V should have been in the final 2, and not Carrie. I just didn't think that the American Idol winner should be having that many pitch problems in the last 2 weeks of the competition. but she's white blonde and cute. it was a popularity contest and obviously not a vocal contest. oh yea and i'm white

June 24 2005 at 7:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mitch

Carrie is the best....Bo was non-deserving of being in American Idol. He couldn't even hold up against Vonzell, in my opinion it should have been carrie and vonz in the top two. I'll never purchase anything that bo releases. Simon knew all along that carrie was the winner and He gets it right everytime...she was the best singer ....anyone who doesnt realize tha is just out they mind...Bo cant sing and he is a boring entertainer

June 11 2005 at 6:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CountryFan

Personally, I was rooting for both of them. I think they're both really great singers. I think Bo was better on stage than Carrie was in the beginning but she got better and she will continue to get better. I know Bo and Carrie both will go on to do a lot of great things. They're both very talented. As far as talking about Rascal Flatts. I think that the duet they did with Carrie was very good. I realize to some, especially if you don't care for country music it probably wasn't very enjoyable. BUT... why must we start talking about his weight??? Why does that matter? And by the way, it was not Gary that bared himself in the "I Melt" video. It was Joe Don Rooney. Obviously you haven't even seen the video. If you don't know what you're talking about, why do you have to make that comment? It shouldn't matter what Gary's weight is...he's a musician-not a model! It's sad that people have to attack others for their weight or other things that don't matter just because they don't enjoy their music.

June 10 2005 at 2:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carrie Suckerman

Okay, for all of you who say that Carrie has no talent...I wondering if you even had the sound up on your tv while you were watching the show. I am a classically trained singer, and I can tell you that Carrie has an amazing voice. Both Bo and Carrie are amazing! I don't see any reason to sit here and bash either one of them...they both have done something that none of us have done...sing in front of 30 million people...LIVE! Come to think of it, can anyone name 5 people in the music industry now that can say they have sung in front of that many people at one time...and done it live? Give them some credit! Both Bo and Carrie will have great careers. Give it a rest people...and just deal with the results. It is called American Idol...and America has chosen THEIR idol!!!!

June 08 2005 at 8:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AmberLeigh

Why are people such poor sports! Have to come out with all these false accusations b/c they cant accept that something didnt go their way. there will be some people upset no matter who won..but you dont put the blame on anybody else. The reason Bo didnt win is b/c his fans didnt vote for him or vote enough. Carrie's fans were obviously more dedicated. As far as Carrie having no talent...that's absolutely crazy. I liked both Bo and Carrie and they each have their own talent strengths. Bo was a good entertainer/performer....Carrie was a good vocalist. I wanted someone to win who sung the best...to me thats what the show is about. She is an American Idol...she could hold notes and sing in different ranges than Bo...and not only country like some of you say. She doesn't have all those messed up past issues to deal with in the spotlight...and the stuff she needs improvement on can easily be improved...being fashion/style, dancing, and interviews. There really is no need for all the cry babies out there b/c Bo is still going to be a talent with Clive Davis...you just have to accept the fact that Carrie is talented too and people can see that!

June 01 2005 at 11:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
i_a_chic.

this was the 1rst season i watch A.I. all the way throught, i loved it . i was so glad vonzel wasn't in the final 2 (blah..) i think bo and carrie each are wonderful singers and i voted 5 times for each of them .i was undecided on who i wanted to win until bo sang 'sweet home alabama" he looked so happy up there and his voicals were so great . i was prying he'd win . i was a little disaponited when carrie won but hey she deserves it . i just dob't understand why i hear the comments about her 'shes a farm bot hoe" "shes a hick" and so forth . god grow up . thats my 2 cents :)

June 01 2005 at 7:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kuya Archie

WHO WON ? THE PRODUCERS OF COURSE. NOBODY WILL BUY CARRIE'S CD IF SHE IS THE RUNNER UP. THEY MADE HER A WINNER SO PEOPLE WILL 'TRY' TO BUY HER CDS AND LISTEN TO HER CROAKY VOICE. BO ON THE OTHER HAND, WILL BE BIGGER COZ HE IS TRULY THE WINNER OF THIS COMPETITION. ACTUALLY I WAS ROOTING FOR A BO-CONSTANTINE OR A BO-VONZELL SHOWDOWN. VONZELL HAS BETTER VOICE THAN CARRIE ....CARRIE WHO ????

May 30 2005 at 4:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cycolbur

i personally questioned the voting after constantine got voted out before scott and anthony. something is a little messed up. carrie is good but i think bo is better. i know i can not be the only one who questioned ethics after that happened to constantine. i know he will make and long with bo and vonzell. they will be more successful then rubuen or fantasia.

May 30 2005 at 4:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kuya Archie

It was a big blow to us, Bo Bice's fans, because everybody was rooting for him. Did you see how the audience reacted ? They were also very very disappointed. Let us just see who will make a killing at the music store. I will shell out $15 or more for a Bo CD but even if the Carrie CD will be given to us free, we will not get it or buy it. It is very clear that Bo got robbed of the title. I can also say that Bo helped the group 'Ides of March" be known again. Their CD is selling again on Amazon with that song ' Vehicle" Thanks

May 30 2005 at 3:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kidol

I can't believe someone claims Carrie has "star quality" and Bo doesn't. Carrie was "wooden;" Bo was charismatic. He moved, he entertained. Carrie screamed to hit high notes and was often off-key; Bo had a unique voice that was more versatile than Carrie's. I am in shock that Carrie won. I honestly don't know how it happened. Polls, articles all had Bo in the lead. I'm disappointed that Americans chose the wrong contestant and don't plan to ever watch the show again.

May 30 2005 at 9:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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