(S03E16) "Tonight is the night you choose your winner." - Jerry

Having watched America's Got Talent all summer long, I should have been looking forward to this week's episode, especially since we were treated to the final performances. Somehow, I found myself not caring. I actually ended up surfing the web while watching the episode, something I usually never do. Could it be because the presidential address to the nation on the economy killed the mood? Or maybe it was because the finalists basically gave performances that were similar to what they've been giving us all season?

Even if I didn't give the show my full attention this week, the fact that I can multi task allowed me to get a pretty good idea of how the contestants did. As I've said before, I don't feel like any of the competitors pushed themselves further than what we've seen last week. They all gave fantastic performances but there were no "wow, s/he really raised up his/her game tonight" moments for me. So I have to base my decision on the entire summer of performances.

It won't surprise you if I say that I would like to see Nuttin But Stringz win the competition. They offered consistent and amazing performances all summer and I would definitely buy a ticket to see them in concert. If not them, my choice goes to Eli, even if he's a longshot because, as Piers said it, he's the only singer in the competition that I would buy a CD from now. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see Neal or Queen Emily win since they each have a fantastic voice. I bet a few music producers are waiting in the wings to offer them contracts.

As for Donald, I don't believe he is a contender for the first place. As you know, he's never been one of my favorites and, this week, he didn't wow me enough for me to vote for him. I do wish him the best and hope he gets a call from the producer of a musical on Broadway because he would fit the type of singer they require there.

I leave you with two questions this week: Who do you think should win? and Who do you think will win? Too questions that look alike but one taps into your heart while the other requires you to think with your brain. The results will be announced on October 1 at 9 p.m.