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Us Poll: Idols We Still Love
Tuesday December 26, 2006
Seacrest with Underwood in Hollywood, May 25, 2005.
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Tuesday December 26, 2006
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Who is your favorite past Idol? Ryan Seacrest dishes to US:
On Clay Aiken...
"Clay Aiken was the the ultimate Idol makeover story. He had a great voice
from day one but his look and confidence grew out the success he had each
week."
On Carrie Underwood....
"I believe Carrie Underwood has the potential to be our biggest music star
yet. She is beautiful and non-threatening. Her choices post Idol have been
very wise. She is a superstar."
On Kelly Clarkson...
"Idol is a brand and so is Kelly Clarkson. She owns female pop music."
On Taylor Hicks...
"Taylor was important for our show because he was not a typical Idol
contestant."
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Who is your favorite past Idol?
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Posted by jhwang at 5:28 pm ET
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389 Comments
3:20 PM
emptyhd009 Says:
12:31 PM
Carolyn Says:
I love them all, but Taylor is my absolute favorite. I love to watch him perform, to take command of the stage, and I find his voice on all styles of music just amazing. I love the passion he has for music and entertaining, but as I said, I love them all and wish them all much success. They're great!
12:03 PM
Hoodathunk Says:
They are all great in their own way which allows for a little something for everyone. My thoughts on these four:
Clay was the Cinderella story of season two. Came out of nowhere and blew people away with that voice. He has done extremely well in his career and will probably go down in history as the most successful runner up on the history of the show. His record sales are slowing right now, but that doesn't matter because his live performances are very good and he has a solid fanbase
Carrie: I wasn't really into her during the show because I'm not a country music fan, but her voice is undisputedly great. She has grown on me after her win and am really pleased to see the success she has achieved in such a short time.
Kelly is getting overlooked nowadays which is a shame. She has a beautiful voice and a pop rock style I really like. I even liked her last album. I feel as far as Idol record sales, no one will ever surpass her numbers, even Carrie
Taylor is my absolute favorite Idol EVER. Great voice, riveting stage presence, charisma, good looks, and musical authenticity: with Taylor the you get the whole package.
6:23 PM
Anonymous Says:
It's Taylor all the way for me. He is brilliant in live performance. Can't be matched. I do like Clay alot too. Have seen two of his performances. He also does magic live.
Good for all the talented idols. They have worked hard to get where they are.
8:07 PM
Anonymous Says:
my favorite is ruben studdard always,
1:57 PM
Anonymous Says:
KELLY!!!!!!!! The best IDOL EVERRRRR! My order of your list goes Kelly, Carrie, Taylor, Clay. Kelly's the best and always will be!
9:50 PM
Mary Kay Says:
Taylor Hicks all the way. I have never missed a season of Idol and Taylor was the first I voted like crazy for. I think he is just great!
9:25 PM
ps Says:
It's Clay all the way. Yes, Carrie is the superstar right now, but as for most memorable and best voice ever, it will always be Clay. In response to Jordan, Clay has my admiration and always will. I am can hardly wait for his next album. clay is the ultimate singer. Love him and can't wait to see him in concert again.
8:55 PM
SS20 Says:
Taylor Hicks IS #1
8:46 PM
Muneerah Says:
Fantasia is my favorite idol. She's really done great. She's recorded a duet with Aretha and now, she's on broadway. I also like Rueben, but unfortunately, he hasn't had long term success, good voice though. Kelly Clarkson, she has a good voice, I like her, and I have to give Clay Aikins his props as well, he has an absolutely beautiful voice.
2:30 AM
Anonymous Says:
Clay Aiken will always be my favorite Idol.Best voice I have ever heard, bar none.He gets my vote. Carrie Underwood is my second choice.Beautiful, sweet, girl great voice. Sorry to hear Taylor has lost his record lable.Good voice.Kelly,I did not like her last CD.The songs were just plain awful. I did like her first 2.
6:58 PM
Tais Says:
Clay Aiken rules!!!!
7:45 PM
Anonymous Says:
idol is ok thare isn't drama and what hapend to fantasha she in in the color purple
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2:27 PM
clayforever Says:
There are many talented people who have come out of American Idol. I personally support only Clay Aiken as I feel that he has shown by work and deeds to be someone who has used his AI experience to make a difference in many people's lives who may have no one else to speak for them. It's that simple and my loyalty to Clay will never change.
I do not get into arguments with fans of other AI alumni as it is their right to be a fan of whomever they want the same as it is my right to be a Clay Aiken fan. My username says it all!!
2:22 PM
Clayfan Says:
Clay Aiken! The rest are ok, but Clay is beyond anything AI has ever had on. They know it too. That is why they are always referencing him on the show.
11:41 AM
d@phne! Says:
WHEN TAYLOR MOVES,
HE MOVES MILLIONS.
WHOMPAH!
FROM US TO AI
8:52 AM
Anonymous Says:
I live in the Uk and Taylor is definitely my favourite he is entertaining, great singer, very hot and a real nice person. Hes paid his dues by touring small venues for years and he deserves success. I like Carrie too but Taylor is No.1
2:48 AM
All the best to all the Idols Says:
I am a Clay Aiken fan. His voice is superb. I am not a fan of any other idols.
As for Taylor, he has a lot of supportive fans. Carrie is so lovely and talented.
There are others who are talented as well.
Kelly Clarkson? Poor Yelly. Nuff said about her.
As for the other comments about Clay. To all Clay fans. If the haters can get the discussion off Clay's talent and music and onto other things then they have gotten what they want. They hate to see Clay's achievements listed. Don't argue with them and give them the satisfaction.
Discuss Clay for all the good things he is. There are plenty to discuss.
9:02 PM
Vicky Says:
Taylor Hicks was exactly what AI needed. He was outside the box and its a great thing. I hope he goes long & far with his special talents. Thank you for being you Mr. Hicks!
8:16 PM
anothertayfan Says:
Taylor Hicks is my favorite.He was born to entertain people.He treat's his fans with respect,that's something a lot of other musicans don't do.I'm a proud member of the Soul Patrol.
7:25 PM
Anonymous Says:
This vote is rigged. Taylor should have been way farther up there. He's the Man!!
1:52 AM
karebare Says:
I am a true Taylor Fan. I can't believe he isn't further up the line. I like Carrie and Clay , but they don't have what Taylor has. He's original and true to his art and will surpass the others as time goes on. He is a classic!!
11:27 AM
Gr8fulheart Says:
Holy Cow ~ Are you kidding? Apparently there are MANY who do not know about this poll! It's 'TAYLOR' ALL THE WAY!!!
4:01 PM
shasta Says:
OMG, There is no doubt about it for me! TAYLOR HICKS IS THE MAN,,,,,,,he is the musician, the singer, the entertainer, the hottie, HE HAS THE ENTIRE PACKAGE.....
I VOTE FOR TAYLOR 100%
1:53 PM
dawgman Says:
Taylor Hicks, man
1:51 PM
play Says:
I'm a Taylor Hicks fan...love the music.Kelly's good and doing well, Bo didn't win
8:09 AM
soulthinggirl Says:
Can I squeeze in here and put in a vote for Taylor? I've seen him in concert three times and will a fourth this year. Experiencing Taylor live is an amazing, joyful, incredible event. He takes you to church each time. I enjoyed his performances on t.v. but compared to live performances, t.v. doesn't do him justice. His live-in-person charisma is overwhelming. Having said that, I admire all the people in this poll. My vote went to Taylor but all the singers here and for that matter all the Idols ever on American Idol got as far as they did because they're good, they worked hard, they stayed true to themselves and didn't give up on their dream. God gave them each a blessing and allowed us to be a part of their dream come true. May they all do well in their careers. I hope all of us wish them all well.
1:06 PM
Destiney Says:
I will have to say that Clay is the best singer on that show and should have one instead of Ruben. No affence i like Ruben.
9:11 PM
Easyaspie Says:
No, Jordon, it's not the Claymates making those remarks on Carrie's forum, it's you and the rest of the KCE rejects and Soulful Sisters teamed up on Tinfoilhat and Woodle's 411 blogs. Same people that photoshop webcams, same people that made up and sent bullcrap lies to the tabloids, same people that... well, you get the picture. We're waiting for you to explode with your hate any time now. Make it "soon", ok! KABOOM!
Oh, yeah! I love all the Idol singers and hope they clean up and kick some rapcrap out of style.
6:02 PM
1inNebraska4Clay Says:
That's what I thought. Checkmate from the Claymate! :o) That was fun, quick, but fun.
