'Idol' wins with all-David finale

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Idol Headlines for 5/20/08
Published 5/20/2008 by mj at American Idol
... aim and a name. The similarities end there. David Archuleta, 17, is the squinting, boyish crooner with an aw-shucks demeanor and a penchant for dreamy ballads. David Cook, 25, is the gel-coiffed, unshaven emo-rocker with quiet self-assurance and versatility. Archuleta and Cook are locked into the tightest sing-off since Season 2’s Clay Aiken-Ruben Studdard bout, Idol’s most-watched finale and the only other to feature two male finalists. USA Today ‘Idol’ Hopeful Josiah Leming Signs To Warner ...

Who Will Win “American Idol?”
Published 5/20/2008 at TV Fodder
... the market on tweens and should be able to rely on their countless redials to garner some big votes. He’s also big with moms and grandmas, especially when he’s singing those slower ballads. He’s even inspired a Clay Aiken-type following, producing a fan club called the ‘Arch Angels.’ All this combined with his pure voice and excellent singing technique could shoot him to the top. What Could Hurt Him : He’s awesome with the ballads, but what about up-tempo, contemporary songs? USA Today points out that one of his biggest misfires this season was his rendition of Chris Brown’s ...