May 19, 2009 American Idol Finale has finally arrived! Who will win American Idol Season 8 at the American Idol Finale results show tomorrow night at the Nokia Theatre, May 20, 2009 between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen? We’re LIVE with the American Idol Top 2 performers tonight. American Idol starts at 8 p.m. EST on FOX.
THIS IS THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALE 2009!!! The Final Performance Show!
“The acoustic rocker vs the glam rocker, Conway vs California, The guy next door vs the guy liner… It comes down to Kris and Adam”, says Ryan Seacrest. Introduction of the American Idol Judges. “Get on your feet for Kris Allen and Adam Lambert”, as the Top 2 Idol finalists take the stage. Kris Allen won the coin toss and chose Adam Lambert to sing first. Three songs will be performed tonight. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen will each have 3 phone numbers and 1 text number for tonight’s votes. 4 hours to vote tonight!!!
List of songs for Adam Lambert and Kris Allen:
- Adam Lambert – Personal Choice – “Mad World” by Tears for Fears VIDEO
- Kris Allen – Personal Choice – “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers VIDEO
- Adam Lambert – Simon Fuller’s Choice – “A Change is Gonna Come” by Patti LaBelle and Sam Cooke VIDEO
- Kris Allen – Simon Fuller’s Choice – “What’s Goin’ On” by Marvin Gaye VIDEO
- Adam Lambert – Winner’s Song – “No Boundaries” VIDEO
- Kris Allen – Winner’s Song – “No Boundaries” VIDEO
- Carrie Underwood - “Home Sweet Home” VIDEO
Round 1:
Adam Lambert is singing Mad World. Very smooth and beautifully performed. Randy Jackson says “This is it! Right now that performance, I love the long coat, I’m going to give you an A+ – A!”. Kara says Adam “changed up the game for everyone else”. Paula is of course “unbelievably proud, long journey, bask in it, a great song for you, still haunting, I thought you did a really good job”. Simon Cowell says he always thought Mad World was his best performance but thought Adam Lambert’s coat was a bit too theatrical. American Idol Phone Numbers: To VOTE for Adam Lambert, dial 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 03 or 05. (Text 5701)
Kris Allen is singing “Ain’t No Sunshine” on the piano. Also very smooth. Randy Jackson says “I think me personally.., that was one of your best performances on the stage, yes, yes, yes, yes”. Kara says “you have a way of creating an intimate bond with your audience, where everyone feels like you’re singing to us”. Paula says Kris “Allenizes” his performances. Umm, ok? Simon Cowell says he takes back what he’s said about Kris Allen in the past, and loved the performance “I wasn’t sure if a had made the right choice last week, I absolutely take that all back after that performance”. Simon Cowell says that Kris Allen has won Round 1 tonight. American Idol Phone Numbers: To VOTE for Kris Allen, dial 1-866-IDOLS-02 or 04 or 06. (Text 5702)
Round 2:
Adam Lambert is singing A Change Is Gonna Come. Adam did a quick change and is wearing a light grey suit and looking good. The song performance was spectacular! Randy Jackson says “What you did right there, you can sing your face off and that was unbelievable”. Kara says the it was the best performance Adam has done, “combination of the high notes and low notes, using both sides of yourself”. Paula says Adam will be “iconic” and stands up to say “the best, the best, the best performance”. Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert is “100% back in the game…congratulations”. Great job Adam!
Kris Allen is up with “What’s Goin On” by Marvin Gaye, sitting on a stool playing guitar. Randy Jackson says “we’ve got ourselves a real live duel going on…just a little light for me man, ya know?” Kara says she’s glad Simon picked a “social conscience song, make them feel and make them change”. Paula says Kris “tore that song up and made Marvin Gaye proud”. Simon says Kris’ performance was like “three friends in their bedroom singing”.., adding Kris did not “grab hold of the song and too laid back for a night like this”. Uh Oh Kris! Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert won Round 2 “1 million percent for Adam”.
Round 3:
Adam Lambert is singing the Winner’s Coronation Song “No Boundaries“. WOW, WOW!!! Randy Jackson says “I’ve said it before I’ll say it again, you can sing anything.., you can sing the phone book, but not one of my performances, a bit pitchy for me in some spots”. Kara says she’s proud of Adam’s performance of the song she co-wrote. Paula says she’ll “be a fan forever, front line”. Simon Cowell says “you have been one of the best, original contestants on the show..I genuinely believe we have found a worldwide star in you”. Fabulous, spectacular performance by Adam Lambert tonight! (Problem is, Kara DioGuardi’s “No Boundaries” Lyrics SUCK! Very Kindergarten! Neither Adam nor Kris Allen should have to get stuck with this pathetic attempt of a song. Ick.)
Kris Allen is now singing the Winner’s Coronation Song “No Boundaries“. Kris is doing a great job, although sometimes appearing to strain to hit the higher notes. Randy Jackson says the song was a little too high for Kris. Kara DioGuardi says “I don’t want you to be judged on that song…you’ve been incredible to watch week after week…I hope people vote on the season”. Paula says “You should take it in…amazing job…I wish you the best of luck”. Simon Cowell says “I think the first song was your highlight…watching you tonight has been incredible…you have thoroughly deserved to be standing on this stage tonight, congratulations.”
Carrie Underwood closes the show with “Home Sweet Home” AKA “the boot song”.
Who will win American Idol 2009? Make your predictions of the winner of American Idol 2009 in the comments below. We’ll be here LIVE tomorrow night with the American Idol Finale Results Show May 20, 2009!
