February 28, 2008 1:33 PM
American Idol - week 2
David Archeluta was AWESOME!!!!
And I'm guessing he's a Christian - his jettisoning of the first verses of John Lennon's "Imagine" was telling. And made the song so much more positive and in keeping with a Christian worldview.
And what a doll - so sweet and humble and filled with joy. and his parents looking like Mr. and Mrs. normal, down-to-earth and unpretentious America.
Chikezie tied with David Hernandez for second. Chikezie's parents are so gracious and refined - no coarse booing, I love that.
I've stated before that American Idol is full of Christian finalists each season. If you've been putting off watching it because of prejudice - pre-judging - this would be a great season to start. It's a family-friendly show that parents and kids can enjoy together. There are lots of lessons to learn on how we receive criticism and learn and grow.
And this year - I'm predicting now if I haven't already - a wholesome great-role-model kinda 17 year old is gonna sweep it away.
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Comments
I think you are right. I know that David Archuleta for sure is Christian as he is Mormon and so is Brooke White.
Posted by: Melissa | February 28, 2008 2:05 PM
Will be ever get to see any of the Curtis' kids on American Idol? Is that something that Maddy or Sofia would like to try? I think that would be so cool!
Have a nice trip and be patient with your cast.....you are right to remind yourself "it could be worse".
Posted by: LadyLovas | February 28, 2008 2:35 PM
My hats off to anyone who can actually BE Christian in Hollywood! Yahoo!!!
blessings, Penny Raine
http://www.pennyraine.com.blog
Posted by: Penny Raine | February 28, 2008 2:57 PM
I loved David's performance as well. I hope he takes the competition.
Great blog!
Carletta
Posted by: Carletta | February 28, 2008 3:39 PM
I love American Idol and there are some great, great singers on there...especially David Archuleta and Chikezie. Still have to watch the gals...we have it taped on DVR. :):):) Blessings, Stephanie (This is one show that we watch as a family...the kids love it, too) :)
Posted by: Stephanie | February 28, 2008 4:36 PM
I'm surprised he sang "Imagine" as a Christian..."Imagine there's no heaven/It's easy if you try/No Hell below us/Above us only sky"
Also...
"...and no religion too"
Direct lyrics from the song!
Posted by: Chelsea | February 28, 2008 8:16 PM
Hi Chelsea -
That was the point! He didn't sing that verse.
barbara
Posted by: barbara | February 28, 2008 9:39 PM
I agree with you about David. He's my favorite guy. He's so humble. It's amazing to hear him sing with such a huge voice and then be so humble when all the girls are screaming for him. I just love him!! I understand he won Star Search at the ripe old age of 9.
Posted by: Joani | February 29, 2008 9:45 AM
He is a Mormon. He said in an interview: "I want to be to rock music what Mitt Romney is to politics." He also said he wants to be a break out Mormon to the music world - I am not sure what he meant by that - I guess he's never heard of the Osmonds.
Posted by: SmockLady | February 29, 2008 9:12 PM
Just hope the voting is right, coz last year I was sure milinda would win and the year before I was sure chris d would win. David is a great singer and should win, but I hope people vote for him.
Herman
http://www.superbabyblog.com
Posted by: Herman | March 1, 2008 2:41 AM
Not sure why you thought Hernandez was a Christian...There are lots of stories out right now that he used to work in a gay bar...
Posted by: Kristina | March 4, 2008 7:20 PM
