Top 12 Prediction (Ryan)

Guys
Ace Young: "pretty"(+), borderline boy band(-)
Chris Daughtry: sexy voice(+), sweet backstory(+), too Bo-ish?(-)
David Radford: the crooner (+/-)
Patrick Hall: runner-up "pretty"(-), sense of humor(+)
Taylor Hicks: most unique male (+), old looking (-)
Will Makar: Fred Savage-ish (+/-)

Girls
Ayla Brown: sporty(+), "always wins"(-)
Katharine McPhee: Joss Stone/Kelly Clarkson mix (++)
Kellie Pickler: "Pick Pickler!"(+), too Carrie-ish?(-)
Lisa Tucker: Whitney voice(+), inexperience/nerves(-)
Mandisa: single name(+), too motherly?(-)
Paris Bennett: famous family(+/-)

There it is! My prediction for the Top 12 of American Idol Season 5. Overall I'd say this is the best looking group of singers the show has ever had. I keep saying that I'd love for a guy to win, but when I really think about it, I just want to be entertained, moved, excited, etc. etc. And if it is a girl that accomplishes that, then I will be happy.

I'd also like to welcome my good friend Jesse (Cooter's Playhouse) as my Guest Blogger! Jesse has an equal passion for all things Idol and a unique sense of humor...just look at the links he puts on his blog if you don't believe me. Together we will cover the ups and downs of Season 5 and in the process alert you to any other Idol news we deem worthy.

Up next, the Top 12 Prediction by Jesse.