Tonight was the big bang, the finale! And I couldn't ask for a better top two. Caleb and Jena deserved to be there. They truly earned their spot in the top. I'm extremely proud of them both.
Phillip Phillips and Sam Woolf, the first guest performer to grace the stage with a contestant tonight. Phillip performing his hit single with Sam was perfect. That song and genre was an excellent fit for Sam. Sam performing with a past Idol winner was good choice. I liked the performance a lot.
Jennifer Nettles and Jessica Meuse, I loved the 'Wrecking Ball' performance they did. I also liked Jennifer's solo. Jennifer and Jessica was another nice match up. Her voice is very similar to Jessica's. That sound couldn't have fit Jessica any more. Over all, I loved their performance it was a great look and fit for Jessica.
Jennifer Lopez will always be one of the hottest performers to date! She knows her strengths. Which is sex appeal and dance, and she did an amazing job presenting us with both tonight. I loved her attire and performance equally. It was steaming hot!
I know hands down that Caleb loved the hell out of that performance he did with KISS. That was a once in a lifetime moment there. Caleb performing with the legendary KISS was amazing. Lots of shouting, screaming, and head knocking! (Laugh out loud) I loved it!
Aloe Blacc and the Idol boys, all of their vocals were amazing. Same for Demi and the Idol girls, lots of powerhouse vocals. They all appear to be having so much fun. I enjoyed both of those performances.
Paramore and Jena Irene, that performance was so colorful and fun. And I loved the yellow balloons falling and bouncing everywhere in the crowd! (Laugh out loud)
John Legend and Malaya Watson, that was probably my favorite performance of the night. I absolutely loved the vocal in that performance, the passion in that song was amazing! Also, did you guys notice the new beautiful woman that graced the stage? Malaya was gorgeous tonight. Malaya without her glasses and braces has really brought her confidence to a different level. She has really evolved into a beautiful woman that America has come to love.
Alex Preston and Jason Mraz was another nice pair. Their vocals together were amazing! Their style meshed very well. I don't know what Idol has done, but they're doing an amazing job pairing the contestants with these Musicians that has very similar sounds. Excellent strategy.
Ryan Seacrest and Richard Marx? (laugh out loud, that is all.)
Dexter Roberts, CJ Harris, and Darius Rucker was a good pick. How convenient for CJ that was? That was a learning experience and a lot to take in for CJ, I could tell.
Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Harry Connick Jr performing all at once? Brilliant!
And the winner of American Idol Season 13 is ...CALEB JOHNSON!
As I said earlier, they both deserved to be there. I was happy either way. Caleb truly deserved it though. JLO was right, this was Caleb's year. Caleb brought it the moment he stepped onto the scene this season. Just as our previous winner, Caleb is a recurring contestant, although, this time he took the title home with him. Stories like that are always an inspiration to me. The saying is true, 'NEVER GIVE UP!', because that next attempt just may be your best attempt!
I wish Caleb the absolute best. I know his career is going to go far. I see him obtaining a phenomenal band in his route, plus much more. Good luck Caleb, make us fans proud! See you soon.
And there you have it. The finish line. I appreciate all of the support and viewers of my blogs week to week. Thank you.
See you guys next season.
P.S. My apologies for disappearing the past three weeks. I had some technical difficulties going on preventing me from posting.
-RON E.
