How Did Kris Allen Beat Adam Lambert?
So how did Kris Allen pull out what may have been the biggest upset in American Idol history? Word has it, that it may have been the Christian vote, according to an article written by Josh Kimball for ChristianPost.com:
Church worship leader Kris Allen beat out theater actor Adam Lambert for the “American Idol” title Wednesday in a come-from-behind victory that some say shouldn’t be as surprising as many are finding it to be.
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Jordin Sparks: American Idol pop star grounded in faith and family
In numerous interviews the singing star who shot to fame through American Idol has acknowledged Jesus as the source of her strength and talent. She told journalist Peter Elliott, “I definitely recognise that I have a God-given talent. I have a sense of inner peace, I know God gave me this wonderful voice and I feel that what he needs me to do is share it with others.”
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From Idol To Inspiration
‘Idol’ documentary to air on Gospel Music Channel
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on “American Idol.”
Filmmaker David Lewis’ “From Idol to Inspiration” will premiere Thursday before the Gospel Music Association’s 40th annual Dove Awards telecast. The one-hour documentary explores the effect of the Fox network singing competition on Christian music.
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