THEY BOTH WON!

love it.

idol much.

Lee, whose official backstory focused more on his adventures in home-improvement retail than on his considerable recording chops – seemed needful of (or at least open to) guidance. Is it any surprise that he’s the judges’ favorite, even cast by Simon in the role of conquering archangel when the judge granted him the right to sing "Idol’s" favorite hymn, “Hallelujah”? Lee, accepting "Idol" as his savior from obscurity, has become the show’s own salvation. And the faithful have flocked to him. His ascent will likely prove permanent.

-- Ann Powers

My Two Favs.

Lee + Crystal = Magic

Once.

Falling Slowly Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

I don't know you, but I want you
All the more for that.
Words fall through me and always fool me
And I can't react.
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now

Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back.
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along

Recently covered by Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox on American Idol, this stunning Oscar-Award Winning song from the Indie film 'Once' was again brought into my memory. Such a beautiful song from a pretty awesome film.

I do have to say that the Lee and Crystal rendition was electric and the chemistry they brought to it was AWESOME! <3