I bought every one of Adam Lambert’s tunes and not one boring tune of Kris Allen’s. Adam has an addicting amazing heartfelt studio voice. America has it wrong! I will buy anythin ADAM!

ADAM was cheated of AI title.
How can 1 person in Arkansas vote 45,000 times??? Arkansas which has a population of only 2.8 million generated 38 million votes excluding votes placed through other time zones. Means, it could be more than 60 million votes cast from Arkansas alone but distributed to other states???
The difference between their voted is only 1.1%
AT&T supplied the facts which was announced by Fox TV station in Arkansas but they’re now trying to retract. Now, it’s CLEAR how ADAM was robbed of winning. Is that acceptable to AI???

That’s bull – Adam had the #1 download since Tracks of my Tears – get your stats right. Notice Kris’ downloads are towards the end of the season

I can hear Kris’s music all day! No boundaries sound so awesome in recording, unlike the live performance!

Also, 11 for 11 is not too bad for either one. I liked them BOTH and not to upset with Allen winning over Lambert (although, I leaned more in Lambert’s camp and voted for him). I think Lambert is a great recording artist and have his playlist in my car at the moment.

I do not think that you can compare the two at this point in time.

Two different artists!!

But still… 11 (Adam) and 11 (Kris) seems like a tie to me!

It’s not bull, Annie. These are daily stats they’re quoting. Adam was dominating the day of the finale, (when they could first release the stats), Kris the day after. The winner’s sales always skyrocket.

Adam’s Studio versions are amazing. He even has a version of the finale song “No Boundaries” on ITunes. Only Kris’ version can be played on the radio but Adam’s can be purchased on ITunes. Right now, Adam has 10 songs on the Top 100 list and his highest is #4. Kris has 7 and his highest is #7. “Mad World”, “Change” and “One” also sound great in the studio. I don’t know how long the songs will be available on ITunes so I’m buying while I can. Can’t wait for Adam’s album to drop later this year!!!

11 for 11 does not sound so bad to me. I think that they both have their place in the music business. However, I am firmly in the Lambert camp and have downloaded all of them… To those that say that he is not ready to be a RECORDING artist (just a performer) should take a listen.

The playlist plays like an album is amazing!

Kudos to both of them, although, I doubt I will download ‘No Boundaries”… hehehehehehe!

I need something a little edgy! Hell, I miss edgy!!! Need EDGY!! And look forward to Adam more and more.

Are they releasing their total sales to date, or just the as-of-today figures? I’m sure if they include cumulative sales figures Adam is miles ahead.

I have purchased every one of Adam Lambert’s studio versions and his show videos and love them all. I can’t imagine downloading anything from the other guy because he sounds like just another one of several of the other guys on my playlists, only with a little thinner more limited range and with worse background music. It’s a little like playing Muzak as opposed to great music. Lambert’s career is just taking off.

Adam’s Season 8 Album is selling ahead of Kris’ Album. That’s particularly impressive since most of his fans already had all of those songs.

Also, check out the popularity bars for Mad World. It’s obviously the most popular download of the season. It’s pretty insane that a song of Adam’s that’s been out that long is still ranked that high. I have no doubt who has sold most on iTunes this season.

Idol Shocker, Adam’s opt out: I am actually very shocked and appalled about the results last night. When this “singing show” did not produce it’s truthful Idol, I am sure the ratings for next season is going to go down the tubes! Let’s face the facts here truthfully:
AT & T CONFIRMED FROM THEIR DATA THAT 38 MILLION VOTES CAME FROM ARKANSAS. THE POPULATION OF ARKANSAS IS ABOUT 2.8 MILLION.
THEY WERE USING GIZMO AND DIAL IDOL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY.
One Arkansas church group of 105 people said they got in 436,655 votes using the software and their texts. This is not American Idol as voted by millions, this is a few hundred thousand people trained in one state skewing the results. Technology should only allow 1 vote per 1 number, or 1 text per number, then we might get a more real result of America!
Would Queen have performed if Danny or Chris were the last top 2, NO definitely not, and if you noticed Adam and Brian fully acknowledge each other after that stellar performance and the look on Brian’s face “Kid you got it, even I am impressed” was
In astonishment, I did not miss that and repeatedly looked at the queen segment.
Adam Lambert is our future’s “Prince of Rock or now Glam Rock” that will be around for the next 30 years and he WILL have an iconic status that I don’t even think he has realized yet at this point! Adam will become a global Icon, he has “it” and we all know that!

you guys are wasting time

How do you find out the stats for I tunes?

I don’t really get the big deal with Adam. I live in Australia and we got AI this year (Aussie Idol sucks) and i must say, i don’t think Adam Lambert has the universal appeal everyone thinks. The past would tell us that the most successful American Idols internationally are the girls (even in the US they are more successful) – Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson of course, and even Carrie Underwood have made ground in Australia. I could even buy Katharine McPhee’s album instore! The guys are no where. I think that in light of this Allison was the best (or even Megan Joy – my personal favourite)!

Those AT&T stats are a lie. AT&T does not disclose those types of numbers or data, and they certainly don’t use 3rd party software like Dial Idol. Get over it. It’s just a TV show. If you don’t like the results, then you should have voted more. I say congratulations to both Kris and Adam! They’re both winners.

I love Adam and voted for him (first time I ever voted for anyone on Idol) but I’m completely ok with Kris’ win. He is a talented young man and a class act. I bought both their AI albums today (another first), but I can pretty much guarantee that it will be Adam’s album I buy when it’s released. I can only imagine what awful tripe poor Kris will be saddled with by 19E.

Thank God Adam didn’t not win, otherwise he would have to record that mountains/hills/Kara the artist NOT song, and that, my friends, will do him in. Talented artistes are hard to find so let help Adam by congratulating Kris.

I downloaded all Adam’s stuff. The audience in the Nokia stadium went silent when Allen won. Even Kris said he wasn’t feelin it there- The reaction was total numbness and blank stares.
Kris was a sweetheart though-he won my vote for having great character qualities.
There is NO WAY that Kiss or Queen would have even got out of bed that day except for Adam being there

I’m calling it right now…Adam Lambert becomes the new lead singer of Velvet Revolver. Slash was a mentor this season and seemed to love Adam’s singing. Plus he can hit Axl’s high notes, so they could break out some G n’R songs during the set. It’s a win-win scenario for Adam and the band.

This is America, remeber George Bush was elected….twice, so it does not surprise me at all that conservative voting irregularities out of the South tipped the scales. That being said, it’s kind of cool, Adam being so stunningly talented, Kris being kinda the run of the mill “cute church boy next door” that Adam is the dark horse now. It is a role that fits him and I think it will become part of his image and serve him well. People are being nice for Kris but there is no question that Adam is the multi dimensional mega star with the vocal chords of an angel and the fire to break all hell loose. It will be to his advantage that Arkansas church people cheated the system and made him the underdog. They will never be able to stop Adam from going all the way. Adam is after all a true American Idol.

i aqree that itunes is a predictor of a future success.But you missed something in your write up…the itunes bar chart earlier in the in the competion (top 6) adam lambert landed 6 out of 7 songs in top 100. Kris landed 3 and danny 1. If you check the top 100 albums(video) lambert landed the 1-2-and 3 spots.this itunes sales clearly indicates that adam lambert had always been successful with itunes sales from the very start.the kris win on lambert for the AI title is mainly due to the vote shifters(from gokey-to kris/widely campaigned by the Pastor of Gokey’s church after his elimination and the mass voting in arkansas)take that out—adam would have won the title by a landslide.

Shasta, my sentiments exactly.

Adam’s studio tunes are so strong that everyone has downloaded them as soon as they came out…think we just enjoy watching him too. Adam is the total package with a big blue and black bow on top. Now we just need KISS to give Adam the rights to record “Beth” cause I’m dying to have it…studio and video…full lenght versions!!

I own everything Adam that ever hit iTunes. Usually the very moment they were available as I have an alert for him.

I like Kris. But I own nothing by him. And I don’t see that changing.

It won’t matter in the long run – Adam will be the bigger star! He just has more talent – and I think the music industry knows this!

I too have bought everything of Adam’s since his first weeks (Satisfaction, Black or White, etc.) I have been downloading his videos too. I have everything. Why don’t they count what has already been downloaded weeks ago in the statistics?

Adam got robbed of the title by a flawed and unfair voting system. It sickens me and makes me very sad. I cried a lot over this. Adam is phenomenol and I want to see and hear more from him in the future.

I would like to say that Adam won my vote not just for his phenomenal talent but also because of his character qualities. I found Adam to be a stellar, kind, gracious, genuinely good person, a class act all the way. Having spent most of my life with church goers I’m not willing to throw the baton their way just because of their beliefs and where they spend their Sunday mornings. I think Adam is going to be one of those stars that will really make a difference in the world because you can clearly see that is who he is, someone who really cares about other people.

Adam rocks!

Couldn’t idol see that this voting system was skewed. I don’t take it lightly. I know Adam will be larger than life but what an injustice to suffer. He kept saying he had his eye on the prize. His talent is unbelieveable, but he also worked so hard. He deserved to win and have all his fans celebrate with him. A lousy farm state and selfish people took that away from him

Kris did a great job. A friend of mine that goes to school with Kris got an email from him 2 weeks ago when Danny was still on the show. Kris was asking for prayer. He said regardless of who wins, they were all going to be touring together for the year. He was asking us to pray for he and Danny as they shared their faith with Adam. He and Adam have become good freinds and he was very concerned about Adam’s spiritual condition. People all over the country are now praying for that specifically that Kris and Danny’s love and patience with Adam will help him come to Christ! Kris mentioned that Adam was “way out there” morally and that he hoped he could have a positive influence on him. Way to go Kris! He doen’t view his win as a victory but as an opportuinity to share his faith!

Before Adam Lambert, I had never bought anything from ITunes but Adam had me downloading his videos. He’s just so much fun to watch. I do like Kris Allen too but so far I haven’t been inspired to buy any of his songs/videos.

It’s incredible to see SOOOO many posts saying we were cheated out of our american idol….but, I can’t wait for Adam’s first album….going to have withdrawals this Tuesday night!!! Thank God for iTunes!! I have never bought a song before, and I bought every one of Adam’s. I am joined in this sentiment by my mother (62), me (45), and my daughters, (13, and 11)….three generations! We all love him!!

I’ve never downloaded any AI songs before but have downloaded every single one of Adam’s songs and performances as they came out, so I wouldn’t be getting the collections. Are the figures just reflecting recent downloads or are they running totals?

God, please save Adam from your followers!!!! But seriously, I love that Adam wants to help kids who feel they are different. I love it that he wants to push people’s buttons. I was watching him being interviewd with Allison, she siad she might start reading some of the blogs and he was so protective, he really seems like the kind of person you would be lucky to have as a friend. I’ve a feeling Adam is going to do great things for America and for the world!!! I just want to crawl inside of his voice and stay there for awhile. Sing Adam, sing!!!!!

I also bought his (Adam’s) songs, purchased something from itunes for the first time in me life !!!!

Response to: Gordon Smith | 5/22/2009, 10:39 am EST
Gordon you wrote (paraphrased_
“Kris did a great job…. A friend…got an email from him 2 weeks ago…and he was very concerned about Adam’s spiritual condition…love and patience with Adam will help him come to Christ!”
GIVE ME A BREAK, ADAM IS JEWISH – HAVEN’T YOU SEEN ALL THE You Tube AND Viral Video OF HIS PERFORMANCES FOR JEWISH CAUSES AND GET-TOEGTHERS? GET IMFORMED BEFORE YOU ASK PEOPLE TO ‘COME TO CHRIST’
For the record anyone’s spiritual and how they express it are their own business.

Hmmm. I’m a little put off by the idea that Adam is somehow “out there” morally. I was amazed by his outrageous talent in the beginning and bought every one of his i-tunes. (His music brings me such JOY!) As then as I watched him over time I began to get what a great guy he is–not ego-ridden (as might be expected with talent like his), kind and protective of others, and doggedly positive (no matter what hate the bottom-of-the-pit bloggers spit out.) Please, America, don’t let your religious biases blind you! I can almost guarantee Adam will use his talent and creativity to pry open minds and help others who, like him, don’t fit the standard mold (and then fall prey to the hurtful presumed moral superiority of those who do!) Shine on, Adam!!

I, too, never downloaded as single song from AI, on any season, but downloaded every single one of Adam’s studio versions and his videos. There are many more like me. (I did download two of Kris’s studio versions). That’s it.

Gordon Smith – You are exactly the reason why people get turned off by evangelical Christians. I am surprised you don’t think it a “sin” to read The Rolling Stone. Aren’t you afraid your fellow moralists will decide that you aren’t worthy of their company? Puh-leez. Also, did it ever occur to you that Adam might be showing exceptional patience his whole life, being Jewish and having to put up with people like you?

Like so many of the other posters, I bought Adam’s tunes as soon as they were available. For me, he excels both at performance and recorded work–his performances tend to be more showy and raw, his recorded work is more subtle and controlled. If you haven’t heard his studio versions, I urge you to give them a listen.

Be sure to check out Adam’s version of “No Boundaries.” I don’t think many people know it exists. He sounds fantastic. They should have given Kris and Adam each their own song so they could each release a single. The producers really got it wrong this year.

I bought all of Adam’s studio versions and his videos as soon as they were available, so I’d be interested in the total number of downloads instead of current popularity. I love Adam’s version of “No Boundaries.” It’s amazing even though I didn’t care for it on Tuesday.

On Tuesday night, I tried to vote from Ohio and couldn’t get through using 3 phones for 3 hours. Right at midnight, I was able to get through every time. No one knows how many votes were attempted for Adam since only 1/4 of my attempted votes went through.

Like so many of the other posters, I have downloaded almost all of Adam’s recordings and only two of Kris’s. Kris is OK. I don’t dislike him. But anyone listening to the duet on the night of the finale that they did together had to hear the amazing difference in the quality of their voices. Adam’s voice is rich sounding, but Kris’s voice is thin sounding. It’s like the difference between 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional. Adam’s range is better and his interpretations of the songs is light years ahead of Kris’s. I don’t know about the robbed of winning and I doubt that Arkansas actually generated 28 million votes. People said the same thing about Cook/Archuleta, but Cook is a much bigger star that Archuleta. But I have no doubt that Adam is going to be a HUGE star. I will buy whatever he puts out, just like I buy whatever Cook puts out. Kris? Not so much.

I have purchased every single one of Adam’s songs and have them on my ipod. Together it is a perfect first “album” for him. You have a nice mixture of ballads, dance and rock music and he excels at all of them. I think the studio versions of “One” and “Crying” are better than the live performances. He truly has a voice from God and I look forward to all his future endeavors.

Like him or not, you can’t ignore Adam and he will be phenomonal world-wide. He already has many loyal worldwide fans and once his music reaches a broader audience he will skyrocket. Go Adam – we await you in the UK.

Well, mass-voting made it impossible to know who really won last year, too (and maybe other years, but I didn’t watch). I wish it was like Dancing with the Stars – a certain #of votes allowed per phone line. Then you have the real idol, and it would be fun to see who America really picks each year. Idol should stop caring about the “number of votes” and stick to the “number of viewers”.

there is no season pass listed for adam on itunes i would purchase in a heartbeat

I have some news for Adam Lambert fans. You can now download Adam’s video Medley with KISS on ITunes. It is better than the first time I saw it. Go Adam!

Danny has a great voice but let me tell you why he did not win. It’s called greed and jealousy apart from the fact that he has no star power at all. It’s a shame that he followed the instructions of his church leaders and wrote a blog the night before the finale on CNN/Larry King and called it out for Kris so that his fans can vote for him but not for Adam. It really looks like his “church education” did not help him much about not to be prejudist. Wishing you the best of luck Danny.

I am just glad Adam got on American Idol, and his fans got him to the very end. Now he can look over all the offers I am sure are pouring in, and plan his next steps. Continue to support Adam in his career.
PS Adam does not need saving…. that is such a joke. Do you notice that a lot of the worst sinners are the ones in church every Sunday… and the all round decent people are just going about their business, because they know who they are inside.. they do not need anyone to pray for them, and do not need to flaunt their faith.

Adam Lambert embrace individuality!
Why follow, when you can lead!

Im glad Danny didnt win. If you watched Larry King Live, Megan Joy pointed out Danny as the most competitive perhaps most unfriendly too. I think he is fake, I’m glad I dont have to listen to him again.

Kris is closer to Adam than Danny. I am glad Kris made it clear that religion has nothing to do with him winning. Danny is a narrow minded, bible thumper loser. You could see that most contestants dont have much to say anything about him.

I am a devout christian but perhaps more open minded than some of my fellow believers. Its not all true that christians voted for Kris. In fact, im my church alone some people were talking about how great adam was and that their kids had been voting non stop.

I also purchased most of Adam’s music and videos on Itunes. Have never done that before! He is somewhat abstract and no-one can touch him. His talent is out of this world!! Whether he is gay or not I am in love with him. He does things to me when he sings and performs I am under his spell. The guy is also very sexy. Just can’t wait to see him again on the screen and also purchase more of his music. ADAM YOU AMAZE ME!!!

Adam Lambert is an INTERNATIONAL SUPER STAR!!!!

I’ve also bought all of Adam’s iTunes video/song downloads and watch/listen to them over and over on my laptop and new iTouch purchased for the express purpose of having Adam’s beautiful voice and exciting performances available 24/7. I’ve also learned how to download the audio from video on YouTube for his pre-Idol performances! ONLY Adam is on my iTouch except for his duet with Allison. Adam is a fabulous virus in my system that I never want to get rid of! Oh, I should mention that I’m 64 and totally obsessed! He makes me feel young again.. Can’t wait to see and hear him in person.

Kris is kicking himself for winning. Adam in defeat is there to protect him. Itunes chart only says one thing, Adam will be big. Why can’t everybody be just Kradam fans and follow their love story. teeheheeeheeeheeeheee!

I have been listening to Adam’s studio version of No Boundaries today. Just no comparison to Kris. Adam ’s is just so powerful and passionate. I would die if I heard it on the radio! WOW!

Good thing I have ALL of Adam’s songs and videos on my ipod or I would be going through serious withdrawl on Tuesday night.
GO ADAM!!!

Adam is a already a superstar. His performance with Kiss on youtube had 1.4 million hits before it was taken down today, he has 7 other videos with over 1 million hits and his ‘demo” has well over 2 million, his music videos are i, 2 and 3 in the top 10, his album is number 2 on the charts (behind Eminem, with Kris at number 6) and last night he said he has agreed to appear with Queen on tour later this year. I feel sorry for Kris. he has been set up for future failure if he is anything less than a huge hit, whereas Adam as the loser can only appear to be a winner going forward. Kris seems like a kind and genuine giy and he is clealry talented. lets hope good things for him going forward.

iTunes Top 10 as of Wednesday, May 27th:

1. “Boom Boom Pow” — Black Eyed Peas

2. “No Boundaries” — Kris Allen

3. “Don’t Stop Believin’ (Glee Cast Version)” — Glee Cast

4. “Waking Up in Vegas” — Katy Perry

5. “Fire Burning” — Sean Kingston

6. “Poker Face” — Lady GaGa

7. “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” — Pitbull

8. “New Divide” — Linkin Park

9. “Heartless (American Idol Studio Version)” — Kris Allen

10. “Kiss a Girl” — Keith Urban

Like him or not, you can’t ignore that KRIS is a phenomonal singer. This article skewed the info presented by other sources…every other source says tha Kris is wayyyyy ahead Adam… GO KRIS!!!

It’s quite sad that Adam’s fans feel that they have to diss Kris in order to pimp Adam. Insecurity, anyone? Everyone, pls read all the “gracious” comments below made by Adam’s fans. I don’t mind that Adam’s fans praise him up to high heavens but pls leave Kris ALONE! Kris wants respect as the American Idol. Do not be HEARTLESS.

I can’t believe AI’s result. I would have voted for Adam L but my vote won’t count….I’m Canadian !!!

i bought all of adam’s itunes and will buy only his album!