[Palladin]

The kids do not like a "Teacher's Pet", and Carrie is definitely Simon's pet. She is nothing special, though. You can find dozens of Carries down in Nashville waiting for their big break.

Vonzel is my favorite girl singer. She has a sweetness and charm about her, and is a real beauty.

Nadia looks like a member of the Green Party or Anarchist Chicks. Not a winner.

Bo is good, but too polished and professional. I personally don't think they should have extended the age limit.

Constantine will be the winner. He knows exactly how to play to his audience--those madly text-messaging young teen girls.

[Wolfstar]

The kids over on the AI boards definitely see Carrie as Simon's pet, and it's hurt her. Carrie is also too vanilla for a lot of the kids who post over there. Like it or not (and I don't), the hottest music on the charts these days is rap/hip-hop/urban. Carrie is country music all the way, and most of today's kids don't relate to country. If she wins AI, they will try to turn her into a pop princess and I don't think it will work.

I do think one of the rockers will probably win, and I think Vonzell's improvement has catapulted her into a likely top four spot, if not higher.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Ick. Constantine. I disagree.