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who among them is going to have both a broad appeal and also bring something to a genre that is currently missing?

I think you're fairly accurate with that statement, with a couple of _possible_ exceptions.

I believe there is room in country music for an edgy, sultry female singer. Kellie, with a little work, could fill that spot.

Chris, with the possible exception of "What If?" has performed as well, if not better, than the originals of the alt-rock groups that he's covered. His version of Walk the Line was excellent (better than Live, IMO), and his Fuel song was better than the original as well. And, the women LOVE him. My wife, who wouldn't listen to alt-rock if you paid her, votes for 2 solid hours for Chris every week.

For the other 6, I'm in complete agreement, especially Bucky. Are you catching any of Nashville Star? Their 5 male finalist are all much, much better than Bucky. It's not even close. Bucky wouldn't have made the top 10 in NS, yet he's still top 8 in AI.