Netizen, I'm just catching up to the thread today. I really love Adam's voice. He's a good-looking guy, with a ton of talent. The only knock I have on him is that he comes across too gay, which is a visceral turn-off for me. Even so, this guy might be the most gifted singer in this year's competition.
On a related note, I don't know why Simon continues to knock singers (like Adam) with a more theatrical style. Talent is talent no matter what type of venue/genre an artist prefers. Because of Simon's odd prejudice against theatrical singers, Adam is going to have to deliver his songs in a very contemporary pop way.
I agree with you, which is why I hope they don't try to make the show be too POP. It's good to keep variety and that means Country, Jazz, Musicals. Quite a few AI contestants have gone on to Broadway and they seem to enjoy it. This is my opinion helps Idol to be a better show because it helps people break into various avenues.