All his music really is sounding the same to me now.
It's because, with rare exceptions (on the show, at least), it is the same. No question he's got a great voice and serious talent. He did get good parts in the road companies of a couple of big Broadway shows, but never really made it to stardom even though he's got the looks and voice. I think we've seen the reason during his Idol journey. It's not because he's gay, which isn't a big deal in the show biz world. It's because he's so flamboyant and doesn't seem willing or able to dial it back.