[TonyWpi]

Simon was pimping for Kellie Pickler early in the season. Chris emerged as a "favorite" and I think Simon realizes that the guy was "good" and also saw $$$ (What's it's really all about).

They were pushing Ace early on as the new "Lt. Dan" type but when Simon saw he wasn't that good he easily drifted to Daughtry.

He also never liked Taylor so he's not pushing him as much.

Notice who performed from the past 3 seasons:

Fantasia - WINNER of season 3
Carrie Underwood - WINNER of season 4
Kellie Pickler - 6th Runner up of season 5.

Not to forget they use Daughtry's tune "Home" as the "you're going home" song. Taylor is no where to be found.

On the plus side for the grey haired soul man, he may not be selling as many CD's as Daughtry, but he's selling out concert halls like crazy!

Taylor is a performer more than a recording artist.

My 2.5 cents....

[Wyatt's Torch]

"On the plus side for the grey haired soul man, he may not be selling as many CD's as Daughtry, but he's selling out concert halls like crazy!"

Any reviews of his shows? He was in Atlanta last week but I did not hear a single thing about it.

BTW, saw my first live show in quite a long while on Tuesday. I highly recommend catching The Tragically Hip if they come to your town. Great energy and superb songwriting/vocals from a legendary Canadian rock band. Going to see Josh Groban on Saturday. Live music kind of week for me...

[napscoordinator]

On the plus side for the grey haired soul man, he may not be selling as many CD's as Daughtry, but he's selling out concert halls like crazy!



I would rather sell the CD's. They just picked the wrong guy for the Idol last year.

[sweet_diane]

"Taylor is a performer more than a recording artist."

I agree. I prefer artists who actually perform like it is not only their passion, but their JOB to entertain me to the best of their ability. My parents didn't allow Elvis played or watched in our house (he wiggled too much), but as an adult I've come to really appreciate him as an entertainer. Hubby saw Elvis on his last tour...over weight and over drugged and he STILL put on a fantastic show. IMHO, Taylor is in that same league.

When our $$ isn't any longer going to braces and college (about 2015) maybe we'll make it to one of Taylor's shows!