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I am not sure which one would be best for Chris, he may be able to pull off "Clocks" by Coldplay. (Clocks is mainly hot because of the music)

I think Chris needs to sing something from Live or by Nickleback.

As far as the others I have tunnel vision for Chris.
I never did care much for Taylor, his antics are too weird for me and I don't see him as being that talented or unique. I look at the contests as in who would sell the most records and Chris would be the one from this years contestants IMO. I like Mandisa, but I don't think she would out sell Chris.

I like some country (not much) and preferred Bo Bice last year over Carrie.

The only album CD's I own from AI are from Kelly Clarkson.
I think Chris could outsell or match Kelly Clarkson's album sales.

Chris has his own unique style and I have heard it. His band Absent Element would already have at least 2 top 100 hits if they would be getting airplay on radio now. Keep Me Close (alt/rock) and Let Me In. (alt/heavy)

My only complaint about Chris is that he is a little too far hard rock (as in heavy metal) for me on some of his music that he has done with Absent Element. But Chris sounds much better (clear voice - easy to understand) on the songs he has written and performed with his band Absent Element. People who have only heard Chris sing on AI are missing out on the real scope of his talent. (he plays guitar also)

If Chris wins and if he stays with his band (which I doubt they will let him do) then his band needs to lighten up some on the heavy metal sound. It may be that Chris' band is what has held him back due to the heavy metal sound of the band and that is why Chris' had not been signed. If Chris can stick with alt/rock and get rid of the heavy metal sound then he will sell records.