Taylor Hicks is my pick. Love that guy.
Snore...
Let me be the first to say, Who cares?
But maybe that's just me.
Final two - Daughtry and Hicks. (Mandisa heads to Broadway)
Winner - Hicks.
And what the hell is Ace still doing there? He stinks.
I'd say it is more of a wide open field this year, with Mandisa, Chris, Taylor, Paris, Catherine, and maybe even Elliot and Kellie having at least a shot at winning. I'd say Mandisa or Chris are the most likely to win, but it is hard to narrow down and predict the top 3 or 4 because it really can change this year week to week based on performances. No one is a runaway standout with the entire package like Carrie was last year, but several who might be leading right now are going to be hurt as we get down to the final 2, 3, or 4 by people being able to more effectively vote against them. For example, look at Kellie. While she is one of the most popular in a 10 way race and could very well make the final 2, I can't see her winning because so many also can't stand her, thinking she is either faking or they have an anti-Southern bias (bordering on bigotry.) Paris had also crossed into that zone (though disliked for different reasons) but may have come back in the last week by toning down some of her annoying antics and because she is a very talented singer. Kellie just isn't at the level that Carrie was, so if you are annoying to many and not the best singer, you probably won't go all the way. Taylor may also ultimately lose out because of a large anti- vote against him and his overwrought spasm schtick. Elliot is so talented but doesn't seem to have the huge following yet.
So I'd say the odds of winning are best for 1) Chris or 2) Mandisa.