Some of the singers over the years really are talented. Just think of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, etc. Watching the singers mature in style over the competition is big part of AI's appeal.
So last year I watched AI, and this guy Adam Lambert really was a special singer. Incredible range, creative interpretations of songs. Gay as a rainbow flag, but it never was an issue--he was not overtly gay, not in-your-face. If you're not familiar with Lambert, go to Youtube and watch him sing Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson. It's a beautiful performance of a great song.
So with every intention of buying Lambert's CD for my wife for Christmas, I see his performance on the AMAs. It is APPALLING. He has two men on dog leashes. He pulls one of the men's faces into his crotch and moves his pelvis to simulate fellatio. He makes out with his male guitarist.
Totally over the top, totally queer, totally in-your-face. Now if Adam Lambert wants to sing in Gay Revues and nightclubs and S&M bars, he can knock himself out. But if he wants to appeal to straight, Christian folks who tolerate but do not approve of homosexuality, he needs a new manager. I don't refuse to listen to Elton John--or Cole Porter, for that matter--because of their sexual choices. But I won't have it thrown in my face.
And I will NOT buy the CD. Two cheers for GMA for pulling his act.
This was probably too long, but I've written it, so now I'll post it.
Agree 100%. Thanks for saving me the typing! ;o)