[DoughtyOne]

I'm not sure that it matters which of these two wins other than braging rights, since both are going to get singing contracts and become wealthy men.

Both have great voices that lend themselves to different styles. Both seem like nice people that I'm glad are getting a break.

For a while there I was concerned that those blond girls were going to get the adolescent male vote and beat out the more qualified to the end. Glad that didn't
happen. Neither had a voice with the power and range that these two do.

The black man that went to Southwestern University in Keene Texas, (Jimmy Smits or something like that, about 6th or 7th from the end) gave an incredible
performance the night he left. The range was astounding. The person who wrote the song complimented him and I agreed.

I think the best to voices made it to the end. I liked the black girl Tenesha (or something like that). Her last performances were incredible. I wouldn't be surprised to
see her get a contract either.

Kimberly Locke made some nice offerings before the end. She was much improved over time, as were a number of the last six or seven.

All in all, I think Ruben is the voice to beat. He's had very few off the mark performances over the length of the competition.

Clay has an incredibly strong voice, lots of power.

[RAT Patrol]

I feel like their my two sons or something. I'm so proud of them -- like I had anything to do with it. I just love their attitudes and their faith, etc...

[RAT Patrol]

their - they're. (I crack myself up.)

Okay, time to pray for both of them.

[Howlin]

I agree; Neil Sedaka already told Clay he was going to produce his first album.

And in my thinking, even if Ruben wins, Clay will have the longer career; he's more versatile.

Of course, since he is my cousin's kids Y counselor, I'm prejudiced!

[floriduh voter]

Ruben has phrasing and breathing problems. These are major impediments to a sustained performance. Recording artist, yes but Ruben would get into trouble on a tour unless he drops some poundage which will help his breathing and phrasing. Sometimes, his voice trails off because he's out of air. More training would help that. He can sound nice and smooth but I'm hearing the rough patches.

If he wins, I won't pout because Clay will have a huge career in any event. Clay's worked hard but he makes it seem effortless and that's what it's all about imo.