[Howlin]

Are you listening to him right now? He's singing off key. Again.

[ecurbh]

He's singing off key. Again.f

It's painful. He can't even decide whether to be sharp or flat. He's just all over the place.

[Carolinamom]

I didn't get through to lessen that 1000 vote total, but I can up Clay's real score by buying his CD. HE is a winner! (Forgive me for saying so, but if Rubin were white, there might have been a different winner tonight....just my opinion.)

[bootless]

I actually muted it when Ruben sang the post-win song. I mean, I am happy for him, and he seems like a really nice guy. Not a problem there. He's just not the better singer.

BTW, for some reason, my son was rooting for Ruben, so he'll be happy. That's fine.

But Ruben just doesn't GRAB you with his singing ... he's pleasant, mellow, with a nice smoky voice when he's on pitch. But Clay sparkles. He'll be around for a long, LONG time. He can write his own ticket. I also intend to send the Autism Society something.

BTW, I'm on the CMA Awards ... what did Reba say about the Ditzy Chicks?