'American Idol' Star to Tour with Michael W. Smith

teddyb »

Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:52 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Its' kind of ironic that Melinda would tour with Mr. Smith, in light of the fact that he solicited
votes against her, and the rest of the contestants in favor of Jordin Sparks. I felt that it was
very improper for someone such as he, with such clout and influence. He gave an unconditional "nod", to his choice from the beginning of the competition, regardless of week-to-week performances which should have been, by nature of the competion, the primary deciding
factor for voters. Wonder how the rest of the contestants felt about that? Many of them professing Christians. They didn't have the luxury and edge of such a celebrity as Mr. Smith,
his "big" name, and website to promote them. I felt that it was improper, and attempted to tell
him so, both on his website, to which I got not response, and even sending a letter in the
U.S. mail, which was returned to me. I guess its' hard to get to folks such as him, who have
(for lack of a better term, presently) "rock star" status. Yet I am sure that Melinda, being the
obvious sweet person she is, and Christian, would be forgiving.