Will David Archuleta Win American Idol Season 7?

Every time David Archeluta gets mentioned on American Idol season 7, the crowd (or basically, the girls and women) go absolutely berzerk and scream for the young one. What is even more amazing is that this future celebrity pop star, definitely has the goods to make it - great singing voice, great vocals, nice charming "Oh gee" personality, and (so far) really down to earth and humble. Not to mention that super celebrity megawatt smile - bound to knock every woman off her feet and if Paula Abdul says that she wants to cuddle you, it simply means she wished that David Archuleta was a little bit older so that she can continue being the next Diana Ross. And loving that rearview mirror angle tells you just what position Paula really loves. The rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" was simply superb with all the fine nuances of vocal styling and the rest of the contestants have to learn something from this little guy - all that soul at such a young age.

The closest guys that come close to David Archuleta are, in my opinion, Michael Johns and David Hernandez, and it doesn't just come down to vocals. Michael Johns has soul, albeit a little stiff. He has to choose his songs wisely though, and pick some catchier songs, else no matter how good your voice is, it'll come across as boring. David Hernandez is pretty smooth, but what I like about him is his willingness to improve and learn, unlike some of the other contestants who are obviously full of themselves and think they really have fans and have already made the big time. If Hernandez keeps working hard and picking the right songs, he should go far.

Now guys like David Cook and Chickezie Ezie have to take a page out from Archeluta's book of good manners and humility. Americans love a little brashness and arrogance to their guys, but overdoing it simply comes across as right jerks and no matter how much you hate Simon Cowell for his frank opinions, the guy has been in the business long enough and survived enough knocks to school these boys right. David Cook and Ezie were pretty dumb with their attitudes towards the judge and while they sang well enough to get through to the next round, they won't go far enough to win more fans than their own circle of friends if they go on shooting their mouths off and not take criticism constructively.

What's up with Danny Noriega? I just can't believe this guy was in a punk rock band, he looked more like that girl in the picture than being someone who should be competing with the boys instead of on the second night.

So who will get kicked out tomorrow night from the guys? My top two choices are Luke Menard and Jason Yeager - no surprises there. These two guys have zero personality and their voices are not too great. Menard should stick to acapella and the Bee Gees, really. Yeager? I'm not too sure what he should stick to, maybe not singing.

So, will David Archuleta win American Idol season 7 and be the contestant to beat, like Simon Cowell hinted? I believe so. Great fan support, great voice, great package. The only thing would be his fans not voting for him at all, and if he has complete versatility in handling other genres. If they keep showing clips of him as a little boy cooing and teasing his way into the hearts of older people (especially girls and women, look at how Kelly Clarkson took to him), this guy here, ladies and gentlemen, David Archeluta is a winner. A celebrity in the making. A future boy wonder. A definite American Idol David Archuleta. Whether he will sell any records after that, well, that's another thing altogether.

American Idol Season 7 Top 12 Men - Who's Got It?

Simon Cowell's favorite phrase of the night was who's got it, who doesn't? So who's got it and who doesn't in the Top 12 Men for American Idol Season 7? Before the results are revealed tomorrow night, I've decided to list which male contestants would be safe, which would be in for the drop and who are the next celebrity in waiting from this competition.

One of the shoo-ins for the next round would be David Archeluta. Honestly, I never quite got into the kid before this episode, but he really brought it on and you can be sure that the girls will all be screaming for David Archeluta pictures and news now. The kid's a natural on the stage and actually does have a really good mature singing vocal. And precocious might be a little bit light to describe him - he's incredibly likable and while it doesn't spell good news for celebrity gossip and scandal media hounds, it means he should be able to concentrate on the competition and do well.

Michael Johns was disappointing even though the judges generally liked him. I thought he was a little pitchy although he's still by far one of the better vocalists on American Idol this season and has a mature stage presence. The rest of the guys did not impress me that much, except maybe that Robbie Carrico ex boyband member turned rocker wannabe. Danny Noriega made a really bad song choice - Elvis tunes are great but a real no no on American Idol I feel. Especially with a strong field of male contestants this season 7. And I'm not too sure what the big deal about David Cook is - kinda arrogant and seems to think he might be on the straight path to stardom and celebrity status. He should really get rid of that hair too. It doesn't look too great on him, but that's just my opinion.

Guys whom I think would be one of those who might be eliminated this week would be Chikezie (pitchy, boring), Luke Menard (weak vocal), and Garrett Haley (forgettable although you gotta give the boy credit for being positive with criticism). They can sing to a certain respectable extent but not material for American Idol. I would be surprised if they get past the Top 6 guys in the coming weeks for this season.