Why Lee DeWyze Won American Idol

Lee DeWyze, of Mt. Prospect, IL, joins the ranks of other great American Idol men such as David Cook, Chris Allen, and Taylor Hicks. Why, when he was up against someone who seemed to have so much more stage presence, did he win? It's simple. People loved the more clean-cut, humble, nice guy that Lee DeWyze is. He's the type of guy I wouldn't mind my daughter dating someday. If my son brought home his opponent, Crystal Bowersox, I wouldn't be too happy.

All through the season Lee was so humble as he came on stage week after week. He grew as a person and an artist. Crystal, however, had an attitude of "entitlement", and appeared to assume she was going to win it all. This attitude was very clear tonight. Yes, everyone in America, including Bowersox, probably thought she had won. But she acted like she had already won. I was thinking - "I so hope she doesn't win just to put her in her place." And HA! She didn't!!

It is now clear, that American Idol fans realized that DeWyze was just plain nervous last night. The guy is so down to earth and such a regular guy that many fans could relate to him if put in his situation. Plus he had excelled in the regular season. I'm so glad the fans voted on the whole season rather than just one night.

DeWyze deserves the title of American Idol. An IDOL is someone people look up to - someone you'd be proud that your kids look up too. Thank you Lee DeWyze for being someone I am thrilled that my kids look up to.

One last thing.....DeWyze is probably the most gracious winner of all the American Idol winners. Now, I'm sure many think it's because he probably thought he had lost, but that's just Lee DeWyze. Congratulations Lee!!