Do you believe that the American Idol results always reflect the choice of the viewers? How did Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert when everyone from the data geeks to the gamblers had predicted a Lambert win? Unsatisfied with the official story, frustrated that no one in the mainstream media would investigate and unencumbered by any corporate interests, I took on the task that no other journalist would. I set out to fully investigate the American Idol voting system. I wanted to know what really happened in Season 8. What I discover is the truth about how AT&T and American Idol are deceiving and manipulating the American public for profit. American Idol Vote Scam identifies the rogue AT&T executive who worked with politicians and business leaders in Arkansas to generate 38 million votes on the night of the final causing the biggest upset in the history of American idol. How did American Idol allow Kris Allen to have a 30 person marketing team, sell thousands of shirts for his family's traveling expenses, line up corporate sponsors, give away prizes for votes, and have AT&T on hand to give away promotional phones lend out phones and teach power texting? Why did AT&T encourage the improper use of Go Phones for three additional hours of voting? Why did the local Fox station turn into a Kris Allen fan site? There was such an unfair advantage created in Arkansas it will make your head spin. Never in the history of American Idol had the process been so corrupted. What motivated this state to throw away all standards of fairness? Was it state pride? Homophobia? Or was it the self-serving interest of the businesses and politicians? This should not be allowed to happen again? American Idol has become a voting contest not a singing contest. How should this flawed voting system be changed? American Idol Vote Scam answers the questions that no one else would.
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Kerry Kolsch is a lawyer, photographer and writer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Florida International University and Juris Doctor degree from Nova Law School.
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“ The book questions why American Idol failed to act when Allen's Arkansas gang broke every rule and created an unfair advantage for every Season 8 contestant. ”
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27 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By et
I must confess, I do not know. Even though I somehow made it past the chapter-length title with odd random capitalization, I had trouble getting past the notion that someone is so obsessed with a TV show that they are writing lengthy tomes about it a year later. I'm glad to read, though, that Ms. Kolsch doesn't want to take the title away from Kris Allen. AND she wants to help Idol save the show? Truly a charitable person at heart, isn't she? Though the cover art needs some work. If nothing else, maybe a little glitter?
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By N.
It is always amusing to see how completely normal people lose their common sense when it comes to American Idol...
The author here tries to find explanations for Adam Lambert surprisingly losing the title to Chris Allen last year after dominating the competition during the whole season: A voting scam? Or maybe bigots who didn't want an openly gay man grabbing the title are to blame?
What the author doesn't grasp though is the simple fact that American Idol has never been about the music or about talent: American Idol is a reality TV popularity contest desinged to sway people into using their phone to vote as many times as possible, nothing more.
Yes, Adam Lambert is a massively talented singer and performer whith a an outsized voice and personality who made Season 8 of American Idol look like a one-man-show. A radio show host called seasoned stage performer Adam Lambert entering American Idol "Like making Michael Phelps compete in a kiddie pool" which perfectly sums up how many viewers felt about season 8.
But once again, it's not the judges and experts who decide.
American Idol is about ratings and money (just like any other TV show) and what goes on behind closed doors is anyone's guess.
Viewers who lose sight of this and even for a second believe American Idol is a "real contest" are simply deluded.
Ironically the only person involved who didn't care about all this drama is Adam Lambert himself.
He's said again and again that winning the title is not important. And why should it be?
Lambert's album is outselling winner Chris Allen's album by more than 2:1 (not counting international sales), the media goes nuts over Lambert's every move and right now he's headlining a 60+ dates tour (sold out every venue so far) while talented but low-key Allen only made headlines for releasing the lowest-selling album of all American Idol winners.
Talk about the difference between a TV show and real life...
Would I recommend this book? Nah. Watching American Idol reruns is much more fun.
The author here tries to find explanations for Adam Lambert surprisingly losing the title to Chris Allen last year after dominating the competition during the whole season: A voting scam? Or maybe bigots who didn't want an openly gay man grabbing the title are to blame?
What the author doesn't grasp though is the simple fact that American Idol has never been about the music or about talent: American Idol is a reality TV popularity contest desinged to sway people into using their phone to vote as many times as possible, nothing more.
Yes, Adam Lambert is a massively talented singer and performer whith a an outsized voice and personality who made Season 8 of American Idol look like a one-man-show. A radio show host called seasoned stage performer Adam Lambert entering American Idol "Like making Michael Phelps compete in a kiddie pool" which perfectly sums up how many viewers felt about season 8.
But once again, it's not the judges and experts who decide.
American Idol is about ratings and money (just like any other TV show) and what goes on behind closed doors is anyone's guess.
Viewers who lose sight of this and even for a second believe American Idol is a "real contest" are simply deluded.
Ironically the only person involved who didn't care about all this drama is Adam Lambert himself.
He's said again and again that winning the title is not important. And why should it be?
Lambert's album is outselling winner Chris Allen's album by more than 2:1 (not counting international sales), the media goes nuts over Lambert's every move and right now he's headlining a 60+ dates tour (sold out every venue so far) while talented but low-key Allen only made headlines for releasing the lowest-selling album of all American Idol winners.
Talk about the difference between a TV show and real life...
Would I recommend this book? Nah. Watching American Idol reruns is much more fun.
I read the book and checked the research. Kris Allen could not have won American Idol fairly. Look at Adam now and look at the dismal career that Allen has. It is evil to deny what was done to Adam. Arkansas should be ashamed! Kerry Kolsch should be praised not attacked for exposing the cheating.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book debunks Richard Rushfield's take on Lambert's loss.
It seems that American Idol has gone through a lot of trouble to keep the truth about the Arkansas cheating from the American people. Read more
Published on February 27, 2011 by Just a Glambert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Facts do NOT lie!
The author went above and beyond the call of duty! Since when does TRUTH not matter? To the people who continue to try to DENY the incontrovertible.. Read more
Published on December 26, 2010 by queenrosered
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth 25 Cents
Good thing I picked this up at a garage sale because it's not worth any more than the 25 cents I paid for it. Read more
Published on October 3, 2010 by ReadsaLot
5.0 out of 5 stars
SALES DON'T LIE, THO
OUCH! KRIS ALLEN BOX SAMPLES:
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Barenaked Ladies
The Regency Ballroom
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Goldenvoice / AEG Live
Kris Allen (supporting... Read more
07/21/10
Barenaked Ladies
The Regency Ballroom
San Francisco, CA
Goldenvoice / AEG Live
Kris Allen (supporting... Read more
Published on September 13, 2010 by mediawatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
the fall of american idol via at&t
i am a huge adam lambert fan and had been an american idol fan up until adam lost. the show lost all credibilty with me and i"m sure with others as well. Read more
Published on August 4, 2010 by Joan E. Lantis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arkansas should be ashamed!
Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. There are those who posted here who are Kris Allen's fans with an agenda. Read more
Published on July 25, 2010 by Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This is a great book to read if you're interested in learning about how American Idol picks it's "winners.
Published on July 23, 2010 by Corey Martinez
1.0 out of 5 stars
How did Ms Kolsch get her J.D.?
I'm writing this in the fondest way possible and as a big Adam-Lambert-Fan and as somebody who's not really a fan of Kris Allen (though he really is cute): Ms Kolsch should get... Read more
Published on July 15, 2010 by Tante Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Someone needed to address this voting farce on AI
I gave this book 5 stars because it is important that someone is talking about the ridiculous voting methods allowed on American Idol. Read more
Published on June 27, 2010 by Janet E. Jorgensen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Food for Thought with Some Validity
Worth reading and certainly worth considering. Not to be totally dismissed and certainly not by people who do not attempt to prove otherwise in any verifiable way. Read more
Published on June 8, 2010 by stargazer
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