This season, I thought we had 2 incredible, deserving talents.
One a man down on his luck with a sweet, Southern old-fashioned country smile and gentlemanly quality. His voice if you close your eyes sounds like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. His vocals are not polished or the best but his soul brings forth a music that is pure and felt deep in the heart of all who hear him.
One a woman battled back after cancer with an Opera voice that can only have come from G~d. A woman who sees miracles daily in her life and realizes the magnitude of them.
Both had a small hope that life would smile down on them. That life would give them a miracle and a blessing.
Kevin Skinner was declared the winner. Barbara Padilla wasn't declared the winner. This year though I think, they were both winners. Two finalists from opposite ends of the music spectrum. I somehow sort of wished for a tie. This year I believe the biggest winners were we, the viewers. Mr. Skinner renewed a hope that seems to get lost sometimes in this world. That your status in this life does not determine the status of your character or talent. That a humble, good man sometimes does finish on top. Ms. Padilla renews daily a hope that every day is a miracle. That if you realize what a miracle is; chances are you will continue to make them happen, if you believe.
I also have to add. Susan Boyle made her American stage debut. Once again, this woman brought me to tears. 'Wild Horses' was sang so beautifully that I could only sit in total silence and marvel again at this songbird.
This year, America and the show got it right. Two finalists who were uplifting and inspirational. They followed a songbird who proves beauty comes truly from within. Thank you so much Susan Boyle, Kevin Skinner and Barbara Padilla. "Your life did not kill the dream".
