One of this season's semi-punk rocker dudes On “American Idol” is Colton Dixon, easily identified by his almost Jay Leno-esque hair color....think Jay Leno's hair in his younger days, that funky reverse skunk looking 'do he sported until he started going gray.
I am watching the results show as I type this and think Colton will be safe, but is he what America is looking for as the next “American Idol” or does he represent the person many Christians wish they had the courage to be? Is Colton really THAT good or are votes for him really signs of approval for Christianity in general?
Colton has spoken quite openly about his religious conviction and faith. Last night's performance show allowed each “American Idol” contestant to perform a song by one of their personal idols. I guess since Jesus doesn't have any current Billboard hits or platinum records, Colton chose the next best thing; the song “Everything” by the band Lifehouse. While Lifehouse has said that they do not want to be considered a Christian band, members do not deny that they are Christians and their music often reflects their faith. Colton Dixon told Idol judges last night that “Everything” was one of his favorite “worship songs.”
Do the band members of Lifehouse perhaps know or understand something about the industry that Colton Dixon doesn't? Or is Colton simply a full-blown, out-of-the-closet Christian who is unafraid to put his faith on display? Is Colton's religion an asset or a liability on the “American Idol” stage?
It doesn't appear to be a problem with the American public for now...Colton is safe for another week.
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