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Judgments are determinations based on opinions in support of those judgments.

CONCLUSION:
Opinions are unique in the sense that there can be opinions without the need for judgment, while at the same time be requisite to judgments being made.

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Her album Rockferry is at #3 on iTunes, behind Death Cab for Cutie and Jason Mraz. Duffy is also #2 on Amazon.com! Both websites, through customer reviews, have given the album 4 stars or more!

According to HDD, she is expected to make a Top 10 debut!

That’s HUGE for a virtual unknown! It’s even more huge considering Estelle, who’s done more promo, stalled at #38!

Go Duffy!

The Jonas Brothers, arguably the biggest boy band on the planet right now, have revealed the name of the upcoming album that the "Burning Up" tour will support.

A Little Bit Longer, the band’s third album, will be released on August 12th. The album title comes from the song "A Little Bit Longer", which Nick Jonas wrote about his struggle with diabetes.

The youngest brother of the band revealed he was a Type 1 diabetic in March 2007 during a benefit to support the illness. In order to help him manage the insulin-dependent disease, he uses the OmniPod insulin delivery system.

As a diabetic myself, I am very interested in how Nick will detail his experience in song. I am expecting a heartfelt ballad; a boisterous, teenybopper jam would seem a bit inappropriate (unless that’s inspirational too). It takes a lot of maturity, courage, and strength to tackle something like that head on, and for that, he has my respect. When I found out he had the disease, it was shocking, considering the schedule he is able to maintain. Touring, recording, and promoting takes a lot of time and energy, and the fact that Nick is able to properly handle diabetes is truly astounding. If he and his seemingly responsible brothers are supposed to be role models for kids, then I definitely support it. Considering who the role models used to be (coughBritneycough), it is definitely a nice change of pace.

I’ll probably never really like their music (I may give their album a chance), but they do have my respect.

For those who LOVE them, remember the Burning Up tour kicks off in Toronto, Canada on July 4th. The tour swings by NYC on August 10th at Madison Square Garden. Considering the response, the tour is probably sold out.

Picture comes from JustJared website

Hot on the heels of Leona Lewis’ unprecedented success is Duffy, whose hit European smash "Mercy" is also making its move on the charts. The song, which was a iTunes Single of the Week, is currently at #70 on iTunes Top 100 Songs!

The Welsh singer is expected to make appearances on Jay Leno and the Coachella Festival to promote the single and the album Rockferry, which will be released May 13th. If you haven’t yet, definitely download a copy of "Mercy"; its fantastic!

On the Leona front, her monster single "Bleeding Love" has moved back to #1 after a stunning Idol performance. The appearance has also facilitated an increase in album sales. Spirit, which fell out of the Top 10 yesterday, shot back up to #6. The regular version sits at #13. On Amazon, her album sits at #3, only behind the pre-orders of Madonna and R.E.M.’s album Accelerate. Yes, that means she is ahead of Mariah! Also, "Better in Time" has been chosen as the next single, after an astonishing debut last week at #62!

Go Leona and Duffy!

I’m not crazy, and I am not overselling him. I was worried for David tonight. Rock and “Lloyd Webber” don’t really mix, and I am sure Sir Webber would’ve been deeply offended had David “Cook” up any of his masterful compositions. That meant he had to sing a Broadway standard, the way it was.

And boy, did he sing it!

David Cook’s version of “The Music of the Night”, the most notable song from The Phantom of the Opera, was beyond amazing. What’s even more amazing than the performance is the realization that came from hearing it; his voice is beautiful.

Here’s the truth; there are many great Idol contestants, both past and present. Most of them, though, lack the versatility to maintain a career in the never-stagnant music business. Only a special few have shown the ability to remain relevant for many years after their last bow on the big stage. Two that come to mind are Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Both of them showed in their signature performances (Like That There and Alone, respectively) that they could sing anything they desire; that when the genre focus changes, they can easily maintain their relevance. It is a rare ability that not many other contestants possess.

David Cook has it.

He proved with this signature performance that he could virtually sing anything, beautifully. The rich tone, the shocking range, and the edgy grit makes nearly every genre attainable to him. Coupled with his creativity and his knack for altering songs to fit his musical taste, David can easily hold on to success as the years go by.

When the phrase “American Idol” officially entered the pop culture lexicon, I took it to mean an artist who the majority of the public, regardless of what genres they enjoy, could enjoy and adore.

I don’t think anyone fits the bill right now as much as David Cook.

His amazing performance is below:

Here is Footprints in the Sand (one of my songs of March 2008)

People in the UK, don’t forget to either download or buy the single in the stores today! Let’s get her another #1!