Not a single gold or purple jersey was seen at the Staples Center on Monday night. Instead, the arena was filled with thousands of "tweenie bops" and "American Idol" fans who waited anxiously for what would be a full night.
L.A. was stop No. 5 for the top 10 "Idol" contestants, who have started on their American Idols Live Tour 2008.
The three-hour concert was packed with energy, as the contestants each delivered a three-song set, aside from runner-up David Archuleta, who sang four songs, and winner David Cook, who sang five.
The arena was packed with die-hard fans, and "Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson attended the concert as well.
The opening was none other than the lovable Chikezie, who was voted off the show as No. 3. In between his three songs, Chikezie demonstrated his "nice guy" persona as he sang a touching a cappella tune dedicated to his parents.
Soon after, Ramiele Malubay delivered a rockin' performance with her huge belting voice in her sleek, black stilettos. People wondered how that huge voice came out of such a petite body.
The crowd got up on its feet as Michael Johns confidently came out with "We Will Rock You" and "We are the Champions." It seemed appropriate considering the concert was in a basketball arena and really got the audience going.
Country singer Kristy Lee Cook soon took the stage with a set of country songs along with Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." The song was a crowd pleaser and seemed to be a touching moment for many of the audience members.
Carly Smithson blew the house out with her powerhouse voice while the oh-so-sweet Brooke White charmed the audience playing the piano and guitar. With a ukulele in his hand and his usual grin, dreadlocked Jason Castro soon started his set with his rendition of "Over the Rainbow." Dressed stunningly, third-place finisher Syesha Mercado came out with an unforgettable performance as she chilled the crowd singing "Listen" by Beyoncé.
The night was heated and the crowd got up for the last performances of the two Davids. Runner-up David Archuleta sang a couple of his usual soft, ballad songs including "Angel," but got the crowd going with enthusiasm as soon as he started "Stand By Me."
Finally, the anticipation was relieved as "Idol" winner, David Cook came out on stage where he sang a few tunes that he performed on the show as well as Foo Fighters' "My Hero," which he dedicated to his brother Adam, who is being treated for brain cancer.
The 10 finalists, freed from worrying about "Idol" judge Simon Cowell or the votes of America, appeared extremely confident and comfortable on stage. Each thanked the fans and couldn't express enough how grateful they were.
Now that L.A. is done, the rest of America awaits to watch the new "Idols" rock the stage.
L.A. was stop No. 5 for the top 10 "Idol" contestants, who have started on their American Idols Live Tour 2008.
The three-hour concert was packed with energy, as the contestants each delivered a three-song set, aside from runner-up David Archuleta, who sang four songs, and winner David Cook, who sang five.
The arena was packed with die-hard fans, and "Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson attended the concert as well.
The opening was none other than the lovable Chikezie, who was voted off the show as No. 3. In between his three songs, Chikezie demonstrated his "nice guy" persona as he sang a touching a cappella tune dedicated to his parents.
Soon after, Ramiele Malubay delivered a rockin' performance with her huge belting voice in her sleek, black stilettos. People wondered how that huge voice came out of such a petite body.
The crowd got up on its feet as Michael Johns confidently came out with "We Will Rock You" and "We are the Champions." It seemed appropriate considering the concert was in a basketball arena and really got the audience going.
Country singer Kristy Lee Cook soon took the stage with a set of country songs along with Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." The song was a crowd pleaser and seemed to be a touching moment for many of the audience members.
Carly Smithson blew the house out with her powerhouse voice while the oh-so-sweet Brooke White charmed the audience playing the piano and guitar. With a ukulele in his hand and his usual grin, dreadlocked Jason Castro soon started his set with his rendition of "Over the Rainbow." Dressed stunningly, third-place finisher Syesha Mercado came out with an unforgettable performance as she chilled the crowd singing "Listen" by Beyoncé.
The night was heated and the crowd got up for the last performances of the two Davids. Runner-up David Archuleta sang a couple of his usual soft, ballad songs including "Angel," but got the crowd going with enthusiasm as soon as he started "Stand By Me."
Finally, the anticipation was relieved as "Idol" winner, David Cook came out on stage where he sang a few tunes that he performed on the show as well as Foo Fighters' "My Hero," which he dedicated to his brother Adam, who is being treated for brain cancer.
The 10 finalists, freed from worrying about "Idol" judge Simon Cowell or the votes of America, appeared extremely confident and comfortable on stage. Each thanked the fans and couldn't express enough how grateful they were.
Now that L.A. is done, the rest of America awaits to watch the new "Idols" rock the stage.
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