But a grand finale starring the two greatest vocal powerhouses and song interpreters of the entire season is the best happy ending that Idol producers and fans could’ve hoped for.Īnnnnd I think I just teared up a little while typing that paragraph.

No disrespect to Dalton Rapattoni, of course, who was sent home Wednesday in a more-than-respectable third place – that kid is a STAR, for sure, and if he had made the top two, he would have represented Idol proudly.

This makes Season 15’s showdown a classic battle of world-class vocals, a la Ruben vs.

On Wednesday, we found out that the two singers left in the running to be the final Idol are… Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae.

Some people say American Idol is a “singing competition.” Others claim it’s a “search for a superstar.” Some say it’s all about stellar vocals, while others argue that it’s more about artistry and “making a song one’s own.” On a good night, Idol is all of these things.Īnd Wednesday’s Idol top two show – the last competitive episode in Idol history – was a very, very good night.

Final curtain call song