I'm a fan (and you should be too) because... he is the most talented musician i have seen that actually draws you into each and every song he sings. I have never really watched American Idol, until the year My daughter had it on and I was taken by his voice and his story from the first aired tryout! My daughter is a Chris fanatic as well at 10 years old she has incredible taste! LOL He is down to earth with great values and TALENT!!!! Can we clone him for households??? I have never voted for any other aired show until I saw him, my phone was BUSY those nights from there until it was over. After the initial shock of him being "voted off", i came to realize that was the best road for him to travel. He was on his own and WOW did he bring it to the table! He truly is the total package.... looks OBVIOUSLY are included too!!