Hey, David,

Just wanted to tell you that I started watching Idol this season b/c I though D. Archuleta was an amazing talent, and he is. But you, sir, have earned my vote on your ability to take about any song and make it yours..."Hello" was great, and as I think someone else has written, AI is about selling albums, and I'll buy yours.

Thanks!

Oh, yeah...

I wouldn't be at all surprised if you are the one they say "surges" in every Idol season to come from the pack and take the title. I think the surge has begun.