Nice picture and I do believe each of these people have talent. This is my ranking of them:
1. TAYLOR -
ENOUGH SAID (side note: I own all of his albums before and after idol and will buy anything he puts out)
2. David Cook - this guy can sing and frankly speaking he appears to be a truly nice fellow as well. Looking forward to getting more music from him.
3. Kelly Clarkson (side note: loved her first two albums have not cared so much for her music after them)
4. Ruben Studdard - I own his first two albums which I liked however not crazy about the third one so passed on it
5. Carrie Underwood - I think this girl could sing anything and sound great however not always wild about her song choices and of course not big into country so did not buy any of her albums. However I have downloaded 3 that I liked.
6. Jordin Sparks - good singer but only liked two of her songs and in reality do not own any of her music. Wish she would do some covers songs that she did on the show especially "I, Who Have Nothing".
7. Kris Allen - sorry but I just could not get into this kid at all and really do not care for his singing. Too twangy to my ears.
8. Fantasia - she absolutely screams too much and have never cared for her as a singer.