JAMES NOT IN THE TOP 3??? THAT IS ENOUGH IDOL FOR ME..SO FIXED....NO WAY HE WOULD NOT HAVE MADE THE TOP 3... HE WAS A SURE WINNER FROM THE GET GO...GOOD LUCK JAMES

i am with you james need a recount on his votes

James has had enough exposure on the show, that he will find plenty of opportunuties to perform or link with other Metal/Hard Rock Bands after the Idol Tour. Then it will come down to what his appeal will be for people to drive to the Big City and pay $55. for the ticket. I'm sure he will get an oppotunity to do an album with top-notch musicians - then it will come down to whether or not fans are willing to buy it instead of the Black-eyed Peas synthesized hip-hop pop or Lady GaGa's or Enriques next release. Metal Rock is actually doing well in live concerts - not too well in album sales unless the band is mega-famous.