Bowersox

Crystal Bowersox is still the heavy favorite — she also has earned the highest average Idol Meter score (55) by a wide margin — but a couple of shaky weeks cast some doubt on the outcome.

Idol Meter final four: Which singer can out-sparkle Crystal? 2010

Dreadlocked soul star Crystal Bowersox is well on her way to winning the ninth season of FOX’s American Idol, but A.I. insiders dish that the homesick single mom came thisclose to throwing in the towel and leaving the competition to return to her home in Ohio about two weeks ago.

Crystal Bowersox Illness Shuffles “American Idol” Schedule 2010

Now that American Idol’s Crystal Bowersox is on the cusp of singing superstardom, it’s only fitting the The Ghost of Friendships Past drudge up leeches of yesteryear to rain on her parade.

Crystal Bowersox Illness Shuffles “American Idol” Schedule 2010

Ellen DeGeneres called Bowersox's performance "beautiful," while Randy Jackson offered a standing ovation.

Entertainment News: CBSNews.com 2010

Ellen DeGeneres called Bowersox's performance "beautiful," while Randy Jackson offered a standing ovation.

Entertainment News: CBSNews.com 2010

Randy Jackson called Bowersox's soulful rendition "the truth," while

The Shad Plank 2010

Randy Jackson called Bowersox's soulful rendition "the truth," while Ellen DeGeneres proclaimed she has "pure, raw, natural talent" and urged her to stay healthy.

Toronto Sun 2010

Randy Jackson called Bowersox's soulful rendition "the truth," while Ellen DeGeneres said the dreadlocked singer had "pure, raw, natural talent."

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Randy Jackson called Bowersox's soulful rendition "the truth," while Ellen DeGeneres proclaimed she has "pure, raw, natural talent" and urged her to stay healthy.

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Ellen DeGeneres called Bowersox's performance "beautiful," while Randy Jackson offered a standing ovation.

Examiner California Headlines 2010