Well, I don't need to say, "I told you so", but
I TOLD YOU SO!!
You guys doubted my knowledge of this.
This season was no different than last.
Once they get to about the final 8, the guys know who they are going to pick, (And unless the remaining contestants are dillusional, they all know too).
The band then spends time working with the winner in the studio to be ready for the recording and release of the CD.
Last season, Marty Casey got the 2nd place prize of opening for INXS on tour.
Don't you think that him and his band had to know this long in advance, considering they recorded and released an album PRIOR to this tour? (Trust me, they knew...)
Anyhow, still a fun show to watch. It is cool to see the singers develop over time. Toby I thought should receive a "Most Improved" award. He became amazing at the end.
He was actually the only one in my opinion who consistently got the crowd on their feet.