Even if you don't like Sanjaya or American Idol, you are drawn to watch it. Find out Jaci Rae's opinion of the real votes and why they shouldn't count.

Okay…you don’t like Sanjaya (phonetic Sen Jah Yah). You think he’s tone-deaf and how can he still be in the running for the “next” American Idol? Normally I agree on this point. However, this past week, he pulled off a good performance and the song was actually a perfect match for him. Pitchy? Yes. Stylized? Of course. That’s what American Idol is all about. Can Britney Spears sing better than Christina Aguilera? It’s not so much about talent, as it is about putting on a show and he was in full character.

Do I think he should have beat out Stephanie Edwards? NO! But he did. Let’s face it. American Idol is a great platform for talent or the “not” so talented. Look at William Hung. They guy can’t sing many notes that aren’t fixed in the mix, but he has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his music.

Why? Because it’s not about talent, but about the show and the public perception of the show. So I say, go for it Sanjaya! Get your lick in and hopefully you can pull it off. Do I think he deserves the title of the “Next American Idol?” My vote is on Melinda Doolittle. But it’s all about popularity and who can make the most phone calls.

Now, if American Idol wanted to really make votes count and get the real deal on who America votes for, why not only allow one vote per phone number period.

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Jaci Rae’s grit and determination have brought her from an impoverished childhood to a career as an award-winning singer, No. 1 best-selling author and entrepreneur who tours around the world. Jaci is a music industry columnist for www.musesmuse.com and shares her down-to-earth advice as the relationship advisor/expert/dating coach for igniteromance.com, savvymiss.com, lovingyou.com, loveisgreat.com and singlescafe.net.