Randy Jackson: star potential in Kristy Lee Cook

What if American Idol judge Randy Jackson is right and Kristy Lee Cook is the right horse to bet on?

American Idol hopeful Kristy Lee Cook might have been in the show's bottom three more than any other contestant so far in Season 7.

Kristy's vote getting performance doesn't stop judge Randy Jackson from thinking that she has true star potential.

In an interview with Larry King, Jackson revealed that he would rather sign Cook than frontrunner Jason Castro.

"I don't think she'll win, but I think she definitely could have a recording contract somewhere down the road," Jackson said. "She's a good country girl."

And when asked by King whether he would give Castro a recording contract, Jackson responded: "I wouldn't, but I would sign Kristy Lee Cook."

While Jackson has been critical of Cook's performances on Idol, he enjoyed her Week 3 performance of "Faithfully." "It could be a big single in country," Jackson said.

Kristy Lee Cook odds to win American Idol are currently sitting at 125/1, a tempting proposition in light of Randy Jackson's insights.

At the other end of the ladder David Archuleta (5/4) and David Cook (3/2) confirm their lead. Michael Johns follows at 8/1.

source; http://www.theonlinewire.com/articleView.aspx?ID=3251

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