Question: Who’s version of A Moment Like This is better? Kelly Clarkson’s version from American Idol or Leona Lewis’ X Factor finale?

To help you along, I’m going to let you compare them side-by-side. Check out Kelly’s original (which I’d never seen before):

And you’ve probably all seen Leona Lewis’ version of the song by now:

Kelly Clarkson’s is a much more straightforward delivery, and her singing style is more rock-oriented. Leona’s on the other hand is much more tender and has a more powerful conclusion.

To be honest, I can’t call it. Who do you think is best?

I read that Kelly Clarkson is refusing to allow contestants in the new American Idol series to sing her songs.

Simon Cowell rightly took her to task (via the media, of course), stating that she wouldn’t be famous if it weren’t for the show. Obviously.

Now, Clarkson is one of those performers who has gained real credibility post-American Idol. I see her videos on TV these days and wouldn’t class her as a graduate from a reality series. However, I can’t believe that she even thought about denying other wannabes the right to use her tunes.

Anyway, following that public dressing down from Cowell, Kelly has changed her mind and agreed to contestants singing her tunes on American Idol. Phew! A storm in a teacup, or is Miss Clarkson having trouble keeping it real?