[Schmidty]

Based on pure singing ability (which is most important to me), here are my top 4 for each sex:

Men

1. Taylor Hicks
2. Elliot Yamin
3. Chris Daughtry (even though I don't like his style)
4. Ace (even though I dislike him)

Women

1. Lisa Tucker (Simply a star)
2. Paris Bennett
3. Melissa McGhee (Iffy on this one, but shes talented)
4. Katharine McPhee (Good, but not sold on the cuteness factor)

My top 3 overall

1. Taylor Hicks
2. Lisa Tucker
3. Paris Bennett

Honorable Mention: Elliot Yamin - Would be #3, but he needs to work on his image (teeth)