American Idol 9 – Top 16, The Guys
One more night. 8 guys. 8 performances. We find out after tonight, who will move forward to the Top 12.
Are you ready?
THIS is American Idol!
Lee Dewyze
FirefliesLee, you know I’m a fan. This song felt a bit safe for you. It’s a fun little tune and you sing it well, but I think you’re strategically planting an easy song at this point just enough to ensure your Top 12 placement. If this is the case, you better bring it next week. No more safe songs….pull out all the punches!
Alex Lambert
TroubleThe first time I heard this song it was also on an Idol stage and Taylor Hicks sang that song. You start off a bit shakey but then you get into it. You pronounced Trouble in a unique way. The song seems a bit rushed don’t you think? I think you could have afforded to slow it down a bit. Your voice is so special and unique. So what’s missing here. You sing it like an Old Navy mannequin. Connection, connection. Make a connection to your song.
Tim Urban
HallelujahThis is one of my most favorite songs and arrangements ever. You really surprised me tonight. Tonight was the first time that I got a sense that you really want this. Tonight you, for the first time, made me want to listen to more. Not the greatest vocal, but it was good Tim. This will ensure your move to the Top 12.
Andrew Garcia
Genie in a BottleHmmmm…when I first heard you were doing Christina Aguilera I was a little suspicious. What were you going to do to that song? Well I’m not loving it really. It’s kinda hokey and seems a bit contrived. I think you are really reaching at this point. I want you to stay, but the last few weeks have been a bit sketchy. It wasn’t my favorite.
Casey James
You’ll Think of MeNice job Casey. This song is definitely something that is in your comfort zone. It was almost flawless in your performance. You were relaxed, you connected with the song and you touched your audience. Was it anything like Crystal Bowersox’s performance last night, no. But, it is enough to move you to the Top 12. You’ll be on the tour this summer and guaranteed some of the spotlight. Enjoy the ride Casey.
Aaron Kelly
I’m Already ThereInteresting song choice. Are you make a statement. The beginning was a bit unsure and shakey. It got a bit better as we moved along, but there was something a bit insecure and immature about your performance. I can’t put my finger on it. It got stronger as we got to the end of the song, but it could be enough to push you out. Many have compared you to Archuleta. At this point of the competition however, David Archuleta was way ahead of you in performance factor. I’d be careful tomorrow night. You might be surprised.
Todrick Hall
Somebody to LoveWhat is that? You start off all high and then BAM, you start singing a whole register lower. That was so awkward. This is another song that was sung on this stage. Compared to the other Idol performance of this song, yours doesn’t come close. I’m not liking this. I have said several weeks ago that you should have been voted off already. Why you are still here amazes me for sure. Will enough “somebodies” vote for you to stay in? Was your performance enough to propel you to Top 12 stardom? In this reader’s ear, the answer is no. Sorry.
Michael Lynche
This Woman’s WorkI’m sitting here, quite speechless. I really have water in my eyes. I can’t believe what I hearing. What is this? WHO is this? Clearly, THE, BEST, SONG AND PERFORMANCE SO FAR THIS SEASON. Hands down. No one comes CLOSE to this performance. I’m still in shock, still moved, still amazed. I don’t know what to say…
WOW. You have to watch this again…really.
Thanks to Rickey.org for the video.
Well there you have it. After tonight’s performance is it clear who is going to the Top 12? For me, most definitely it will be:
Michael, Lee, Casey, Alex and Tim. Todrick will go home. It’s between Andrew and Aaron on who will take the 6th spot in the Top 12. Do you think Aaron will get the votes or will it be Andrew. My bet, is that Aaron will stay and Andrew will go home.
Stay tuned…
