American Idol *TOP 11* Night

Tuesday night on American Idol proved to be a better night than last week. The performances were much better, and the vocals were stunning, too. A lot of people had their best performances and even broke out of their shells.

In order of performance

(1) Haley Scarnato – Randy said that she chose the perfect song, it was her best performance so far, and it had the “yo” factor. Paula said that it was a great song choice and showed her adorable, flirtatious side off. Simon called her a naughty little thing and said that her performance was fun, young, and a bit shrieky. He also said that America will be talking about more than just her singing.

(2) Chris Richardson – Randy said that it was a great performance, showed a different side to him, and was his best vocal. Paula said that the arrangement was good, and he was sexy and charming. Simon said that it was his best performance to date, he had excellent control of his voice, and it didn’t sound old-fashioned.

(3) Stephanie Edwards – Randy said that it was a good song choice but not her best performance because she is brilliant at up-tempo songs. Paula said that she had on a great outfit, chose the right song, was a great singer, and the performance was fun. Simon said that she is losing her edge (I agree), her performance was night-cluby, she is losing her passion and rawness, and overall he wasn’t crazy about it.

(4) Blake Lewis – I thought it was his best performance so far. It was so much fun to watch. A terrific performance, great vocals, just overall fun! Randy said that he was edgy and his performance had a massive “wow” and “yo” factor – brilliant! Paula said that he had raised the bar, and she felt like she was at a concert because he could put that song on record right now. Simon said that it was a million times better than last week because he didn’t mess with the melody as much. He also said it was his strongest performance yet, and he made it contemporary and fun.

(5) LaKisha Jones – She was wearing one million dollars worth of diamonds tonight to go along with her song. Randy said that it was a good choice but not his favorite performance because there wasn’t enough of her in it. Paula said that she made a good choice of song. Simon said that her performance was like she was 50 years older! It wasn’t her best – too old!

(6) Phil Stacey – He rocked out tonight! Randy said it was a pretty good performance, and he loves to listen to his upper register. Paula said that it was a good choice of song, was fun, a good performance, but a little pitchy in spots. Simon said that he wasn’t crazy about it because it wasn’t believable. He said there is no grit in Phil’s voice, and he is being outsung by a lot of others.

(7) Jordin Sparks – Terrific! Randy said that the song she chose was a tall order for her but her voice was very controlled throughout, and he said that it was one of the best of the night – great, great performance! Paula said that she has great range and is a wonderful performer. Simon said that it was gloomy and depressing but she sang it beautifully! I really liked it, and I can see her in the Top Three!

(8) Sanjaya Malakar – He sang “Girl, You Really Got Me Now,” and he butchered, diced, and murdered it to pieces! Randy said that he had come out of his shell and was his best performance to date (I agree – but horrible vocal!). Paula said that he went for it and had fun. Simon said that the little girl’s face said it all (there was a little twelve-year-old girl who was crying during his performance – Simon was right – Cry in despair because that was HORRIBLE!!!) It was his best performance to date only because he got into it, but the more he “sang,” more like screamed, the worse his vocal got! He was everywhere with his vocal but on the right notes! If there is any justice in this world, he’ll be gone tonight!

(9) Gina Glocksen – Randy called her their resident rocker and said that it was alright, a little pitchy, and not his favorite vocal for her. Paula said that she was miles better than last week because she had fun with it tonight. Simon said that there were moments of complete torture in her vocal, it was so off melody, not very good, and style was over content. Her vocal could have been much better.

(10) Chris Sligh – He was pretty good this week, but he isn’t one of the top ranking guys. Randy said that it was a little rough at the beginning, but ended strong and good. Paula said that he had learned to dress good, he worked the audience, vocals were really good, but needs to be more personable. Simon said that he didn’t have a problem with the audience, contrary to what Paula thought, and that he made the right song choice, had personality, was better than last week but not his best vocal.

(11) Melinda Doolittle – Randy said that AI had saved the best vocal for last, as always! It was another stunning performance with great pitch. Paula said that she looked and sang beautiful and her vocals were never forced. Simon said she was sensational, her vocal was impeccable, and she’s very nice (kind). Go Melinda!

All in all, it was a great night for American Idol! Good job, guys! Can’t wait to see Sanjaya kicked off tonight…if there is any justice in the world…

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