American Idol *~* Top 7 *~*

It was Country Week on American Idol, and where others did great, there were those that paled greatly in comparison! Let's break it down.

The Good

(1) Phil Stacey - while during other weeks he's done bad, this week was awesome! i loved his performance, and so did the judges! Randy said that he could have a country career; Paula said that country was a good genre for him; and Simon said that it suited him, but it took him 10 weeks to get it!

(2) Jordin Sparks - Fantastic as always! Randy said she was the bomb; Paula said that she was gorgeous and fantastic; and Simon said that for the first time he believed, based on her performance, that she could win American Idol!!! Sweet!

(6) Melinda Doolittle - Amazing as always! And ever so humble! While others think her humble spirit and shy nature are annoying each week, I find it refreshing, an inspiration, and a great witness for God! Anyway, Randy said that it was another solid performance from AI's resident pro; Paula said that once again she sang her heart out like there was no tomorrow; and Simon said that she was fantastic and had attitude, but she needs to lose the surprise! Yeah, a little.

(7) Blake Lewis - Although not his best (his best was "The Time of the Season") it was still good and okay. Randy said that he chose the right song and had a good arrangement for it; Paula said that it was a good song, good choreography on his part, and that he has the whole package; and Simon said that it wasn't his greatest and was okay.

The Bad

(5) Chris Richardson - He was okay this week, but honestly I just didn't like his performance at all! Randy said that he didn't feel a connection and that there was no emotion; Paula said that there was no joy or love in the performance; and Simon said that it was a nasally vocal, had no impact, and was insignificant.

The Ugly

(3) Sanjaya Malakar - Horrible as always! Randy said that it was bland, boring, and karaokeish; Paula said that his vocals were off; and Simon said that it was utterly horrendous, horrible, and hideous just like the beginning auditions for AI. Yeah, Simon was right this week, and we all know it!

(4) LaKisha Jones - Normally I would NEVER put LaKisha under The Ugly heading, but this week, whoo, she was not good at all! She took on one of the most popular songs out there. Jesus Take The Wheel by Carrie Underwood. With her voice, it did not fit at all! And the judges noticed, too, as did the rest of America! Randy said it was pitchy and she could've done more with it; Paula said that it didn't fit with her voice so it sounded shouted; and Simon said that her and the song DID NOT go together, it wasn't natural, and was the wrong choice! Yeah, LaKisha was NOT good this week at all. I just hope she can kick it up a serious notch! She was awesome in the beginning! What happened?

As always, if you want to see videos of American Idol Contestants, check out the IDOLSTARTV website. Lots of great videos!