Tonight was awesome. I mean thinking back to some other Top 9’s in other seasons, there’s just no comparison. It’s going to get really hard in the next 2-3 weeks to say goodbye to some of these constants. I wouldn’t be surprised if many of the top 10 got contracts. But let me not get too ahead of myself. Here’s a rundown of tonight.
Jac0b- No one can deny that Jac0b can sing but I think if anyone is a single act show it’s him. All drama, all the time.
Casey – Yes! I was so excited to see Casey with his bass tonight. Randy is totally right that Casey is making it cool. Because when Casey is playing it he sounds cool. There’s a comfort level and sassiness he gets when he’s with it. Awesome, awesome.
Lauren – Not my favorite of hers but she did well. I’m ready to see her funky/sassy side show through again.
Scotty – I am telling you I was giggling like a school girl watching him sing Elvis. And that’s about all I can say about that.
Haley – I think I may have enjoyed last week better. I felt like she was screaming this one. And really, I still don’t know what kind of album she would make.
James – Could be my favorite of his so far. I was a little disappointed we didn’t get to see him rock on rock week but his gamble paid off with the end of that song. Gorgeous!
Stefano – I could barely pay attention. I’m just not a Stefano fan and just don’t see what Jennifer is fawning over.
Pia – I heard some really great stuff in that song. Maybe even some Christina. Definitely in the right direction but I’m with jennifer, there’s more in there.
Paul – I love Paul. He’s so fun and his voice is so unique. He’s got such an old soul that Johnny Cash was a perfect fit. Loved it.
Favorites: Casey, James, Scotty
In trouble: Stefano
Amy, I agree with everything you wrote except Paul . . .? He is the only one that I do not like at all! Neal and I were smiling/laughing with Scotty too, he’s just too cute! I would have like to of heard his version of Johnny Cash’s song; he could have sung two songs : ) It was a FUN American Idol!
I don’t know what it is about Paul that I like. Maybe that smile?
Scotty doing Johnny Cash? Yes please! Actually I can’t wait to see what else he can do. Just hurry up and get an album already!
Okay you said in 100 words what it took me 1000 say. LOL!! Spot on. You nailed it.
Ha! Well, I wrote it just before going to sleep on my phone. Had to keep it concise
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I agree, too. I am a Paul fan, but I can’t pin down why either. I think it’s that his voice is so unique and even with his weird physical quirks on stage, he works it well.
Pia is a power voice but she bored me every week. Stefano-love is a mystery – he’s my least favorite.
I was really upset about Pia last night but Jo-Lynne nailed it on her blog…she didn’t have the IT factor. You’re right, she was quite boring. And if I look back at my reviews, I was only wowed vocally by her, never performance-wise and while I think Stefano or Haley should have gone first, I really don’t think she had the merit to win the whole thing. So, I guess all that to say, I’m more ok that she left today than last night.