Crystal is definitely my fave this season. Lee is 2nd. Then Siobhan. (but didn't care for her song tonight and don't like the screams)
I like that both Crystal and Lee are real and agree with what Simon told Crystal.
Mike did good and Andrew was better tonight.
LOL at the Tim comments because I agree. Is he going to be that guy who never leaves?

29 posts to catch up on!

Last Tueday may have been the worse (weakest) show ever. I felt bad for some of them when they got judged. Too much to catch up on so I'll just say...Crystal is a natural, just not my thing but I'm ok with her going to the end. I like Lee. I hope he gets more comfortable on stage. And I like Shioban. She needs to lay off the scream a bit. I think Aaron could sell some country records ~ he'd be the Justin Beiber (whatever) of country.

I get to see Luke Shaffer tonight!! *happy dance* *happy dance* AND he finished his EP and will have it available for purchase at the show. *HAPPY DANCE*.

I really like Andrew but I had a feeling that he is going to be going home soon. I LOVED his audition and I LOVED him during Hollywood week and I still like him each week, I think he has a great voice, but he is definitely having a rough time. I wish he could pull out at least one performance that would blow everyone away. I am just happy he made Top 10 so he can go on tour. I think I have finally narrowed down my favorites to Lee and Crystal.

I agree about the themes this year, they have been too broad, I am sure the contestants are overwhelmed trying to figure out what song they should sing when they have a million of songs to choose from.

Yeah, I really like Crystal even if she is predictable. And I like Siobhan but agree about the screeching. I don't like that part of her singing and it does seem like Adam 2.0. In a way I feel bad for Andrew because they praised him so much early on and he was an early favorite, but he just can't seem to find his groove. I think he will go soon. Tim does seem very high school musical and Katie does as well. I thought Lee did a good job last night. It might hurt him going first, but he had much better control this week. Casey is pretty good, but I don't think he was as good as some of the judges said last night.
Is anyone performing other than Miley tonight?

I agree with you Terri with everything cept Crystal (I don't like anything about her) and I don't mind Siobhan's screech, I actually kinda like it.

What's the deal with everyone and their old songs??????? I know they can do something that's at least within the past 10 years. I'm still waiting for Lee to have his breakout super fantastic rocker moment cause I know he's got it.
How does one such as Miley Cyrus mentor anyone *head scratch*.

Paige, Tim, and Andrew are my bottom 3. I could even throw Didi in there.

I think I read somewhere that Miley Cyrus is a special guest or mentor this week?

OK, I just wrote a really long post, and it got lost, so I'll paraphrase...

Lacey getting kicked off was a little disappointing, but not unexpected.

Tim in bottom 3 = ... Tim not getting kicked off =

Andrew better step it up next week.

Orianthi & David Cook were great. Ke$ha and David Cook's hair were weird.

I like the new twist on the judges' save that the contestant gets to pick which song they sing.

Terri - I'm looking forward to the Hoffman show. I have John Mayer on April 10th that I'm just slightly more excited about right now because it's closer...but once April 11th hits, I'll be crazy excited for Daughtry!

Laurie,

They didn't really show Luke much, aside from that audition. I remember seeing a glimpse of him when they showed the contestants sitting in the rooms waiting to find out if there room was safe or not. He made it to Hollywood week but they didn't show him at all, not sure why. He got cut before the Top 24. =(

Yeah it hasn't been that shocking who is in the bottom and who is going home. Although I really thought Andrew was going to be in the bottom 3, thank God he wasn't! That boy needs to STEP IT UP!

I did like David Cook and the girl who sang According to Him or whatever the song was called. The last one with the dancing tv sets....yikes! What the hell was that!? haha!!

I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a total disaster, as in truly horrible stuff. Except for Paige who said she didn't rehearse, all the contestants must have really put time in to their renditions. Hands down Siobhan was my fave, except the partially-lost-it-at-the-end scream. Hope she doesn't make a habit of the scream. I too am wondering if Andrew is done - I really liked him and was glad to see he left the guitar behind but there was something about the back up singers that was almost overshadowing him at times. He's in serious danger IMO...

...as is Katie, again IMO. LOVE LOVE LOVE White Horses (even made an aside comment that they showcased that song - don't know the remake artist - in one of my all time fave Buffy epi's, and lo-n-behold, that epi was on late last night ) but I don't think Katie did it justice. Again, too bad because she has a great voice.

And I kinda liked Lee's arrangement on Beast of Burden but I was with the judges when they said they expected him as "The Rocker" to blow it out.

I think Tim's little speech after the judges blasted him will be what saves him (if it does). The girlies will just lap up that "oh I was just playing to have fun" attitude. And I didn't even listen to Aaron - two notes in and he was hurting my ears. So I'll take Steph's word for it that he was OK.

I'm looking BIG forward to all the performances tonight (except the contestant group sings, ugh). Laurie you know I love me some DC, Orianthi is just cool to be so young and such a great player (plus she's doing the opener for the Champaign show I heard) and the Ke$ha song has grown on me.

I thought overall everyone did pretty well last night. And unfortunately that includes Tim and Aaron. I wasn't a huge fan of their performances, but they weren't horrible. I feel like Andrew actually might have had the worst performance of the night, and he's being very quickly knocked off the top of my favorites list. I've found with him that he's either really good or bad - there's no in-between with him, which is unfortunate because I think he's really talented. I LOVED Didi last night, and Lacey actually did a great job with the arrangement on Ruby Tuesday. I called Crystal's performance (granted, it was right before they announced which song she was going to sing, but I still called it), and she did great with it - I think that was my favorite performance from her all season. She kind of has a female Dave Matthews vibe going on that I like. Lee did a really good job too - he also had my favorite performance from him all season. I'm not sure who's going home tonight, but I can only pray it's Tim or Aaron.

I voted for Lee and Andrew. I really really REALLY like Andrew but I am a little nervous for him. I wish he could find a song that would blow the judges away, because I think he is so talented and has such a great voice/style. I really hope he doesn't go home this week.

This is Luke <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZY2EAxfz4&feature=related

Which one was Luke again?

I did my one and only vote for Lee. Part of me wants to vote for Siobhan too cause I think she's one heck of a singer.
Did I mention I can't wait to see DC tomorrow lol. YAY!

At least I am not the only one that thinks Casey is over rated. =p. haha about Ace Young, so so true though. I wasn't a fan of his at all.

This week will definitely be interesting, I have a feeling it isn't go to go too well. This season isn't very strong, not sure if they can handle the Rolling Stones. But we shall see. Still think they should have kept Luke Shaffer...yes I am still holding a grudge...stupid judges!!

I loved David Cook when he was on Idol but have lost interest in him once that season was over. I do like a few of his songs but that is about it.

Real excited to see David on Wednesday I wonder if it'll be something new, one can only dream right?
Lol@ the Ace comment. I checked out his album once....... 0_o......no thank you.

Dionne, I think Casey is already this season's Ace Young. He's overrated in my opinion. I was never a big fan of his, and he hasn't won me over yet. Song choice should definitely be interesting this week. I saw a short clip online somewhere (I can't remember where) of someone asking Aaron if he knew who the lead singer of the Rolling Stones was...needless to say, he didn't have a clue, looked a little embarrassed/nervous, and just said "well I'm 16, so you know..." It was pretty funny actually. How doesn't he know who Mick Jagger is?!?! He's 16 - that's more than old enough to be aware of the Rolling Stones. It's not like he was asked who the lead singer of the Guess Who was (I don't even know that one).

Alex ((hugs)) was such a sweet kid. I think he deserved a top 12 spot over Tim and (don't hate me), Andrew. He has not brought it since Holllywood, where he was my fave. Katie was my one "for sure" person going home...what????? Lilly's style is not my thing but she was unique and talented and I could have heard more. I do like Paige over Katelyn. There was something I didn't like about her. No real favorites for me goimg in to top 12. Crystal is a natural--wouldn't buy her record or concert tickets. I like Siobhan, (?) Michael, great voice but not my thing. Casey and Lee are more my speed so I hope they step it up. And I sooo hope Andrew can find is nitch.

LOVED Matt!

I am so upset about last night!!! I just can't believe it at all. Lilly should have been on that top 12 period. Alex........ I'm ever more bummed out about him. He was my 2nd favorite after Lee. I didn't think I'd be this upset but I really am. I just loved that little guy, such a great voice. I'm so disgusted.....

On a happier note, Matt was awesome (yeah Scott was good too)! I love him too Mary. I can't wait for him to release that EP. Everyone else has their albums out and of course the one I'm wanting the most takes the longest.

I didn't like Todrick, but I was surprised at Alex getting eliminated. I think he's much better than Aaron and Tim. Plus, he's been improving each week. I felt so bad for him. I was surprised Lily didn't make it, but maybe there are too many in that same genre so she got cut for that reason. I was sorta surprised Lacey and Paige made it. And I don't really care for Katie. But I think several of them will get cut early on. There always has to be that one person who lasts too long. Glad Andrew gets another chance, and that Crystal, Siobhan, Casey and Lee made it. And hope all your picks do well too.

I'm not a Big Mike fan, but he was awesome last night. Easily the best performance this week. Tim did well for him, like Simon said - it wasn't great in general, but it was really good for him. I think Andrew's getting back on track - last night was my favorite performance from him since Hollywood. Alex had the perfect song last night, but he does need to loosen up a little. I honestly think Casey's overrated at this point; I wasn't a big fan of his in the beginning, but because of all the pimping he gets from the show I always expect him to blow me away, and he never does. I thought he was better this week than last week, but he's just ok. As far as who should go home, I would be very happy if two of Todrick, Tim, and Aaron went home. I can actually probably tolerate Todrick more than the other two because he at least takes risks - Aaron sings a bunch of sappy country ballads all the time and Tim is very fake, a Matt Nathanson wannabe. But at least there's no Sanjaya this season.

Yeah I agree, I really like Crystal, she is my pick for the girls and to make it to the finals. I really like Andrew, I want to see him go far in the competition. I agre and hope he does step it up too. He was so awesome at the auditions and Hollywood week. I also really like Lee. Other than that, I don't care who goes when. =p I voted for those two last night. I don't like Todrick at all, he might be one to go this week. haha you are right Terri, Michael is Ruben 2.0!!

I think Ellen was a little dramatic last night going out to hug that guy, I think it was Tim? haha! He did do a good version of that song, although it is so overplayed lately. I was scared at first when they said he was going to sing it, but he did pretty good!

I am sooooooo excited to see Matt Giraud tonight. He is performing with Scott MacIntyre. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Matt G. <3 He has played a few solo shows here in MI after Idol... he is AMAZING, love that boy!!

Why did Lee have to sing one of my most hated songs??????? I did think it sounded better than the original dude cause I don't like his voice. He's awesome! I love Alex's voice, it doesn't look like he'd have that voice. Casey was one of my front runners but he seems to have gone down hill.

I've switched my favorite girls from Lilly to Siobhan to Siobhan then Lilly. I do like Didi's voice but I feel that she just so boring. I don't know what it is about Crystal but I just don't like her.

Here's who I'd like to see go tomorrow.....Katie, Paige or Katelyn but I think Lacey will go.
For the dudes............................................Tim and Todrick or even Aaron

Really looking forward to seeing Matt tomorrow

I felt really bad for Paige last night. I think she's pretty good, but I also think she sealed her fate last night. Although I liked Didi's performance on "Rhiannon", I think that she, Lilly, and Lacey all sound too much alike - and too much like Ingrid Michaelson for my taste. Does anyone else think Siobhan is getting a bad rap? I think she's so much better than she gets credit for from the judges.

The judges' comment to so many contestants that sticks in my head is "What kind of artist are you trying to be?" I agree that many have been all over the place. But I've also said this before: I don't know that I would be running out to buy a CD dropped by anyone on the show this season but that doesn't mean some of them shouldn't succeed. I hope the guys are better tonight, esp Andrew & Lee, and make better song choices.

Hey, so I'm finally getting back into the swing of things. I agree with everyone that I'm not so impressed with the group of contestants this year. Although, I do think they were all a lot better before this round - it seems like this is the round everyone struggles with the most because there's so many songs to choose from that they always pick the wrong song. But my favorites right now are Crystal, Lacey, and Didi for the girls, and Alex, Lee, and Andrew (my favorite overall). I'm liking Ellen as a judge, and I'm finding that Kara has a way with her words where she is able to put exactly into words what I'm thinking but can't vocalize myself. I think she's becoming my favorite judge, slowly taking over Simon. And that might be good for me so that I'll actually watch it without him next season (unless Perez takes over for him).

Oh, and Pam, I went to Florida for a few days before going on a 3-day Disney cruise for vacation. It was cloudy, rainy, and 55-65 degrees in Florida and 60's on the boat, with one nice 78 degree day when we stopped at the Bahamas. I wasn't complaining though, because we were thankfully able to get out of Chicago earlier than planned when our flight got cancelled because of a snowstorm. We missed a huge snowstorm and an earthquake - it was a good week to not be in Illinois, even if it wasn't such a good week to be in Florida.