American Idol Top 11-#1 Billboard Hits

#1 Miley Cyrus, REALLY? Whose idea was that? The Disney Channel? I'm pretty sure she had someone telling her what to say. I think she clapped and said, "Yeah, that was awesome" for everyone.

#2 Does anyone else think that Kara actually might have a crush on Simon?

#3 Does anyone else wish there was a button you could push to just fast forward Kara?

#4 Does anyone else think Ellen is awesome?

#5 Does anyone want to hook me up with Lee or Danny Gokey)?

Lee - "The Letter"
As much as I love me some Lee, I wasn't a huge fan of the arrangement. I wasn't as impressed as I have been in the past. He didn't really seem confident when he finished either. The actual judges (yes I know that I'm not one) with the exception of Simon disagreed with me. No matter what, Lee will definitely be around for awhile.

Paige - "Against All Odds"
I could never wear heels like the ones she had on tonight, so props to Paige and the giant heels. Oh Paige, she sounded a little hoarse and her voice seemed really shaky at parts. It was not good. It was one of the worst, karaoke-ish performances I've ever heard. At least she knew she didn't do well. She was all over the place with her range, her pitch, etc. She held herself together well with all the negative criticism.

Tim - "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
Sweet, cute boy. Tim has definitely grown up over the past month or so. He was moving all over the stage which was fun to watch although I think it threw him off a little. You could see him thinking about what his next move was. The vocal wasn't horrible but it wasn't a Top 10 performance either. I totally agreed with Ellen that it was like a High School Musical audition...I actually laughed out loud because I was totally thinking it!

Aaron - "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"
At least he had laryngitis and tonsillitis to blame for the pitchyness. Of course, he would have a crush on Miley! I've never been a big fan of the high school boys on Idol. I think it's partly because they sing lovey-dovey songs and I would feel like a creeper if I was actually a fan...it's like Justin Bieber, I liked him until I realized he was like 9 years old. No really comments on Aaron. He'll probably make it several more weeks but I don't see him lasting much longer than that.

Crystal - "Me And Bobby McGee"
I actually don't think I've ever heard that song before but Crystal rocked it! She's amazingly talented, I just want to see her personality more or maybe I just want to see her smile more. I know she loves to sing but I want to see it in her interviews. I was typing while she was singing and just stopped to watch her because the last 20 seconds was incredible! I also loved Ellen's comments about her personality as well, I totally agree that she just needs to get out there! I'm looking forward to seeing whatever she's got planned for next week. I would love to see her without the guitar as well! I loved that she sat down on carpet with Ryan...that's the kind of thing that makes her more appealing to me!

Big Mike - "When A Man Loves A Woman"
I already loved him when he was singing to Miley. Mike could sing to me any day. He's definitely a teddy bear. I still love the lick of the lips as well. I was totally mesmerized by Mike singing. I love when he closes his eyes and moves his head around and just belts it out. He feels he is singing and he has always connected with his audiences. I don't know how anyone could not love Big Mike! The judges were way to harsh on Mike tonight. I hope they feel differently when they watch it back.

Andrew - "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
The one good thing Miley did on the show was to recommend that Andrew put down his guitar. I actually like Andrew a lot more than I thought I would tonight. He has impressed me over the past few weeks but tonight I could focus on his vocals and not on his guitar. He didn't mix the song up as much as I think he could have but I did like him more than the judges did. They were pretty hard on him. I'm sure it's hard that they bring up "Straight Up" every week, that was an incredible performance and it's hard to live up to something like that.

Katie - "Big Girls Don't Cry"
I'm sure it was cool for Katie to hang out with Miley since they are the same age. Katie looked beautiful tonight. You could tell that she had a lot of fun on the stage tonight and I think she is getting better every week. Katie is growing on me! She did a great job and I actually agree with Kara that the pop songs are were Katie should be.

Casey - "Power Of Love"
Every time I hear this song, I just think of Back To The Future. I love Casey playing the guitar and I loved that he played a little then focused on singing tonight. I don't have a lot to say about Casey tonight. I think he did a great job and that it was a fun performance, definitely entertaining to watch him and the band. Ladies love him and I love his hair. He'll continue to get better and he's already made improvements in connecting with his song and his audience.

Didi - "You're No Good"
Didi reminds me of Brooke White from a couple seasons ago. I loved seeing some of Didi's personality tonight while she was singing. Her facial expressions were great and she had great stage presence. Didi came out of her shell tonight and came back into the competition! You could tell that she had fun and enjoyed the performance, even though the judges didn't care for it. I'm glad she stuck up for herself at the end.o

Siobhan - "Superstition"
She is an awkwardly, strange girl. I'm still not sure what I think about her, she funky, fearless and confidant in herself but I wasn't a fan tonight. One thing I noticed is that she's a very smiley singer which I think means that she's having fun. Every week, I've heard these crazy notes come out of her little body. Her self-expression makes her a better performer.

Top 11 Ranking
Crystal
Mike
Siobhan
Lee
Casey
Didi
Katie
Aaron
Andrew
Tim
Paige

I think Paige is the one to go but you never know. Tim and Andrew are also on the list. It is American Idol though and you never know what will happen!

American Idol - Top 7 (Week 2)

Disco Week

Lil - "I'm Every Woman"

I do feel sorry for Lil.  Her song was fun but nothing original. She hasn't proved herself on the stage in a while.  She just seems so sad after every performance.  I think that's caused her to lose her fan base.  She should be glad she's made it this far and that she's touring!

Kris - "She Works Hard For The Money"

I haven't typically been a Kris fan, but tonight I was all about it!  I loved the arrangement and loved the band around him.  I don't always like the instruments but it all went together so well. Props to Kris for pulling it off!

Danny - "September"

I love Earth, Wind, & Fire and I still love DANNY!!!  He looked good tonight with his scruffy face!  HOLLER!  His dancing skills have definitely improved since the beginning of the show. He has a great time every time he's on the stage.  He has definitely been a solid performer the whole time.

Allison - "Hot Stuff"

Ever since the judges mention that she reminded them of Kelly Clarkson, I see it all the time.  Allison did well.  I didn't know the song or I just didn't recognize it from the arrangement.  I don't know that Allison can win the whole thing but she is extremely talented!

Adam - "If I Can't Have You"

I'm still warming up to Adam.  He's a little weird but the boy is crazy talented.  I loved his performance tonight.  You never know what you're going to get, it'll either be an incredible ballad or a crazy screaming thing.  I'm still not sure which type of artist he really is because he is good at everything.

Matt - "Stayin' Alive"

I do like Matt!  He's fun and always has a great time on stage.  I think he was trying to pull off a Justin Timberlake tonight.  I don't think he had the best performance but he showed his range throughout the whole song.  I'm so glad they saved him last week!

Anoop - "Dim All The Lights"

I didn't know this song either.  Anoop did alright, it wasn't bad but it wasn't brilliant either.  The last note sounded strange to me too.  He can sing but Anoop will probably be headed home within the next week or two.  Anoop may be headed home this week.

My Top 2

Adam

Danny

My Middle 3

Allison

Kris

Matt

My Bottom 2

Anoop

Lil

American Idol - Top 7

Music From The Movies

Allison - "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"

Probably my favorite "movie song" of all time!  Allison totally made the song her own and I enjoyed the arrangement for the most part.  It wasn't my favorite performance of hers but I think she did quite well.

Anoop - "Everything I Do, I Do For You"

Oh Mariko, did you feel like Anoop was singing just for you???   I think this was an awesome song choice for Anoop.  The arrangement wasn't much different from the original but I really enjoyed it.  He actually did great 2 weeks in a row!  WHAT WHAT, ANOOP!  

Adam - "Born To Be Wild"

As creepy as Adam can be sometimes, the boy is crazy talented.  It's complete entertainment when he comes on the stage.  He is definitely a rock star!  The last note was insane too...WOW! 

Matt - "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman"

I love when Matt plays the piano!   The song was a little shaky at parts.  Matt has slowly moved up into my favs but tonight wasn't his night.  I agreed with Randy that he tried to go over the top with the lyrics and his range.  I hope he gets another chance next week.

Danny - "Endless Love"

I think I officially fell in love with Danny tonight.  I know I've been talking about how much I like him but tonight he just swept me off my feet! :)  It wasn't his best song tonight but I think he pulled it off by the end.  He looked so strange without his glasses tonight!

Kris - "Falling Slowly"

I was really impressed with Kris tonight!  I'm glad he decided to sing without the guitar, I think it would have taken away from the emotions coming through the song.  He did a great job tonight, definitely my favorite song of his by far.  

Lil - "The Rose"

Once again, Lil did alright but didn't impress me.  I have had high expectations for her from the beginning and I'm not sure why.  Lil is talented but I doubt she'll survive much long on AI.  She just stood in the same spot and sang.  I didn't get much emotion out of her either.

This was a really hard week to rank the contestants.  It's getting a lot tighter and there are a lot of people I think should stay around.  I do hope Lil goes home tomorrow night.  My guess is that if it's someone besides Lil, the judges will use the save tomorrow night!

Top 6

Adam

Anoop

Danny

Kris

Allison

Matt

Bottom 1 

Lil

American Idol - Top 8

Danny - "Stand By Me"

I kept waiting for Danny to break out into song and when he did I broke out into chair dancing.  I cannot wait to see him at the AI concert!  I will definitely be screaming like a crazy woman.  I did agree that the arrangement was a little strange but he pulled it out!

Kris - "All She Wants To Do I Dance"

I did not like that they put Kris is the middle of 100 girls.  That seems a little over the top to me.  I also think he was faking the guitar tonight.  Kris was okay but he didn't impress me tonight.  Dancing was not all I wanted to do...

Lil - "What's Love Got To Do With It"

I really liked the chorus but the verses were a little strung out for me.  Lil is talented but it seems that every week I hope for a little more than I actually get.  She didn't blow me away but she did alright.  I did feel sorry for her...I would cry if judges were disappointed in me too.

Anoop - "True Colors"

Anoop was definitely dressed for Easter Sunday, he even looked a bit like an Easter egg.  I really liked Anoop this week.  I just wish he could be consistent week after week.  I never know what I'm going to get.  Hopefully, he'll continue to go up from here.

Scott - "The Search Is Over"

Scott creeped me out a little tonight in his intro.  I'm really beginning to get tired of Scott.  He seems to be a wonderful person but just not my type of artist.  He was off tonight and has been off several weeks in a row.  His song 

was strange all together especially the high notes.

Allison - "I Can't Make You Love Me"

I think I've said this before but I'll say it again, I've never really liked the younger contestants on AI but I love Allison.  She has such an incredible stage presence for a 16-year-old.  Her voice is so distinct and can go from one extreme to the other with ease.  She really does remind me of Kelly Clarkson, so I was glad Randy said that tonight.

Matt - "Part-Time Lovers"

Matt rocked it tonight.  I really couldn't take my eyes of the screen.  I just wanted to watch his dancing skills.  He was really entertaining and fun.  At one point, they panned out and show Paula dancing "on" Simon and that was a little awkward for me but he was awesome.  I hope that he gets a bigger fan base.  I think Matt definitely deserves to stick around.  If he does get the lowest vote this week..."The Save" had better be used.

Adam-"????"

The show ran over the scheduled time so my DVR cut off before I even knew what Adam sang.  I tried to find it on YouTube but had no luck.  What are your thoughts?  Where does Adam belong this week?

Top 4

Matt

Danny 

Anoop

Allison

I couldn't decide between Anoop and Allison and without hearing Adam...I decided to go with a Top 4 this week.

Bottom 3

Kris

Lil

Scott

American Idol - Top 9

If you went to the show, what would your sign say?  I think mine would say "I'll do the Hokey Pokey to get with Gokey!"  

Anoop-"Caught Up"

Usher is my crush and Anoop didn't give him justice tonight.  I love the song but I did not love his version.  I also thought his facial expressions expressed constipation.  I never know what I'm going to get with Anoop.  Sometimes I love him, sometimes I don't.

Megan-"Turn Your Lights Down Low"

Megan, Oh, Megan!  I really like Megan but I do think she should be in the bottom 3.  She's inconsistent and I don't know that she can really sing.  Sometimes it just sounds like she's talking funny when she sings.  

Danny-"What Hurts The Most"

I love me some Rascal Flatts and I love me some Danny.  The song is so powerful and Danny did are great job of making it his own.  I agreed that it was his best performance so far.  I put my right hand in, I put my right out...

Allison-"Don't Speak"

The past 2 weeks I've been waiting for her to "bring it" and she hasn't.  She's good but not as great as I have hoped.  I don't know why they talked about her outfit so much.  She is a 16-year-old...that's what high schoolers wear.

Scott-"Just The Way You Are"

Maybe it's the style of music that Scott sings but I am just not interested.  I haven't really like him since Hollywood Week.  It's true that he is talented on the piano but I hope he heads home soon.

Matt-"You Found Me"

I didn't think Matt should have been in the bottom 3 last week but this week he may deserve to be there.  He didn't make the song his own and I agree that the song choice was bad.  He goes back and forth and I don't know what type of music he really wants to sing.

Lil-"I Surrender"

I've never heard this song before.  I'm not sure how it's a top downloaded song but I'll go with it.  It wasn't the best song choice for Lil but she did pretty well.  I always like songs that I know better than ones I don't.  I hope she stays around so I can see more of what she's got.

Adam-"Play That Funky Music"

Adam is definitely a great performer.  I have a hard time with his style and personality though.  I like him but at the same time I don't.  Most people seem to like him a lot and I'm sure he'll go to the final 2 or 3.

Kris-"Ain't No Sunshine"

Kris wanted to have a moment and I think he has a little moment but not a huge memorable one for me.  He's definitely talented and he did do a good job.  I liked seeing him behind the keyboard for a change too.

Top 3

Danny

Kris

Adam

Middle 3

Matt

Anoop

Allison

Bottom 3

Lil

Scott

Megan

This week was hard for me, a few of the contestants could be flipped around but I think that Megan and Scott should definitely be the bottom 2 this week.

American Idol - Top 10

THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN - Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson looks good for a 69-year-old!  Seriously he must be doing something right.  He's a hot old guy!

Matt - "Let's Get It On"

I really liked Matt this week.  I loved that he started out at the piano and moved to the rest of the stage.  He did a great job and he has really started to stand out among the crowd.  I hope he gets to stay around for awhile!

Kris - "How Sweet It Is"

I noticed that Kris sings out of the side of his mouth and sometimes that bothers me but he is definitely talented.  I loved his song choice and think he is definitely a favorite among the ladies.  I liked him more tonight than I ever have before.  He kind of looks like John Mayer too!

Scott - "You Can't Hurry Love"

This has always been on of my favorite songs since I was a kid.  I love watching Scott play the piano but he still isn't impressing me with his singing.  He's not bad but he's not incredible either.  He doesn't stand out to me, it's just a little blah for me.

Megan - "For Once In My Life"

Megan sounded a lot better when she was practicing with Smokey.  She did not do well tonight.  I usually love her jazzy voice but it just was not there tonight.  She sounded off throughout the whole song.  She was definitely gorgeous tonight though!  I hope she gets to stay around and prove herself.  I don't think she should be on votefortheworst.com either!

Anoop - "Ooh Baby Baby"

Anoop did a pretty good job.  I do wish he would have done something a little more fun or creative.  I agree with Simon that he did a good job but he looked have asleep.  I like seeing his personality when he sings and it just missing for me tonight.

Michael - "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"

He's just a cute guy.  I love that he smiles so much when he sings, you can tell he's having a great time on the stage.  I think Michael did a better job tonight than the judges thought.  I do agree that he won't make it to the end but I don't know that he was the worst tonight.

BREAK TIME

Sometimes I feel like the judges make comments just to influence America.  I'm sure they do that but I wonder if it's something they actually plan.

Lil - "Heatwave"

I had big expectations for her tonight and I was a little let down.  She did a good job but could have done much better with another song.  Her outfit and hair were perfect for the song though!  Simon was actually a lot nicer than I thought he would be.

Adam - "The Tracks Of My Tears"

I thought I'd never be a fan but he made me one tonight.  I didn't even recognize Adam tonight.  He did an incredible job on the song.  He showed a side that I never knew he had in him.  

Danny - "Get Ready"

I cannot say it enough!  I LOVE DANNY GOKEY!  He's an awesome performer and has such a great time on the stage.  I like he raspy voice too!  He's just fun.  I think I'm becoming a little bias about Danny...but it's my blog so I can be. :)

Allison - "Papa Was A Rolling Stone"

I had pretty high expectations for Allison tonight too.  She did a really good job tonight!  I still can't believe that she is only 16.  I hope she isn't in the bottom 3 this week because she does not deserve it!  

Top 3

Adam

Danny

Allison

Middle 4

Matt

Kris

Anoop

Lil

Bottom 3

Michael

Scott

Megan

P.S.  Did anyone else notice Paula's fairy costume she was wearing tonight?  AND what was the deal with the mustache at the end?

American Idol - Top 11

Grand Ole Opry Week!  

Michael - I've always loved Ain't Going Down til the Sun Comes Up.  It's a fun song and Michael did an okay job with the song but it didn't do much for me.  I like his personality but don't think he'll be around more than a couple more weeks.

Allison - Okay I love this girl!  She is the only youngin' that I've ever really liked on the show.  She's cute, she's fun, and she's definitely got the funk. 

Chris - Pretty boy has a pretty voice but he hasn't really impressed me yet.  He just sat on a stool and sang a love song to all the teenie-boppers.  Simon just liked him because it wasn't real country music.  Come on Chris, give us a little more.  He'll stick around because of all the girls.

Lil - Independence Day should have been taken off the list after Carrie Underwood sang it on Season 4.  It's definitely a well-known country song but Carrie just blew everyone away when she sang it.  Lil did alright but she didn't impress me either.  Country just isn't her thing.

Adam - OH MY!  Randy Travis makes me laugh.  I love Johnny Cash so maybe it was the middle-eastern thing or something but I hated it.  That is not country...it was more like CREEPY.  Simon totally made me laugh because he said what I was thinking.  Boo Adam Boo!  

Scott - I'm still not a Scott fan.  I do think he did better this week than last but I wouldn't rush out (or turtle walk) to buy his cd.  He's ok and I think he'll get vote but everything he does is pretty safe.  I agree that he needs to "up his game" and I may like him more.

Alexis - I think that she needs to visit a counselor.  It seems like she has a lot of built up anger.  Maybe I'll offer her my services.  She's wasn't entertaining tonight.  I actually fast-forwarded through the middle of it.  

Danny - I LOVE THIS MAN!  He is so authentic and real.  Seriously...I cannot even express in words how much I like him.  I'm so glad he loves Jesus!  

Anoop - He got my attention tonight.  He shows such great emotion when he sings.  I really enjoyed his performance and am actually glad he got another week to sing!  Anoop stepped it up and did AWESOME!  

Megan - I've always loved this song.  My first love actually sang this to me a church camp on summer.  I know it's dorky but I was 15 and in completely in love. :)  Megan did pretty well for being sick. I hope she sticks around for a few more weeks at least.  How did she get through that song without coughing...when she kept coughing at the end???

Matt - I actually forget about him every week then I see him and he's really good.  I just can't remember him from week to week.  I hope he stays awhile because I do like him, I just want him hear more.

Simon and I were definitely on the same page tonight.  I agreed with all but one or two of his comments.  I didn't like Danny's wardrobe.   I did think that Anoop went from zero to hero.  His comment about Adam's song choice.  I've loved it all!

My Top 3

Allison

Danny

Anoop

My Bottom 3

Adam

Alexis

Lil

The new rule...

...The Judge's Save!  WHAT?!  I do hate that the contestant has to sing then has one more opportunity to be rejected.  Come on American Idol...don't be cruel.  I wasn't a huge fan of Jasmine so I'm glad the save wasn't used on her but still hate to see a girl cry.  

Kanye is one of the cockiest people ever.  He did a horrible job tonight.  I like his song on the radio but his performance was just really bad.  Kelly did great!  I love when they bring back past contestants.  It's cool to see how far they have come.

I'm glad Jorge is going home.  I like him but don't think he's as talented as some of the other contestants.  It was definitely his time to go.

American Idol - Top 13

I'm going to do my best to give a personal recap of American Idol every week.  I may not compliment the actual singing, but believe me comments will be made.  

I'm not a big Michael Jackson fan but I really did love the selections.  I'm also not a fan of Kara, maybe she'll grow on me.  Simon is Simon.  I would love to see Paula fall of the stage when she jumps up and starts dancing.  Randy is my Dawg, he usually says exactly what I'm thinking.  

Maybe Melissa from The Bachelor will start singing and show up on American Idol since she's on every other reality show now.

Lil - First of all, is that her real name?  I do hope big shoulder ruffles come back in style.  I have a few shirts in my closet I'd love to wear.  She started off the show well and so far I like her.

Scott - I think he is talented but not extraordinary.  I don't like that the judges are all about his disability.  An individual should come before their disability.  I think he'll probably make the Top 8 but I doubt he'll go farther.  

Danny - I really like him and yes, a lot of it has to do with the fact that he loves Jesus.  I  like that he's a little funky.  He is crazy talented!  Simon made fun of his dance moves...but I thought they were awesome.  He is who he is and I hope that people can see Jesus shining through him.

Michael - I like him too!  It seems like he is a hard worker and really proud of where he has come from.  He's married...but out of everyone, he's my type! :)  He didn't have the best vocal but I think he has a ton of potential!

Jasmine - I love the young ones (minus David Arculetta, I never liked him) but I never want them to win.  I think it's because I feel like the older ones deserve it more.  I'm not sure why...just my own logic.  I doubt she'll make it very far.  I also think her mom looks a little like a love child of Michael Jackson and Paula...strange.

Breaktime - Because I'm a reality tv junkie, I like a little drama.  I wish we knew a little more about their relationships with each other.  I'm sure someone doesn't like someone and that someone is interested in someone.  I wish I knew these things.  I know I'm nosy but at least I admit it.

Kris - I've been to his hometown countless times.  Conway is a tiny town in Arkansas where my youth pastor grew up.  I liked Kris and I thought he had some potential but don't think he showed much tonight.  It is nice that he helped everyone else out.  He wins the servant of the week award.  His poor wife...Simon says dumb things....she's so cute and I feel bad for her.

Allison - I can't believe she is 16.  She's so young.  I hope she doesn't just sing rocker music.  Maybe that's what she wants to do.  If so, I'm not really interested.  iI like her hair and her raspy voice though.

Anoop - He seems like a guy I'd be friends with.  He's funny and very entertaining.  It was a little karaoke-ish.  He didn't do very well this week but I hope that he gets to stay around.  I really think he can do much better.  

Jorge - I love his hair...the curls are great!  He seems real genuine and so proud of his country and family.  I don't think he'll last long though.  He's got the fun accent and a great story but I'm just not sure people will vote for him.

Megan - I immediately loved her during auditions.  I cried when they showed her missing her sweet, little boy.  My first tears of the season are for Megan.  She's fun and cute and has a lot of personality.  One question, "Did she really kaw at the end?"  I'm excited to see what she does in the upcoming weeks because she'll definitely be around.

Adam - I'm not all about boys who paint their nails but he did a great job.  He was really entertaining and fun.  I'm sure Adam will be around for a long time.  I hope that he can work with all the different genres AI does.  

Matt - Another one who I think has some great potential.  I really like his voice and his piano skills.  Most of the music I really love and listen to is what I think he is best at.  Hopefully he'll be around for a few more weeks too!

Alexis - She's okay, not awesome but not bad either.  I'm not sure what I think about her yet.  I think she definitely wants to sing and she has a powerful voice.  Maybe she needs a little more experience on the stage.  

My Picks

Top 2 (I can't pick a 3rd...I just thought they were way above everyone else.)

Danny

Adam

Bottom 3

Scott

Jorge

Anoop (sorry Mariko, I like him...but bad song choice!)