American Idol - Top 10 Girls

Crystal - "Long As I Can See Right"
-Love the texture in her voice
-Confident in who she is
-Soulful
-Original, real, transparent

Haeley - "The Climb"
-too Disney channel for me
-Much better this week
-Pitch to the E

Lacey - "Kiss Me"
-Great song choice
-10 times better than last week
-Fun song, cute girl

Katie - "Put Your Records On"
-Love the tone in her voice
-Sweet but a little annoying
-Judges confused her and me

DiDi - "Lean On Me"
-Soulful
-Strange song choice but I actually liked it, I did the motions as she sang
-Judges bashed her but I didn't think she was bad

Michelle - "With Arms Wide Open"
-Beautiful girl
-Diaper dress
-Great performance and stage presence

Lilly - "A Change Is Gonna Come"
-WOW!
-She is in her music
-Talented
-Different/unique

Katelyn - "The Scientist"
-Piano may have distracted her a bit but it was pretty good
-Not a bad performance but it was boring and forgettable

Paige - "Walk Away"
-Fun and confidant
-Energetic
-Great vocals

Siobhan - "Think"
-Bold personality and singing style
-Ugly outfit
-You can tell that she really loves to sing and she did really well

Top 2
Crystal and Lilly

Top Middle 2
Didi and Siobhan

Middle 2
Katie and Paige

Bottom Middle 2
Lacey and Michelle

Bottom 2
Katelyn and Haeley

American Idol - Top 10 Boys

Big Mike - "This Is A Man's World"
Great performance. Nice microphone acrobatics. I think Mike will make it into the Top 4 at least. I love his lips and I cannot lie, you other girls can't deny...

John - "Gravity"
I just can't look at John when he performs. I like him alright when I close my eyes. He did do better this week although he still needs to work on connecting with the songs.

Casey - "I Don't Wanna Be"
What do you think his ritual is? I hope he makes it into the Top 10 so we find out. Casey is a great musician. Electric guitar=HOT! There were parts of the song where I couldn't understand him, it sounded bit mumbled.

Alex (a.k.a. MULLIE) - "Everybody Know"
Nasty 1/2 Mullet turns me off but he was much better than last week. He seems like a sweet boy and has super cute dimples. I liked him playing the guitar and singing, that's his thing.

Todrick - "What's Love Got To Do"
I still think Todrick has some creepy yellow eyes. They were accentuated by the metallic pleather jacket. I'm not a fan, he's just trying too hard or something.

Jermaine - "What's Going On"
The onesie he wore in his interview was a little too revealing for me. Jermaine was better this week but not great. He seems overly confident. He was better this week but not great.

Andrew - "You Give Me Something"
Andrew needs to shave. His facial hair was patchy and gross. I loved Andrew in Hollywood week but he's gone downhill since. I hope he sticks around another week just so he'll have another shot.

Aaron - "My Girl"
Aaron is getting stronger. His confidence showed this week and it made him a much better performer.

Tim - "Come On Get Higher"
I love Matt Nathanson and was so happy to hear one of his songs on AI. Tim is so sweet and cute. I wish he was a better singer/performer because I really like him but it's just not there yet. He has little if any stage presence.

Lee (a.k.a. My Boyfriend)- "Lips Of A Angel"
Walking out, holding a mic stand=HOT. A little pitchy at times but the raspy voice has me sold. I heart Lee!

Top 2
Big Mike and Lee

Top Middle 2
Alex and Casey

Middle 2
Aaron and Tim

Bottom Middle 2
Jermaine and Andrew

Bottom 2
John and Todrick

American Idol Top 24 - Guys

Todrick Hall - 24 from Texas, writer/actor/dancer - "Since You Been Gone"
Different, a little too showy for me but he was a good performer. I do agree with Simon on the whole...he's a dancer that can kind of sing.

Aaron Kelly - 16 from Pennsylvania, high school student - "Here Comes Goodbye"
Karaoke-ish. I didn't like David Arch and I'm not a fan of Aaron either. It's something about high school guys. It could be his low self-confidence.

Jermaine Sellers - 27 from Illionis, church singer - "Get Here"
His voice is so high at times that it hurts my ears. He tries so hard to be soulful but is a screecher...

Tim Urban - 20 from Texas - "Apologize"
A little breathy at times but I actually like Tim even though the judges were a little harsh on him. I think the ladies will keep him around for a little while.

Joe Munoz - 20 from California, college student - "You and I Both"
I actually really liked Joe as a singer. He's no Danny Gokey but he has great stage presence and seems to be a really genuine guy.

Tyler Grady - 20 from Pennslyvania, college student - "American Woman"
Well if anyone does drugs on American Idol, I'd guess it was Tyler. I think he really wants to be a rocker/performer but I don't see him lasting too long.

Lee Dewyze - 23 from Illionis, paint sales - "Chasing Cars"
Lee might be my crush...okay who am i kidding? Lee IS my American Idol 2010 crush! He's rugged, he's raspy and he's definitely my type! HOLL to the ER! He's got some vocal work to do but hopefully he'll stick around just for me to lust after if nothing else. YEAH, I typed this then listened to the judges give bad reviews THEN SIMON GAVE HIM PRAISE!!! WHOO HOOO!!!

John Park - 21 from Illionis, college student - "God Bless The Child"
Boo. I liked John at times throughout Hollywood week but I'm not a fan anymore. He seemed really boring to me. The first performance that I fast forwarded through the last half of it.

Michael Lynche - 26 from Florida, personal trainer - "This Love"
I've loved Big Mike since I saw his first audition. He's definitely one of my favs and I love his attitude and spirit. He's definitely an entertainer. He has to make it into the Top 10 because I'm already looking forward to the concert!

Alex Lambert - 19 from Texas, high school student - "Wonderful World"
Is he trying to grow a mullet? He's a cute guy but the hair has got to go! I like his tone and the raspy voice once again but he's got some work to do.

Casey James - 27 from Texas, musician - "Heaven"
Love him! Super cute personality as well as just a cute guy overall. I like his voice and just about any guy with a guitar steals my heart.

Andrew Garcia - 24 from California, musician and dad - "Sugar We're Going Down"
I go back and forth on Andrew. I think he's really talented but it's hard for me to watch him at times. I think he's got great potential but he didn't impress me much tonight.

Here are my picks for the guys tonight. They are in top, middle, bottom but random once you get to those categories.

Top 4
Michael
Lee
Casey
Joe

Middle 4
Todrick
Aaron
Alex
Andrew

Bottom 4
Tim
Tyler
Jermaine
John

American Idol Top 24 - Girls

Paige Miles - 24 from Florida, preschool teacher - "It's All Right Now"
Too much "ooooohhhh" and "hhhhhaaaaa" for me. I do give her props for being the first one out. She started off okay. Simon thinks she's got the best voice but I'm not too sure!

Ashley Rodriguez - 22 from Mass., student - "Happy"
Very pretty girl. She was a little breathy into the mic. I love the Leona Lewis song but I think she tried to over-sing the song. I definitely think she can do better if she has the opportunity to stick around for a few more weeks.

Janell Wheeler - 24 from Florida, wine sales rep - "What About Love"
Bad song choice. Has potential. Not much else to say...

Lilly Scott - 20 from Colorado - "Fixing A Hole"
I really like her voice. She's definitely different but I can see her doing some pretty cool stuff with different songs.

Katelyn Epperly - 19 from Iowa, student - "Oh Darling"
I think she's super cute and has a voice I love. She's a little old-school and a little rocker rebel and a little country all wrapped up into one.

Haeley Vaughn - 16 from Colorado, high school student - "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
I loved Haeley in the beginning but tonight was just bad. She was screeching throughout the entire song. The outfit was bad. The guitar playing looked fake. Poor girl, I hope she gets a chance to redeem herself next week.

Lacey Brown - 24 from Texas, church event coordinator, second time in Hollywood - "Landslide"
I want to like Lacey but I just didn't. The pitch was up and down and it just didn't work for me. I liked parts of her performance then a second later it hurt my head! I think she couldn't have done much better with a different song.

Michelle Delamor - 22 from Florida, sales associate - "Fallin'"
Love the song, like Michelle. I've said this a lot but I think she's got great potential.

DiDi Benami - 23 from Tennessee, waitress - "The Way I Am"
Probably my favorite voice out of all the girls. Her voice is so natural. She wasn't perfect tonight but I'm really looking forward to seeing more of her.

Siobhan Magnus - 19 from Mass, glass blower (i didn't realize that was a real job) - "Wicked Gain"
It was actually a little scary for me. I've never actually liked the song so maybe it's just me.

Crystal Bowersox - 24 from Ohio, musician and mom - "Hand In My Pocket"
She's competing with DiDi for my favorite voice. She's also crazy talented with the guitar/harmonica duo. I like her carefree personality and spirit.

There's almost too many people to even begin to really talk about them in detail. i'll be able to write more as we get less people but here's to a beginning on American Idol 2010! These are in random order but I did put them in a top 6 and bottom 6.

Katie Stevens - 17 from Connecticut, high school student - "Feelin' Good"
She did well. She seemed like one of the most comfortable on the stage. She actually took the mic and moved around. I thought she did better than the judges did.

There's almost too many people to even begin to really talk about them in detail. i'll be able to write more as we get less people but here's to a beginning on American Idol 2010! I did rank them in a top 4, middle 4 and bottom 4 but within those categories it's all random. It's just the beginning so I still think anyone could go!

Top 4
Katelyn
Crystal
Michelle
Lilly

Middle 4
DiDi
Paige
Katie
Janell

Bottom 4
Ashley
Siobhan
Lacey
Haeley

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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