So, tonight we got the Top 12 girls singing for America's votes and I was looking forward to it since I think the girls have the talent to end the 5 year reign of male Idol winners. Unfortunately, the judges were going to be more of a hindrance in helping this perception as they must've been spoken to or saw last night's performances and realized they didn't do enough critiquing and being honest. Anyway, the judges were a bit hard on the girls tonight which is something they didn't do the night before and that may give the initial perception to viewers/voters that the males are better. Randy did address this during the show and let the guys know that they were too light on them the night before and that they'll have to bring it if they make it. Hopefully, they'll try to right this judging because tonight they overcompensated for last night's lack of critiquing.
Anyway, enough of critiquing the critiquers! Lol.
Chelsea Sorrell went first and sang Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova". Tough singer to try to do. It was just ok. The judges weren't crazy about it. And so it began with the judges. Immediate difference in their approach.
Erika Van Pelt sang Heart's "What about love". It was good but just didn't seem to soar as she needed it to.
Jen Hirsh sang Adele's "One and only". Really nice but I was expecting more from her.
This is when Randy spoke out and said they were too easy on the guys last night. I guess he felt it needed to be said since it was so obvious.
Brielle Von Hugel sang Otis Redding's "Sitting on the dock of the bay". Started real rough but she brought it up and it came together nice. Her voice reminds me of last season's Haley Reinhart.
Hallie Day sang "Feeling good". She was really good. Best up to this point. I really like her and think she is a total package of looks and talent.
Skyler Laine sang "Stay with me" by Faces. I've been rather on the fence about her but she brought it tonight with really good vocals and I really loved her hi-energy performance. She was having lots of fun. That's how it should be.
Baylie Brown sang "Amazed" by Lonestar. It was a good, pretty version but rather safe and unspectacular. Not what she needed to do but hopefully she gets through. I'm a fan.
Hollie Cavanagh sang "My reflection" by Christina Aguilera. She was very good.
Haley Johnsen sang "Sweet dreams" by the Eurythmics. Just a really bad song choice. She worked hard to make something out of it but that song isn't going to work on a show like this unless you're Annie Lennox or Marilyn Manson. She said she wanted to always do this song but Idol is not the show to be indulgent on, especially when this is your first impression for votes. The judges didn't like it. Randy really hated it. Haley received the first real harsh critique of the season.
Shannon Magrane sang "Light your world" by Kathy Tricoli. Another indulgent song choice but at least it was a rather safe song choice. She showed good vocals.
Jessica Sanchez sang "Love you, I do". Ryan spoke to her beforehand and we were shown a video segment in which we were told how Jessica has had sore vocals and vocal problems all week. With that warning Jessica got on stage to perform. One thing that most people don't know is that a singer can sing sick, they just have to rely totally on technique to get through which can make for a long performance. But had we not been told of Jessica's troubles all week, no one would've been the wiser as she sounded great! The 16 year old schooled all the contestants on not only how to put on a performance but also how to rise above not feeling at your best. Bravo!!
One of my favorites, Elise Testone finished off the night by singing Adele's "One and only". Jen Hirsh had also sung this song earlier in the evening so this was a curious choice but Elise changed it up by playing piano to start off the song. She was very good! I just love the tones in her voice. She also reminds me of a makeup free Lady Gaga.
With time to fill, Ryan asked the judges who were the standouts of the night. Before the vote? I didn't think that was fair to the girls. The judges weren't asked to do this with the guys until tonight, after the votes have already been cast. Not cool. AI better get its act together because things like this sure cast a doubt on the credibility of the judges and the judging process. There's always been a little of the whole trying to guide the audience into voting a certain way but this year it's been more obvious and I don't think it's been purposeful. I think it's been a being unprepared thing with the judges. This has been my favorite assembly of judges but let's get it together Randy, Jen and Steve!
Who do I think gets in from the girls? Tough to pick 5 but IMO, I think Elise, Jessica and Hollie are locks. I hope Hallie, Skylar and Baylie make it too.
We'll find out in less than 24 hours!
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