This seasons top seven American Idol contestants took stage last night in Hollywood, California. The mentor this week was Alicia Keys and the theme was Inspirational Songs. This week is kinda a big deal as it is Idol Gives Back week. A charity that American Idol does to benefit America's poverty stricken areas and parts of Africa. Years past Idol Gives back has contributed to Hurricane Katrina victims, given funds to needy in eastern Kentucky, and provided a huge amount of mosquito nets to African families to fight the spread of Malaria. It is my understanding that for each vote cast last night major sponsors donated money. I was disappointed in the cramped show last night and felt that it deserved at least an hour and a half instead of only one hour. 1. Casey James pulled up his pretty blond curls in a ponytail and sang, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey for the first song of the night. Casey looked great as usual, but just delivered a casual effort. I was just okay with it as Randy often says. The judges weren't doing backflips over it either and Casey got scolded by Kara for a guitar solo. Simon simply told Casey that he wasn't inspired! Well take that, Casey James! I will put my two cents in right now and say how much I doubt anyone gets the boot this week because of the charity show, but if it is conducted like in years past then this weeks votes and next weeks votes will be put together and two will be sent home next week. I think Casey needs to be really good next week to avoid the bottom three.
2. Lee Dewyze sand, "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel. An orchestra joined Lee on stage for a beautiful performance. The song was praised by all the judges. Simon dubbed Lee's effort as sincere, emotional, and brilliant. I love it when contestants start to come out of their shells. I think Lee's confidence grows each week and I am enjoying his attitude!!!
3. Tim Urban was the third singer of the night. Tim chose," Better Days" by the Goo Goo Dolls. Dare I say that it was much worse than the judges gave Tim critique. I thought it was awful and all over the place. The judge with the closest opinion to mine was maybe Ellen who compared Tim to a soup of the day. Some days Ellen likes the soup and some days she does not. Ellen did not like today's soup. Even Sanjaya from a couple years back finally got sent home. I think Tim has overstayed his welcome on American Idol. If one person leaves this week, it just must be Tim Urban. I just must!!!!
4. Aaron Kelly sang the always gone to, " I believe I can fly" by R. Kelly. Alica Keys warned Aaron of the overkill factor of this particular song, but it didn't damper Aaron's decision. It was a good overall adaptation of the popular song. Ellen again lightened our spirits by remarking upon a time in the 70's when she indeed thought she really could fly. LOL Oh Ellen! You crack me up! I don't see Aaron winning this thing, I just don't see that!!
5. Siobhan Magnus sang in the fifth spot of the night. Siobhan sang, "When you believe", by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. My first look at Siobhan's get up sent me into applause. Siobhan had on a gorgeous lavender butterfly/floral design dress with butterflies on her shoulder and hands. Siobhan's purple and green lace up the leg sandals were quite a show stealer as well. I thought she looked amazing, as did Ellen. The critique of the judges for the singing was rather so-so and Siobhan again seemed to talk forever as she explained her song choice. She can get annoying, I tell ya. I liked it when Simon called her leaves distracting, when in fact as everyone soon made Simon aware that they were butterflies. : )
6. The evening's next to last performance came from Michael Lynche. The saved Big Mike sang, "Hero" by Chad Kroeger and Josey Scott's. The only thing I really took away from this performance was the lack of performance demonstrated by Big Mike's deodorant!!! That sweat ring was just yuck!! Simon could not get over the fact that this song was on the Spiderman soundtrack. It seemed to annoy Big Mike as he explained that the song was about being a hero. I don't see Big Mike hanging around much longer.
7. Crystal Bowersox was the last contestant of the evening and sang, " No Ticket needed". That might not be what it was called and I am running out of time. I know this because the President and First Lady just introduced tonight's show. Bowersox was amazing and she seems so collected!! Go girl!!
Enjoy tonight's show! I am sure it will be done in grand fashion. Count your blessings to have all you have as I will do!! Big money, Big money, no whammies!!! Go Idol Gives Back!!**** Ryan just said that someone will go home tonight. If it isn't Tim this week, I give a shout out to Aaron Kelly or Casey James. Guess I need to actually watch this show.... See ya next week
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