American Idol Season 6

Tonight’s show takes place at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

The first performance of the night was Jordin and Blake singing “I Saw Her Standing There.” The song suited both of them perfectly, and it was a really cute performance.

They then went to the video screens as they showed Gwen Stefani live on tour. She sang her song “Four In the Morning” off of her new album. I’d actually never heard the song before, but I liked it a lot.

After Gwen’s song, Kelly Clarkson sang her new single “Never Again.” She performed the song really well, and I thought she sounded amazing.

Following her performance was the “Golden Idols” giveaways, which are basically awards given out to the weirdest and worst contestants of this season’s auditions. It was hilarious to see some of those people again. The winner of the first one was a lady named Margaret Fowler, who was the contestant dressed in a huge yellow muumuu type thing. She was actually at the show, and the whole scenario was so weird. There were more Golden Idols given away throughout the night.

The top 6 guys of the season did a performance also. They were all wearing white tuxes, and their performance was awesome. I loved the way every one of them sounded. After they did their thing for a bit, Smokey Robinson was introduced, and he sang a song too.

An unlikely few, Barry Bee, Doggy Fresh, and Blake Lewis did a performance together. It was definitely an interesting performance, and something I wouldn’t have expected from American Idol. For the first really long part of the song, it was just them yelling into the crowd, which wasn’t very entertaining. Finally, they both started beat boxing, and it was so amazing. It was probably the best I’ve ever heard Blake beat box.

Then it was the top 6 girl’s turn to perform. I didn’t find this performance as good as the boys, but it was still good and entertaining. Joining them later in the song was Gladys Knight who was, of course, excellent. Right after this song was Tony Bennett singing “For Once in My Life.” It was such a heartfelt and cute performance. Melinda sang after, and she was amazing.

Ryan Seacrest announced that the Jordin and Blake would be getting two new Ford Mustangs, which was pretty cool. Right after the they took their new set of keys, Carrie Underwood sang “I’ll Stand By You” again. She sang it during the week of “Idol Gives Back.” I thought she started out really strong, but went a bit flat in some parts. It was still a very good performance though.

Clive Davis was on the show tonight to present a very special award to Carrie Underwood for 6 million U.S C.D sales. He gave quite a long speech on American Idol and its successes. It was pretty boring.

The African Children’s choir, who sang on “Idol Gives Back,” was on the show tonight again. They were so cute, and they all just looked so happy. Sinjaya took the stage right after with “You Really Got Me.” I’m not too sure why they got him to sing again, but I guess it was okay. I just thought it was an odd choice for American Idol.

Greenday was another guest performer on the show tonight. I really liked their performance as well. For the first time since last season, I saw Taylor Hicks perform. I’m not sure what he’s been up to with his music career, but he sounded really good tonight. Another person we didn’t see much of after American Idol was Ruben Studdard, who sang alongside Jordin tonight. They both sounded awesome together.

Up next was Bette Midler singing “You Are the Wind Beneath My Wings.” Kelly Clarkson came back to the stage with a tribute to Sergeant Pepper. I wasn’t a fan of her outfit, but her singing was awesome at least. To me, her and Carrie Underwood are the best winners of American Idol. Taylor Hicks and Carrie also sang again, both with good performances. Ruben also came back to the stage with the top 12 idols.

Finally they announced the winner to be JORDIN SPARKS. I actually had no clue as to who it would be, and either way, I think they will both be very successful.

May 22^nd, 2007

Tonight’s show takes place in the Kodak Theater. I’m not too sure what Randy is wearing tonight, and I don’t know what’s up with Paula’s hair, but at least Simon looks good.

They showed clips of both of their journeys to the season finale.

They will once again be singing three songs tonight. One is their favorite performance thus far, the second is a song they haven’t sung before, and the final one is the winner of American Idol’s songwriting competition called “This is My Now.”

Blake Lewis
You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi

I like that they gave him a newer hairstyle because I wasn’t a fan of his dark brown hair. I thought this was an awesome performance for Blake. He chose the right song to re-perform, and did a really good job of entertaining the audience. Randy thought the beat boxing was awesome, but the singing wasn’t as good. Paula was definitely more accurate in saying that the whole performance was a ten out of ten. Simon loved the performance quality more than the singing quality.

Jordin Sparks
Fighter – Christina Aguilera

I was a little worried when she picked a Christina song because not many people can sing Christina other than Christina, but I was really impressed with her vocals. The judges keep saying that Jordin has stronger vocals, but Blake has better entertainment qualities. I think Jordin outshined Blake vocally.

Blake Lewis
She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

I was excited to hear him sing this because it’s one of my favorite songs by Maroon 5. Randy loved the performance because he got to see Blake sing naturally. I think it was definitely a really relaxing performance, but also a bit boring. Simon said he wouldn’t have chosen to sing that song because it may not have the impact that he wanted it to have.

Jordin Sparks
A Broken Wing

This was my favorite performance of the night so far. She was flawless vocally, and her performance was passionate and heartfelt. It completely blew Blake right out of the park. The judges all raved about it.

Blake Lewis
This is My Now

I didn’t like the background singers at all. It actually sounded like they were really off, and then it made him sound worse as well. I really liked the song and the lyrics, but I don’t think Blake really proved that he should win the competition. It might have just been that the song wasn’t his style, but he didn’t sound good enough vocally. Simon thought the people need to judge him based on the first two performances.

Jordin Sparks
This is My Now

I thought that the song would definitely suit Jordin better than it did Blake, which is slightly unfair. Even though she sounded better than Blake, it still wasn’t something a really enjoyed. The judges all agreed in saying that Jordin outshined Blake tonight by a long shot.

May 15^th, 2007

Tonight, the idol’s songs will be chosen not only by themselves, but by the judges, producers as well, adding to a sum of three songs per contestant.

The contestants also got to go home to their home towns this week. Jordin went home to Glendale Arizona, Blake went to Bothell Washington and Melinda to Tennessee.

Jordin Sparks
Wishing on a Star – Rolls-Royce (Simon’s song choice)

I thought the performance was a pretty good one and I really liked the dress she was wearing. For me, her singing became stronger towards the end of the song, and was strong enough for her to stay in the competition. The judges all thought it was really good, but Simon wasn’t a fan of the arrangement.

Blake Lewis
Roxanne – The Police (Paula’s song choice)

I thought this was a good song choice by Paula. Blake has the type of voice that suits this song perfectly. I thought he did a good job, and that his voice really did suit the song, but there wasn’t anything that really amazed me. Randy and Paula liked it, but Simon thought it could have been better.

Melinda Doolittle
I Believe in You and Me – Whitney Houston (Randy’s song choice)

This definitely wasn’t my favorite performance. I’ve never actually heard her go off key until tonight. I was really surprised when Randy said she rocked it and Paula said it was her best performance. I’m not sure what they were listening to, but it was nowhere near perfect, and by no means her best performance.

Jordin Sparks
She Works Hard for the Money – Donna Summers (Producer Choice)

This performance wasn’t as good as her first, but it was still good. I couldn’t help but feel as if the song was lacking something, but she pulled it off in the end. Again, the judges all loved it.

Blake Lewis
This Love – Maroon 5 (Producer Choice)

For so long, I’ve been saying that Blake’s voice is extremely similar to Maroon 5, so it was interesting hearing him sing one of their most popular songs. I thought it was yet another solid performance. Randy said he should make an album similar to that performance and Simon thought it was better than his first.

Melinda Doolittle
NutBush City Limits – Ike and Tina Turner (Producer Choice)

I thought her outfit was a weird choice for this song. The t-shirt somewhat accentuated her stomach, and it didn’t flatter her. I actually liked this performance better than her last one. Like Simon said, it was a neat side of her to see, and she did it excellently.

Jordin Sparks
I Who Have Nothing

I was so glad she chose to sing this song again, because it stood out to me more than any of her others. I loved it even more the second time around, and it was my favorite performance of the night. I think after that, she deserves to be in the top two. Simon couldn’t get over the fact that a seventeen year old was singing such an old song. I think that’s unfair because with her maturity level, it shouldn’t even be a problem.

Blake Lewis

I thought it was a really odd song choice for him. I’ve never heard this song before, but none the less, he still managed to engage me. I think Paula was right in saying that what he sang tonight really exemplified who he is as an artist.

Melinda Doolittle
I’m a Woman

I had a feeling she would choose his song, because she did it so well the first time. For me, this was her best performance of the night because it showed a bit of sass. Of course, the judges all really complimented her.

May 8^th, 2007

Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees is the mentor of the idols this week. Some of his hit songs include “Staying Alive” from the movie Saturday Night Fever, “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “You Should Be Dancing.”

Melinda Doolittle
Love You Inside and Out

Barry said the song choice for Melinda was a little unusual, but he decided that she did well with it. I thought this was a good performance for Melinda, but not something that really wowed me. The judges all agreed in saying that it needed something more.

Blake Lewis
You Should Be Dancing

I didn’t like this song on Blake at all. It was really hard to get into his performance because he sang the whole thing in such a high register. His beat boxing was of course really good, but I thought it was a mediocre performance singing wise. Simon thought it was terrible, and Randy hated the beat boxing.

Lakisha Jones
Staying Alive

I thought the performance was just okay. She didn’t bring anything exciting or original to her performance, and Randy said it was quit pitchy throughout the entire song. Simon really cut her down and said the performance was even scary in some parts.

Jordin Sparks
To Love Somebody

Barry said that he hadn’t heard a better version than Jordin’s. I was excited for her to sing this, because I think she could do something really amazing with it. I thought that it was definitely the best song of the night so far. Something about it was so sincere, and it also had flawless vocals. The judges all said she was the best so far.

Melinda Doolittle
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

I thought that Melinda did a much better job with this song than her first one. In my opinion though, I still don’t get an amazing feeling when I watch her. I’m still waiting for her to do something so incredible that I can’t stop watching. The second half was better than the first, but Paula said she still wanted her to try harder to give it a wow factor.

Blake Lewis
This is Where I Came In

This song was definitely better than his first one, even though it didn’t take much to beat his first performance. The song suited him much better, and he sang it well, but I don’t know if it was enough to stay in the competition. He didn’t get very good comments from the judges, and Simon thinks that he may be going home this week. I completely agree, because this was a crucial time in the competition to step it up, and he didn’t do that.

Lakisha Jones
Run To Me

Once again, I found myself a bit bored. I admit that it was much better than the first one, but still lacking. I can’t help but feel that the contestants aren’t stepping up like they should be. Simon said that she could also be very vulnerable tonight.

Jordin Sparks
A Woman in Love

This is another great song, and I know she could do really well with it. This was actually my favorite of the night, even though the judges thought it wasn’t very good. I feel a lot of passion when Jordin sings, and that really appeals to me. I think she has something some of the other contestants don’t.

May 1^st, 2007

This week’s mentor is Jon Bon Jovi, and the idols will all be singing songs of his.

Ryan announced at the beginning of the show that over the past week, American Idol has raised almost 70 million dollars for “Idol Gives Back.”

Phil Stacey
Blaze of Glory

I didn’t really know this song before Phil sang it, but it was really amazing. This was definitely Phil’s best performance in my opinion, and also one of the best of the night. I also noticed that he looked like he really enjoyed singing it. Randy and Paula both really complimented him.

Jordin Sparks
Living On a Prayer

Even in Jordin’s rehearsal with Bon Jovi, he said that the song was extremely difficult to sing, and it seemed like she was having a hard time with it. I think that the performance was really lacking. I just don’t think rock is her thing. The chorus in this song is so strong, but I thought that for her, it was the worst part. All of the judges cut her down a lot.

Lakisha Jones
This Ain’t a Love Song

Jon was really glad that Lakisha picked this song because he said it is a more soulful song. I was hoping that Laskisha would have a better week this week. I have to admit that the beginning of the song wasn’t my favorite, but once she got into it, it was just perfect. This was exactly what Randy said…that the beginning was a bit pitchy, but the middle and end really captivated everyone.

Blake Lewis
You Give Love a Bad Name

Jon said that Blake’s rendition of the song was very adventurous, and perhaps a bit risky. It sounded like Jon was a bit nervous for it. As soon as Blake came on, I noticed that he died his hair a really dark brown-y red-ish colour. It looked alright, but I prefer him more as a blonde. His performance was amazing! He ended up using a lot of his beat boxing. Randy said it was the most original performance ever sang on American Idol. I thought it was really cool and will get him a lot of votes.

Chris Richardson
Dead or Alive

I thought Chris chose a good song for his voice, and he did a really good job with it. It wasn’t the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard, but it was decent enough to stay in the competition. The judges all complimented him, but Simon said he wasn’t sure whether it was good enough to stay or not.

Melinda Doolittle
Have a Nice Day

I wasn’t worried at all about Melinda doing a rock song. You could tell that Jon just really loved her in their rehearsal together. Even though the judges all liked it, it wasn’t my favorite performance. It was as if she thought to sing a rock song, you needed to have a really harsh sound. For some reason, it just seemed like she was trying too hard to be something she’s not. Simon thought it was in a different league than everyone else. Maybe it just wasn’t the style I’m used to.

At the end of the show, there was a video clip of George Bush and his wife Laura Bush thanking America for their donations over the past week.

April 24, 2007

This week’s theme is songs that inspire.

They showed a glimpse of the trip Simon and Ryan made to Africa. It was completely eye opening and heartbreaking to see some of the footage they had. It’s devestating to watch the things that are happening across the world. There was garbage covering the entire ground, and children with no parents. I think they are doing an amazing job of introducing people to help, and will be a great encouragement to people across the world. Ryan also announced that Newscorp will donate 10 cents for every vote, but only as long as Americans reach 50 million votes. I really hope they can achieve that goal.

Chris Richardson
Change the World – Eric Clapton

I couldn’t really picture Chris singing this song at first, but I liked what he did with it. I thought it was a really good performance for him, and it really let the audience see what an amazing voice he has. The judges all really liked him tonight, and Simon said it was a very soulful performance.

Before the next performance, they played a video clip which showed the viewers that “Idol Gives Back,” isn’t based solely on Africa, but rather on a variety of places across America and Africa. The judges traveled to places in the States including Louisiana and Atlanta, showing that it is also places among us which require our help as well.

Melinda Doolittle
There Will Come a Day – Faith Hill

I thought Melinda’s performance tonight was amazing. The passion with which she conveyed in her performance was overwhelming, and it was a really amazing and beautiful performance. Paula called her “magical,” and Simon loved the fact she really made the song her own.

Blake Lewis
Imagine – John Lennon

This is probably one of the best songs of all time, and its very hard to sing it and not be compared to John Lennon. It was a good performance, and I liked the subtleness of it, but I couldn’t help but feel that something was missing. I felt like he could have done so much more with the song because it is so amazing, but he didn’t give it that extra push. All of the judges agreed in saying that the song didn’t really go anywhere, but yet, it was still a very sincere performance.

The next video showed Ryan Seacrest at a feeding centre, where mal nourished children can enjoy three hot meals a day. It was heart warming to see these unfortunate children receiving the food they need deserve. These centres not only feed the children, but help find them means of an education and a future for less than 50 cents per child a day.

Lashisha Jones
I Believe – Fantasia Barrino

Over the last few weeks, I’ve lost a lot of my faith in Lakisha, and I think it’s because she never brings anything new to the competition. I thought she looked very beautiful tonight in a gorgeous black dress. She definitely has extremely strong vocals, but it wasn’t an outstanding performance. The judges actually cut her down quite a bit, with Paula saying subtlety saying the preferred Fantasia’s version to hers.

Phil Stacey
The Change – Garth Brooks

I was so glad that Phil decided to sing another country song again tonight because that was what he really shined in. Although this is a great song, I think it’s hard to keep the audience engaged with it. I thought his vocals were quite good, and it was another solid performance. The judges all really complimented him, and Paula even said it was his best performance. Simon made a good point in saying that last week he had more of a country tone to his performance, and it sounded much better. I completely agree that he needs to stick with that country tone to succeed.

The final video of the night was of Simon at a local food bank. Every year, the 50, 000 food banks across America, give food to thousands of people in America who don’t have enough to eat. Simon loved the environment which it introduced because almost everyone who worked there were volunteers. Because most of the food is donated, you can get a substantial amount of food for only a dollar. Simon called it a miracle, because it truly was really amazing to see that this existed without so many of us knowing.

Jordin Sparks
You’ll Never Walk Alone

I thought she sounded a bit shaky in the beginning of the song, or perhaps she just had a lot of vibration in her voice. For some reason, I didn’t like this performance as much as some of her others. I felt that so much of the song was almost like she was shouting. She still has an extremely powerful voice, but it just wasn’t my favorite tonight. I guess it must just be a difference of perception, because Randy said it was the best performance on all of American Idol, and the judges all loved it.

April 17th, 2007

Martina McBride is the mentor for the idol contestants this week. As you might have already known, this week’s theme is country.

Phil Stacy
Where the Blacktop Ends – Keith Urban

Martina really liked Phil, and said he chose a good song for his voice. This is one of my favorite country songs, and I expected him to do really well with it. His vocals were perfect, and he looked really comfortable on stage. I thought it was a flawless performance, and he almost sounded as good as Keith Urban. I didn’t even know Phil was a country singer, but it turns out that’s what genre he’s more focused on. The judges all really liked it.

Jordin Sparks
Broken Wings – Martina McBride

I really liked Jordin’s dress and hair tonight. It looked very professional. I thought it was a good song choice, because she has such a strong voice, and it’s a really strong song vocally. The performance felt really sincere, and I liked that about it. Her vocals were impeccable. The judges all loved it, and Simon said that he thought she could win it.

Sinjaya Malakar
Let’s Give ‘em Something to Talk About – Bonnie Rait

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and I just hoped he would actually do the song justice. His hair style once again was unattractive. It’s hard to take him seriously when he doesn’t present himself professionally. I know I cut him down a lot, but I honestly think his performance was the worst this season on American Idol. The vocals were no where near the level they should be.

Lakisha Jones
Jesus Take the Wheel – Carrie Underwood

Lakisha picked this song because she could really relate it to her own life. Martina McBride even got emotional as she was singing in practice. For some reason, I didn’t like her tone with this song. Carrie Underwood has such a soft and understated voice, whereas Lakisha sang it much too harshly, and I thought she sounded the worst she’s ever sounded. She just had an off night, and I think it was due mainly to her song choice. The judges cut her down more than they ever have.

Chris Richardson
Mayberry – Rascall Flatts

I couldn’t really picture Chris singing a country song, because he’s more of a Justin Timberlake than a Keith Urban. I feel like he just didn’t bring anything special to the song, and he even sounded off a few times, which is abnormal for him. I think he needs to do something new and really original to keep his voters voting. To me, Phil completely outshined him tonight. The judges cut him down.

Melinda Doolittle
Trouble Is a Woman – Julie Reeves

I thought Melinda’s hair looked amazing tonight, and she should definitely keep it that way. I wasn’t too crazy about hearing Melinda sing country actually, but I thought she did a really good job. I’d never heard the song, but I liked the way she sang it. It was an amazing performance, but she still isn’t my favorite for some reason.

Blake Lewis
When the Stars Go Blue – Tim McGraw

This is a really great song, and it definitely will suit his voice if he performs it well. I’m not sure if the song was too big for him, or if he just wasn’t having a good day, but he had trouble hitting some of the notes. There was also one part in the song that sounded a bit off arrangement-wise. To me he looked a bit uncomfortable which is uncharacteristic of him. Surprisingly, Randy and Paula really complimented him.

April 10^th, 2007

Jennifer Lopez is the mentor for the idols this week, which I thought was really cool. I can’t believe how many big stars they are getting this season. The idols are going to be singing Latin songs this week.

Melinda Doolittle
Sway

Jennifer said that Melinda’s biggest goal for this song is to be really sultry and seductive. I thought Melinda really did a good job of capturing that sultry style. It was another perfect vocal, but I’m actually starting to get a little tired of her. She isn’t a singer who takes a song and makes it more modern. She just kind of sings it the way it was sung before, so I would like to see something really new and different from her. Simon, for once, didn’t like her performance because he said she appeared much older than she was.

Lakisha Jones
Conga

I wasn’t a fan of Lakisha’s hair style tonight. It was a bit too flat to her head, and I also thought her dress was a bit too revealing. I don’t think it was the best song choice for her. It seemed like she wasn’t as good of a singer as we know her to be. Paula and Simon didn’t really like the performance, and thought that the song was a safe choice.

Chris Richardson
Smooth

I thought that this song would really suit his voice perfectly. The beginning was a little rough for me, and it wasn’t my favorite performance. He still did really well, and Randy and Paula really complimented it, but he just didn’t sound as good as I’ve heard him sound before. I liked it better than the first two, but I wasn’t completely thrilled.

Haley Scarnato
Turn the Beat Around

Jennifer said that this song was really hard to sing because the rhythm is so strong. I thought Haley’s performance tonight was a little bit fake. Her facial expressions were too exaggerated for me. This song is definitely very hard to sing, and she didn’t really pull it off. Even her big notes were unpleasant. It was supposed to be more of a fun performance, but it was actually a bit difficult to watch. The judges really cut her down.

Phil Stacey
Maria Maria

Phil sounded really amazing in his rehearsal with Jennifer. He definitely has one of the best voices, but I just don’t think he knows how to work it yet. I thought he sounded really good in the beginning, but then had a couple notes off-key later in the song. I’m not sure if it was the arrangement of the song or not, but it was a bit lacking entertainment-wise. His voice actually cracked a couple of times, and the judges cut him down a lot.

Jordin Sparks
The Rhythm is Gonna Get You

I really liked Jordin’s hair and outfit tonight. It was very classy. I thought her performance was pretty solid. It wasn’t the best vocally I’ve heard from her, but it was still really good. Simon didn’t like it because he is worried that she hasn’t been progressing lately. Hopefully next week she will pull out something a bit better.

Blake Lewis
I Need To Know – Mark Anthony

I loved Blake’s performance tonight. The song suited him so well, and his voice sounded impeccable. I don’t have a hard time picturing him on the radio already. Each week he comes out with something new and interesting and I just really love him as a performer.

Sinjaya Malakar

Jennifer was really impressed with Sinjaya, and complimented him more than anyone else. She thought it was an excellent song choice for him. I really didn’t like his mustache and beard this week. It didn’t suit him at all, and made him look as though he was trying to look older. Simon didn’t like the fact that he couldn’t understand the song because it was mostly in Spanish, but he actually admitted that it wasn’t completely horrible. I thought it was a good performance from Sinjaya, but still nothing that blew me away.

April 3^rd, 2007Tony Bennett is the mentor for the competitors this week.

Blake Lewis
Mac the Knife

I really liked Blake’s performance tonight. There was only one tiny part where he went a bit off key, but other than that, it was very strong vocally. Like the judges said, he made an old hit sound more contemporary, which was cool. All three judges said it was a good choice of song, but it wasn’t Simon’s favorite performance. He thought the band outshined him.

Phil Stacey
Night and Day

I thought Phil would really shine with the song, and he did have a good vocal, but something was missing. I think the problem was that is lacked somewhat of a build-up. Randy said that he sang it well, but it just wasn’t very entertaining, which pretty much summed up the performance.

Melinda Doolittle
I’ve Got Rhythm

Tony Bennett said Melinda was the best singer all day. I wasn’t a fan of Melinda’s dress tonight. It just didn’t really suit her body. This wasn’t my favorite performance by Melinda, and when I say this, I mean that it is still amazing, just not my favorite. I found Blake a bit more entertaining than her so far. Randy and Paula really commended her, but Simon didn’t like the first half of the song, which I think was the problem I had with it too.

Chris Richardson

This song really let Chris perform the song, which was good. He’s definitely a good performer, and it was entertaining. He, like Blake, made his song much more modern, and appealing, which was really cool. Paula thought it was his best performance, and Simon thought it was very good and believable.

Jordin Sparks
On a Clear Day

This song seemed like it was really difficult to sing, but she sounded flawless. It wasn’t my favorite song because it was a bit repetitive, and I felt like the song didn’t take her anywhere. Even still, she managed to sound amazing. Simon thought she sang it really well, but failed to make the song “young and current,” which I really agreed with.

Gina Glocksen
Smile – Charlie Chaplin

I think this song is just a really beautiful song, and I thought it was a perfect song for Gina. I’ve decided I don’t really like Gina’s clothing style. I like that she tries to make her outfits her own, but a lot of the clothes she chooses doesn’t flatter her body. Randy said her performance was really controlled, which I agreed with. It bugged me a bit how she didn’t have a bigger build-up, but she still sang it perfectly.

Sinjaya Malaker

I thought Sinjaya would really shine this week, since this is a bit more his style, but I wasn’t impressed. Nothing stood out about his performance, and it was a bit boring. He almost sounded like the song was a bit too hard for him. Paula and Randy said the vocals were a bit off, but Paula thought it was entertaining.

Haley Scarnato
Ain’t Misbehaving

I didn’t like Haley’s dress this week. She wore a sparkly light green dress, and it just looked a bit tacky. I thought the arrangement of the song was a bit weird. I liked the end of the song more than the beginning, because it was a bit more upbeat and playful. It wasn’t my favorite performance because of the arrangement. None of the judges were thrilled with her tonight.

Lakisha Jones
Stormy Weather

Sometimes Lakisha goes into a really low register, and it’s hard to explain the sound, but I really don’t like it. She definitely doesn’t seem as good to me as she did in the beginning of the competition. I think people like Blake or Chris would have a better chance of surviving in today’s music industry. It wasn’t my favorite performance at all, but the judges all really complimented her of course.

March 27^th, 2007

Lakisha
Let’s Dance the Last Dance - Donna Summers

Gwen was really happy with Lakisha, and thought she was amazing. Tonight, she sang an incredibly popular song, and one that is a bit more upbeat. Sometimes I found that the register was a bit too low. She could still hit the low notes, but they weren’t my favorite to listen to. Overall I wasn’t completely blown away by her, but she is still very good, and all of the judges seemed to like it.

Chris Sligh
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

^{One thing that the judges always comment on with Chris is that he is off tempo, and even Gwen commented on it. I did find that he was a little bit fast in the beginning, and also during the chorus too. This concerns me, because he doesn’t really seem to be able to fix the problem. All of the judges really cut him down.}

Gina Glocksen
I’ll Stand By You

I was so impressed with Gina tonight. She started out really amazingly, and I thought it was the best that she’s ever done. I think she really stepped it up this week, and she chose the perfect song, so I was really happy with her. Simon complimented her more than he did Lakisha and said it was by far her best performance of the entire season.

Sinjaya Malakar
Bath Water – No Doubt

I can’t even begin to understand why he chose the hairstyle that he did tonight. I was actually pretty embarrassed for him. He had a huge Mohawk… but I have to give it to him for really going for it. I actually thought he did a decent job. It’s a really cool song, and I know it was difficult for him, but I think it suited his voice. He forgot the words at one part, but I actually thought it was one of his best performances. This was the first night where I actually could see that he has a decent voice.

Haley Scarnato
True Colours – Phil Collins

Haley looked really pretty tonight in a sleek and short black dress. I thought the performance was okay. I think she could have done a lot more with the song, and I expected more out of her. It was a bit boring, and it wasn’t amazing vocally either. Paula said that she should aim to be more contemporary, which I thought was a good suggestion.

Phil Stacy
Every Breath You Take – The Police

Gwen said she was really presently surprised with Phil, and didn’t expect him to be that good. This is personally one of my favorite songs, and I knew that it would really suit his voice. From this performance, you could really tell that he has awesome vocals. I found that this was the first week where he didn’t shout too much. He stuck to the great parts of the song and that’s what made it good. He got good comments from all three judges.

Melinda Doolittle
Heaven Knows

Gwen loved Melinda, and said that she didn’t even need a good luck because she was so good. I thought her outfit was really cute tonight…kind of 60’s-ish. It makes me think a bit though that I’m not sure she should win the competition. While she is and amazing singer, I’m not sure she is contemporary enough to fit in with the music these days. However, she was still so amazing.

Blake Lewis
The Cure

I thought Blake looked so cute tonight. He had on a really nice sweater, and his hair was cute in a messy style. The song was slow, but he still managed to make me watch him the whole time. I never find him boring, and I just really like his singing style. Paula really loved him, and Simon called him the strongest guy of the competition.

Jordin Sparks
Hey baby – No Doubt

I love this song, and I was excited to see what she would do with it. It’s definitely a hard song to sing, and I thought she did a decent job. I wasn’t too impressed with her tonight. I thought the song was a bit too big for her, but she is still really good. I was glad she went for it, but it wasn’t my favorite. I just expected more from her.

Chris Richardson
Don’t Speak – No Doubt

This is another really great song by No Doubt. I didn’t really like what he did with one part of the melody, and it wasn’t my favorite performance by him, but I still really like him. I don’t think the vocals showed his true talent, but I believe that he will be better next week.