First off, word is that Taylor was ill last night. Secondly, much as I like Mandisa, I still prefer Taylor's style over hers. That doesn't mean that she is bad, just a difference in style preferences. Third Paula was laying on the table 'out of it' again last night. I think the judges swapped jobs last night.
The fact that Taylor is ill might explain the poor song choice and why he didn't do Georgia last night. He may have been concerned that he would ruin a song that he normally nails. jmo
I say Taylor is saving "Georgia" for finals.