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Wow, what a difference from last night’s pain. The performances were so much better tonight it was not even close. While there were a bunch of good performances, there were two performances that stood out as this years first WOW moments. I also think those two have marked themselves as the two to beat, and the likely finalists.

1A Soibhan Magnus – Think – That note is still ringing in my brain. Just absolutely breathtaking. Not 100% perfect, but DAYUM!!!!! This was a performance that will be remembered in future seasons as the moment Soibhan said “I am here to win”

1B Crystal Bowersox – As Long as I Can See the Light – I am so glad Crystal was string enough to perform, and pray her health issues don’t cut short her season. She is by far the best performer. This was an absolutely amazing performance. I really think this season will come down to Siobhan and Crystal.

3. Katie Stevens – Put Your Records On – I loved this. I thought it was the perfect song for Katie, and where does that voice come from in a 17 year old.

4. Paige Miles – Walk Away – OK this girl has gone from WHO to WHOA. I think she has a wonderful voice, and I am firmly in her fan club.

5. Michelle Delamore – With Arms Wide Open – I really liked this, and Michelle is quickly making herself a contender. She is to me the true dark horse in this years group, she may just move up as the season goes on and sneak into the top 4 or 5 overall.

6. Lilly Scott – A Change is Gonna Come – Lilly is so unique and I love her voice, but being perfectly honest : she deserves making the top 12, but at best she may make it to 8th or 9th.

7. Katelyn Epperly – The Scientist – I thought this was beautifully sung, but it was just wayyyyy tooooo slooowwwwww. Still Katelyn has a nice voice, and she could steal a top 12 spot.

8. Didi Benami – Lean on Me – This is my biggest disappointment so far this season. I think Didi has a wonderfully unique voice, but she is just not making the impression she needs to make. Being brutally honest here, Didi needs to really worry this week.

9. Lacey Brown – Kiss me – another one that has totally underwhelmed me. Her “Wonderful World” was so absolutely haunting I thought she was going to be a shoe-in for the top 12, but after last week and this week I am firmly off her train. This was annoying, nasally and weak.

10. Healey Vaughn – The Climb – I like Healey, I really do. She is a sweet charming delightful young lady, but she sounds like a 16 year old and is just completely out of her league. Time to put her out of our misery.

Should go home: Lacey and Healey.

Will go home: Healey and ????. Lacey and Didi definitely have to worry. Katelyn is on the edge also in my opinion, and unfortunately I think the lack of exposure early on makes Paige very vulnerable too which is a shame.