OK, I will put ‘em in my order too:
1) Siobhan - But just barely, and only because she puts power and interest into her singing. Did not like the Trademark, Insert Scream Here. Also fearing she has not enough intelligence to make it as a star.
2) Lee, because there was absolutely nothing wrong with his performance except some residual shyness or fear. He’s growing.
3) Casey. Once he can move around a tiny bit on the stage, he will be quite good at what he does.
4. Jackbauersox deserves to slip down to #4 because the only thing she’s got is natural singing ability, and comfort on stage. She appears to hate the audience and not care too much about the judges. I would never pay to hear her sing. She is coming off more arrogant than she should. She’s not THAT good. Janis Joplin lived and BREATHED that audience (along with a LOT of drugs and Southern Comfort).
5. I loved Big Mike’s rendition. He’s a little full of himself, but he’s genuinely good.
6. Didi, because although she was a little hammy, I believed her singing that song. She has something charming in her vocal tone.
7. Aaron Kelly. He sings them well. But he is not believable with any of the songs he’s chosen. At 16, calling home from the war to talk to his children? And last night, talking about wanting to stay awake and not miss a thing as his lover sleeps? Wasn’t it really because he didn’t want her father to come in and catch them together?? (You KNOW I wasn’t the only one thinking that, was I?)
8. Katie. Don’t like her at all for some reason - she seems phony. However, she annoyed me LESS than usual last night.
9. “Bobby Shurban” destroyed Queen and looked like a fool last night, using his bubblegum appeal, that he DOES NOT deserve, having the audience of girls swoon around him. I wish his sliding into 3rd base was going to send him home, but those idiot 13-year-olds will probably once more save his sorry butt. He can’t sing, has zero stage presence, but is developing confidence he did not in the least earn. He has been horrible every single week.
10. Going home has to be Paige. Something has happened to her voice, and she sounds like me up there singing. What a beautiful girl, though. Sad to see what has happened to her. She manages to always pick bad songs as well: Against All Odds? I think she is with all the odds tonight, and the odds are saying that she’s NOT going to “still be standing here.” I’d prefer her to stay, though, and send that creepy Urban home.
You are too mean to our Aaron! I hope he makes the Top Three because I want to go to an AI parade in Sonestown, PA.
I hope Andrew goes.....and saves Paige in the process..she has actually sung well on occasion..he..never...It’s Bowersox’ to lose, IMHO...but she’s a quirky thing....may be had to controll..could be an interesting season..she rocked Joplin..I’d love to hear her do some Mary Chapin Carpenter...
And excellence every single performance, and experience, and depth, all which inspire confidence.
Excuse me, but a statement like that can only come from someone who has never made a living in the arts.