Michael Lynch
Usher wants him to connect more with the audience.
His pick is India Arie's "Ready For Love".
This is unusual. He doesn't sing on the stage. He sings on the mini-stage behind the judges, sitting on a stool, playing guitar. The judges never turn to look at him, lol, as if they're shunning him. The trained seals are waving their arms slowly back and forth.
As much as this guy gets on my nerves, this is very good.
Randy: Very sensitive song. You are in the zone. It wasn't as exciting, but it's good to pull it back every now and then.
Ellen: I don't like when people talk behind my back and I don't like when people sing behind my back. (laughs) But I liked that.
Kara: Tasteful. Lovely. One of my favorite performances.
Simon: This is probably the first time since you entered the live shows that I can take you seriously as an artist. Gloomy song. But you were original. Terrific job. I believed that performance.
Seacrest asks Usher's opinion.
Usher: You connected, man!