Casey James
Chatting with Seacrest, Casey agrees that his song choice last week wasn't the best. "I didn't offer anything new."
His song is "Don't". And it is WAY better. He sits on a stool, strumming guitar. This sounds very good, like it's his original song.
Randy: For me, this is one of the best Casey James performances ever! This could be a great thing in your wheelhouse. Nice job, baby.
Ellen: You sang that like that's where you belong. Beautiful. I actually think it was your best performance that you've done so far.
Kara: Artist do not hide the good, the bad and the ugly. And you didn't hide. blah, blah, blah. (she loved it)
Simon: Last week was a much, much needed wake-up call for you. This was your best performance so far. I suggest you come down here and give this one [Shania] a kiss on the lips.
Casey happily trots down the steps to Shania. No kiss but she gives him a quick hug and a pat on his cheek--the cheek on his face, lol. Casey hangs around for a beat to see if she'll add that kiss ... No? Okay, back to the stage.