Lauren Alaina
She's inspired by how everyone is dealing with the tornadoes that have recently hit the South. Her song is Martina McBride's "Do It Anyway". Excellent job!
Steven: YOu did it again. You broke my heart. Pitch-perfect. You deliver a song like a blue plate special. You're the whole package. I love you.
J-Lo: I really feel like you listen to what we're telling you. Everything we say is to get you to the final. That was exactly what we were talking about. Very beautiful.
Randy: Last week I was a little worried. But what you just did--America, Lauren is back in it to win it! You know what was wrong with that performance? Absolutley nothing!
Lauren: That means so much to me. I can't explain how much it means to me. Anyone that's ever had anything bad happen to them can relate to that song.
With Round #1 finished, Seacrest asks J-Lo who won the round.
J-Lo is wishy-washy. Gives the generic "They're all stars" answer.
Randy is somewhat less vague, says it's a tie between James, Scotty and Lauren. Tells Haley she has to step up her game in Round #2.