Sings R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly". Very good! For the first time tonight, I stop typing to watch someone sing.
Curtis is spent.
Standing-O from all four judges.
Keith: We just had a sermon in Vegas, baby. You ooze everything good and Godly. You have so much hope and we need that right now.
Minaj: This is bigger than American Idol. This was given to you by a Higher Power. You have a calling on your life to bless people. I hope and pray you make that kind of an album. Some Donnie McClurkin. We need that right now.
[Donnie McClurklin gets a mention on Idol--and it came from Minaj? I'm both shocked and impressed]
Randy: This competition starts tonight. The guys are bringing it now.
Mariah: What you were giving so generously was what I needed right now. You made me feel like thank you for being here tonight.
You do a wonderful job. We do not deserve you but we do so appreciate it.