Seriously though, I think America got it spot on by sending Jurnee and Catie home. I have liked both at times, but Jurnee's tone just grates on my ear drums, and Catie made a fatal error.
As for the coming week, Unless she implodes, I think Maddie is pretty much a lock for the Finale. She is unique and has shown the most versatility and consistency.
Michael firmly made a niche for himself and probably has the current leg up for the Finale, but only by a whisker.
I think Caleb and Gabby are right there with Michael, but I also think they are splitting voted on the country side of the house.
Cade could be the wildcard -- if he puts together two blow your socks off performances he could sneak in, but his inconsistency is a big hindrance.
I do think with it being a big country night thanks to Carrie Underwood mentoring that Caleb or Gabby could have a slight upper hand over Michael, but I also think one of the two will have to clearly beat the other to break free of the vote split.
Gabby is also in danger of splitting votes with Maddie, depending on what songs she chooses. She crosses over a bit. Michael was so lackluster last week and I’m not sure he can do country and pull it off.
Michael seems to like to do show tunes.
I was watching some Britain’s got Talent last night on youtube and its easy to drift into other areas and I saw an older X Factor. Why is it that so many feel a need to do the diva songs and just because there are big notes, they want to scream at the top of their lungs? Screaming doesn’t equal singing. Most want to over sing.
Good analysis. Agree M addie lock for finale