I'm in the same boat in addition to being in the Pacific time zone where we see the show three hours after the east coast.
If I'm not mistaken, I think we've reached the point in the show when there will not be a bottom three, but a bottom two. In my opinion, last night's bottom two were Scott and Constantine. I was actually touched by Scott's tribute to his dad, but it's an awful song and he performed it tentatively.
As for Constantine, he simply cannot out-rock Bo. Bo is a one-trick pony. Rock is it. Although he doesn't have a great voice, it's perfect for rock, and he sure knows how to perform it well. Constantine, strangely enough, turns out to be more of a crooner who is actually pretty good doing more melodic music.
I also was not impressed with Vonzell's performance. Can't put my finger on why, but it just didn't work for me.
Also strangely enough, I thought Anthony was best last night. The kid is very young, very inexperienced, but also has real talent.
Carrie, Carrie, Carrie. She should be running away with this competition. But dang it, but her mechanical performances are starting to annoy me. She simply has not progressed one little bit throughout the entire season.
Last night on Nashville Star, an 18-year-old girl won the competition. She is a perfect example of what's wrong with Carrie. Her name is Erica Jo. She doesn't have anywhere near the natural vocal talent Carrie does, but she's a terrific performer. Carrie simply never looks like she's into the music or having fun on stage. Erica Jo has tons of that, and it more than makes up for a voice that isn't as strong as Carrie's.
(Personally, I was disappointed that Erica Jo won, because the cowboy was much better in my opinion. But that's off topic here.)
At this point in the AI competition, I don't have a personal favorite. Each of them brings something different to the table. Slingblade should be gone tonight. After that, it's anybody's guess who's likely to win.
I know, I know, I know :(
I pretty much agree with your review.
I'm worried a bit about Carrie being able to "pull it off."
She was easily the most talented and became my (and it appeared Simon's) favorite early on. But she's been picking pretty poor material. Once this thing heats up....in about 2 weeks, she'll have to be at peak to pull things off.
I watched Nashville Star last night. I was pulling for the Buddy Holly guy but he came in third. I wasn't a fan of the "cowboy" dude, but your take on Erika Jo was dead on!
Carrie could easily out sing her. But Erika Jo's got the "having fun" thing down pat! Carrie should take some lessons from her and she'd be a shoe in.