AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 12 GIRLS PERFORMANCES

Here are the performances of the top 12 girls.

1. Chelsea Sorrell - "Cowboy Casanova" (Carrie Underwood) - 1-866-436-5701
2. Erika Van Pelt - "What About Love" (Heart) - 1-866-436-5702
3. Jen Hirsh - "One and Only" (Adele) - 1-866-436-5703
4. Brielle Von Hugel - "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" (Otis Redding) - 1-866-436-5704
5. Hallie Day - "Feeling Good" (Nina Simone) - 1-866-436-5705
6. Skylar Laine - "Stay with Me" (Faces) - 1-866-436-5706
7. Baylie Brown - "Amazed" (Lonestar) - 1-866-436-5707
8. Hollie Cavanagh - "Reflection" (Christina Aguilera) - 1-866-436-5708
9. Haley Johnsen - "Sweet Dreams are made of this" (Eurythmics) - 1-866-436-5709
10. Shannon Magrane - "Go Ligh Your World" (Kathy Troccoli) - 1-866-436-5710
11. Jessica Sanchez - "Love You I Do" (Jennifer Hudson) - 1-866-436-5711
12. Elise Testone- "One and Only" (Adele) - 1-866-436-5712

Who was the best? Who do you think will make it to the top 12? Comment,

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 13 GUYS REVIEW

You all know how the drill goes, I'll be ranking them from 1 to 13, and comment on their performances. Everything I say here is my opinion, we all have to let it out, so here it goes.

1. Joshua Ledet - You Pulled Me Through - Great, great, great performance from this guy... America will surely put him through, and I think he's gonna make it further than what I expected if he's gonna do performances like this every week. I have nothing more to say, I'm just really happy with his performance.

2. Heejun Han - Angels - Awesome, Hansane, Great performance from Heejun there. You'll probabaly say that I'm saying this because he's one of my favorites, but no, he really did a great job connecting, and singing that song. He will surely make it to the top 13 with that, really no doubt, he would make it. Can't wait to see him perform and can't wait to download his songs.

3. Creighton Fraker - True Colors - he sang the song like it's his own. He is really unique and he has the potentials to be in the top 13. I love his style and though he doesn't have the whole package, he still did a great job from his past performances, and now, here he is.

4. Phillip Phillips - In The Air Tonight - an average performance (maybe because I got used to him being the best) but I have to say it's still one of the best, and it got me off my seat. He has a really big chance of making it to the top 13.

5. Adam Brock - Think - Who would've thought that a guy could sing this song? He is indeed a White Chocolate. His take on the song was really awesome, he added sass and he made the audience move. He really did a good job.

6. Jeremy Rosado - Gravity - I'm not really that familiar with the song, but he had me hooked with his flawless performance, though it was safe. I just hope America would vote him through the top 13, because he's being oytshined by others' personalities.

7. Aaron Marcellus - Never Can Say Goodbye - Well, I wasn't expecting that! I never knew this guy could perform like that, because I knew I've seen him, but I don't remember any of his performances before. I hope America votes for him because he did a great job.

8. Colton Dixon - Decode - his song was a little current, and so it got some people. He started his performance with a piano, and he was doing a great job, but when he stood up, it kind of got a little lost, but he got it all together in the end. He has a good chance of making it to the top 13.

9. Reed Grimm - Moves Like Jagger - he put a good twist to the song, but I don't think it was one of the best performances of the night. He did a great job connecting with it though, and he has a really great voice. I think he has good chances.

10. DeAndre Brackensick - Reasons - he sang the whole song in vibrato, but it was just a flat performance, his chances of making it to the top 13 are in the middle, I'm not sure about him.

11. Jermaine Jones - Dance With My Father Again - it was him, and he is one of the contestants who has unique voices this season. Just so-so for me. I don't know.

12. Chase Likens - Storm Warning - I'm a big fan of country music but his performance didn't really get me movin' on my hayride. I saw his energy, but there's still something lacking. He also had less exposure from the camera, and that may be one of the reasons why he can't make it through.

13. Eben Franckewitz - Set Fire to the Rain - we all know that he's young, but this is one of the songs that he shouldn't touch because his voice is just tender and young. If he doesn't make it to the top 13, and he makes it to the Wildcard, he should really think of a good song for him.

How does it go? Same with last year, the top 5 guys and the top 5 girls will make it to the top 13, and the judges will be picking contestants to perform for the Wildcard round and choose three who will complete the 13.

TOP 5 PICKS OF THE NIGHT (considering what I think they could do in the future): Heejun Han, Phil Phillips, Creighton Fraker, Joshua Ledet, Colton Dixon

TOP 5 PICKS OF AMERICA (based on how I see them vote every season): Heejun Han, Phil Phillips, Colton Dixon, Reed Grimm, Joshua Ledet

WILDCARD (If they won't make it): Jeremy Rosado, Adam Brock, Creighton Fraker

PHOTO CREDITS: FOX

Who do you think will make it through? What do you think about their performances? Comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 13 GUYS PERFORMANCES

Numbers and performances for the top 13 guys.

1. Reed Grimm - "Moves Like Jagger" (Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera) - 1-866-436-5701
2. Adam Brock - "Think" (Aretha Franklin) - 1-866-436-5702
3. DeAndre Brackensick - "Reasons" (Earth, Wind & Fire) - 1-866-436-5703
4. Colton Dixon - "Decode" (Paramore) - 1-866-436-5704
5. Jeremy Rosado - "Gravity" (Sara Bareilles) - 1-866-436-5705
6. Aaron Marcellus - "Never Can Say Goodbye" (The Jackson 5) - 1-866-436-5706
7. Chase Likens - "Storm Warning" (Hunter Hayes) - 1-866-436-5707
8. Creighton Fraker - "True Colors" (Cyndi Lauper) - 1-866-436-5708
9. Phillip Phillips - "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins) - 1-866-436-5709
10. Eben Franckewitz - "Set Fire to the Rain" (Adele) - 1-866-436-5710
11. Heejun Han - "Angels" (Robbie Williams) - 1-866-436-5711
12. Joshua Ledet - "You Pulled Me Through" (Jennifer Hudson) - 1-866-436-5712
13. Jermaine Jones - "Dance With My Father" (Luther Vandross) - 1-866-436-5736

Once the list is complete, you may start voting through text or phone calls, or log on to americanidol.com to vote. What can you say about the new stage? Stay posted for my review. :)

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: THE ROAD TO THE LIVE SHOWS

The top 24 were just chosen and I'm so glad that most of the people I am rooting for made it, anyways, next week is the start of the Live Shows on American idol. On February 28, the top 12 boys will perform, followed by the top 12 girls on the 29th, and finally, on the first day of March, we will find out who among those 24 made it to the top 12, or maybe top 13, it's also gonna be a performance day for those who made it to the Wildcard rounds if ever they are not a part of the top 10, if they're still gonna do what they did last season. On Tuesday, they will also reveal who got a surprise save, which is probably a male contestant.

For this blog, you're gonna expect live blogging for every week, suggestion songs for each week, reaction to every performances, and also reaction to every eliminations.

The 24 are gonna be narrowed to 12, and so, based on how I saw them perform, I'm gonna list down my own top 12.

GUYS

• Heejun Han - his voice is just unique, I think I never heard anyone sing like that in American Idol. I've been watching his journey ever since he auditioned in Pittsburgh, and he's really awesome.
• Colton Dixon - I was rooting for him last year, but he got cut during the Green Mile, this year, the way he takes on his songs has sincerity and passion.
• Phillip Phillips - he's one of the best contestants, I can't say he's the bestest, he had one of the best auditions, and he did good in Hollywood.
• Creighton Fraker - one of the contestants with a very, very unique voice this year. I like his style, and he's also awesome.
• Adam Brock - the father who's gonna do almost everything for his family. Who wouldn't like him? He has a good voice and I think he also has a good personality.
• Eben Franckewitz - one of the youngest contestant this year. He has a lot to prove, and I know he's gonna do better if he makes it to the top 12.

WIKDCARD:

• Jeremy Rosado - he is also one of the most talented guys in the competition, if one of the people above didn't make it, I hope he would.
• Reed Grimm - the contestant with the best personality ever! Really likable.

GIRLS

• Erika Van Pelt - first look and you'll see Kelly Clarkson for sure, and if you hear her voice, you're surely gonna get hooked with her. Erika Van Pelt is the new Kelly Clarkson, and it may happen soon.
• Hallie Day - has a really great voice though she kept a low profile.
• Hollie Cavanagh - she joined last year, but she got cut in the Green Mile. This year, I think she has a great chance.
• Shannon Magrane - she stands 6 feet tall and she's surely gonna be one of the contestants who's gonna make people fall in love with her.
• Elise Testone - this is her last chance, and I'm sure her last chance is gonna make her a star. She one of the people with the most amazing voices this season.
• Skylar Laine - another country girl living her dreams. This girl has shown in the previous rounds her worth.

And there goes my top 24! Please leave a comment, I really need them. :) Follow me on twitter @RenzAlfonso to get updated with my rollercoaster life.

PHOTO CREDITS: americanidol.com

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: THE TOP 24

WARNING: SPOILER

Heejun Han, one of the contestants who made it to the top 24.

Hollywood Week is almost done, so it's time to reveal the people who made it THROUGH the final cut. Here is a full list of the people that you would see performing LIVE on American Idol.

BOYS

• Aaron Marcellus – auditioned in Pittsburgh. Made it to the Hollywood Round in the 10th season.
• Adam Brock – Auditioned in Pittsburgh. Danny Gokey look-alike.
• Chase Likens – Pittsburgh auditionee.
• Colton Dixon – Savannah auditionee who amde it to the final cut last year, but wasn't able to make it to the top 24. He wasn't really supposed to audition this year but the judges asked him to, and he made it.
• Creighton Fraker – auditioned in Pittsburgh.
• Deandre Brackensick – San Diego auditionee.
• Eben Franckewitz – auditioned in Pittsburgh. One of the youngest among the contestants.
• Heejun Han – auditioned in Pittsburgh. The Korean hopeful who has a soulful voice, and always wins over the judges everytime he performs.
• Jeremy Rosado – auditioned in Savannah.
• Joshua Ledet – Houston auditionee.
• Phillip Phillips – auditioned in Savannah with "Thriller" with his guitar.
• Reed Grimm – Pittsburgh auditionee.

GIRLS

• Baylie Brown - the girl who made it to Hollywood round in season 6. Auditioned in Houston.
• Brielle Von Hugel – Savannah auditionee. Was able to make it to the Hollywood Rounds last year, and was also in Pia's group during the group rounds.
• Chelsea Sorrell – auditioned in Savannah. Made it to Vegas last year.
• Elise Testone – Savannah auditionee who gets her last chance this year.
• Erika Van Pelt – Pittsburgh auditionee who shared and wowed the judges with her wonderful voice. Kelly Clarkson look-alike.
• Haley Johnsen – auditioned in Portland.
• Hallie Day – Pittsburgh auditionee who shared us her inspiring story about a suicide attempt which was stopped by his now lover.
• Hollie Cavanaugh – Houston auditionee who made it to the Green Mile last season.
• Jen Hirsh – auditione in Houston.
• Jessica Sanchez – San Diego auditionee.
• Shannon Magrane – She is the 6-foot 15-year-old-girl auditionee in Savannah.
• Skylar Laine – auditioned in Houston.

There you have it, your top 24. Stay posted for new updates.

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Time to start recapping again! American Idol season 11 is here and I just received different news about the top 24. I will post the spoiler next!