AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 2 RESULTS - GRAND FINALE - WHO WON AMERICAN IDOL 2012?

A decade has passed, after 10 different nationwide votes, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, and Scotty McCreery won the title of being the American Idol.

This year, and for the eleventh time, who will it be? We'll find out after Ryan reads the eleventh nationwide votes cast for us to find out who won American Idol. List of performances and other stuff will also be included here, so stay tuned...

• Top 13 eliminated contestants performed "Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars
• Phillip Phillips performed "Have You Ever Seen The Rain", and "Bad Moon Rising" with John Fogerty
• Idol Moments were showed
• Joshua Ledet performed "Take Me to the Pilot" with Fantasia Barrino
• "No Randy! No Jessica? No Steven!" by Jimmy Iovene
• Erika Van Pelt, Elise Testone, Shannon Magrane, Skylar Laine, and Hollie Cavanagh sang powerful female songs: "Through the Fire"
• The top 6 girls performed "Ain't Nobody", and "I'm Every Woman" with Chaka Khan
• Final Ford Music Video
• Rihanna sings "Where Have You Been?"
• Skylar Laine performs "Turn on the Radio" with Reba McEntire
• The world of Steven Tyler was shown.
• Jessica Sanchez performed "I Will Always Love You"
• Top 6 guys, Heejun Han, Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Jsohua Ledet, and Jeremy Rosado,  performing a medley: "I'm a Believer", then performed "Sweet Caroline" with Neil Diamond.
• Randy Jackson's PHONEBOOK, performed by the American Idol top 12 finalists, except Jessica and Phillip.
• Jennifer Lopez performed.
• Ace Young proposed, Diana DeGarmo says YES!
• Hollie Cavanagh <3 sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" with Jordin Sparks.
• Top 12 guys, except Phillip sings a BeeGees tribute: Words, How Deep Is Your Love, How Can You Mend a Brokenheart, and To Love Somebody
• Jessica Sanchez performed "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" with Jennifer Holliday
• Aerosmith performed "Legendary Child" and "Walk This Way", with of course the frontman, STEVEN TYLER!
• Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez performed together\
• THE RESULTS!
• PHILLIP PHILLIPS performed HOME

AMERICAN IDOL 2012 WINNER:
PHILLIP PHILLIPS


SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 3 ELIMINATION - WHO WILL MAKE IT TO THE FINALE?

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 4 RESULTS NIGHT - The top 3 are all asked to go home... and celebrate.

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 3 PERFORMANCE NIGHT - One stumbled, one stood up, and one rose to the occasion.

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 3 RESULTS NIGHT - The last elimination of American Idol because next week, they'll be announcing the winner.

NEXT WEEK (IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FANS): Performances and results are one night earlier, instead of Wednesday and Thursday, it will be Tuesday and Wednesday!

All the contestants' fate is now on the envelope that Ryan Seacrest holds, who is going home after Kieran dims the lights? Adam Lambert will also be performing, as well as Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's daughter.

Performing for the Finale

• Phillip Phillips
• Jessica Sanchez

Performing to Leave the show

• Joshua Ledet

Everyone's deserving at this point? But do you like the two people who are gonna battle it out for your votes to be crowned as the American Idol?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 SINGING?

The top 3 ill be performing tonight, and they are gonna perform three songs each, one will be their choice, one will be the judges', and the other one will be Jimmy's.

Here's the list of the performances they'll be singing tonight brought to us by Ray Chew Live, from americanidol.com

Credits: americanidol.com

• Imagine - John Lennon
• My All - Mariah Carey
• No More Drama - Mary J. Blige
• We've got Tonight - Ben Seger
• I Don't Want To  Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
• Beggin' - Madcon
• I'll Be There - Jackson 5
• Disease - Matchbox 20
• I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James

I'm really excited to hear most of the songs, especially the Etta James song. I wonder who'll be performing that... I'm sure it's not Phillip. 

Who do you think are gonna sing these songs? Comment

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 4 RESULTS - WHO GOES HOME TO CELEBRATE?

Last night, the Top 4 has taken on the stage, and the big songs has grabbed all the attention they needed to go home, and celebrate for their hometown visit.  Hollie Cavanagh lost her luck, Phillip Phillips did so-so performances, Joshua Ledet, and Jessica Sanchez both stole the show, but will everything work out the way the judges want it to?

Tonight, we'll find out who's going home to celebrate and who's going home to watch the show, and wait for the finale to perform once again with thew top 2, of course. We'll also see a live performance from season 7 winner, David Cook with "The Last Song I'll Write For You", and a pre-recorded performance of "Dance Again" from our lovely judge, and the best judge this season, for giving good comments and criticisms, Jennifer Lopez.

Who will it be among these four amazing contestants?

• Hollie Cavanagh - McKinney, Texas
• Joshua Ledet - Westlake, Louisiana
• Phillip Phillips - Leesburg, Georgia
• Jessica Sanchez - San Diego, California

Top 3 - Going Home to Celebrate

• Jessica Sanchez - San Diego, California
• Joshua Ledet - Westlake, Louisiana
• Phillip Phillips - Leesburg, Georgia

Going Home as the 4th placer

• Hollie Cavanagh - McKinney, Texas - The lovable contestant is gone. She's been in the bottom 3 a lot of times, and this was kind of expected.

What do you think about the results? Did America get it right this time?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 4 REVIEW AND ELIMINATION PREDICTION

We just heard the clash of the contestants with the biggest voices this season on American Idol, well, I'll be ranking their performances from best to the so-so. I'll also make my predictions, and what I have to say to each contestant.

California Dreamin'

1. Joshua Ledet - You Raise Me Up - After waiting for a long time, I finally liked Joshua's performance, he didn't oversing it for me this time, and that's the moment I've been waiting for throughout the season. Great job Joshua!
2. Hollie Cavanagh - Faithfully - I think she did great, it was smooth, her range was awesome. Better than her second song, and hopefully, this will help her make it to the hometown visit, and get a spot in the top 3.
3. Jessica Sanchez - Steal Away - It's an old song, but Jessica still nailed it. She may not have reached the top for this round, but she still stood out. Her great vocals and personality has made her what she is now, and she deserves to be in the top 3.
4. Phillip Phillips - Have You Ever Seen The Rain - He did great, too. It's not a so-so, this is the first time I liked Phillip, but he didn't still make it to the top of my list because I think the others stood out better.

Wishin'

1. Jessica Sanchez - And I Am Telling You... - I knew it! Jessica will never let go of a song like this one before this season ends. She really did great, and it was a great way to close the show!
2. Joshua Ledet - It's a Man's Man's World - He din't oversing it, and I liked it again. Joshua did a great job tonight.
3. Hollie Cavanagh - I Can't Make You Love Me - The judges may not have loved her performance, but for me, it was great. Her voice was just a little rough for this song, but I have to say that she still great.
4. Phillip Phillips - Volcano - His voice was a little dead, but since his performance was smooth, I have nothing else to say.

Overall:

1. Joshua Ledet - I may have been a little hard on Joshua for the past few weeks, but for thsi week, I have to say that he really did great.
2. Jessica Sanchez - It's kind of the first time that she reached the top of my list for the second round of the performance night, and that's a great achievement. I love Jessica, and I hope she'll be safe.
3. Hollie Cavanagh - Awesome! Just awesome! She may have failed to deliver tonight, but her voice, her range, her personality, just really lovable. I hope she will survive tomorrow's elimination, because she is really y favorite for this season.
4. Phillip Phillips - I think this guy still did great though he's in the bottom of my list. He'll surely make it because of his awesomeness, and sexiness. We'll just see.

My Top 3: Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips

Possible Top 3: Jessica, Joshua, and Phillip

Who do you think will go home for the tour? We'll see, so stay tuned for a live blog tomorrow!

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 4 PERFORMANCES AND NUMBERS

Time has been so fast, we're now down to four. Tonight, the American Idol top 4, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, and Jessica Sanchez will be taking on songs originally covered by Californians, and songs they wish they'd written. The Idols will be taking on fours songs tonight, two solos, one duet, and one group song.

We have the spoiler list here, but you still have to stay tuned to know who performed which. Here you go...

California Dreams:

• "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" - Creedence Clearwater Revival
• "Steal Away" - Etta James
• "You Raise Me Up" - Josh Groban
• "Faithfully" - Journey

Songs they Wish they'd Written:

• "And I am Telling You..." - Jennifer Holliday
• "I Can't Make You Love Me" - Bonnie Raitt
• "Volcano" - Damien Rice
• "It's A Man's Man's World" - James Brown

Duets:

• "This Love" by Maroon 5
• "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles

Do you have hints of who will sing which song? Now, here are their performances and numbers...

CaliDreamin':

• Phillip Phillips - "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1-866-436-5701 or 05
• Hollie Cavanagh - "Faithfully" by Journey - 1-866-436-5702 or 06
• Joshua Ledet- "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban - 1-866-436-5703 or 07
• Jessica Sanchez - "Steal Away" by Etta James - 1-866-436-5704 or 08

Wishin':

• Phillip Phillips - "Volcano" by  Damien Rice - 1-866-436-5701 or 05
• Hollie Cavanagh - "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt - 1-866-436-5702 or 06
• Joshua Ledet - "It's a Man's Man's World" by James Brown - 1-866-436-5703 or 07
• Jessica Sanchez - "And I am Telling You..." by Jennifer Holliday - 1-866-436-5704 or 08

Duets:

• Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips - "This Love" by Maroon 5
• Hollie Cavanagh and Jessica Sanchez - "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles

Who do you think will be going home... to have their homeotwn visit? And who will be going home... as an eliminated contestant?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: FROM THE TOP 5 TO THE TOP 4 - RESULTS

Time goes by fast, there were 25 contestants who had the chance of living their dream, they were cut to 13, 10 will go on tour, and 3 will be having a hometown visit. Before that, we must find out which of the five contestants left will still have the chance of having that hometown visit.

Tonight, we find out who gets a spot in the top 4 to fight for a spot in the top 3 and go back to their hometown. Carrie Underwood and Coldplay will also perform tonight.

Bottom 2:

• Hollie Cavanagh
• Skylar Laine

Eliminated:

• Skylar Laine - I'm sick of Joshua oversinging and the judges overrating. My prediction was right, it's either Skylar or Joshua, but I really think it's time for Joshua to go home.

American Idol 2012 Top 4

• Joshua Ledet
• Phillip Phillips
• Jessica Sanchez
• Hollie Cavanagh

Was America's decision right? Or is this the fourth time in a row that they tripped and didn't vote for the right one?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 5 PERFORMANCES REVIEW

The top 5 has taken on the stage with Songs from the 60's and songs by British artists. For me, this performance night is one of the best performance nights ever! They all did good, a great battle between the voices fighting for a spot in the top 4. At this point, we may say anything can happen, but there's nothing wrong about making predictions, and once again, I'll be ranking them from the best to good, and give my comments. Let's begin!

60's Hits:

1. Hollie Cavanagh - River Deep, Mountain High - First and foremost, round 1 goes to her, second, America better put her through to the top 4 because she really proved that she's worthy, and third, that performance is now on the list of her best performances this season. She did a really great job, I'm happy for her, her pitch was perfect, I really hope America puts her through.
2. Skylar Laine - Fortunate Son - Well, that was fun! I love it when Skylar performs like that, going around the stage, shaking, and doing little hops. She did really great, I loved it. Let's all hope that she'll also be safe because based on that performance, this girl's not giving up, well, they're all not giving up, but we just really have to listen.
3. Phillip Phillips - The Letter - Another shoulder-shrugging performance from PP. It wasn't boring, he didn't look like he was struggling, and he did great, but I'm still not sure if that made him 100 percent safe, because he's never been in the bottom 3 before.
4. Jessica Sanchez - Proud Mary - For me, she looked a little bit awkward dancing, and I'll also say that she needs to add a little more energy, and hop a lot more, maybe headbang even harder. Great vocals though, but Jessica's not for upbeat performances because I think she can't dance along.
5. Joshua Ledet - Ain't Too Proud To Beg - For the past weeks, we see the judges overrate this over-singing contestant. His performance was just so-so for me because of the oversinging, I don't know America, I have nothing more to say about this performance.

Brits:

1. Hollie Cavanagh - Bleeding Love - Both performances were great. She sang the song with great emotion, and I hope America saw that. She has to be safe tomorrow, because she is worthy and she proved it.
2. Jessica Sanchez - You Are So Beautiful - This was way better than her first performance. She stuck to what she can do, and I think she's better that way. I may have been suggesting upbeat songs for her, but after that Proud Mary performance, I know that she is better sticking to what she really is. She did great.
3. Skylar Laine - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - I haven't seen that softness in Skylar, and though a lot of people hated her performance, I think she did really great. Sometimes, I really don't get people, they say they're tired of contestants the same thing every week, but when they do something different, they won't like it... Just listen people!
4. Joshua Ledet - To Love Somebody - He wasn't oversinging it at first, then he started to. It may have been better if he just kept it smooth and soft. I hate it when he oversings because he sounds like a... hahahahaha, sorry.
5. Phillip Phillips - Time of the Season - Average. Mediocore performance. There was no spark. He didn't amke magic happen. His vocals were great, but he should've picked a song which is in his range.

Overall:

1. Hollie Cavanagh
2. Skylar Laine
3. Jessica Sanchez
4. Phillip Phillips
5. Joshua Ledet

BOTTOM 3: Joshua Ledet, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez
ELIMINATED: Joshua Ledet, and a little feeling that it's Skylar Laine.

Who do you think stood out? WHo will be eliminated tomorrow?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 5 PERFORMANCES AND NUMBERS

The top 5 will be taking on the stage to fight for a spot in the top 4 with songs from the 60's and songs by British artists. They will be mentored by Jimmy Iovene, and Steven Van Zadt, member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Here are the songs which are up for tonight!

60's Hits:

• "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" by The Temptations
• "The Letter" by Boxtops
• "Proud Mary" by Ike & Tina Turner
• "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
"River Deep, Mountain High" by Ike & Tina Turner

British Pop:

• "To Love Somebody" by Bee Gees
• "Time of the Season" by The Zombies
• "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis
• "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Crocker
• "You Don't Have To Love Me" by Dusty Springfield

Now, who will be singing those songs? Here are the performances, and the numbers!

60's Hits:

1. Hollie Cavanagh - "River Deep Mountain High" by Ike & Tina Turner - 1-866-436-5701 or 06
2. Phillip Phillips - "The Letter" by Boxtops - 1-866-436-5702 or 07
3. Skylar Laine - "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1-866-436-5703 or 08
4. Jessica Sanchez - "Proud Mary" by Ike & Tina Turner - 1-866-436-5704 or 09
5. Joshua Ledet - "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" by The Temptations - 1-866-436-5705 or 10

British Pop:

1. Hollie Cavanagh - "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis - 1-866-436-5701 or 06
2. Phillip Phillips - "Time of the Season" by The Zombies - 1-866-436-5702 or 07
3. Skylar Laine - "You Don't Have To Love Me" by Dusty Springfield - 1-866-436-5703 or 08
4. Jessica Sanchez - "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Crocker - 1-866-436-5704 or 09
5. Joshua Ledet - "To Love Somebody" by The Bee Gees - 1-866-436-5705 or 10

Duets & Trio:

• Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling by The Righteous Brothers
• Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, and Skylar Laine - Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson

What do you think about their performances? Who will be eliminated?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: SUGGESTIONS AND CHALLENGE FOR THE TOP 5

First, I'm not really sure what British-themed music are, but I'm sure they are songs from Birtish artists. This week, I'll be suggesting and challenging again for the top 5. Before I'll suggest, I think the week would've been much better if Elise and Colton were still in the competition, because they'll surely know what songs to sing for this week's theme. Now, let's begin!

Skylar Laine
SUGGESTION: Come Together by The Beatles - I know the song has been covered a lot on Idol, but with Skylar, it's gonna be different. The country twist she can put in it, the headbang, the more upbeat verson,l that's what she can do. The song is known and loved by most Americans, and it might even leave a great impact.
CHALLENGE: With Ur Love by Cher Lloyd - This song is loved and hated, the challenge for her is to make America like the performance she can give with the song.

Joshua Ledet
SUGGESTION: Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones - The song is so for Joshua, and it doesn't sound that boring. He can pull it off, and I think whether he does pull it off or not, America will put him through...
CHALLENGE: It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones - Aw, this is gonna sound karaoke if sang by just anyone. Joshua? We'll really  see what you can do, and it has to be better than "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."

Jessica Sanchez
SUGGESTION: Domino by Jessie J - Another fun song, which I see Jessica singing. She can sing the song, and not make it ballad the way she did with "How Will I Know" where I saw her really have fun on the stage.
CHALLENGE: Valerie by Amy Winehouse - It's gonna be a struggle for Jessica to head bang on the Idol stage, this song might help her or not, because based on her Bohemian Rhapsody performance, we really don't know if she's flexible enough. A great artist can sing anything, and a great artist is not afraid to take on risks, it's time for Jessica to prove that.

Phillip Phillips
SUGGESTION: Breakeven by The Script - They are based in London, that means they are British singers. The song is great, it's not boring, Americans know the song, and no other artists has covered the song and did a great job yet, maybe Phillip can.
CHALLENGE: Under Pressure by David Bowie with Queen - Imagine Phillip singing the song. It will ba hard for him, but that's the challenge here. The song fits his voice, but we have to see him connect with it without struggling.

Hollie Cavanagh
SUGGESTION: Candle in the Wind by Elton John - For me, this is one of the best songs sang by a British artist, and Hollie can definitely sing it. The emotion, and message of the song will help her get through to the next round. She has a lot of things to do to have a perfect performance, but based on the past weeks, she can handle it.
CHALLENGE: Footprints in the Sand by Leona Lewis - One of Leona's best songs. It has a great message. The challenge on the song is how Hollie's gonna connect with it, as well as the way she's going to sing it. If she has to sing it, she doesn't have to do rearrangements because the song's already perfect for her.

That's it! Make sure you stay tuned on the performance night so you can vote for your favorite, and see Carrie Underwood and Coldplay perform on the results night!