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!

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: THE TOUGH TOP 5 REVEALED

Weeks have passed, and we're slowly dwindling down to two. Tonight, only 5 contestants will be left on stage to make their dreams come true. Adding a little entertainment, we have Stefano Langone and Katy Perry perform on the Idol stage, and we have Ryan Seacrest and Kieran to build up the tension as they dim the lights.

America, who did you vote for?

BOTTOM 3

• Elise Testone
• Hollie Cavanagh
• Skylar Laine

ELIMINATED

• Elise Testone

COMMENTS

• The judges are so bias, Joshua's performance didn't deserve a standing ovation, if they didn't do that, I have a feeling that it would be him going home today.

TOP 5

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

Did America get it right? Who should've went home if it was your decision?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 6 PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The American Idol 2012 top 6 has taken on the stage with Queen songs, and Personal song choices. Who stood out? Here's what I think.

Skylar performing The Show Must Go On; Credits: FOX

QUEEN

1. Skylar Laine - The Show Must Go On - I love the song choice and I love the performance. She really showed it to America that she's not standing in the middle of the pack, because she's really starting to lead now!
2. Hollie Cavanagh - Save Me - Save her, not by pity, but because she really deserves it. That performance was way, way much better than some of the other performances. It's not boring if you watch it again, really.
3. Elise Testone - I Want It All - Another good job brought to us by Elise. America must vote for her. It wasn't her best, but her Queen performance stood out than the others below her in this list. Elise must go on.
4. Phillip Phillips - Fat Bottomed Girls - I know he always do those shoulder shrugs, and weird dances, but he looked like he was struggling with the song, though he sang it great. I don't know, he looked like he was just struggling.
5. Jessica Sanchez - Bohemian Rhapsody - Where's the rock and roll on the song? I'll have to say it's not Bohemian Rhapsody without the runnin', without the hair flying, and without the rockin' facial expressions. Good vocals, but stage presence, thumbs down!
6. Joshua Ledet - Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Okay, the judges are defintely giving him the standing ovation to give him a mark, and make America remember him. That's just unfair, because for me, the song didn't really fit him.

Hollie Cavanagh performing The Climb; Credits: FOX

PERSONAL  CHOICES

1. Skylar Laine - Tattoos on this Town - Awesome job! She may have been placed on a elimination-phrone spot, but I have a great feeling that she won't be going home tomorrow because of this memorable performance, as well as the other one. Skylar's a really great artist, and haters will be haters, so don't listen to them.
2. Hollie Cavanagh - The Climb - This girl is really fighting for a spot on the top 5, and that song definitely helped her. She connected with it, because she really has to climb her way to the top, and she showed us her range once again. Hollie did a really great job tonight.
3. Phillip Phillips - The Stone - It's one of the most unusual performances you'll see on Idol. He held on, and he did a good job. I'll have to say it's much better than his first performance.
4. Elise Testone - Bold As Love - America! Don't be deaf! Vote for this girl! Her performances were ones of the performances which stood out not only tonight, but as well as the previous weeks. The song choice was really great, and it fits her.
5. Joshua Ledet - Ready For Love - This was way, way better than the first song. Joshua really did a great job, and these are the songs he should be recording. GO JOSHUA!
6. Jessica Sanchez - Dance With My Father Again - Cool song choice, but I was a little bit bored. he showed great emotion, she connected with the audience a little, and we heard her powerful voice, but for me, it's just a so-so. Jessica can do better than that.

If I'll rank them combining both performances, it'll be...

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

BOTTOM 3: Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone, Hollie Cavangh
ELIMINATED: Elise Testone, because the judges are so bias about giving comments.

What do you think about their performances? Who's going home tomorrow? Comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 6 PERFORMANCES AND NUMBERS

American Idol 2012 Top 6

Tonight, the top 6 will be singing two songs each! The song choices have been revealed, but who will be singing those songs? Here are  their performances and numbers!

Queen

• Jessica Sanchez - "Bohemian Rhapsody" - 1-866-436-5701
• Skylar Laine - "The Show Must Go On" - 1-866-436-5702
• Joshua Ledet - "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - 1-866-436-5703
• Elise Testone - "I Want It All" - 1-866-436-5704
• Phillip Phillips - "Fat Bottomed Girls" - 1-866-436-5705
• Hollie Cavanagh - "Save Me" - 1-866-436-5706

Personal Choice

• Jessica Sanchez - "Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross - 1-866-436-5701
• Skylar Laine - "Tattoos On This Town" by Jason Aldean - 1-866-436-5702
• Joshua Ledet - "Ready For Love" by India Arie - 1-866-436-5703
• Elise Testone - "Bold As Love" by Jimi Hendrix - 1-866-436-5704
• Phillip Phillips - "The Stone" by Dave Matthew's Band - 1-866-436-5705
• Hollie Cavanagh - "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus - 1-866-436-5706

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

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 6 SUGGESTION AND CHALLENGE SONGS FOR 'QUEEN' WEEK

The Top 6; CREDITS: americanidol.com

Last week was the most shocking week because one of the best contestants has left us, it's even more shocking than Jessica's supposed to be departure, but we all have to move on and let the judges be more bias so that the best contestants will leave first. This week, the top 6 will be singing songs by Queen and another random song choice, and my job today is to suggest and challenge (Only for Queen, btu I may do a suggestion for the random songs too, soon). Let's start!

Elise Testone
SUGGETION: Innuendo - This song is just so Elise. It has that growly thing going on and that's just Elise. he has to work really hard if she doesn't want to be in the bottom three again. he;s a great artist but I think she should always step it up every time she performs.
CHALLENGE: I Want It All - Another rock/growly song for Elise. It's a hard song to cover, but it can help Elise escape the bottom three, only if she can send the message to America. She wants it all, the title, the fame, and the votes.

Joshua Ledet
SUGGETION: Another One Bites the Dust - Joshua can really funk it up with this song, I really don't know which song I should suggest to him, and when i listened to this, I remembered Joshua. He can sing the song, and it's perfect for him.
CHALLENGE: Too Much Love Will Kill You - This is actually an easy challenge because it's perfect for Joshua's voice, what's a challenge about it is the delivery and the connection with the song. We'll see how he's gonna work with it if he sings this song.

Skylar Laine
SUGGETION: We Will Rock You - This is the best song for her, and I think she's gonna nail it. I can't say anything more.
CHALLENGE: One Vision - I love this song, I think Skylar Laine can rock this out. Now, why did I make it a challenge? It's a song about religion, and singing songs about religion is hard, but on the bright side, it's about unity, she can definitely work this one out.

Jessica Sanchez
SUGGETION: Don't Stop Me Now - I wanna see Jessica have fun again, and this is a song which talks about having a good time, and at the same time, not stopping to live the life you want to live. She can send a message to the viewers that she's gonna fight until the end.
CHALLENGE: Under Pressure - It's a song usually covered by guys, and that's the challenge, twist it, and make it perfect. We'll see what Jessica can really do.

Phillip Phillips:
SUGGETION: Killer Queen - It's a fun song, and though I know he's gonna use his style again with the song, it's not going to be boring because of the vibe of the song. It's just perfect for him, all he needs is more good storytelling with rhythm.
CHALLENGE: Body Language - This song will steal a lot of votes for sure if Phillip can sing it perfectly. It's the type of song song outside his boundaries, and he has to show sexiness for plus points.

Hollie Cavanagh
SUGGETION: I Want To Break Free - The only problem with the song is that it can sound karaoke if it's not sung perfectly, but I know Hollie can pull it off, she just needs to practice a little bit of this and that, and she's good, no, great!
CHALLENGE: Bohemian Rhapsody - It's one of Queen's biggest songs, Hollie can sing it, but it would be hard for her because she has to do a lot of practice, and she has to work with pitch control if she wants to stay on track. It's a hard song, but it can be Hollie's redemption.

There you have it! What do you think should they sing?

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 8 STUDIO RECORDINGS REVIEW

American Idol Top 8 - Season 11
Compilation Album

Since I'm not posting that much in this blog, I decided that I'll also start reviewing the studio recordings of each contestant every week, and I'm gonna start with the top 8. As you all know, the studio versions of their songs are different from their live performances and so, you are gonna see a different ranking in this post. Here we go...

1. Skylar Laine - Wind Beneath My Wings - Nobody can beat her this week, that's my opinion. She did a really great job delivering her performance, and with this recording, she had me again, and I think it's not only me that she got. I hope we're gonna hear more of her studio recordings.
2. Colton Dixon - Time After Time - It sounded like his performance, same arrangement, same range, and I still loved it. However, I still see him doing soft rock, or rock songs, and with that, I hope he picks a better song next week.
3. Hollie Cavanagh - Flashdance... What a Feelin' - Despite of that performance, she had a great studio recording. I think her performance last Wednesday night was good, but this version is way, way much better. One thing I have to tell Hollie, she should start taking on bigger songs that shows us why she is deserving to stay in the competition.
4. Elise Testone - I Want To Know What Love Is - I loved it. It's a song which was gonna sound karaoke when you sing it, but for her, it seemed so natural, it didn't sound karaoke at all. I hope people are gonna start voting for the voice, and not for the face so that she can stay longer in the competition.
5. Jessica Sanchez - How Will I Know - Her recording was just a so-so for me, I loved her performance more, because I saw her have fun.
6. DeAndre Brackensick - I Like It - Just like all his previous songs, I always like the studio versions better. I don't know, but this performance was great, and he wasn't on the top because I still think that the others are better than him.
7. Joshua Ledet - If You Don't Know Me By Now - I don't want to say anything against this song, but his performance was better. The studio recording was just so-so, but I still like his voice.
8. Phillip Phillips - That's All - I don't know what I didn't like about it, but it sounded like his first performance from way back. That's All.

Have you listened to their studio recordings for this week? If not, DOWNLOAD THEM HERE.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 8 PERFORMANCES

American Idol 2012 Top 8; Credits: FOX

The top 8 will be singing songs from the 80's, and here is the list of their performances and numbers. I saw some spoilers about their songs, and most of them are kind of boring. There will also be four duets tonight.

Here is the list...

SOLOS:

• DeAndre Brackensick - "I Like It" by DeBarge - 1-866-436-5701
• Elise Testone - "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner - 1-866-436-5702
• Phillip Phillips - "That's All" by Genesis - 1-866-436-5703
• Joshua Ledet - "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Simply Red- 1-866-436-5704
• Jessica Sanchez - "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston - 1-866-436-5705
• Hollie Cavanagh - "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara - 1-866-436-5706
• Colton Dixon - "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper - 1-866-436-5707
• Skylar Laine - "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler - 1-866-436-5708

DUETS:

• Colton Dixon & Skylar Laine - "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
• DeAndre Brackensick & Hollie Cavanagh - "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters
• Phillip Phillips & Elise Testone - "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty
• Joshua Ledet & Jessica Sanchez- "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by George Michael & Aretha Franklim

What do you think about their performances and who do you think will be eliminated? I'll be doing a review later.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 11 REVIEW

The top 12 performed last Wednesday and now here's y review because I wasn't able to post anything that day because of schoolwork. Here we go.

1. Joshua Ledet - When a Man Loves a Woman - Best performance of the night! I can't believe he was in the bottom three last week, but I'm glad that he won't be there this time. He did a really awesome job, I even went closer to the television because I was enjoying it too much, and like JLo, I can't stop saying WOW!
2. Hollie Cavanagh - The Power of Love - They saved the bests for last. She did it again, the way she won my heart - or our hearts - last week. I'm glad that she chose this song, because once again, it showed her range, and it wasn't as boring as any of the other performances of the night. Good Job Hollie!
3. Colton Dixon - Broken Heart - The song is not known, but he still did it. I listened to the original song, and his version was better. This guy is going really far in the competition. That's all.
4. Skylar Laine - Love Sneakin' on You - This girl can sing anything, just like I said for how many times now. I didn't like the song choice because I wanted her to do something which is more known, ut still I like her voice, and it fits almost any song she sings.
5. Elise Testone - Let's Stay Together - Awesome performance! I didn't like the song choice, but it really showed her voice, so I'll just let the song choice go. Great redemption from her performance last week.
6. Shannon Magrane - One Sweet Day - Awesome redemption from her performance last week, it;s a big song, but she still hit it. Comparing to her performance last week, this is way, way, way, way better. Let's just hope that she's not in the bottom three because you know how America votes.
7. Phillip Phillips - Hard to Handle - I really enjoyed his performance, however, wrong song choice again. I don't know why he chose this song, and I don't get the way he performed it. He has a great voice, and that's all I have to say.
8. Jessica Sanchez - Turn the Beat Around - I have to agree with the judges that it's the wrong song choice for her. I'll just say she has a really great voice, and I know she'll make it through. It's just not the right song for her. She could have picked a Michael Jackson, or a Mariah song.
9. Erika Van Pelt - Heaven - I don't know why she chose this song, she could've chosen something rock just like what everybody's expecting her to do. I love her voice, but she should pick songs which could really showcase that.
10. DeAndre Brackensick - Endless Love - His performance was a little boring, I don't know why. I liked his version of Master Blaster better, especially its studio version. I hope he starts doing more exciting ongs because that's what America wants, a song which will make them stand from their seat because of excitement, and goosies.
11. Heejun Han - Right Here Waiting - The most horrible song choice of the night. I like Heejun's voice but he really need to start thinking about his song choice. He should be wiser, because if he's gonna keep picking the wrong song choices, he's surely going home. Randy saying that he's in trouble just made his fans double the effort of voting for him, but I think he really deserves another chance. He's my favorite, but I'm just disappointed with the song choice.

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