AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 13 PERFORMANCES

The performances and numbers of the Top 13.

1. Joshua Ledet - "I Wish" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5701
2. Elise Testone - "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5702
3. Jermaine Jones - "Knocks Me Off My Feet" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5703
4. Erika Van Pelt - "I Believe in You and Me" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5704
5. Colton Dixon - "Lately" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5705
6. Shannon Magrane - "I Have Nothing" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5706
7. DeAndr Brackensick - "Master Blaster (Jammin')" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5707
8. Skylar Laine - "Where Do Brokenhearts Go" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5708
9. Heejun Han - "All In Love is Fair" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5709
10. Hollie Cavanagh - "All The Man I Need" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5710
11. Jeremy Rosado - "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5711
12. Jessica Sanchez - "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston) - 1-866-436-5712
13. Phillip Phillips - "Superstition" (Stevie Wonder) - 1-866-436-5736

What do you think about their performances? Who do you think will make it to the top 12? Comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: WHAT THE TOP 13 SHOULD SING FOR STEVIE/WHITNEY WEEK

The top 13 has been formed, thanks to your votes, and to the judges' wildcards. Well, first thing's first, I'm disappointed that some of the good ones didn't make it, but I guess everyone in the top 13 did a good job to secure their spot, so I'm really happy for all of them.

So next week, the guys will be honoring Stevie Wonder, while the girls will pay tribute to Whitney Houston.

BOYS:

I'll be suggesting for the guys first, and when you talk about covering a Stevie song, you shouldn't sing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," or "For Once in my life" because they are two hard songs to cover, you should be original or it will only sound karaoke. Now let's start.

• Joshua Ledet - "Superstition" - Now before anyone would say anything, I know this song is so overused, but I just want Joshua to pull it off, and this is a great song that he can use to move around the stage, and get everybody to stand up and move on their seats. Joshua has a great voice, all he needs now is the entertainment value.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFuCYNx-1g

• Jeremy Rosado - No favoritism, I think he can sing anything. He has a voice that is flexible to almost any song, so I'm not gonna pick for him, I'll just let him do the picking, and let him deliver as best as he could the way he did it in his Wildcard performance.

• Jermaine Jones - anything that's not upbeat - I don't know which Stevie song fits this big guy, but whatever that song is, I'm sure it's not an upbeat song. I'm suggesting that he should never take on an upbeat song, because his voice is simply just for slow, emotiuonal, ballad.

• DeAndre Brackensick - "We Can Work It Out" - He can definitely sing the whole song in flasetto. I think he can nail this one, not only that, I think America can start appreciating his range with this song. It's an up-tempo song and I know he can definitely work it out with America. If ever he's not gonna pick this song, I hope he's gonna pick an upbeat one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB24z00ajU4

• Colton Dixon - "Living for the City" - We will see if this guy can really can rock it out, and the perfect song to show that is "Living for the City." This guy doesn't need to change anything yet, because what he's doing is still selling, so let's stick to what he can do. If they're allowed to take on songs not originally by Stevie Wonder, I think he can sing "Light My Fire" which originated from The Doors, and was only covered by Steveie Wonder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc0XEw4m-3w

• Heejun Han - "Heaven Help us All" or "Part-Time Lover" - I think Heejun will really have a hard time picking his song this week, and I have to say that he can sing "Heaven Help Us All" but I'm not sure with the song whether he can nail it, and make it his own, but I'm sure, with "Part-Time Lover" he can make everyone move, and sing along with him. Both songs can showcase his soulful and buttery voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN2AdOjI4FI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gOLnLz9KjY

• Phillip Phillips - "Overjoyed" - If it's Phillip, he can take on any song, and make it his own. He has one of the unique voices in the competition, and with a known Stevie song, I think he can take America along with him while he sings this very beautiful song. Unlike the two songs I mentioned before I started suggesting, this song wouldn't sound karaoke though it will, for others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkWQTAU3JzI

GIRLS:

Now, let's go with Whitney Houston songs for the girls.

• Jessica Sanchez - "I Will Always Love You" - Just the perfect voice for the theme this week. Jessica Sanchez definitely can sing any Whitney song, she can go slow, she can go fast, she can almost do everything with her voie. With that, I have to say that she doesn't have to hold back, and she should sing "I Will Always Love You" and really hit it, own it, and win over America. One of the youngest contestants this year, but also one of the contestants with the biggest, greatest voices.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU&ob=av2n

• Shannon Magrane - "Greatest Love of All" - Last week, she had us with her very inspiring song, and this week, I think she can continue inspiring us with one of Whitney's golden records, "Greatest Love of All." This girl has the ability to really connect with a song, and I know that she will be able to get into our hearts everytime she sings something inspirational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYzlVDlE72w&ob=av2e

• Skylar Laine - "Where do Brokenhearts Go" - I don't really know which song should this girl sing, but if she could do a country twist to "Where Do Brokenhearts Go," it will defintely sound like her. She can also make the song upbeat and rock it out just like what she did last week. This girl is really a Tina Turner mixed with Reba. She also has one of the personalities in the competition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diToYaNJadk

• Erika Van Pelt - "Queen of the Night" - This girl can really rock it our in every performance she does, and America has to start appreciating that. She almost went home last week, but with her really beautiful, rockin' voice, the judges decided to save her. I think this song can definitely give justice to her voice, and I think this song will make America appreciate what this girl really can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0hQEw4MXpY

• Elise Testone - "Heartbreak Hotel" - With one of the greatest voice in the competition, I think Elise Testone can definitely take on a song which perfectly fits her voice. She should really connect with the song and show everyone what other things she has there. She should be careful not to lose her tone, and she should also try to not shake things up when she gets into a song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9wc7CE05g4

• Hollie Cavanagh - "I Have Nothing" - Hollie showed us her range last week, and with that, I think she's ready to take on a big song like this one. It's an overused song, but hopefully, Hollie can make it her own, and really show everyone that she wants it. With this golden record, I think she will really sell her voice, and make America vote for her. I just really wanna hear her sing this song, and definitely, America would love her rendition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cjV5dTaE6U

WHAT'S ON IDOL THIS WEEK?

Lauren Alaina will be perfrming on the results night, and as mentioned by Seacrest, Mary J. Blige will be the guest mentor of the finalists this week.

What do you think should the top 13 sing? Comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: REVEAL OF THE TOP 13

Tonight's the reveal of the top 5 guys, and the top 5 girls you voted for to make it to the top 10. The judges will also pick Wildcard finalists to sing for their life and to make it to the top 13.

THE TOP 10:

• Phillip Phillips
• Jessica Sanchez
• Hollie Cavanagh
• Heejun Han
• Joshua Ledet
• Shannon Magrane
• Skylar Laine
• Elise Testone
• Colton Dixon
• Jermaine Jones

WILDCARD RESULTS (TOP 13)

• Jeremy Rosado
• Erika Van Pelt
• DeAndre Brackensick

WILDCARD PERFORMANCES

• Jen Hirsh - "Oh! Darling" (The Beatles)
• Jeremy Rosado - "I Know You Won't" (Carrie Underwood)
• Brielle Von Hugel - "Someone Like You" (Adele)
• DeAndre Bakensick - "Georgia on my Mind" (Ray Charles)
• Erika Van Pelt - "Edge of Glory" (Lady Gaga)
• Reed Grimm- "Use Me" (Bill Withers)

Did your favorite make it through? Do you think the judges picked the right contestant for the wildcard? Comment...

AMERICAN IDOL 2012: TOP 12 GIRLS REVIEW

Tonight they let it all out, and just like what I did yesterday, I'll be reviewing theeir performances based on my opinion and tell you who are my picks, and who are the people I think are America's picks. Here we go!

1. Elise Testone - One and Only - BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT! I hope America's going to put her through. She started with the piano, and she was doing great, and when she stood up, she did greater, and in the end, it was concluded, she is one of the best this season, and she's hopefully really going to sell records in the future.

2. Hollie Cavanagh - Reflection - Amazing, Beautiful, Awesome performance! This girl has it the full package, she is beautiful, she has the voice, and she has a good personality. She was able to show us her range in the performance, and I know ith that, she'll make it through the top 13.

3. Jessica Sanchez - Love You I Do - she has a really great voice, which I first heard on the final two rounds before the semi-finals. I think everybody likes her, and I think people will put her through the top 13. She has an amazing range.

4. Skylar Laine - Stay With Me - Very, very, very amazing performance. This girl can really sing country. I think she already has a chance of making it to the top 13 with that amazing voice of hers.

5. Shannon Magarane - Go Light your World - her performance moved me, and I think sme people, and that is the best way to sing a song because you knew that she really connected to it. She did a really good job, and I hope that she'll be able to continue on her journey here on Idol.

6. Brielle Von Hugel - Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - If I didn't hear Haley there, I wouldn't like her performance, because I simply just don't like this girl, especially her personality. But I have to admit that she really did great tonight.

7. Chelsea Sorrell - Cowboy Casanova - That was a very fun, make-you-stand-up-and-join-in performance from this girl. I never knew this girl until this moment maybe because I'm too focused with the other contestants, but I think she really did a great job. I have to say that she doesn't look like a ountry girl, but she sounds just like one.

8. Hallie Day - Feeling Good - the song didn't give her justice, I hear this on Idol every year, I think during these rounds, they should pick better songs that they can own. She did deliver, but I just don't like the song choice, I still want her to make it through though.

9. Jen Hirsh - One and Only- good song choice, but I'm still looking for something. If she knew that she's gonna perform a song which will be performed by somebody elses, she should've put a little more effort with it. She has a great voice, but I think she has to stick to strong performances that will make people remember her because this is just the top 24.

10. Haley Johnsen - Sweet Dreams - I think she had a great performance, that gave a mysterious vibe to everyone, but I think it's not enough to put her through to the top 13. Among all the contestants, I think she's one of the people ho didn't receive much attention during the earlier rounds, and that is a problem.

11. Ericka Van Pelt - What About Love - I really thought she was gonna rock it out, but I think she didn't. That's not EVP I heard there, because there's just something missing, maybe some connection with the song, I don't know. I love her and I hope they still put her through because I want to see her show everyone what she really can do.

12. Baylie Brown - Amazed - I know that wasn't her best, but her performance for me was boring, I didn't like it one bit. That's all I have to say.

MY TOP 5 PICKS (Based on what I think they can do in the future): Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Shannon Magrane, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez

TOP 5 PICKS OF AMERICA (based on how I see them vote every season): Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Shannon Magrane, Skylar Laine, Brielle Von Hugel

WILDCARD (If they won't make it): Elise Testone, Jen Hirsh, Chelsea Sorrell

PHOTO CREDITS: FOX

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

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. :)