AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 5: PERFORMANCES

It was another shocking elimination last week. This week, the contestants will be singing songs from Now and Then. Each contestant has to do two songs, one current, and one from the 60's. This week, the contestants will also be mentored by Sheryl Crow.

PERFORMANCES:
NOW:

• James Durbin - "Closer to the Edge" by 30 Seconds to Mars
  
• Jacob Lusk - "No Air" by Jordin Sparks
  
• Lauren Alaina - "Flat on the Floor" by Carrie Underwood
  
• Scotty McCreery - "Gone" by Montgomery Gentry
  
• Haley Reinhart - "You and I" by Lady Gaga
  

THEN:

• James Durbin - "Without You" by Badfinger
  
• Jacob Lusk - "Love Hurts" by The Everly Brothers
  
• Lauren Alaina - "Unchained Melody" by Todd Duncan
  
• Scotty McCreery - "Always on My Mind" by Brenda Lee
  
• Haley Reinhart - "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals
  

NUMBERS:

• J. Durbin - 1-866-436-5701 or 1-866-436-5706
• J. Lusk - 1-866-436-5702 or 1-866-436-5707
• L. Alaina - 1-866-436-5703 or 1-866-436-5708
• S. McCreery - 1-866-436-5704 or 1-866-436-5709
• H. Reinhart - 1-866-436-5705 or 1-866-436-5710

Will they announce the last girl standing tomorrow? Who will make it to the top 4? Who do you think should stay? Please leave a comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 5: SUGGESTIONS FOR "SONGS FROM NOW AND THEN"

The top 5 finalists will be taking on songs from Now and Then. One current, and one from the 60's. The songs chosen for the "NOW" category were from the current Billboard Hot 100 list, so I'm sure they will be really current, if they're not on that list, they're on other charts.

• Scotty McCreery
  One of the three eople who were never in the bottom three, and I think it will go on. He has an amazing talent, and I think is starting to really feel the competition last week when he transformed boredom to fun.
  NOW: For the current song, he should do something which isn't boring. Not Like "Swingin'"... I think he should do "Without You" by Keith Urban. It's soft, but not boring. If he wants to do an upbeat song, he could go with "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" by Luke Bryan because this is definitely a country music, though it's not a risk for him.
  THEN: He would make a hit with "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King. I think he did great on Carole King week, and I hope he will do good this week if he doesn't want to be one of the people on the "Shocking Eliminations" list.
• Lauren Alaina
  She is getting stronger and stronger every week, she digested all of those criticism, and now she is in it to win it... She was never in the bottom three.
  NOW: Lauren could absolutely go with "Firework" by Katy Perry. It's still current, and I think it suits her voice so much that she would be the best performer of the night.
  THEN: I'm thinking of "The House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals for her, I think she would do a good job if ever she finds herself into this. She would also definitely rock if she could sing "Come Togeter" because she also has a voice for ROCK.
• James Durbin
  Another person who was never in the bottom three this season. I think he already got America, and I think this will go on until the finale.
  NOW: I wanna see James doing some rock song this week. Maybe "Adolescents"
  by Incubus, but I don't know if Idol has the rights to this song.
  THEN: I see James Durbin doing "Satisfaction" or "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones and will be leaving a huge impact to everyone.
• Haley Reinhart
  She's a good singer, but she has to do even better to stay in the competition. She is one of the contestants I don't see in the finale since the Top 24, until now.
  NOW: Haley Reinhart could do "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga, if it's allowed, because Gaga will be performing on the results night. Another song I had in mind for her would be "Price Tag" by Jessie J, though I don't really see her making this kind of record, she could still try.
  THEN: She could sing the first ever "Leaving on a Jetplane" by Peter, Paul and Mary which was released in the 1969. I think she would survive if she ever do this.
• Jacob Lusk
  I don't know what is happening with America, but I think this guy is doing good in performing every song he picks. I just hope there's no racial criticism happening, because he's really good.
  NOW: "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green. This is an upbeat song, and I think he would do good. He has to save himself from elimination.
  THEN: "Hey Jude" by The Beatles. This is a song that always get the hearts of people, maybe he could also survive if he do this song.

5 Contestants left? Who will make it to the finale? What do you think should they sing? Please leave a comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 6: NO ONE IS SAVING ANYONE THIS TIME

As the finale gets closer and closer, contestants are being sent home one by one. Yesterday, the top 6 took on songs by Carole King, but who did well? And who didn't get America's vote?

Steven is the cover of the Rolling Stones magazine, and the Idols are singing a Medley of Carole King songs.

The Ford Music Video is previewed and the TOP 6 Contestants sung "Our House" where they're shown drawing furniture inside a house.

Crystal Bowersox is back and sung her song "Ridin' with the Radio" and kept the beat, though the clapping audience were off the beat, she even brought along her carpet, and mic stand. Then BREAK.

Lauren was asked with "What is the Hardest thing About Idol?" and she answered Missing her family and friends would be the hardest one. She even sent a prayer out to the south, and into her hometown for the calamity that happened.

Haley was first asked to go to the center of the stage, and she was safe. Scotty was next to be at the center stage, and he was asked to relax. Lauren was also sent to the center stage, but were both told to hang on. Casey was sent to the center of the stage., and he was also told to Hang on. Then the show took a Break.

After the break, James was sent to the center of the stage, and he was safe.

Lauren, Scotty, and Casey are asked to the center stage with Jacob Lusk. Lauren was safe, and the three left still hanging from the results are Scotty, now that's shocking, Casey, and Jacob... But these contestants aren't really official bottom three, they were just left hanging on, because they were sent to safety in random order. Let's just assume.

After those results, Bruno Mars sung his pre-recorded performance of "The Lazy Song" where he performed like he was on his own Living Room.

Jacob Lusk was announced safe first, then Scotty was also safe. Casey Abrams is eliminated, singing "I Put A Spell on You" by hugging all the judges, kissing all the audience, and tackling all of his fellow contestants. Your top 5 are Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Haley Reinhart.


What will happen next week? Will the last girl standing be finally announced? Will be equal to the top 4 with 2 girls and 2 guys? DID AMERICA GET IT RIGHT? Please Leave a Comment.

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 6: REVIEW

Last week, it was Stefano, now who would it be this week?

This week, I'm sure Scotty will be safe, he's on my top three as well as James and Lauren.

I always said before they performed that "Carole King" song s will be boring, but the way they took the songs wasn't. I really enjoyed the show, they just need a little more invitations to grab some attention.

MY TOP THREE:

1. Scotty McCreery - "You've Got A Friend" - I wasn't bored with his performance this time, because the song is really beautiful. Nice song choice for him, though I prefer Lauren singing this song. He will definitely be safe, and Scotty is coming back for me.
2. James Durbin - "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" - I enjoyed his performance so much, soft yet semi-Upbeat.
   
3. Lauren Alaina - I don't still see her being in the bottom three, and I think she will gain a lot of support from America since her hometown lost power. Earlier, Scotty and Lauren were both trending on twitter. She brought swagger to the stage according to Randy and I agree with taht.
   

MY BOTTOM THREE:

• Jacob Lusk - "Oh No Not My Baby" - he had fun, and he performed it in an interesting way. A really good way to open the show.
• Casey Abrams - I'm getting sick of his take on the songs. He must stop scaring us with those facial expression and voice which is a kind of slight growl. They saved him, and again, he must prove to everyone that he is worthy to be saved.
• Haley Reinhart - she did really good. But I didn't feel any invitation from her for us to listen. America will be voting for her I know that, but I think her votes will not be enoguh for her to stay in the competition.

THE DUETS:

1. Lauren and Scotty - they trended on Twitter, their duet is awesome, and they must make an album together! 'nuff SAID!
2. Jacob and James - their performance was average. They somewhat invited me to listen, I guess some people enjoyed it too.
3. Casey and Haley - they did "I Feel The Earth Move" but it was rally boring for me, because it was so Common. They have chemistry singing together, but I think they're both not safe in the eyes of America.
   

POSSIBLY GOING HOME: I have a feeling that Haley will be going home this time. She was in the bottom three four times, and with her performances from the previous weeks, she's not doing good enough to stay ion the competition, I never even thought that she would make it this far. However, she will really make good music someday. I am not a Haley fan, but I'll really look forward to her songs someday.

THE RESULTS TOMORROW:
Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars will be performing on the Idol stage, and one of our finalists will be leaving us again.

WHICH IDOL WAS YOUR FAVORITE TONIGHT? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE TOP 6? THE FINALE IS GETTING CLOSER, WHO WILL STAY? LEAVE A COMMENT

AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 6: PERFORMANCES

The top 6 will be taking on songs by singer/songwriter Carole King. Each contestant still needs to go through 5 people, but there will be only one American Idol. Who would it be and Who will be eliminated tomorrow?

PERFORMANCES (SOLO AND DUETS):

1. Jacob Lusk - "Oh No Not My Baby" by Maxine Brown
2. Lauren Alaina - "Where You Lead" by Carole King
   
3. Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart *duet* - "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King
   
4. Scotty McCreery - "You've Got a Friend" by Carole King
   
5. James Durbin - "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles
   
6. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina *duet* - "Up on the Roof" by The Drifters
   
7. Casey Abrams - "Hi-De-Ho" by Blood, Sweat, and Tears
   
8. Haley Reinhart - "Beautiful" by Carole King
   
9. Jacob Lusk and James Durbin *duet* - "I'm Into Something Good" by Herman's Hermits
   

NUMBERS:

• J. Lusk - 1-866-436-5701 & 1-866-436-5707
  
• L. Alaina - 1-866-436-5702 & 1-866-436-5708
• S. McCreery - 1-866-436-5703 & 1-866-436-5709
• J. Durbin - 1-866-436-5704 & 1-866-436-5710
• C. Abrams - 1-866-436-5705 & 1-866-436-5711
• H. Reinhart - 1-866-436-5706 & 1-866-436-5712
  

Who do you think should stay? Will it be a boy again or will the Last Girls Standing be announced tomorrow? PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT...

WHAT THE AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 6 SHOULD DO FOR "CAROLE KING" WEEK

This week on American Idol, the top 6 finalists will be taking on songs by the chart-topping singer during her time, Carole King. Each contestant will be taking on a song by Carole King, or maybe a song written by Carole King - anyways, almost all, or maybe all of the songs she sung were written by her.

• Jacob Lusk - "Been to Canaan" is a song that Jacob could really take, and change interestingly. "Goin' Back" is another good song for him, but I'm not really sure for Jacob this week. I just hope he survives and he picks a really great Carole King song, because I can't think of any song for him, though I did a lot of research.
• Haley Reinhart - "I Feel the Earth Move" really suits her voice, and I think this is the best Carole King song ever. She could also do "It Might As Well Rain Until September" because it also suits her voice perfectly. I just hope no more growling, no more air-heady-ish reactions, and more criticism from the judges for her because there are times in a song where she is losing her voice. Haley is one of the people I think would be in the Bottom Three this week. She could also do "Jazzman".
• Casey Abrams - he could definitely go for "It's Too Late" because there's no other song I could think of for him. The genre of this song is Jazz Fusion anyway, so maybe he could really do well with this one. If he want to try other things, he could play with "Only Love is Real" where I think everyone would have fun, because it is a really nice song. If he wouldn't do well this week, he will be in the bottom three but I have a feeling that he will not be eliminated, YET.
• Scotty McCreery - "So Far Away" would be good for him, since it's a Folk Rock song. Reba McEntire covered this on her show in 2002 and Reba is a country singer, so maybe, this would be a good song choice for Scotty. If he wants to take a risk, he should then do "Smackwater Jack" because it sounds like an Elvis song, and the way he takes on an Elvis song is really amazing, he could get the judges back if he sings this song.
• Lauren Alaina - "Now and Forever" and "Nightingale" are some of the songs that she could sing, but I want to see more from her, where she will really take a risk, she could do "You've Got a Friend" in a really different, but better way, by maybe taking the song with a higher voice, because Carole King's take on the song, though it was flat, it sounded really interesting, and that's what really matters right now, taking on good "song choices" in an interesting way, using a really great voice. She could even win America's hearts with this song.
• James Durbin - he could definitely change the way "Where You Lead" was sung, and turn it into Metal. Another song is "The Loco-Motion" which is way too far out of James' song choices, but he could experiment with it. He could also do "Chains" so he could continue having fun on the idol stage.

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AMERICAN IDOL 2011 TOP 7: THE SOUL BROTHER SAYS GOODBYE

Yesterday, the top 7 took on songs from the 21st Century and the 21st century Invasion continues today with the performances of our hopefuls, and celebrity guests.

52 Million votes were cast the night before, and of course, we're all excited or sad to see who didn't get much of those votes.

The show was opened with Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Stefano Langone, and Lauren Alaina performing "Hey Soul Sister" by Train, I have to say that the performance really went good, unlike what happened yesterday where there was a technical mishap with Jacob's performance.

Ryan asked Casey and Jacob to stand up, then he talked to them about the judges' comments the night before. Ryan then announced that Jacob is in the bottom three, and Casey was sent to safety.

The results were followed with David Cook singing "The Last Goodbye" from The Loud Morning, David's second major-label album. The album will be released on 6/28/11.

Casey Abrams, James Durbin, and Scotty McCreery then performed "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. After their performance, more results. Lauren, James, and Stefano were asked to stand. Lauren and James were both safe, while Stefano was sent to the stools to join Jacob in the Bottom Three. Haley was also sent to the stools to complete the bottom three, and Scotty was safe.

Haley was sent to safety first. After the fillers, Katy Perry performs "E.T." with ouf course, Kanye West from her studio album "Teenage Dream"

On the final part of the show, Stefano Langone was eliminated and Jacob Lusk is safe. James cried because his bestfriend leaves the show.

The Last Girl standing is not announced yet this year, maybe one of these girls will be in the finale. I hope they do two songs next week with their theme Carole King.

What do you think will happen next week? DID AMERICA GET IT RIGHT? PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.