A two hour results show, chock full of mega stars performing their biggest hits on two stages, the opportunity to raise even more money, and the promise for the most SHOCKING outcome ever!
Earth Wind and Fire opened the show with a medley of their hits including Boogie Wonderland and September, both from 1979. Quincy Jones then conducted the six finalists as they gathered for a group performance of the new single A Time To Care. It is an attempt to re-create the spirit of We Are The World by United Support of Artists. Back in 1985 a collection of 46 major artists formed to help the suffering people of Africa and the US. It sold over 4 million copies and spent 4 weeks at #1.
A quick bit of attention was given to this week's results when Ryan asked Melinda to stand up so she could hear that she is safe. We were then treated to the four classical voices that come together to form IL Divo. They sang the wonderful love theme from West Side Story, Somewhere. Blake was then asked to stand and hear that he is also safe.
Season Four Miss American Idol, Carrie Underwood, then demonstrated why she is wearing the crown and Gina Glocksen isn't. Carrie performed a heartwarming rendition of The Pretender's I'll Stand By You for a poverty stricken, yet appreciative audience in Africa. Go download the song and all the proceeds will contribute to the charity. It will make an incredible addition toward completing your Carrie Underwood collection. Rascal Flatts sang something boring afterward that also demonstrated why they aren't wearing the crown either.
For some reason Phil is safe again (maybe the shocking outcome will be Ryan taking it back and sending him home?) Let's just compare for a minute now. Josh Groban performed his poetic anthem You Raise Me Up. Josh has a truly suberb vocal gift and Phil doesn't even come close. I'm just sayin...
Where has Season One Miss American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, been lately. Her second album, Breakaway, had a huge amount of hits on it, but we have to keep waiting til this summer to get her third album. To tide us over while we're waiting she made a very rare return to the American Idol stage to give a rousing interpretation of Up To The Mountain along with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.
Ryan then asked LaKisha to stand up and hear that she is safe. We were then taken back to 1968 when Elvis had a hit with If I Can Dream. In a bizarre feat of technical video wizardry, it was made to appear that Celine Dion was actually sharing the stage with the King of Rock and roll and performing a duet of this uplifting ballad. It was kinda weird, but it just goes to show that nowadays, anything is possible.
Bridge Over Troubled Water is truly one of the greatest inspirational songs of all time. Simon & Garfunkel took it to #1 for 6 weeks in 1970. That year it won the Grammy for Record of The Year. Season Two Miss American Idol First Runner Up, Clay Aiken stole the show during his final face-off with Ruben with his powerful performance of the song and tonight Annie Lennox did her best to do the song justice.
There are only two finalists left waiting to hear their fate, Chris and Jordin. Ryan revealed that Chris is safe. How could it be that the amazing Jordin is the lowest vote getter and is going home?! Well, she's not. Ryan informed the world that she is safe because no one is going home this week. He explained that all of the votes cast this week will be added to votes cast next week. After the totals from both weeks are added together next week, the lowest TWO (2) vote getters will be going home!
Is that really shocking? No, I don't think so, but the thought of getting rid of both Phil and Chris at the same time next week is kind of invigorating. It will be extra special fun to vote for Blake, Jordin, Melinda and LaKisha next week. :)
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