Only three of the next 12 finalists will be moving forward and joining last week's group. Here's what they did to win you over...
Jasmine Murray chose to sing the Sara Bareilles song that peaked at #4 in 2008, Love Song. This illustrates the perfect example of how important it is to select the right song. Jasmine only has a minute and a half to make an impression tonight, but this song didn't show her at her best. While it's a fun catchy song, its pop/folk style isn't a match at all for her attractive and youthful look. She could easily be the whole package if she had presented herself better tonight. We might not be seeing her again.
Matt Giraud chose to sing the 2008 Grammy winning Song of the Year by ColdPlay, Viva La Vida. This song was a huge #1 smash on the Billboard HOT 100 for ColdPlay last year as well. Matt kinda looks and sounds like the lead singer Chris Martin so it should have been a good match, but it didn't translate on the American Idol stage. He tried to oversing some parts where he shouldn't have and it just wasn't cool. We're not likely to be seeing him again.
Jeanine Vailes chose to sing the 2004 hit by Maroon 5, This Love. While this song helped Maroon 5 win the Grammy for Best New Artist that year, it's not going to help Jeanine very much. She's a nice looking young woman with noticeably long legs and her voice is actually pretty good, but the song didn't allow her to show it off. Yet another illustration of a finalist picking the wrong song. We won't be seeing her again.
Nick Mitchell chose to sing his very own special version of the song that contributed to season three finalist Jennifer Hudson winning an Oscar for her performance in DreamGirls, And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going. He's a silly comedian wearing his sparkly shirt, short pants and headband. Is he making a mockery of the competition? Is he just looking for some exposure to get his comic career started? Who knows, but somehow, someway, we will certainly be seeing more of him.
Allison Iraheta chose to sing the song that many other finalists have chosen before her: Heart's song that spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard HOT in 1987, Alone. She's young and she's got hair as red as Hawaiian Punch, but don't be distracted. She took this song that we've heard numerous times before and she made it her own. It was very good, but she still has room to grow. We should be seeing that growth in the weeks ahead.
Kris Allen chose to the sing the song Michael Jackson took to #1 for two weeks in 1988, Man in the Mirror. Michael Jackson built his career around a larger than life image and that is something that Kris does not have at all. Make no mistake, though, he's very handsome, albeit in a very normal sort of way. And his voice is good, but not very exceptional. He'd make a great boyfriend, but not a great Idol finalist. We aren't likely to be seeing more of him.
Megan Joy Corkrey chose to sing Put Your Records On and the whole time left you thinking "put your shoes on". She stood up there in slippers! It's all a matter of taste - some will say she looked awkward at the microphone, while others will call it her unique stage presence. She has a very pretty face that doesn't seem to go along with the tattoo sleeve covering her right arm. And that isn't even saying anything about her vocals - which were OK. This collection of mismatched pieces makes her memorably forgettable, but we are likely to see her again.
Matt Breitzke chose to sing If You Could Only See by Tonic. It's just your basic alternative rock love song and he did just a basic rendition. There was almost no personality or energy conveyed with his lackluster stage presence. He's totally working the blue collar "hey, I'm a welder" persona to rope in the fans, but it's not likely going to be enough for us to see him again.
Jesse Langseth chose to sing the Kim Carnes one hit wonder smash that spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard HOT 100 in 1981, Bette Davis Eyes. Jesse got up there and oozed her totally awesome vibe of laid back cool. Vocally she completely wrapped herself around it and made it her own. Her only obstacle is going to be being even more memorable than the competition, and it's tough. We might not be seeing her again.
Kai Kalama chose to sing What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted that went top 10 in 1966 for Jimmy Ruffin. For some reason he thought wearing a mop on his head was a good fashion choice. The vocals weren't very exceptional and certainly weren't noticeable enough to distract from that mop on his head. We shouldn't be seeing him again.
Mishavonna Henson chose to sing Drops of Jupiter by Train. You gotta wonder what she was thinking. She auditioned in season 7 but got cut in the Hollywood round. So now she made it to the top 36 in season 8 and this is how she decided to use her minute and half in the spotlight. It was completely bland and forgettable. We will not be seeing her again.
Adam Lambert chose to sing the first song the Rolling Stones took to #1 back in 1965, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction . This was the first in their 40 years of hitmaking and Adam seems to show the ability to follow in those footsteps. He's got a very impressive vocal range, a very contemporary look, and an incredibly high energy stage presence. Give him 40 years of songs and he'll make 40 years of hits. We will definitely be seeing more of him.
Only three of these 12 finalists are moving on in the competition. Here are my predictions:
Adam Lambert will be the top boy vote getter and Allison Iraheta will be the top girl. Megan Joy Corkrey will then come out ahead of the others to stay in the game.
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