The top 13 finalists were guided tonight by R&B singer Mary J. Blige. The girls will all sing a Whitney Houston song and the boys will all sing from the Stevie Wonder songbook.
I Wish hit #1 in 1977. Joshua Ledet tried to show off his vocal range and talent by selecting this funky uptempo number rather than another gospel ballad. His voice is very good and that's not the problem. He has to work on channeling his energy into an entertaining performance style.
I'm Your Baby Tonight hit #1 in 1990. Elise Testone was way out of her comfort zone with this dance pop vocal rollercoaster. She rose to the occasion and gave it her best shot even though you could tell her heart wasn't really in it.
Knocks Me Off My Feet was included on the 1976 album Songs In The Key Of Life. Jermaine Jones only has one thing to bring to the party. He has a deep voice, but he has no personality, showmanship or stage presence.
I Believe In You and Me from the Preacher's Wife soundtrack hit #4 in 1997. Erika Van Pelt performed a very respectable rendition in her own personal style.
Lately was included on the 1980 album Hotter Than July. Colton Dixon completely immersed himself in the lyrics of this beautiful song and brought them to life with such passion and vulnerability. He has all the necessary rock star qualities to transform an R&B ballad into an emotional performance that gives the audience chills. Outstanding!
I Have Nothing from the Bodyguard soundtrack hit #4 in 1993. Shannon Magrane should just give up and go home now. This performance exposed her complete lack of breath control and lack of ability to handle the demands of this competition. It was sad.
Master Blaster hit #5 in 1980. Deandre Brackensick is completely overflowing with talent, vocal range, stage presence, showmanship and all the other desirable qualities in an American Idol. He was fun and energetic on stage and it's a shame the song had to end. More, more, more!
Where Do Broken Hearts Go hit #1 in 1988. Skylar Laine has the wonderful ability to take on a new song for herself and simply tell the story in the lyrics with maturity way beyond her years. The vocal interpretation was both dramatic and meaningful.
All In Love Is Fair was included on the 1973 album Innervisions. Heejun Han comes off as a completely insincere phony and he's totally unpleasant to listen to and to watch on stage.
All The Man I Need hit #1 in 1991. Hollie Cavanagh is a lovely young woman with an astoundingly big voice and crystal clear vocal range. She completely nailed this vocal performance and looked sweet, stunning and professional.
Ribbon In The Sky was included on the 1982 album Original Musiquarium. Jeremy Rosado has no problem at all revealing his sensitivity and genuine love of music and performing. He's a completely great kid that it feels good to root for. It's too bad that this song didn't allow him to really show off what he can do with his voice.
I Will Always Love You spent 14 weeks at #1 in 1993. Jessica Sanchez quite simply has an amazingly impressive vocal gift. She sings with such ease and the sound is so pure and natural. The recording industry has a new star!
Superstition hit #1 in 1972. Phillip Phillips does this whole screaming rocker act on stage, but unfortunately it lacks any indication of human emotion or understanding.
After all the votes are counted it's going to be Boys Vs. Girls as the judges will decided if the boy with the lowest number of votes or if the girl with the lowest number of votes is going home.
My prediction for the lowest votes getters is Shannon Magrane, Elise Testone, Jeremy Rosado and Joshua Ledet.
Hopefully the judges will be sending Shannon home.
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