The grand ole opry week sure was interesting. It seems that most people year after year struggle with the country week. However, this season I didn't have too many 'bad' moments during these songs. The competitive level of these contestants is so high, and it's sad that people have to be booted off, but that's the reality of the show. As I look at my list of 11 left, there are definite front runners, and those who I KNOW will not win.
Let's review.
The guest mentor was Randy Travis, not a huge fan, not even a fan. His songs are ai-ight, but he seems kinda blah and boring to me. I thought his reaction to Adam Lambert was hilarious. "I didn't quite know what to think of him", and "not too many men wear nail polish around these parts."
1. Good old Danny Gokey. I knew he would sing this song after they said he was singing a Carrie Underwood song. The chorus obviously was great, but I, like Randy and Kara, did not feel he held the verses. He's still got a huge fan base and great soul to his voice.
2. Matt Giraud was praised, praised, and praised. I liked it. I loved the ending stanza with the lights turning up and the fuller sounding backup singers and felt he sang with passion. He sang another Carrie Underwood song. As I have previously stated, he'll make it very far in this competition, especially with comparisions to JT and Michael Buble.
3. Kris Allen is a little cutey. Have I mentioned the Mraz-y type image? This was a tender song, "To make you feel my love", it's one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs. The judges think he cemented himself into this competition. I agreed.
4. We all know by now, that Anoop is back. Thanks the high heavens. Last week was borderline ridiculous with his Beat it rendition. This week he sang a good old country classic "You were always on my mind", Willie Nelson. He has an outstanding voice. He needs to use it, pick wise song choices, and I predict he'll be around again. He is very vulnerable however as we saw last week.
5. Beautiful Megan Corkrey. I just think she's gorgeous. She's so different. Do her vocals blow me away, absolutely not. But I like her in this competition. She sang, "I go walking, after midnight", and what a perfect song choice for her little ditty. Apparently she has the flu. She coughed immediately after her song. She's staying.
6. This was Alexis Grace's worst performance thus far. Not bad, but not up to par on what we have seen. She may be in trouble after tonight. Will she have enough fans to hold her on? She sang "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. Brooke White sang this song last year too. I liked Brooke's better.
7. Alison Iraheta has a killer voice ya'll. But, was it too much for this country song. I think so. I believe the rasp needed to be toned down a bit, for me. She still amazes me that she is 16 people! She sang "Blame it on my heart" - Patti Loveless. It was ok. It actually doesn't stand out in my memory.
8. HOLY COW ADAM! Was this unreal? As I was watching this ballsy performance unfold, "Ring of Fire" - Johnny Cash... I could just imagine all the 'way conservative folk' out there covering up their faces and running to the bathroom! You know who you are..... This was SOOO incredibly daring and bold and adventurous and artistic and smart and sick and I was,,, did I mention, thrilled with this song choice?? He made it his own, he is an artist, he is miles ahead of everyone and for those saying don't touch the sacred Johnny Cash,,,, I may mention that Johnny Cash's last album before his death was a cover of a Nine Inch Nails song - Hurt. Youtube it. Adam is beyond unique and I haven't even begun on his voice last night. The more you listen to it, (I watched it 6 times last night) the more you are impressed that he has never once sung off key, has never once had a glitch in his vocal ability. Did I mention I love him? Yes he is theatrical, but that is what makes a great "Star". Imagine his videos, his concerts...
9. Oh Michael Sarver. At this point in the competition I think you may be on the bottom. He sang a favorite of mine "Ain't goin' down til the sun comes up" by Garth Brooks which is not a singing song. It's a fun song, it gets the crowd going, but only when Garth sings it. Michael may have won some country fans over, but like the judges said, he did not sing it well.
10. Scott McIntyre has his niche and he will have a hard time drifting from it. Both weeks to me were the same type of song. The judges and I both think he needs to step it up vocally, step it up with the arrangements of the songs, and then he'll be in for a few weeks more. His time is definitely coming soon. I hope he makes it for the summer tour. I think he deserves it and what a great inspiration he will be to others. Martina McBride's "Wild Angels" was his song, but he mentioned that he keeps losing the hat pick. That's too bad. His hair looked better tonight.
11. Lil Rounds is a big freaking huh?? Why do the judges want her in? Why do they keep telling me she is good and soulful when she is just like everyone else? I believe she has a great powerful voice, but it is nothing new. How many R&B women can there be? I loved how Simon called her Little, and then after being corrected by the others, continued with "but Lil is short for Little".... he cracks me up. She sang "Independence Day" - by Martina McBride,, a great song, slow verses, then the great chorus. Kristy Lee Cook and Carrie Underwood have both sung this. They did better. Obviously. She should have taken a country song and made it R&B I thought.
My personal rankings of Tonight's Performances- Adam Lambert
- Matt Giraud
- Anoop Desai
- Kris Allen
- Danny Gokey
- Alison Iraheta
- Megan Corkrey
- Scott McIntyre
- Alexis Grace
- Michael Sarver
- Lil Rounds
1. Megan Corkrey
2. Scott McIntyre
3. Michael Sarver
and Michael is going home. Geez, this is a hard one to decide..... I hope I got some of those right. I always get wary writing this down. My predictions could be all over the place, I don't know how America is voting... Carrie Underwood set to perform however....
6 comments:
Surprise, last night I did like Adam's performance; first off I love the choice of song -johnny cash and I really liked the (mid-eastern ? Arabian) twist he put on it, I think he did a incredible job on the high and low notes and I really like and would definitely listen to it again. (However, Dusty HATED it) I still don't like Adam mod style, it comes off like he is trying way too hard to be "bad" or "cool".
anyway with the other performances
I think Lil Rounds or Michael Sarver will be voted off.
and
Megan Corkrey looked beautiful and sang good she just seems a little awkward to me.
I liked Matt Giraud and Kris Allen performances.
Alison Iraheta was good but their was not really any fluctuation in her voice.
jandee
Wow...I couldn't disagree more on Adam! I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on him. You are right that he has a lot of talent and sings well, but I would NEVER buy an album that sounded like he did last night. That was, as Simon put it, HORRIFIC! I wanted to puncture my eardrums to make it stop. I'm glad that I could fast forward it. He stunk. What a horrible version.
We love to hate on him for sure. I was gritting my teeth. maybe it was technically wonderful or something you musicians admire but it wasn't pop enough or fun enough for me to listen to. Plus, I think he is self-indulgent and obviously disrespects on country. For a musician, music is music and you can't be arrogant about different styles.
I can't bring myself to be a Megan Joy Corkery/Megan Joy/Megan Corkery fan (and why is her name changing each week?). Ya she's unique. Ya she's gorgeous. But I can't imagine myself listening to a full CD of hers on a road trip before driving myself into a small lake. Last night I decided she sounds like a cross between an old lady and a mermaid under water. The mermaid is a bit of a compliment, mermaids are pretty.
Carrie I'm shocked!!! :) I actually love Megan. Her voice reminds me of a mix of Duffy and Amy Winehouse (just not so crazy). She would have to have AMAZING song writers, because the songs would have to make up for the fact that she doesn't have a huge voice, but I think she could make a really great CD.
And Janelle, you know how I feel about Adam. Although I wasn't the one to run into the bathroom (that was freakin hilarious though!)I found him pretty gross that performance. He needs to stop trying to be sensual because my gag reflex can't take much more. Vocally, he is the best hands down. And I thought singing a Johnny Cash song was a good idea, just not that version. Total turn off last night. I want him to go back to Rolling Stones type songs. He should sing some Kansas!!!
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