Top 3

Thank goodness this season has 3 more episodes left!!! I hate to admit it, but I honestly could care less who wins. It just doesn't matter and it's because this season has been so boring!!! Next season will be a lot different so hopefully it will grab my enthusiasm. Well last night we had contestant choice and judges choice. Let's discuss:

• Casey James sang something I had never heard,,, so you know that's not a good sign when you are supposed to be wowing the audience with something spectacular, and you're hearing it for the first time. He did not bring it. Second song was Daughter's,, John Mayer,, and I didn't even like this one. Casey James, you disappoint me. But maybe once he's off this crazy ship of AI, he'll write his own stuff and be who he is...
• Crystal Bowersox sang Come to my Window,, and did well I thought. Then her second was Maybe I'm amazed by Paul McCartney.. Anyone else think it strange she didn't change the words... She must have sung, Maybe I'm a man.. a dozen times. She could have sang, Maybe I'm the one..oh well. She was hitting some pretty high notes for her during this one.
• Lee Dewyze I think is gonna take it. He really really wants it. He sang a lynrd skynrd and then hallelujah. It wasn't my favorite arrangement with the strings and the choir and such.. I prefer the more subtle approach like Jason Castro did 2 years ago. But it was still his moment and his vocals sounded great. He's got a great radio voice. I wonder what the coronation song will be this year?? I hope it involves hurricanes, mountains, desert heat, or something crazy like,,, crocodile swamps.. ! ha ha.. last year's was sooooo cheesy. There's always some natural catastrophe someone has to overcome to realize they've made it past their challenge.

Well now.. tonight is one of my fav's of the season ,, when they go home for their visits. Then I really must say,,, Lee is safe... not sure about Crystal and Casey.. Well,,,I'm sure Crystal will be safe barring some crazy riff in the universe.. peace out

The Movie Week

Well it's down to the Top 4 and Duet week. Last year they had Jamie Foxx come and mentor and he was great, so they did it again. I thought he did well, but it just seemed like a rerun of last year. Nothing new.... and as crazy as it seems, I can't wait for this season to be over... After watching such a mediocre group for so long, I'm all about starting So You Think You Can Dance 2 weeks early. Something really needs to change with the show for next year.... new judges? - obviously... new themes? -  PLEASE!...and Idols with personalities and creativity!! I'm begging.... The new judge will have to be revealed in the next month, since auditions will begin in the summer...  Let's Discuss:

• Lee Dewyze up first singing Kiss from a Rose,,, not his type of song at all, he was a bit flat throughout the number and there was nothing going on with the stage.... I hate to keep bringing up Adam Lambert,, but he freaking knew how to make the stage entertaining....fog, lights, etc....
• Mike Lynche then sang Michael Jackson and I thought he did a good job. Anytime you can bring a gospel choir into the mix, it'll be awesome! Judges didn't like it so much,,,but I also love that song too, I might have been swayed by that.
• Duet of Lee and Crystal,,, taking on Fallen which is the song Kris Allen did last year that really set him apart... I thought to myself, why tackle this if it was such a big moment for the winner last year. Well, I really dug the harmonies and the guitar playing. Had to be one of the best performances of the year. They received accolades for their number,,, they might be your finalists!
• Next up was Casey James singing Mrs. Robinson. Didn't do anything for me. It was slow, basic, and not up to par with where he should be. I am soooo sick of the whole cougar thing RANDY! Give it a break,,, the kid is most annoyed I am sure.
• Crystal performed a Kenny Loggins classic from Caddy Shack and I dug it. She changed up the song quite a bit and really went out and rocked. Does anyone else think that the crazy 'boyfriend' guy wearing the Gosh Awful  flag balloon pants is a pseudo boyfriend?? I mean honestly, they are so not a pair I would put together. I thought the night was super slow and needed a good Crystal wake up call.
• Casey's and Mike's duet was awesome too. I loved the guitar playing and harmonies.

I guess the duets won the night and Crystal won the solo performances. It's obvious that Crystal and Lee will be in the finals, but the person who will be in top 3 I have a feeling will be Mike. So long to Casey!

My power rankings on last night's performances:

1. Crystal
2. Mike
3. Lee
4. Casey

Jazzy Sinatra

I was really entertained last night,, and not by the contestants! I really thought Harry Conick Jr. was one of the best mentors they have ever had. And the thing that was different about the whole episode, was that he was out there on stage performing (well sort of) with them. He was leading the band, arranging the idols song choices, and crackin' jokes. In fact, I think they oughta have more mentors putting in as much work as he did.  Harry really is the triple threat with acting, singing, and his musicality.
I'm not a ginormous Sinatra fan,, I mean - I'm American right,, so I have to love the occasional oldie but goodie from old blue eyes. Let's discuss:

• Aaron Kelly - Am I missing something?? Why do the judges keep giving him praise when he was soooooooo mediocre. He sounded nasally last night and so uncomfortable. He looks like he's about to wet his pants when he stands there with Ryan while he's getting his numbers read. I liked his look a lot better last night though with the new haircut and the whole vest/tie ensemble.  Aaron seriously needs like 5-10 years more experience to gain confidence and umph. He does not command the stage and I just don't want to watch him.
• Casey Jones - He should have been soaring after last week's phenomenal performance, but this was just not his best. I liked how Kara said his vibrato sounded like a lamb, cause I was thinking it was sounding a little warbley too. He looked really good though. He'll be in bottom 3.
• Crystal Bowersox looked great. Loved the dress and the hair up. I think because she has been so good week after week, the judges don't like her numbers unless they are 'something to write home about'... She didn't do bad,,, she did waaaaayyy better than Aaron and Casey, but they don't whoop her up like they used to because she isn't giving anything more. I liked her voice a lot and think that the jazz genre wouldn't be that far off with her smooth voice. She is a hippy though, so she'll be a folk/rock singer. She will not be in the bottom.
• Mike Lynche had one of his best last night with "The way you look tonight". I thought it was real and he really does perform well. Simon said he has the best stage presence which I agree with.
• Lee Dewyze is in this to win it, and he might just take it from Crystal. The finals will be Lee and Crystal. He smiled, he played around, he still had his rasp in the jazzed up Sinatra song.

It will be an interesting night tonight. Because really, everyone is pretty good and I am curious to see who the bottom is. My power rankings for last night's performances are:

1. Lee
2. Mike
3. Crystal
4. Casey
5. Aaron

I really want Aaron to go home tonight! Here's hoping and praying......