American Idol Recap: All Aboard the Shania Twain!
The Shania Twain pulled into the station this week, and two American Idol finalist sent a message to Crystal Bowersox:
This isn't over yet!
Okay, it probably is. Bowersox didn't hurt her standing as the clear season nine favorite last night, but Siobhan Magnus and Casey James both stood out during country night. We rank the six contestants' performance below:
- James: He was asked to mix it up, to do more than just rock out with his guitar, and Casey came through this week. He chose the ballad "Don't!" and really showed off his voice. Easily the best male remaining in the competition.
- Magnus: On "Any Man of Mine," Siobhan hit every note and then some. Never lacking for range or repeating the same performance from week-to-week, her originality is probably all that stands in the way of Crystal and the season nine title.
- Michael Lynche: Big Mike channeled Luther Vandross for "It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing." With all the guys choosing slower songs, Lynche gets the nod over every dude by Casey because he connects so well with the audience.
- Bowersox: The judges didn't love her acoustic take on "No One Needs to Know," but let's face it: any performance would have paled compared to "People Get Ready" from last week.
- Lee DeWyze: Still could end up in the final pairing, but not if he has to sing any more country songs. Just looked uncomfortable trying to make "You're Still the One" into his own.
- Aaron Kelly: This should be an easy choice. We didn't expect Aaron to make it this far, but it's time to send him home.
Who was your favorite performer of the night?
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May 1st, 2010 3:03 PM
Ahhh, Siobhan's performance was "Everest" The Top. But ya know there's a lot of competition in some of the others, it's not an easy climb ya gotta have the will and know how to use the talent. Siobhan has both. Apparently though, 'America'didn't stick with her (or pick-any-number-of-other-views-rumors-allegations-etc) about The Vote that are making the circuit. I'll borrow judge Randy Jackson's quote for one of her performances."She can sing! That girl right there."...Rbob
April 28th, 2010 7:19 PM
I thought last nite was awsome. CASEY,AARON,and CRYSTAL I thought rocked and I only WISH MS SHANIA WAS SINGING tonite I MISS hearing her sing.Love Ya gals and guys
April 28th, 2010 3:02 PM
i personally thought aaron and siobhan were the highlights. Casey is boring. People really need to stop thinking he is good when he really sucks. His tone is pitchy and he looks uncomfortable. Lee is improving, he has a chance to win. I'm pretty sure if crystal or casey win a of of ppl will stop watching idol. Cause its like having a sylvester salone wannabe or a pathetic crybaby win. I mean come on! She can't take it so creates drama about quitting, when she obviously would never quit. Just wants attention. C n C suck like anything I think aaron lee and siobhan are the best.!!! and THG you don't seem to give orignal ppl their chance, huh? You'll love fakes like bieber and swift but when some ppl go different lets just hate them? well no wonder she wears high heels won a grammy. If these are the lyrics that are winning, i am glad presley and cobain arent here to watch music become this shitty. Still Go Aaron, Lee and siobhan!!!
April 28th, 2010 1:14 PM
lol....how about we call her crystal dirtysox from now on...did you hear ryan's reference to how white shania's teeth are, when he was talking to crystal....think he was giving a hint, or what!! lol
April 28th, 2010 12:42 PM
I didn't watch last night. I saw about 5 minutes when Mike came on and turned it. It is boring, now.
April 28th, 2010 9:32 AM
Snore!!!!
This season's lineup is about as boring and typical as a high school choir singing Christmas songs.
PS - Has anyone seen Kelly Clarkson lately? Looks like success has really gone to her buttocks.
April 28th, 2010 8:39 AM
casey definetly showed everyone why he was there, he is definetly going to be around for a while....siobhan, well...everyone knew she had a big voice, she just has a hard time owning it and making the right song choice. Her voice was far beyond anything crystal has ever done, range-wise and control-wise....her quirkiness isn't as relatable as crystal's dirty-girl approach, but her voice flies far above crystal's....Lee pretty much sucked. His vocals make me cringe...it is like he spent an all nighter, smoking & drinking...then smoking some more. Mike was so forgettable, I almost forgot to comment on him...yawn. Aaron shouldn't even be there, at all....poor kid.
Rank: Z-Lister
April 28th, 2010 8:23 AM
I don't watch American Idol now that DWTS is on. So I could careless who goes home tonight. I did watch in the beginning and thought Crystal was the best.
April 28th, 2010 7:56 AM
My take on last night is totally different.
1) Casey
2) Aaron
3) Crystal
4) Mike
5) Lee
6) Siobhan
Casey gave a very strong performance which did showcase his voice. It rivaled "Jealous Guy" from Lennon/McCartney week. Aaron's performance was very moving and believable. Crystal followed the judges season-long advise to all the contestants and went in a different direction. As usual her execution was flawless. While it wasn't a "People Get Ready" moment, it wasn't bad. Mike did his usual soulful ballad. He has steadily shown that he is a one-track artist. Lee suffered greatly last night. I agree he did not look at all comfortable, plus he was pitchy all through.
Now to Siobhan. Yes, she hit some notes. But the song was delivered without any feeling whatsoever. And then we get to the end and she goes high and loud, and again as in past weeks, it didn't fit the song.
I think tonight's exit will be Siobhan. Mike or Lee could go, but I think Lee has too much m