American Idol

It's safe to say we didn't expect a lot from American Idol last night.

12 songs by 6 contestants? In two hours? One of which would be a cover of... Burt Bacharach?!? Wake us when it's over, right?

But then Candice Glover took to the stage and, many would say, made history. It's impossible to determine the greatest performance of all-time in Idol.

But Glover may have just given us the greatest overall night, positively owning "Don't Make Me Over" and "Love Song." Watch both renditions now:

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  Candice Glover - "Love Song"
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  Candice Glover - "Don't Make Me Over"

As for Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb and company?

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American Idol viewers will be treated to a double dose of the final six tonight, as the remaining contestants sing a pair of songs each:

One will honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while the other will be a track the contestants wish they had written.

Let's take a look at the hopefuls' play list for this evening, shall we?

Kree Harrison
Song she wishes she wrote: "How to Make It Through the Night" by Kris Kristofferson
Bacharach/David song: "What the World Needs Now"

Candice Glover
Song she wishes she wrote: "Love Song" by The Cure (Adele version)
Bacharach/David song: "Don't Make Me Over"

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Six contestants remain on American Idol Season 12.

And Lazaro Arbos is somehow still one of them.

With just a few weeks remaining in the competition - and ratings dwindling by the week - we present our latest Power Poll, counting down from number-six to number-one.

Can you guess who is holding down last place?

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Burnell Taylor was eliminated from American Idol last night.

But the finalist wasn't shocked by the ousting, he told reporters soon after Ryan Seacrest delivered the news.

"This whole week, it was basically God giving me a sign so that I could be prepared," said Taylor, who has been romantically linked to fellow contestant Amber Holcomb.

As for the future? Look out, music world!

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Following last night's surprising American Idol elimination, only six contestants remain on Season 12.

And those super six were given a front row seat last night to everything they could ever want to be, as one of the most successful show alums returns to perform her latest single.

Yes, Carrie Underwood stopped by American Idol, looking as beautiful as ever, sounding as great as ever and growing as emotional as possible.

I have such love for this show,” said the singer. ”I’m gonna cry."

But she held it in and amazing us all with a version of "See You Again."

Carrie Underwood - "See You Again" (American Idol Results Show)

 

American Idol rocked out on Wednesday, as the Top 7 covered such classic groups as Bon Jovi and The Rolling Stones and the women once again separated themselves from the pack.

Candice Glover? Outstanding. Angie Miller? Terrific. Amber Holcomb? Wonderful.

No surprises there, but was there a major surprise on tonight's results show? Did any of these women get the boot? Or was Lazaro Arbos finally put out of his misery?

The votes are in and the ousted Idol is...

BURNELL TAYLOR!

Agree? Disagree? Shocked? Saw it coming? Sound off now: Did Burnell Taylor deserve to go home this week?

American Idol brought out the heavyweights on Wednesday: Bon Jovi. The Rolling Stones. Queen.

Which, perhaps, is why the clear Season 12 lightweight stood out even more than usual. Seriously, Lazaro Arbos must go.

He seemed woefully overwhelmed on Rock Night, especially when compared to the female favorites who continue to slay it week after week. Take Angie Miller and this cover of "Bring Me To Live," for example:

Angie Miller - "Bring Me To Life"

Great stuff. Same for Candice Glover on a Stones classic and Amber Holcomb making Heart proud.

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It was totally on last week between Devin Velez and Nicki Minaj.

First, the American Idol judge blasted Devin for his group performance on Wednesday.

Then, she and her fellow panelists did not save Velez when he was voted off a night later.

Finally, over the weekend, Minaj slammed the singer for whining about his elimination.

So... how does Devin feel about the judge now?

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Devin Velez was eliminated from American Idol last week.

But the finalist hasn't exactly gone away quietly.

Following his ousting, Velez was asked about judge Nicki Minaj's harsh critique of his Wednesday night group performance, saying she "went crazy" and needed to "calm down" and added:

"She could have been upset because the night before she was wearing the same colored dress as Mariah.'"

Minaj did not take kindly to this biting comment, going off on Devin via Twitter in response.

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She has gone on to enjoy a successful acting career, but Katharine McPhee was back on the stage that made her famous last night.

The GORGEOUS former finalist was featured on the American Idol results show alongside OneRepublic, belting out a terrific version of the track "If I Lose Myself."

Watch the fun duet now:

Katharine McPhee and OneRepublic - "If I Lose Myself"

As for the actual results... did you agree with the finalist sent home? Vote in our Idol poll now and sound off on the country's decision!