Last week, the American Idol season 12 top 10
performed live for the audience votes. That’s nothing new, check. But during
the results night, something new was offered. We now have a glimpse of the top
3 for the week followed by succeeding ranks, check!
Yes, AI is offering a new
twist aside from the Sudden Death round and the top 20 live performance voting. Three contestants who have gained the most number of votes are revealed
although it wasn’t mentioned who ranks the first, second, or third. Aside from
that, the succeeding ranks were also disclosed all the way to the bottom of the
ranking, with the last contestant possibly eliminated.
The percentage of votes in
specific states was also mentioned in relation to contestant’s hometowns. This
new format will be something we can expect in the coming weeks. This should end
the controversy enshrouding the mysterious turnout of votes where no one knows
how it turns out the way it does.
We have also witnessed
performances from 2 contestants who were part of the top 20; Charlie Askew, who
sang his own composition “Sky Blue Diamond” and Aubrey Cleland with her version
of “Out Here on my Own.” Both returning contestants are hoping to get the 11th
and final slot for the American Idol tour this year. Most likely, the other 10
(8 more to go) contestants who did not land in the top 10 will be performing
soon as well.
We’ve also seen the top 10
singing “Shine Your Way” from the movie, “The Croods,” Bon Jovi with his band performing
“Because We Can,” and Phillip Phillips singing his new single, “Gone, Gone,
Gone” which will most likely become a hit too like his quadruple platinum song “Home.”
The song had become America’s anthem for various sporting events including the 2012
London Olympics. Phillips’ return is just timely for the week’s theme where
contestants performed songs from previous contestants.
The songs they performed were
as follows:
Song
|
Former Idol Singer
|
Season 12 Top 10
|
"I Believe"
|
Fantasia
|
Curtis Finch Jr.
|
"Gone”
|
Scotty McCreery
|
Janelle Arthur
|
"Temporary Home"
|
Carrie Underwood
|
Devin Velez
|
"I Surrender"
|
Kelly Clarkson
|
Angie Miller
|
"Breakaway"
|
Kelly Clarkson
|
Lazaro Arbos
|
"I Who Have
Nothing"
|
Jordin Sparks
|
Candice Glover
|
"Amazed"
|
Scotty McCreery
|
Paul Jolley
|
"Crying"
|
Carrie Underwood
|
Kree Harrison
|
"Flying Without Wings"
|
Ruben Studdard
|
Burnell Taylor
|
"A Moment Like
This"
|
Kelly Clarkson
|
Amber Holcomb
|
From the performances above, Candice and Angie’s
rendition were amazing. Yet the opposite can be said of Devin and Burnell’s
song. Even Janelle’s version was just a stage performance and Randy was right in
saying, the song didn’t go anywhere besides, “Gone, gone, gone.” The rest were
just ok including (the usually belting singer) Curtis, Lazaro, Paul, and Amber.
Kree still sounded great but she can do better than that.
As for results, the ladies
dominated the week with all top 3 spots taken by
female contestants namely Candice Glover, Kree Harrison,
and Angie Miller. The other contestants who made it to the top 9
(in order) are:
4 Lazaro Arbos
5 Amber Holcomb
6 Janelle Arthur
7 Burnell Taylor
8 Paul Jolley
9 Devin Velez
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| Curtis Finch Jr. AmericanIdol.com |
Unfortunately, it was the end
of the line for Curtis Finch Jr. despite that jaw dropping "I Believe I Can Fly" rendition for the judges save. Apparently; America isn’t inspired by his
inspiring songs and spiritual life. Nicki Minaj, who fought to use the judges
save for Curtis was dismayed. The judges save this year only works if all 4
judges agree. Too bad they didn’t and too bad for America, they won’t hear this
angelic and melodic singer in the show anymore.
This week, American Idol season 12 top 10 is down
to 9 and will be performing live once again this time singing John Lennon and Paul
McCartney hits. Jessica Sanchez will also return on the show during the results
night.
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