American Idol Top 8 Performances (Videos)
On the eve of the star-studded spectacular Idol Gives Back, the theme for tonight’s American Idol was “inspirational songs.”
Michael Johns had another solid performance with Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” – I look for him to be in the final two.
Syesha Mercado performed former AI winner Fantasia’s “I Believe.” – I believe we may be saying goodbye to Syesha this week.
Jason Castro had his best performance since “Hallelujah” with Israel “Iz” Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole’s arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” – Wow, wow, wow! And did I say wow? Safe for another week.
Kristy Lee Cook sang Martina McBride’s “Anyway.” – Kristy Lee deserves props for her song choice. Although she has been a bit inconsistent, she is America’s “girl next door,” and tonight’s performance being one of her best, it’s a sure bet she’s safe.
David Cook’s performance of “Innocent” by Our Lady Piece was a bit of a letdown. – I have come to expect great things from David Cook, and although this was a good performance, it wasn’t great. I still think we will be seeing him in the final two.
Carly Smithson tackles Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.” – Carly took Simon’s comments about her appearance to heart and looked amazing this week. A good enough performance, but look for her to be in the bottom two this week.
David Archuleta chose Robbie Williams’ “Angels” – David sang from his heart and it showed. Teenage girls and old women adore him. I predict an all male final three.
Brooke White rounds out the evening with Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend.” – Kristy Lee may be America’s girl next door, but I maintain that Brooke is more talented. This was not her best performance, but we’ll be seeing her for a few more weeks.
View videos of each performance below.
Michael Johns “Dream On”
Syesha Mercado “I Believe”
Jason Castro “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Kristy Lee Cook “Anyway”
David Cook “Innocent”
Carly Smithson “The Show Must Go On”
David Archuleta “Angels”
Brooke White “You’ve Got a Friend”
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