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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Who deserves to make the Top 12 after tonight?
Who should go home based on tonight’s performances? It’s a toss-up between Paige Miles, Katie Stevens, Katelyn Epperly and Lacey Brown.
But … I think there are good arguments for any one of these eight remaining ladies making the Top 12.
Here’s tonight’s play by play:
Katie Stevens
Song: Kelly Clarkson’s “Break Away”
Vocals: Good
Judges comments: Randy compared the performance to karaoke. Ellen commended Katie for her song choice but lacked feeling. Kara said this year we have people who know who they are and others don’t. “The singing needed to be perfect tonight, and it wasn’t.” Simon said Katie’s issue is that she hasn’t worked out what kind of artist she wants to be and that the performance was “gloomy,” but commended her for taking the artists’ advice.
Overall impression: Katie’s a talented singer, but this performance lacked the “wow” factor it needed to earn a spot in the Top 12. She also doesn’t have any standout performances from past weeks.
Grade: C+
Why she could be Top-12 worthy: She hasn’t really found herself on stage yet, but she is very likable, has a strong voice and could attract the youth vote.
Siobhan Magnus
Song: “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals
Vocals: Strong
Judges comments: Randy commended Siobhan for surprising them and knows how to take risks. Ellen said she’s why she loves music and that the performance was captivating and current. Kara said Siobhan is so unique and for an “unlikely character” on the show, she’s doing great. Simon wasn’t a fan and thought the performance and outfit were weird and dark.
Overall impression: I thought it was a good showcase of her vocal range, though sort of dark. I imagine her performance from last week will carry her through.
Grade: B
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: Siobhan, while she is no Adam Lambert, has the guts to take some big risks on stage … some work, some don’t. But she keeps you guessing, and that’s a good thing on a show like this.
Lacey Brown
Song: Brandy Carlisle’s “The Story”
Vocals: Unusual, but good
Judges comments: Randy and Ellen agreed that was Lacey’s best performance so far and showcased her distinctive voice. Kara said it was a “brilliant choice” and she’s back. Simon said he didn’t love the song, but she sang it really well, but it’s in danger of being forgotten.
Overall impression: I think Lacey has improved from the last couple performances, which were very dull, but I’m not sure her best performance will stand up against the competition.
Grade: B
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: There’s something captivating about Lacey. Maybe it’s her look, her personality or her stage presence. She has been inconsistent, so I guess it’s a question of whether people will remember good Lacey or bad Lacey.
Katelyn Epperly
Song: Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” with keyboard
Vocals: Strong
Judges comments: Randy said he didn’t feel the right connection, and that there was “nothing special” about it. Ellen said she didn’t know if that was the song that would have wowed people and that it just wasn’t enough. Kara said she wasn’t connected like last week and the song was simple for such an important night. Simon said “it was kind of like request night on a Friday night at a restaurant.” “This may have been a mistake for you tonight.”
Overall impression: This wasn’t Katelyn’s best performance … can’t argue with the judges on that one. But I think she has been one of the strongest in past week’s and hopefully that will be enough to keep her around.
Grade: C+
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: Tonight wasn’t her best, but over the last few weeks, Katelyn has been one of the top performers. She has a great voice and a great look (fabulous curly hair).
Didi Benami
Song: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon”
Vocals: Strong with guitar
Judges comments: Randy said it was much better than last week but that there wasn’t a “wow” moment. Ellen said that it was a lovely performance and she rebounded nicely from last week’s disappointing one. Kara said this performance was one of her favorite moments of the season. Simon said he agreed with Kara and that it was “head and shoulders above the rest” so far and that the whole performance was a “wow moment.”
Overall impression: I think Didi proved she should stick around. She has a really interesting sound. This was much better than previous performances.
Grade: B+
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: She has a really unique sound. Tonight, she chose a song that proved that.
Paige Miles
Song: “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin
Vocals: Mediocre
Judges comments: Randy said the song was way too big for Paige and “just didn’t work at all.” Ellen said the song is supposed to be uplifting, but it was sad. Kara said “it was all wrong” and tonight was not the night to do that. Simon said it was a horrible song choice and that the arrangement was awful and something you’d hear in the Holiday Inn in 1974. “It’s such a shame, you had so much potential… you have no idea what kind of artist you want to be.”
Overall impression: That was really depressing and it did not show off Paige’s vocal range. I think Paige could be in danger of coming home because she doesn’t have any performances that really stand out among the rest of the talent.
Grade: C-
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: Week after week, the judges have criticized Paige for song choice, but always build her back up saying she has one of the best voices in the competition. People may keep her around based on that alone.
Crystal Bowersox
Song: “Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman with electric guitar
Vocals: Wow
Judges comments: “This is what the show’s about … love the honesty,” Randy said. Ellen said she needs new adjectives for Crystal. Kara said it’s easy for you because you know who you are and what you’ll do. Simon said you are one million billion percent in the Top 12 next week and definitely the most improved. “You’ve got confidence, and it’s yours to lose.”
Overall impression: Love her. She really is the female to beat.
Grade: A
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: If she’s not in the Top 12, heck, even the Top 2, there is something very wrong with this competition.
Lilly Scott
Song: Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” with mandolin
Vocals: Good
Judges comments: Randy and Ellen loved the voice and originality. Kara said it was very contemporary. Simon said “I think you’re very brave choosing the song on a night like this. It was cute and quirky but that could have been risky.”
Overall impression: This seemed like a really odd song choice for Lilly. I’m still scratching my head. It was a good performance, but she took a step backward this week in my book.
Grade: B
Why she could be Top 12 worthy: Minus tonight’s risky song choice, Lilly has consistently been one of the best and has the advantage of knowing what kind of artist she wants to be. Now it’s your turn: Who’s on your Top 6 ladies list?
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