3-17-2009 American Idol LIVE Update

I'm actually watching the show on my TiVo as I am typing; that's why I am calling this a "Live Update".

This week's theme is COUNTRY! Country music has only recently grown on me, so we'll see how this goes.

1. Michael
The song is a bit too country for me. I actually don't even know this song. But regardless, country boy is doing his thing and I am glad to see a roughneck pursuing his dream.

2. Allison
Not too crazy about the flower on her hair, but I suppose I am willing to overlook it because she has a good voice. For some reason though, her performance reminded me of Miley Cyrus?! Was it just me, or did you see it too? The way she performed, the way she moved, looked like they were Miley's moves!

3. Kris
I agree with Randy. Travis, that is. I personally think this is Kris' best performance yet. I haven't heard him sing a ballad song, and I am definitely liking this much better than his performances of the Michael Jackson songs he sang. Now is review time, and apparently Paula and Simon think so too. Actually, all the judges agree with me!

4. Lil
I thought it was just okay. She definitely got the pipes but I was hoping there would be some twang in there. Nice try though.
Note: Simon just cracked me up with the "Little" name-calling. Also, JUST SHUT UP, LIL! Sometimes it's better to just not say anything.

5. Adam
As much as I don't care for Adam, I do give him an A+ for making the song his own. This is exactly what Lil should've done. She should have or could have put her R&B spin on the country song to make it her own. But instead she failed in her attempt and went on to blame that it wasn't her thing. Whatever. Excuses, excuses. We've heard it all before. Every AI contestant, including rocker Adam, has to go or is going through it as well. I personally don't even like the song Adam is singing now but his originality definitely scores high in my book. Randy, Jackson, is my dawg on this one.

6. Scott
Gosh I wish I can play the piano. I am so touched that someone like Scott with vision impairment can play the piano. Good for him. Okay, going back to the song performance: Good vocals, but not great. I know he's not entirely blind, nor does he have the best vocals, but I hope he can be the white Stevie Wonder. One day. Eventually.

7. Alexis
Maybe she's nervous?! I thought the song started okay. Perhaps I was expecting more since Randy (Travis) said in the video clip that he thought it was perfect?! I don't think it was perfect...But I still like her anyway.

8. Danny
The song started just okay. But when the chorus part came and when Danny started singing those high powerful notes I was like YES! There's the Danny I love! I love his voice when he hits the high powerful notes! Good job! Kara and Randy Jackson both agree with me.

9. Anoop
Another surprising performance for me. This is the first time I'm hearing Anoop singing a ballad and I am pleasantly surprised! Good song choice and I thought he sang it great. Definitely, 100%, better than his last 2 performances. Wow, Simon just said the 2 things I just said!

10. Megan
I think she looks great tonight. Very pretty. I suppose this is one of the perks of being on American Idol: getting decked up. Anyway, I thought she did great! She picked the right song for her. I had no idea she's ill! Anyway, loved her vocals & performance.

11. Matt
I just realized that both guys I like in the competition (Danny & Matt) both picked songs by Carrie Underwood! I'm not sure if this is the best song choice for him, but I definitely love the performance!

Based on tonight's performances; gosh this is a tough one; my guess for the people in the bottom 3 are Lil, Alexis, Adam or Scott.