Ace. Ace. Ace. I don’t know what happened. I’m not jumping off the bandwagon, but why did you choo-choose that horrible song? Daniel Bedingfield? A song that can make anyone ears bleed? I think you sang it better than Daniel Bedingfield, cause at least you’re hot. However, in keeping with the theme of the week: Bad Song Choice, THAT was one of the worst vocal cacophonies EVER. So, as Heather Cox sang Mariah Carey and couldn’t live up to it, you sang Daniel Bedingfield and did. Oye Vay.
But don’t worry, I’ll forgive you. I forgave George Michael for his bathroom incident and even his most recent drug possession. I’m a very forgiving person. Just don’t do it again.
Enough of the tough love.
Let’s begin with the girlie girls.
Katharine McPhee
Girl’s got it. But she’s gotta get some charisma and get it fast. She’s great, but needs to connect the song to the audience. She’ll go far. “All in Love is Fair” by Stevie Wonder, didn’t work.
Lisa Tucker
Not the greatest song choice. Still good. She’s safe. We love us some Lisa Tucker.
Melissa McGhee
Very impressed with Melissa. I hate country music, so I have no idea what the song was, but she looked better than usual, got her hair did and her nails did. She gave a much needed standout performance.
Mandisa
Believe it or not, I thought Faith Hill’s “Cry” was a bad song choice for her. The beginning was rough, but she wailed it and nailed it in the end. Good job girl. And they keep calling her diva, which could be code for “big momma”.
Heather Cox
Oh, Heather. You can’t sing Mariah. Nobody can sing Mariah. Pack your bags.
Brenna Gethers
“Last Dance” by Donna Summer. Last dance, last chance. Prophetic. Pathetic. Her number was up before she even opened her mouth. America’s over her attitude.
Ayla Brown
Dag, girl. You have a really good voice! I say we see you in the top 6. And I’d like to see you juggle a chainsaw while singing. Simon, have that arranged for us, will ya?
Paris Bennett
Couldn’t agree with the judges more on this one. “Wind Beneath My Wings”, Bette Midler. Didn’t she do USO stints with Bob Hope. Yes, she did. Paris, quit singing old fashioned lady songs that you’d hear at the early bird special dinners.
Kellie Pickler
“Something to Talk About”, Bonnie Raitt. Good energy, Kellie. She really is one of the cutest things… ever. Not vocally the best, but if Ace can make it to the top 6, so can she.
Kinnik Sky
What is up with all the country? Just cause you’re from the south doesn’t mean you like it! Right?
Boys
Taylor Hicks
He’s starting to get old (no pun intended). He “woos” too much, “I’m just happy to be here”, too much… alright we get it. Actually, I don’t get it. What don’t I see in Taylor that the rest of the country sees? I like Taylor, but come on, America. Taylor Hicks is easy like Sunday mornin’.
Elliot Yamin
“Moody’s Mood for Love”. Oh, Elliot, indulge me with your vocal diversity. However, Elliot’s got a few things against him: his teeth, and subsequent overall oddball looks and his feet-are-super-glued-to-the-floor stance. He’s gotta play to the audience like a teen idol selling a kazillion records.
Ace Young
I’ve already commented enough on this kid. Bring on an artist that you love, Ace. No more of this, “I just learned this song this week and practically lost my voice perfecting the off key notes”. I’d also like for him NOT to have a girlfriend. She could be a beard. Maybe Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes, can ask him a question or two.
Will Makar
Do we think that Will has a chance this week? We don’t know. But I don’t think this kid is making it to the top. He’s adorable and has a ton of the “11 year old girl” following. A following which he’s not fond of, but get over it. For cryin’ out loud, you sang a song called “Lady” not “girl”…
Sway
I thought he did well last week with the elements (Earth, Wind & Fire) however, this week, he didn’t have any of the elements on his side. More like Rock, Paper, Scissors. And paper covers rock. Pack yer bags, Sway.
David
This boy is such a doll, even sang what he sings best: crooner. He just didn’t quite get it right. It was very touching, though, when he got the boot and all of the girls were crying and crowded around him as he sang “The way you look tonight”. I’m not worried about him, he’ll still sign a deal in Vegas or a cruiseline.
Gedeon
This is the throwback kid! I thought his rendition of “Shout” last week was too safe and almost as bad as Bobby’s campy version of Copacabana. But this week, he proved himself a winner. And apparently is cocky, too. Was the only one who vehemently said, “No way” if he thought he was getting kicked off this week. Cocky sons a bitch.
Kevin Covais
America loves this kid for one more week. And I’m puttin’ money on either a Chicken Little collaboration or an endorsement for a chicken product.
Bucky Covington
Are you kidding me? I have never been able to grasp the concept of small town. How did this guy even know there was a competition in town? Hear it on his telegraph? “Alls we got in our town is just chicken… I don’t even know what half of this stuff is here… it’s in French”. Yep, Buck…everything in LA is in French.
I do think he’s got a good voice, though.
Chris Daughtry
All Aboard! Definitely got the most votes this week. He tore it UP! I checked out songs on the internet and there were a few that Chris has up. Sounds like a Chad Kroeger or Scott Stapp or even James Hetfield. Randy was so right about him. He could go into the studio right now and record something and sell it like pornography the next day. I’ll buy his album. I’m on the Daughtry Bandwagon. Woo Woo!
I feel like I’m watching a race that has a 4 way tie, you don’t know who’s gonna win and you’re waiting for SOMEONE to fall. Please keep your balance, Ace, stay on course, I don’t wanna end up in Bucky-ville or Hicks-ville!
