Who would’ve thunk that Kevin Covais would be in the Final 12. Certainly not me.
This week, it appeared that everyone was heeding the advice of the judges. Sticking to what they know best, singing age appropriate songs, actually choosing songs wisely and going back to the layered t-shirts. Is it just me, or did Ace lend Bucky a shirt and then throw one Chris’s way… everyone wants to be Ace apparently.
There was one performance that shocked the hell out of me. Bo Bice. How the hell? What the hell? He’s disgusting and that song sucked. How he made it to the final 2 and then sold an album and a #1 video. Ew. America is sometimes off their rocker or off their rockstar. Exhibit A – Clay Aiken.
What’s up with Paula wearing extremely low cut cleavage bearing shirts when it’s guys night to sing? “Look at my big flower, Ace”.
Ryan – that was so sweet of Huey Lewis to lend you his tie for the night.
Onto the performances.
Girls
Katharine McPhee
Much better than last week with her version of “Think”. But she still needs to connect with the audience. She’s got a great voice, but for some reason, her energy is kind of flat…her chest, however, is not. She was bouncing all over the place.
Mandisa
Girl, way to bring it! “I’m Every Woman”. Yes, you are.
Kellie Pickler
Funny how this girl can be dumber than Jessica Simpson and it’s never been cuter. Cute as a mink.
Melissa McGhee
I like Melissa and I’m glad she made it to the final 12.
Paris Bennett
“Conga”? Blue eyeshadow that matches your blue dress? Oye. You’re getting warmer. But Gloria Estefan is still all over lite radio. Step it up, girl.
Ayla Brown
I liked Ayla and was sad to see her go. I think she just didn’t have the best song choice, even though she sang it well. She’s got a basketball career to get back to.
Kinnik Sky
Oh, Kinnik. Not even a digitally mastered recording in the studio could’ve saved you on this one.
Lisa Tucker
She’s great great great. Why do I never have much to say about Lisa? Hmmm. Not stand out enough?
Boys
Elliott Yamin
What is up with this kid? He’s got diabetes, 90% deaf in one ear, had medical emergencies with his mom during auditions… His new name is Medical Marijuana.
Chris Daughtry
Sang “Broken”. Slower song, figured he just wanted to show diversity. Hey, buddy, you used to have Ryan hair and you looked great, now you’re a baldie and still look great. Keep up the good work.
Will Makar
Will didn’t have a chance on this one. His version of James Taylor’s “How Sweet it is” made me feel like I was at a wedding with a bad band. With a lead singer with bad bangs.
Kevin Covais
“Thstarry thstarry night”? And he thstayed around and made it to the final 12? Clearly thith kid ith doing thomething right. I juthst can’t believe Thimon didn’t mention hith lisssthhhp at all. Ever.
Gedeon McKinney
I’m surprised that big grin Gedeon McKinney fell a victim of the votes. But I think his demise was in his overly-enunciated explanation of the world as a record. “You. See. Music. Brings. Thee. World. Together. Unity. Through. Music”. Sweet kid, but he seriously is in Mr. Peabody’s Way Back Machine and ended up somewhere in 1963.
Bucky Covington
Bucky and Rocky. Is it the year of the look-alike? Becky had a twin, Ace’s bro’s look just like him, Will looks like Brady-Osmond-Savage and Kevin looks like Chicken Little.
Taylor Hicks
Excellent song choice, Taylor. “Takin’ it to the Street” by the Doobies. You’ve even been accused of looking like Michael McDonald. But Taylor, will you come out like Elliott with any maladies, already? This performance was filled with seizure-like dance moves that would alert any EMT to the scene. What the hell was that ‘wheels on the bus go round and round’ move?
Ace Young
This dude. Man. Has he got it or what? Any boy band comparisons have now become reality. No, Ace, you’re not R&B, even though you think you are. This performance channeled Justin Timberlake 100%. And I couldn’t love it more. Much better looking than Justin, I might add. Loved the song, the confidence, the moves, the jeans, the beanie. Whoever compares you to Constantine is high on crack cocaine. The only similarity is the hair. If that’s the case, I’m Heather Locklear.
Now, word on the street is that next week is Stevie Wonder. Which, unless Stevie’s been booked for a long time, kind of shocks me because it seems that so many people chose to sing his songs, and some not so well. But since Stevie’s one of my favorite artists of all time, ever, ever, ever… it’s gonna be AWESOME! Please no more Bo Bice and please please please I beg of you, no Clay Aiken. Bring on Stevie!
My song predictions:
Ace – Always (George Michael & Mary J. Blige covered it) or Jungle Fever (HA!)
Chris – Higher Ground
Kevin – I just called to say I love you
Bucky – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Elliott – Do I Do
Taylor – Superstition… and he’ll bring his harmonica.
Melissa – You can feel it all over
Mandisa – Sunshine of my life
Lisa – You and I
Katharine – All in Love is Fair
Kellie – For Once In My Life
Paris – Overjoyed
And I see us saying goodbye to Kevin.
Let’s see if my Magic 8 Ball predictions are correct.
