American Idol 2/20

Originally Written 2/20.

It was the ladies turn to sing tonight. Only four people really stood out: Alexandrea Lushington, Asia'h Epperson, Ramiele Malubay, and Syesha Mercado. The rest of the contestants could all be categorized as mediocre. No ones performance was horrendous, so it is going to come down to who has the most fans from Hollywood week. With that being said, I think Kristy Lee Cook and Joanne Borgella will be members of the dearly departed.

Stood Out

Alexandrea Lushington – Spinning Wheel by Blood, Sweat, & Tears

Randy – "blew the doors off that one"
Paula – "took control of your performance"
Simon – "I didn't get it"…"didn't think the vocals were great"

I think that everyone in the building liked her except for Simon. I thought she was great and brought a lot of energy. She is a true performer and wants to put on a show.

Asia'h Epperson – Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin

Randy – "Impressed"
Paula – "Really good Moments"
Simon – "favorite of the night"

She was one of my favorites from tryouts through Hollywood week. I like the slight raspiness (is that a word) of her voice. Seems to have fun out there. I really liked what she did with the song. She is going to be a tough out.

Ramiele Malubay – You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Dusty Springfield

Randy – "that was hot"…"very classy"
Paula – "force to be reckoned with"
Simon – "out sang every single person"

I like her, she doesn't try too hard…has the best voice of all the ladies.

Syesha Mercado – Tobacco Road by Status Quo

Randy – "powerful voice"…"I really liked it"
Paula – "joyful"…"fun"
Simon – "terrific"

I agree with Randy her voice is very powerful and I really like her hair.

Should be Going Home

Kristy Lee Cook – Rescue Me by Fontella Bass

Randy - "rough around the edges"
Paula - "good performer"
Simon - "song didn't suit you"…"robotic performance"…"didn't get anything from it"

I thought it was a very low energy, could be because she was sick. However, I don't like that she tried to use the sickness as an excuse. She is cute girl, so she might end up surviving.

Joanne Borgella – I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin

Randy – "shaky"…"unsure"
Paula – "have to pull it together" (pretty strong remarks for Paula)
Simon – "I didn't like it at all"…"very average"

I thought she seemed nervous. This is American Idol...it's go time...you have can't be scared now. I think she is going home.