The top 13 were decided in American Idol Season 10 Episode 15. Tonight they will perform. The theme is a songs by their personal idols, with Jimmy Iovine there to serve as a distraction.
Lauren Alaina
Song: Any Man of Mine by Shania Twain
Steven: Loved that song. Wish it had just been a little more kick ass.
Jennifer: Amazing voice. But you have to kick it into high gear.
Randy: Cool song. Sang well. Didn’t shine for you.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-01
Casey Abrams
Song: With a Little Help from My Friends by Joe Cocker
Jennifer: Watching somebody important right now.
Randy: So unbelievable and so exciting. Fun.
Steven: A rainbow of talent.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-02
Ashton Jones
Song: When You Tell Me That You Love Me by Diana Ross
Randy: A little safe but saw you grow.
Steven: A lot more in there than you’re showing us.
Jennifer: Moments where it was kind of getting away from you. Would like to see you sing songs that people know.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-03
Paul McDonald
Song: Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams with an R
Steven: A little pitchy. Find a song where the chorus is your key. But love the voice.
Jennifer: So unique. I hope America gets it.
Randy: I get it, and I hope America gets it.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-04
Pia Toscano
Song: All By Myself by Celine Dion
Jennifer: Topped last week.
Randy: Hit the notes dead on. Very hot, dope, cool.
Steven: Slammed it.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-05
James Durbin
Song: Maybe I’m Amazed by Paul McCartney
Randy: Now you come out and sing Paul McCartney and slay it. This dude can do anything.
Steven: Taken everything you’ve ever felt and kicked it into next week.
Jennifer: You can really actually sing.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-06
Haley Reinhart
Song: Blue from LeAnn Rimes
Steven: You can hear the country western part of America roaring.
Jennifer: So unique.
Randy: Like that you can do anything. A little boring.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-07
Jacob Lusk
Song: I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly
Steven: So good I can’t even judge it.
Jennifer: You make us feel so much because you feel so much.
Randy: Such a signature sound. Kind of lost it but really hit it at the end.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-08
Thia Megia
Song: Smile by Michael Jackson
Randy: Love the intro. Golden. Wish the whole song would have been like that. Got a little pitchy in spots.
Steven: A little pitchy in the middle.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-09
Stefano Langone
Song: Sing Lately by Stevie Wonder
Steven: Arrangement was crazy. So well done.
Jennifer: Had me dancing. Really you.
Randy: Stevie would be proud of this.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-10
Karen Rodriguez
Song: I Could Fall in Love by Selena
Jennifer: Could tell you were a little uncomfortable with some of the notes.
Randy: Kind of fighting the song.
Steven: Lacking energy.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-11
Scotty McCreery
Song: The River by Garth Brooks
Randy: This is exactly where you belong. Don’t change it.
Steven: Did Garth justice.
Jennifer: Saw you open up as a performer.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-12
Naima Adedapo
Song: Umbrella by Rihanna
Steven: A little pitchy. Brought flavor.
Jennifer: You got fire. Need to work on control.
Randy: A little rough but love the whole reggae thing.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-36
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 10 Episode 17, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.