Ashton Jones was eliminated in American Idol Season 10 Episode 17, surviving just one week after her wild card nomination. The remaining 12 contestants will perform themes from the years they were born.
Naima Adedapo
Song: What’s Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner
Steven: Sorcerer’s grasp for melody.
Jennifer: Gave you a pass on the pitchiness last week… but starting to see that you are consistently pitchy.
Randy: Always under the pitch. Vocals were a mess.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-01
Paul McDonald
Song: I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John
Jennifer: Struggling up there. So much soul and star quality that you overcame that.
Randy: Some very pitchy notes. You make whatever you sing your own.
Steven: Very distinctive voice.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-02
Thia Megia
Song: Colors of the Wind by Vanessa Williams
Randy: Okay vocals. Very boring.
Steven: Beautiful voice, but is that song who you are?
Jennifer: A little safe. Feels like your vibrato needs a little work.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-03
James Durbin
Song: I’ll Be There for You by Bon Jovi
Steven: Made Desmond Child proud with that.
Jennifer: Brings me so much joy.
Randy: Always figure out how to make it your own. Very tastefully done.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-04
Haley Reinhart
Song: I’m Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston
Jennifer: A little tense.
Randy: Confused. Not sure who you are. Vocals were okay.
Steven: Want to hear more blues.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-05
Stefano Langone
Song: If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red
Randy: Best performance of the night so far. Highest degree of difficulty and slayed it.
Steven: Beautiful phrasing.
Jennifer: Perfect song for you. You could take this thing.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-06
Pia Toscano
Song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston
Steven: You are why this show is called American Idol.
Jennifer: So glad to hear you do something up tempo. Perfect for you.
Randy: Pia is in the competition to win it.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-07
Scotty McCreery
Song: Can I Trust You with My Heart by Travis Tritt
Jennifer: Pushed it out there a little bit more at the end.
Randy: Love seeing you take chances, and I know Travis Tritt in case anybody wanted to know.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-08
Karen Rodriguez
Song: Love Will Lead You Back by Taylor Dayne
Randy: Started a little rough. Definitely better than last week.
Steven: Love when you break into your ethnic whatitisness.
Jennifer: Could tell you were a little bit scared but attacked it.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-09
Casey Abrams
Song: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
Steven: Crazy and talented, the perfect match.
Jennifer: Parts of it were a little screamy.
Randy: Not your best, but you’re fearless.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-10
Lauren Alaina
Song: I’m The Only One by Melissa Etheridge
Jennifer: Took it and made it your own. Very, very good job.
Randy: Very nice.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-11
Jacob Lusk
Song: Alone by Heart
Randy: Very, very nice performance. Loved the tenderness at the end the most.
Steven: Gospel had a baby, and they named it Jacob Lusk.
Jennifer: Give yourself completely.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 10 Episode 19, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.