Haley Reinhart was finally eliminated in American Idol Season 10 Episode 37, leaving us with a final two battle between young country singers Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. Thankfully tonight’s show is only 1 hour long.
Lauren blew out one of her vocal chords, but the doctor says she’ll be fine to make it through the hour. At least the rumors of Haley returning did not end up coming true.
Scotty starts off with Gone by Montgomery Gentry, and Lauren kicks off the night with Flat on the Floor by Carrie Underwood.
Then Scotty sings Check Yes or No by George Strait (chosen by George Strait). Seems we’re not going to be getting much judging tonight. Not that we normally do. All we get from this panel is how everything is beautiful. Lauren follows with Maybe It Was Memphis by Pam Tillis (chosen by Carrie Underwood, who at least didn’t pick her own song).
Randy gives round 1 to Scotty, but he gives round 2 to Lauren. Jennifer agrees with him. Steven offers no useful insight. Next they’ll both sing their winner’s songs, which typically just get chucked aside quickly. The only memorable one is Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This.
Scotty McCreery
Song: I Love You This Big
Randy: Not the perfect song for you, but the range was great. Brilliant vocal.
Jennifer: Amazing job.
Steven: Come a long way.
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Lauren Alaina
Song: Like My Mother Does
Randy: Great song. Finally the Lauren we grew to love in Nashville.
Jennifer: You may have just won.
Steven: You are it in my eyes.
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Randy gives round 3 to Lauren. Jennifer just says it was a tight race. Steven finally makes a decision, giving Lauren the win.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 10 Episode 39, where we will find out who the American Idol Season 10 winner is, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.