Following another lackluster performance, 16 year old Shannon Magrane, who Steven Tyler refers to as “hot, humid, and happening,” was eliminated in American Idol Season 11 Episode 20. Tonight the top 10 will perform Billy Joel songs, and it’s also makeover week.
Now that my Tivo’s working, sort of, I get to watch Idol tonight, and with all the filler should probably be done by the regularly scheduled show time in spite the Survivor delay. Wait, is that a good thing? I’ll admit, though, that the judges this season suck less than they did before, actually offering something resembling constructive criticism from time to time.
Deandre Brackensick
Song: Only the Good Die Young
Steven: A little too happy, but isn’t that what the world needs right now?
Jennifer: Like the laid back vibe. Nice mix.
Randy: Nothing special.
Erika van Pelt
Song: New York State of Mind
Randy: Love the vocals.
Jennifer: Such a beautiful vocal. Love to see you let loose.
Joshua Ledet
Song: She’s Got a Way
Jennifer: Needed to feel like you were connected more to the lyrics.
Steven: Made a song I didn’t know come to life.
Randy: Kind of a half-half thing for me.
Skylar Laine
Song: Shameless
Randy: Key was a little low in the intro, but you got in your comfort zone by the middle.
Jennifer: Fearless.
Steven: Every time you hit a chorus, you just hit it with such conviction. Maybe a little pitchy.
Elise Testone
Song: Vienna
Steven: Fantastic melody. Lot of heart.
Jennifer: Everybody got to see your personality.
Randy: Made it your own. Had a moment.
Phillip Phillips
Song: Moving Out
Jennifer: You are who you are.
Steven: Took that song and Phillip Phillipsed it.
Randy: Those that do should. You just did. Stick to your guns.
Hollie Cavanagh
Song: Honesty
Steven: A little pitchy. Seemed like you were overthinking the song.
Jennifer: Have to know every single note when you take on these big songs.
Randy: Choruses were great. Some little pitch issues in the verses.
Heejun Han
Song: My Life
Jennifer: Breath of fresh air. Didn’t hit the vocal exactly the way you would have liked to because you were running around.
Steven: At some point, you gotta try and take it more serious.
Randy: At least you had a good time.
Jessica Sanchez
Song: Everybody Has a Dream
Steven: Gone way past my judging. Thank you for letting me hear you sing.
Jennifer: That song was written for you. The defining moment for you.
Randy: You have a moment every time you step on that stage. Perfect.
Colton Dixon
Song: Piano Man
Jennifer: Goosies from head to toe from the minute you started.
Steven: Stunning choice of chords.
Randy: Very sensitive, touching, moving performance.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 11 Episode 22, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.