Motown What What!

Obviously Lil Rounds will be expected to step it up big time tonight! But, what will she sing!? Matt Giruad should be able to impress quite easily in this format as well.

Rumor has it we'll see Jennifer Hudson and Rubben Studdard on the results show this week! I wonder when they'll bring back Clay Aiken. Will there be a s standards week? or a Music from Musicals week? Hmmm.

Idol Countryfied?

When I heard it was going to be Grand Ole Opry week I was very excited. I am a huge fan of country music.

My favorite from Opry week was Kris Allen. His rendition of "To make you feel my love" was beautiful and heartfelt. I was very impressed! Simon finally took notice of Kris too.

Was anyone else sort of disturbed by Adam Lambert's "Ring of Fire"? I love him. He's a shot of adrenaline in American Idol's arm. But, that was just bizarre and kind of creepy. Poor Randy Travis didn't even know what to say! Of course he was diplomatic and encouraging thou. haha . I am curious to see what Adam comes up with next week with Motown being the theme.

The elimintation of Alexis Grace was a bit of shocker! Wow. Didn't expect that!!! But, it's to early in the competition for the Judges to use their once only "save". Poor Alexis. It should have been Michael Sarver.

Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis performing "I told you so" on the elimination show was a highlight for me as well. It's a fantastic song. Carrie sings it so well... and Randy is truly and old time country legend.

Top 13!!

Tonight is the night! Hopefully it will get more exciting from here....

The Top 13 is as follows.

Jorge Nunez - his being voted into the top 12 was a bit of shocker.

Danny Gokey - with a heartbreaking story and strong backround in music (he's a music teacher) and his talent. He's a sure top 3 contender!

Adam Lambert - with his modern look and vocal style he's sure to go far. But, will photos surfacing on the internet hurt his chances?

Anoop Desai - Simon's surprise last second wild card pick. Interesting choice! Not sure what to say about him!

Kris Allen - his breakthrough performance of Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" made people take notice and vote! Can he keep impressing?

Megan Joy Corkrey - A wild card pick from the judges. She's beautiful, unique and quirky. But, can she REALLY sing... that remains to be seen.

Allison Iraheta - impressed everyone with her huge performance of Heart's "Alone" She's my favorite!

Michael Sarver - an oil rigging father seems like the underdog.

Scott MacIntyre - his story in incredible. He's almost completely blind but his passion for music is his driving force.

Alexis Grace - funky super cute, pint sized bluesy voice.

Matt Giraud - the southern dualing pianist.

Jasmine Murray - 17 and could make a pop record today.

Lil Rounds - the mother of 3 is a favorite to win.

Group 3

Sarcasm noted? Good. The last group of 12 left something to be desired. Scott MacIntyre, the almost completely blind guy, pulls at my heart strings. I watch him sing and I just want to cry. Yeah, it's a little awkward watching him. He seems kind of lost up there. I would be too! It was a given that he'd make it through to the top 12. It will be interesting to see how he does once he's got the piano again.

I really thought that Felica or Kristen should have made it through and when they didn't I hoped that at least one of them would return for Wild Card. The shocker for me was Jorge! His emotional "I think in Spanish" and tearing up after his performance probably helped him. (I know its superficial... but I find his eyebrows so distracting!)

Lil Rounds! Isn't she amazing?! She always looks great and he passion and drive is apparent. She always sounds good and I think she'll make it quite far!