American Idol Power Rankings
So here we are, starting Hollywood week. We haven’t even seen everyone yet, but here’s my first take on this season’s power rankings:
- Andrew Garcia – My early favorite. Awesome voice. Seems like he gets it. Just different enough to get a huge fanbase
- Janell Wheeler – Last year the girls weren’t overly strong. There was no superstar. I think she has the look and sound to be a star
- Jermaine Sellers – Another of my early favorites. I think he stood out, both style & sound. He’s a top 5er
- Lacey Brown – I love the sound. Love the look. Really, one of my personal favs. Don’t know if she’s mainstream enough, but we’ll see.
- Lee DeWyze – I see him in the Kris Allen mold. Good singer, seems creative.
- John Park – I wasn’t as high on his as everyone else, but we’ll see.
- Aaron Kelly – I think he has the tinybopper thing going on. Similar mold as other 16-17 year olds who stay a little too long.
- Vered Didi Benami – Has the look. Good voice. I’m interested to see where she goes. Could move up.
- Katie Stevens – One of the early stars and caught lots of early attention.
- Tyler Grady – I’ve heard good things, but honestly don’t remember him. That’s usually not the best sign, but maybe I wasn’t paying attention?
- Katelyn Epperly- One of my person favorite girls, but I don’t know if it translates into huge fandom.
- Lilly Scott – Has the tools…
- Alex Lambert – Haven’t really seen him… Last name probably is why I have him this high?
- Ashley Rodriguez – She can for sure sing. I think is a top 12 contender
- Chris Golightly – Probably needs a makeover before moving higher.
- Crystal Bowersox – I don’t know if she’s “right” for Idol. But she’s interesting. Thinks she has to do a LOT right
- Siobhan Magnus – This is the point where it’s anyone’s guess… We haven’t really seen much of anyone below (or I didn’t like them)
- Todrick Hall
- Michael Lynche – Probably would have been higher had he not had negative press.
- Michelle Delamor
- Paige Miles
- David Duke
- Casey James – I wasn’t impressed really.
- Haeley Vaughn – I was suprised she got a yellow ticket, let alone made it to the top 24… but again, this is only after 1 audition. I’d be surprised with a top 12 though
I need your thoughts, so please comment! As we get into the Top 24, I’ll update this weekly.
