The finale…………..who will be the next American Idol?

Tonight Adam and Kris got to sing three songs.

First was the repeat performances………………

Adam’s first song was  Mad World

Judge’s Opinions:

Randy…..”glad to see you show your sensitive side”  and “I give you an A plus…A for Adam.

Simon……..”it was too theatrical”

Kris did ” ain’t no sunshine” while playing the piano.

Judges said………….

Randy…..”you saved the best for last” and it was the best performance ever.

Kara………”if he doesn’t move you then there is something wrong with you.”

Paula…………..”awakened the spirit in all of us.”

Simon…..” When they announced your name  last week, I wasn’t sure that America had made the right choice.  I take that all back now.”

Then came American Idol creator  Simon Fuller’s choice.

For Adam is was “Change is gonna come” by Sam Cooke.  Randy called it “unbelievable.”  Kara said it was probably Adam’s best performance and interpretation of a song.  While Paula said it was the best she had ever heard Adam sing, ever ever ever.  She also said he looked like a superstar and was gonna be iconic.  Simon told him he was 100% back in the game.

Kris’s feedback  from the guys wasn’t as promising after his performance of “what’s going on” by Marvin Gaye.  Randy said it was a little light for him.  Although Paula said “you tore it up and made Marvin Gaye proud.”  Kara said he was the perfect person to sing this song.  While Simon said it was like three friends in a bedroom strumming a guitar to Marvin Gaye and called it too layed back for a night like tonight.

For the final performance the finalists were to perform “No Boundaries”  which will be the winners first single.

Adam took the stage first.  Randy said “dude you can sing anything.” Adding that it was a little pitchy and just ” alright” for him.  Kara says she is moved and proud.  Paula tells Adam that she is an Adam fan forever.  Simon calls him one of the best and original contestants ever and that they have found a star with Adam.

Then came Kris.  Randy told Kris that the song was a better fit for him and he should be proud.  Kara said she didn’t want him to be judged by this song and hoped America would juge him be the compelling artist he is.  Paula wished Kris the best of luck no matter what happened.  Simon told him he was surprised at how far he had come.  He also added that his highlight was his first song.

Then to end the night Carrie Underwood sang “Home Sweet Home” , Idol’s farewell song.

….and the 2 finalists are………….

The night started off with Alicia Keys introducing Noah with his performance of R. Kelley’s  “I am the World’s  Greatest.”  Noah learned the song in English in just one week.  Pretty impressive.  All proceeds from his performance, which can be purchased from iTunes, go to the charity Keep a Child Alive.

Rawanda Rapper Noah

Ryan first calls Danny Gokey to the stage the talked about his reunion with Jamar Rogers and his trip back to Milwaukee.  Danny was asked how he felt and he said he wasn’t sure how to feel right now.  Then they made him go wait on the couch.

Next up was Kris Allen.  They talked about his trip back to Arkansas and his free cheese dip for life.  Kris even got an official day named after him  in his honor in Conway.   Then they made him also go wait on the couch.  SIGH!!

To keep us all hanging in anticipation next came Season Six winner Jordin Sparks with her performance of her song “Battlefield.”  She showed why she was chosen as an American Idol.

Then came Adam Lambert.  Adam said it was a wake up call to go back home saying it’s like they have been in a little bubble.  They discussed Adam’s streaker and showed footage of his visit back to California.  And then came the results…………….ADAM TOO HAS TO GO SIT ON THE COUCH!!!!!

Then there was another performance……..ugh the anticipation…………

After about a billion commercials Ryan is sitting with the Top 3.  Danny says “let’s just get this over!!!!  Enough of the commercials.”  Adam belts out “I wanna see Katy Perry!”

Katy Perry performed “Waking Up in Vegas.”  Making it obvious who she is a fan of.  She started off showing us a cape with Adam Lambert’s name on it.  Wonder why Adam was so excited to see her?

With 88 million votes America decided that KRIS WILL GO TO THE FINALS????  And who will compete against Kris?  ADAM LAMBERT!!!!

It saddens me that Danny did not go but I know we will definitely see him again.  There is no doubt in my mind that Danny will get a record contract. Paula even cried.

So who will be the next American Idol?

The Boy’s Club battle it out

In American Idol’s 300th episode The Boys Club had to sing two songs.  One was the judges’ choice and the second was a song of the guys’ choice.   This is going to be a close one.

First up was Danny Gokey.  Paula picked Danny’’s song;  “Dance Little Sister” by Terrence Trent D’Arby.

The judges ofcourse put in their two cents.  Randy smiled saying “way to jump it off ” and calling it “dope.”  Kara said she liked the song choice and it was the “money spot” but did not like the dancing.  “Way to go,” said Paula also adding “way to go.”  Simon called Danny’s dancing “desperate” and said he would have picked a different song.

Randy chose Kris Allen’s song;  One Republic’s “Apologize.”

Randy said, I think the song showed us what kind of future Kris has in the music business.  Kara said she would have perferred this performance with the aucoustic guatiar and it was a  competent performance.  Paula claimed to have heard a “loud bum note,” as Simon disagreed as he usually does with Paula.  This sparks an argument between the judges.

Simon picked “One” by U2 for Adam Lambert.

Simon said this was one of his favorite songs in the world and said that  he recieved a call from Bono saying that he would be “my pleasure” to have Adam perform this song.  He got a “brillant” from Simon. With  Simon also adding that it would be the biggest upset ever if Adam was not one of the finalists.  Randy said it was “in the zone” but he was off the melody.  Kara liked that Adam did his own version of the song.

Next it was the guys’ turn to pick their own songs.

Kris did his own version of  Kayne West’s “Heartless” with only his aucoustic gauitar.

The judges take was promising for Kris.   Simon said he had written him out of the competiton after his first song performance but then said “that has all changed after that performance.”  Randy said Kris’s version was “better than the original.”  Kara called it “bold and fearless.”  Paula said Kris was the bravest artist and he picked a song about Simon Cowell.

Adam belted out his version of Aerosmith’s “Cryin.” Which was right down his alley.

“One of the best I have ever seen on this stage” says Randy, adding “you should be a rock star.”  Kara said she wondered how he hit those high notes, predicting that we will see Adam in the finals.      Paula says, “You set the bar so high in the sky. We’ll be seeing you next week and many years after that.” Simon says he’s not going to suck up as much as the others because you can’t assume anyone will make the final. He wants everyone to vote for Adam because he deserves to be there.

Danny slowed things down with “You are so Beautiful” by Joe Cocker.

Randy said that this just proved why Danny is here because he can sing. Which is what this competion is about.  Kara said “everything you didn’t do in your first performance you just did it” calling Danny’s performance “stunning.”  Paula said that he showed his gospel and R&B part of his  voice and that he “nailed it.”  Simon said the song did not need rearranging calling it a “vocal masterclass.”

So who will we see in the final two?  Who will America pick?  This season has been the most watched and these contestants have been the most followed contestants in Idol history.  It will be a nail biter and will come down to the votes of America.  We will see tonight.

The Boys are back in town!!!!!!

Season 8’s top 3 are making their rounds around their home towns this weekend.

Danny  Gokey went back to Milwaukee, WI for what they are calling “Danny Gokey Day.”  His day consisted of  interviews, singing in church and reuniting with semifinalist Jamar Rogers,  and a mini concert at Summerfest Grounds.  Then he also got to throw the first pitch at Miller Park  for the sold-out Brewers-Cubs game along with singing the National Anthem.

Kris Allen returned to Conway, Arkansas to do many interviews, and a photo session.  He then had many performances ahead of him.  He started of with  a performance at   Little Rock’s Riverfest Amphitheater and a visited the University of Central Arkansas where he once studies.  Kris  ended with two other performances, one  at Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall the other at Simon Park along with  a parade in his honor.

Adam Lambert visited San Diego, California for a day  of TV and radio interviews. His parade began outside his high school, Mount Carmel High, where his favorite classes were  drama and choir.  He visited Sea World along with two other schools. He also performed at Sun Devil stadium.  He then visited  Margreet Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and greeted marines.

“The Boy’s Club”

Tonight started off with the group preforming “School’s Out” with Slash.  Then Ryan talked with the four finalists about last night’s performances.  Danny joked about his “Friday the 13th” impersonation of Steven Tyler.  Allison laughed about her talking back to the judges and Kris looked back by saying his is surprised to have made it this far.

With much anticipation we sat through Paula’s debut of her single “I am just here for the Music.”

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Then we got a show from No Doubt with their performance of “Just A Girl.” Gwen Stefani got into it as usual, even doing some push-ups.

And then Ryan announces that Kris Allen is the first one in the Top 3?!?!?!

Still biting my nails………………..

Season-Five-fourth place finisher Chris Daughtry along with his band, debuted their new single “No Surprise.”  Chris reminisced about his last stand on American Idol.  Remembering it clearly but claiming he was over it in like “30-seconds.”

After receiving kudos from all judges Adam Lambert joins Kris Allen.  We are then left with Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta in the bottom two.  And “you, Danny Gokey are…………safe!!!!

Even with tears rolling down her checks during an astounding  good bye performance of “Cry Baby”(how ironic) Allison still entertained the judges!

And then there were three!!!!  After more than 6o million votes and for the second year in a row we are left with just males.  “The boy’s club” consists of Danny, Adam, and Kris.

So who will be the final two?

Tonight’s Theme… Rock and Roll Baby

Tonight the Top 4 will take on Rock and Roll!  Unlike some years, I don’t think this really hurts anyone, as all 4 can easily qualify as rock artists.  I think Allison and Adam will have the biggest change to shine with their huge voices and an entire genre of amazing songs to roll with.

With Slash mentoring, it should be a great time.  What songs do you think the Idols are going to pick? My selections after the jump!
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Top 100 iTunes Theme

We’re hearing rumors that the Idol’s will choose songs from the iTune top 100. Here’s this week’s Top 100 from iTunes. So who’s going to sing what? Discuss below!
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