Full Coverage: American Idol Finalists Welcome Mariah Carey

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After debating on whether or not to watch this week's American Idol with Mariah Carey, I ended up watching. I have to say it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be, as my expectations were pretty low. Mariah was actually very nice to the contestants and seemed really supportive. I admit that I didn't even know most of the names of the songs, but I found the list on Celebridiot. Here's the review for the Top 7:

  • David Archuleta - chose to sing such a boring song, "“When You Believe,” but the judges loved it. I was yawning thru the entire performance. I guess he sang it okay, but it did nothing for me.
  • Carly Smithson - overdid it a bit when she went for the high notes in “Without You,” but the beginning wasn't so bad.
  • Syesha Mercado sang “Vanishing” beautifully. I had never heard the song before, but it her performance showed off Syesha's vocal range. Simon Cowell made a comment explaining that he didn't think it was a good idea to sing a song that no one knows, but I'm not sure why that matters so much if a good performance that people enjoy.
  • Brooke White - sucked really badly tonight. She sang "Hero" quite nasally and it was painful to listen to. It was the only song that I actually recognized since I've heard Mariah sing it so many times on the radio or TV shows or whatever, and as much as I used to get annoyed hearing Mariah's voice to the song, I now have a new appreciation for her, especially over Brooke's.
  • Kristy Lee Cook - sang “Forever” and surprisingly, I didn't think she was the worst tonight. Of course I didn't think it was really good performance though.
  • David Cook - absolutely awesome tonight. He did a great rendition of “Always Be My Baby” and well, I loved it and thought he did a much better version than the original. I know that's not saying too much since I'm not a Mariah fan, but I was amazed by him.
  • Jason Castro - nice performance of “I Don’t Wanna Cry.” He has such a sweetness about him when he sings.

Favorite tonight: David Cook
Prediction for the Bottom 3: Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson
Who I think will get the boot: Brooke White (Kristy Lee Cook seems to be sliding by each week, but if I'm wrong and she gets cut, I'll be thrilled!)

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Comments (17)

  • I do NOT like his interpretation of songs.
    bananalexis 65 bananalexis 4/16/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • this is the one who's not even an amateur, right?
    bananalexis 65 bananalexis 4/16/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • she does a pretty good job!
    notOKforMe 100 notOKforMe 4/16/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • what are you talking about bananaalexis - he's amazing. I think he's going to win!
    notOKforMe 100 notOKforMe 4/16/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • He's gonna be the next Idol! David A will be second place...WOWWWWEEEE! Battle of the Davids's.
    anonymous anonymous 4/16/08 Reply
     
  • MY FAMILY LOVES KRISTY LEE COOK...SHE'S COUNTRY ALL THE WAY AND GREAT AT IT...HER RENDITION OF ANYWAY AND FOREVER WERE GREAT. WE THINK SHE GOT CHEATED.
    anonymous anonymous 4/16/08 Reply
     
  • I want kristy to know that she needs to keep going I would love to buy her cd in the next year. I love country music and I think she can sing better than most of the country singers. Please Kristy make a cd, I would be the first to go see your concert.
    anonymous anonymous 4/17/08 Reply
     
  • David Cook Definitely should win American Idol 2008.
    Since day one when I seen him audition. It was obvious he had great talent. Every week he steps it up and does his own thing which is a true testament to himself as an artist. I believe this rendition of Always Be My Baby is possibly a hit for him. I can’t wait to hear his album. Go David C…
    anonymous anonymous 4/17/08 Reply
     
  • eh. she was OK.
    cadget323 193 cadget323 4/17/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • she's cute though.
    JoJoisGONE 50 JoJoisGONE 4/17/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • I thought she was great! I'm really surprised.
    happydancrz 115 happydancrz 4/17/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • He is innovative, edgy yet full of emotion. Every word, every note sound like he means it, he feels it. I love when old song are made new again without loosing their essence. An incredible talent and he is the best. David Cook is my American Idol.
    anonymous anonymous 4/21/08 Reply
     
  • i love this song. It's a hit! and it's for everybody who has lost somebody.. mariah girl, u a mess!
    anonymous 5 leevonzell 4/22/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • luv u mariah carey...luv ur songs
    anonymous 5 devilchildsg 4/27/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • luv u mariah carey...luv ur songs
    anonymous 5 devilchildsg 4/27/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • this is such a good song so is touch my body and congrats about winning the singles thing. you beat elvis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 4/27/08 Reply
     
  • this is such a good song by you and maybe the best one by you!!!!!!!

    And many people have lost someone outthere and i bet you have too!!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 4/27/08 Reply
     
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