Alaina Whitaker sings “Hopelessly Devoted” by Olivia Newton John in this American Idol video clip.
Randy didn’t think it was the right song choice, kind of pitchy; Paula thought she did a real good job; Simon said everything seemed old fashioned, but he likes her more than a few weeks ago.
Alexandrea Lushington sings “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago in this American Idol video clip.
Randy thought it was so safe for her, thinks she should challenge herself; Paula was very impressed; Simon thinks she’s struggling and she was inconsistent in the song, it was boring.
Asia’h Epperson sings “All by Myself” in this American Idol video clip.
Randy said she did a really good job with it; Paula thought it was great; Simon didn’t think she was enough of a singer to pull it off.
In her interview, Kady Malloy says she’s been singing opera since she was nine. Kady Malloy sang “Magic Man” by Heart in this American Idol video clip.
Randy thought she never found the notes; Paula said she lost on the low notes; Simon said he’s frustrated and didn’t think it went anywhere.
Kristy Lee Cook looked amazing tonight — and in her video interview, we learn she’s a tomboy who loves sports and getting dirty. Kristy Lee Cook sang “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt in this American Idol video clip.
Randy said it was a better song choice from last week, he liked it; Paula thought it was a good song choice; Simon said it was a huge improvement and she has real potential.
Carly Smithson does a great job singing “Crazy on You” by Heart in this American Idol video clip.
Randy thought the beginning was rough, but it got better; Paula said she did an amazing job; Simon thought it was much better than last week, but doesn’t think she’s chosen the right song yet, thinks she’s the girl to beat.
Ramiele Malubay sings “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston in this American Idol video clip.
Randy thought it was a weird song choice, wasn’t his favorite, just okay; Paula didn’t think she got to perform her magic; Simon thinks she’s one of the top three singers, but it wasn’t her best.
Amanda Overmyer sings “Carry on My Wayward Son” by Kansas in this American Idol video clip. I gotta say her hair is so scary.
Randy didn’t think it was the right song for her, said verses were very pitchy; Paula said it wasn’t the right song; Simon said none of it felt real and couldn’t wait for the song to finish.