Carly Smithson interviews that American Idol is really boring without Michael Johns! Carly Smithson sings “Without You” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.

Randy said he liked that she challenged herself with the song, but thinks she needs to believe in herself, thought it was pretty good; Paula liked how she showed her vocal range; Simon didn’t think she pulled it off and thought it was an okay version.

On the April 10 American Idol results show, Michael Johns, Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado were in the bottom three. In the end, however, it was Michael Johns who was eliminated.

Noooo!!!!!!

Carly Smithson sings “The Show Must Go On” by Queen in this April 8 American Idol video clip. Carly describes how the lyrics of “The Show Must Go On” inspire her and how glad she is to be part of Idol Gives Back.

Randy said it was just ok, disconnected; Paula said she didn’t feel engaged, but her voice sounded amazing; Simon said she looked good, but thought she oversang it and lost control of the song a bit.

So here we are – the top 8 American Idol finalists left standing. But who will win it all? Not so fast, David Archuleta – you’re a crowd favorite, but there are a few contestants who are gaining momentum with solid performances every week (David Cook, Michael Johns – I’m lookin’ at you guys). Read the rest of this entry »

Carly Smithson has probably had the most buzz surrounding her of any of the season 7 American Idol contestants. With a previous failed music career, that included a big deal with a record label, music video (check out the music video here, when she was Carly Hennessy) and touring, many cried foul that Carly Smithson was perhaps too experienced for an amateur competition like American Idol. Read the rest of this entry »

Carly Smithson sings “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton in this American Idol April 1 video clip.

Randy said it’s one of the better performances of the night; Paula said she’s an amazing talent; Simon thought it was good, not great, doesn’t like how she dresses.

Straight from the source — during tonight’s March 26 American Idol results show, Carly Smithson addressed the pregnancy rumors that have been swirling.

According to Carly Smithson, she is not pregnant. The reason for her uncomfortable performance of “Total Eclipse of the Heart?” She was wearing Spanx. Read the rest of this entry »

Carly Smithson sings “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler (1983) in this March 25 American Idol video clip.

Randy didn’t love it, didn’t think it was the right song; Paula said she could do no wrong; Simon said something didn’t quite work, she was too tense.