Syesha Mercado sings “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner in this May 6 American Idol video clip.

Randy said she’s in the zone; Paula said she made it happen; Simon thought it was a bad, shrieky version of Tina Turner.

Syesha Mercado sings “Thank the Lord for the Night Time” by Neil Diamond in this April 29 American Idol video clip.

Randy said it was in the zone; Paula loves the softness in her voice; Simon thinks she may be in trouble because her second song wasn’t really memorable.

Syesha Mercado sings “Hello Again” by Neil Diamond in this April 29 American Idol video clip.

Randy said her vocals were strong; Paula didn’t have time to comment; Simon thought it was old-fashioned.

Tonight’s April 29th edition of American Idol will feature each of the remaining five contestants singing two Neil Diamond songs. Here is the April 29 American Idol Neil Diamond song list, courtesy of TMZ.com spies:

• Brooke White: “I Am … I Said” and “I’m a Believer”
• Jason Castro: “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “September Morn”
• David Archuleta: “Sweet Caroline” and “America”
• Syesha Mercado: “Thank the Lord for the Night Time” and “Hello Again”
• David Cook: “I’m Alive” and “All I Really Need Is You”

What do you think about Neil Diamond week on American Idol? Can’t say I’m excited.

Huh, who would’ve thought that Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado would be in the bottom two of the April 23 American Idol results show? In the end, Carly Smithson was eliminated.

So, Brooke White and Jason Castro (who I love by the way), were spared the bottom two — what do you think? Huge fan base for these two or votefortheworst at work?

Syesha Mercado sings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “One Rock & Roll Too Many” from Starlight Express in this April 22 American Idol video clip.

Randy thought it was her best performance to date; Paula said she brought the house down; Simon thought it was very sexy and thought it was one of her strongest performances so far.

It’s Andrew Lloyd Webber night on tonight’s (April 22) American Idol! But which Andrew Lloyd Webber songs will the remaining finalists tackle?

Check out the Andrew Lloyd Webber American Idol song list after the jump, courtesy of TMZ.com. Read the rest of this entry »

Syesha Mercado sings “Vanishing” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip. I’ve always liked the lyrics to “Vanishing’ and the way Mariah Carey sings it – it’s hard not to compare Syesha’s version to the original.

Randy said it’s the toughest song, but said she did a good job; Paula thought it was unbelievably magical; Simon said technically it was very good, but wasn’t sure of the song choice.