It's hard to believe it's Top 5 week. The season is almost over! This is where things get interseting and rough. The theme this week was Now and Then. Also they sing twice and Sheryl Crow was their guest mentor. So on with the show...
James
Song: Closer To the Edge
Blake: Started off really weak n my opinion. There were some really terrible high notes near the end. Not that good at all for me.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: James was okay for me. He will be great in rock, but I don't listen to enough of that kind of music to really appreciate it.
Jacob
Song: No Air
Blake: It was alright. Not "great". Too tough for him. Rough start to the night so far.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: Jacob confused me. What is he trying to be? Obviously not both Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, I hope. Definitely not for me.
Lauren
Song: Flat on the Floor
Blake: Very sassy! Loved the fiddle and the playing to the crowd. This might have been her best performance of the season.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Lauren is only 15! I have to keep reminding myself that because that was amazing! Carrie, watch out...you have some competition!
Scotty
Song: Gone
Blake: Well done! Our country people are going strong! A lot of energy of just entertaining. Loved all the facial expressions and hand motions. He played the crowd so well.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty and Lauren need to get together and have cute little country babies. He was awesome. Put him on the radio NOW America!
Haley
Song: You And I
Blake: So an unreleased Gaga song eh? Could have fooled me. This was really good for her. Very energetic and she really hit the notes in the end.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: I really liked Haley tonight. I liked the song and I like the fact she was real and not over the top and overly sexy.
James
Song: Without You
Blake: Very great! Wow. Totally different side of him. Totally unexpected. Didn't realize he had a family. He was amazing during this one.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: This is the James I love. More of this and less of pomp and circumstance. It was the first time we saw his reason and soul.
Jacob
Song: Love Hurts
Blake: Can I have Sheryl's version of the song? This wasn't good at all. At least in my opinion. I didn't like it, it seemed very forced and it's time to say goodbye.
Rating (out of 5): **1/2
Mandy: I am sick of Jacob's bag of tricks. Who are you? I just don't get him as an artist. It wasn't a high note, it was screeching.
Lauren
Song: Unchained Melody
Blake: Very nice. This was beautiful. Vey low key and point on.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Lauren looked flawless and sounded the same. She showed a vulnerability that was adorable. I really think she can take it.
Scotty
Song: Always On My Mind
Blake: Tonight Scotty had just sailed into concert mode. There is no better way to put it. This was so well done it almost felt like he's already won the show.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty, Scotty, Scotty. Beautiful song. I think he can win too. Can they both win? And again with the cute country babies.
Haley
Song: House of the Rising Sun
Blake: Beautiful beginning. This was fantastic for her. Very good way to go out for the night.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Wow Haley! Way to step up your game. My problem with her is I have no idea where she would fit into mainstream music nowadays.
Should Go Home: Jacob
Will Go Home: Jacob
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