American Idol-Results Show (3/10/11)

The first official results show of the new year and here we go.

First of all I wanna say get well soon to Casey. Not sure why he's in the hospital but I hope he's okay and will be back for next week's show.

That being said let's get into the show:

Group Performance:Michael Jackson Medley
This was entertaining. It reminded me of the old-school medleys from the first couple of seasons. Pre-ridiculous theme nights and pre-celebrities singing in the group numbers. Everyone was hilighted and it was just great. Keep doing thing every week and it will be a great season.

I won't go into major details about Adam Lambert (even though I have no problem at ALL with Idol alumni coming back for performances) and Diddy Dirty Money except that I thought we were done with the random pop culture performances to just fill time on the results show and sell CDs. Whatever. Oh and it was nice to see a very mellow low key Lambert, it made me actually enjoy his performance for once. I think he finally figured out that he doesn't have to be over the top to be a good singer.

And now...dim the lights...on to the results....

Bottom 3:
1. Karen
2. Ashthon
3. Haley

An all girl bottom three? That's a big surprise. But as far as quality last night, Karen was the best out of the three.

Bottom 2:
1. Ashthon-Eliminated
2. Haley

Well that's that. It's sad she went home before Paul or Haley but what can you do?

American Idol-Who Is Your Idol? (3/9/11)

Offically week one of the competition starts now. The Idols are singing songs from THEIR Idols. (Due to a long night last night, I will reviewing this episode solo.)

Lauren
Song: Any Man of Mine (Shania Twain)
This was alot of fun and energetic. She has a good voice for a song like this.
Rating (out of 5): ***1/2

Casey
Song: With A Little Help From My Friends (Joe Cocker)
Song started and I was questioning his choice but complete with backup singers this was really good.
Rating (out of 5): ***

Ashthon
Song: When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Diana Ross)
She did this really well, not sure if it was her best though.
Rating (out of 5): ***

Paul
Song: Come Pick Me Up (Ryan Adams)
To be honest, I'm not a big fan of his. Don't like he tone in his voice, don't like sparatic movements for no real reason. He's annoying. I don't know what people see in him.
Rating (out of 5): **

Pia
Song: All By Myself (Celine Dion)
This was great. No other words for it. Exactly what I expected and more. She can sing anything.
Rating (out of 5): ****

James
Song: Maybe I'm Amazed (Paul McCartney)
I really like how he sang this. He actually made it his own which I really enjoyed. After hearing so many Beatles songs on this show, it was nice.
Rating (out of 5): ***1/2

Haley
Song: Blue (LeAnn Rimes)
Wasn't a fan. Just think this was the wrong song for her.
Rating (out of 5): **1.2

Jacob
Song: I Believe I Can Fly (R Kelly)
How come I don't remember the Idols getting backup singers this early on in the past? This was really good. He's got the voice to pull this song off.
Rating (out of 5): ****

Thia
Song: Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
She sang this beautifully. It was well done.
Rating (out of 5): ****

Stefano
Song: Lately (Stevie Wonder)
This was good. Not the best at all but definately good.
Rating (out of 5): ***

Karen
Song: I Could Fall In Love (Selena)
This pick didn't surprise me at all. This was beautiful. She's got a great voice.
Rating (out of 5): ****1/2

Scotty
Song: The River (Garth Brooks)
Brillant. This guy is going to be HUGE in country for YEARS to come.
Rating (out of 5): ****1/2

Naima
Song: Umbrella (Rhianna)
My hatred for Rhianna as a whole, I thought this was good. She CAN sing and rap. Entertaining and fun.
Rating (out of 5): ***1.2

Should Go Home: Paul
Will Go Home: Haley