Topic: performances

• American Idol 8 Top 3 Performance Recap

  By: Jeanne | 1 Comment | May 13, 9:58am ET

  It was a drama-filled evening over at the judges’ table on American Idol last night with the bickering and subtle insults starting with the very first performance.
  Danny Gokey sang “Dance Little … More

• American Idol Season 8 Top 7 Recap

  By: Jeanne | 3 Comments | Apr 14, 7:09pm ET

  Tonight, the Top 7 performed on American Idol and at the top of the show, host Ryan Seacrest announced that, because the show has a tendency to run long, contestants will only … More

• American Idol 8 Top 7 Lil Rounds “The Rose”

  By: Jeanne | 1 Comment | Apr 14, 7:02pm ET

  Lil Rounds sang “The Rose” and I really was surprised that she picked the song.  She began the performance with an arrangement that is similar to the original but then she finished … More

• American Idol 8 Top 7 Kris Allen “Falling Slowly”

  By: Jeanne | 3 Comments | Apr 14, 6:53pm ET

  Kris Allen chose to sing “Falling Slowly” and it was not vocally perfect but it was so emotionally stirring.  I was completely captivated and I really didn’t care about the little imperfections.
  Randy … More

• American Idol 8 Top 7 Danny Gokey “Endless Love”

  By: Jeanne | 3 Comments | Apr 14, 6:45pm ET

  Danny Gokey chose to sing “Endless Love” which I’m sure must have a difficult performance.  I’m sure his mind was on his wife, who tragically passed away less than a year ago.

  Paula … More

• American Idol 8 Top 7 Adam Lambert “Born to Be Wild”

  By: Jeanne | 8 Comments | Apr 14, 6:26pm ET

  Adam Lambert chose to sing “Born to Be Wild” and I didn’t like it as much as his performances in the past few weeks.  Still, it was pretty outrageous and the audience … More

• American Idol 8 Top 9 Megan Joy “Turn Your Lights Down Low”

  By: Jeanne | 3 Comments | Mar 31, 6:48pm ET

  Megan Joy sang “Turn Your Lights Down Low” and it just never seemed to find the pocket.  I didn’t like the performance at all even though I have to give her credit … More

• American Idol 8 Top 10 – Allison Iraheta “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”

  By: Jeanne | 5 Comments | Mar 25, 7:59pm ET

  Allison Iraheta chose to sing “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and I think it was the right song choice for her.  I really liked the performance and I think that Allison is … More

• American Idol 8 Top 10 – Danny Gokey “Get Ready”

  By: Jeanne | 4 Comments | Mar 25, 7:46pm ET

  Danny Gokey chose to sing “Get Ready” and I feel like it might be too fast of a song for him to really let loose the way he likes to.  Still, it … More

• American Idol 8 Top 10 – Adam Lambert “Tracks of My Tears”

  By: Jeanne | 14 Comments | Mar 25, 7:37pm ET

  Adam Lambert chose to soften up his image this week and sang “Tracks of My Tears” and I thought it was incredible.  He showed his versatility and I was able to really … More