Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy Corkrey and Matt Giraud have been added to the finalists.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! American Idol has announced a Top 13 will replace the Top 12 so that Anoop Desai could be added to the finalists!  I’m so excited!!!!

That means this is your Top 13:

• Jasmine Murray
• Megan Joy Corkrey
• Matt Giraud
• Anoop Desai
• Alexis Grace
• Michael Sarver
• Danny Cokey
• Lil Rounds
• Jorge Nunez
• Scott MacIntyre
• Allison Iraheta
• Adam Lambert
• Kris Allen

What do you think?  Is this a good Top 13?  Who is missing?  I would have liked to see Mishavonna Henson and Felicia Barton.

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Jesse Langseth chose to sing Chaka Khan’s iconic classic “Tell Me Something Good” and I didn’t really like it.  Randy said that it wasn’t great.  Kara said that there were off-key notes but she loves Jesse’s swagger.  Paula said she was impressed by Jesse’s tenacity and determination.  Simon reminded her that she was a last-minute addition to the Wildcard Round and said that the song and performance were slightly indulgent but said she has a good voice.

Matt Giraud sang “Who’s Loving You” (Jackson 5) and I thought it was a good choice for showing off his vocal range and talent.  I don’t know if I would have chosen such an old song but it worked for me.  I wasn’t blown away but I thought it was really good.  Kara thanked him for bringing back the “bluesy, soulful Matt.”  Paula said that it was the right song and reminded him not to go against what he’s great at like he did during his last performance.  Simon said that it was a billion times better than last week but he hates what Matt wearing.  Randy said that he loves the fact that Matt scared the other contestants because he was so hot!

Megan Joy Corkrey picked “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” (K.T. Tunstall) and it was a good song choice for her.  I think Megan has a great voice and she’s unique but there’s also something that I’m not particularly fond of and I can’t put my finger on it.  Paula said that she picked the right song and is fun to watch.  Simon said that he thinks she’s terrific and current.  Randy said that it wasn’t the best vocal he’s ever heard but that the song choice was great.  Kara said that the competition needs Megan.

Von Smith sang “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word” and I think it was a decent song choice.  It wasn’t a perfect performance but I absolutely love Von and I hope he stays.  Simon said that he is beginning to become a bit boring and serious.  Randy agreed with Simon and said he wasn’t crazy about the song choice.  Kara said that it got more than serious – it got dark.  Paula said that he doesn’t let his essence out when he’s too concerned with the notes.

Jasmine Murray chose to sing “Reflection” (by Christina Aguilera) and I immediately cringed.  I think of pageants and stuff like that when I hear this song and I think a lot of people feel similarly.  It sounded like she was screaming during this performance.  Randy said that there were great, bright spots but there were also problems with the songs.  Kara said that she didn’t realize Jasmine had that big of a voice.  Paula said that Jasmine was determined and did a wonderful job.  Simon said it was pretty special compared to what she did before.

Ricky Braddy sang “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder) and I wonder about the song choice.  The man can definitely sing (he should work on pronouncing the ends of his words, however).  Kara said that he can definitely sing and held his own.  Paula loved the way he loosened up and said that he nailed the performance.  Simon said that he sounded good but that the performance was a bit clumsy.  Randy said that the song was not the right one since it felt self-indulgent but that he did a good job.

Tatiana Del Toro sang “Saving All My Love For You” which is the same song that she sang on the episode where she was voted off.  What was she thinking?  Paula said that the performance started shaky but it got much better.  Simon asked her if she’s going to sing the same song every week if she makes it through.  Randy said there were good moments and not-so-good moments.  Kara said that Tatiana keeps showing up with different personalities. 

Anoop Desai chose to sing “My Prerogative” (Bobby Brown) which is what he sang during Hollywood Week.  I love Anoop but I think that was a mistake.  I hope the judges don’t hold it against him.  Simon said that it’s been a strange night and that Anoop is not the best singer but people like him which is important.  Randy said that he did better this time singing the song than he did last time.  Kara said she wanted to get up and dance.  Paula said that he’s a showman and had some nasty moves (ha ha!). 

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