Ryan and his horse race lingo was priceless... as was Simon's AWESOME announcing (I love with Simon imitates us southeners! It cracks me up!)
The show started off with a bang... and by bang I mean Simon totally called some girl a donkey!!!! What up with that?
Joanna Pacitti (23) "We Belong" by Pat Benatar: I really like the song choice and thought it show off her voice pretty well... She is 100% Carly Smithson 2.0, former record contract and all!
Will she make the Top 36: I'd count on it... she's what we call a plant! :)
Brent Keith Smith (28) "Can't Get Enough" by Bad Company: He has a good country tone... something Idol hasn't seen yet in a guy (Sorry Josh Gracin, Bucky Covington & Phil Stacey) so... I liked him. Not sure if country music is shopping for a new "it" guy. He's already tried his luck on Nashville star but whatevs...
Will he make the Top 36: Yep, yep, yep...
Matt Giraud (23) "I Don't Wanna Be" by Gavin Degraw: "Piano" guy! My immediate reaction when he started to sing was: Man, I like his tone. He got a little breathy as he went along and reminds me more of Chris Rich's than Elliott's (but I get Simon's comparison)
Will he make the Top 36: We'll see how he fairs in Hollywood! I'm not completely sold yet...
-- Oh man... Nerdy Ross and Paula's straw... hilarious!
-- I also love the quick glimpse of Brent Keith Smith hi5ing the jockies!
Alexis Grace (20) "Dr. Feelgood" by Aretha Franklin: She's cute and commerical, but I don't know if her sound is commerical... maybe that's a good thing. She had a cute... non-annoying backstory definitely a plus. Her intro was to "Walking in Memphis" - awesome song, plus a Carrie outro (a little pimping??)
Will she make the Top 36: I think she'll add a different vibe if she does, but not sure her voice is strong enough to sell records.
-- I loved Ryan running in during the "woo!" guy just to make sure everything was okay! He's a hoot!
Kris Allen (23) "A Song For You" by Leon Russell: This guys got a smooth voice and he's pretty cute... here's hoping we see more of him in Hollywood.
Will he make the Top 36: Idol always needs their pretty boys... right?
Felicia Barton (26) "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae: I really liked this chick even in the few seconds we saw of her...
Will she make the Top 36: I think she's got a chance
Ryan Johnson (27) "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke: This was the kid that stood out to me the most! I think he looks and sounds the part... can't wait to see more of him in Hollywood.
Will she make the Top 36: I'm going with YES!
Shera Lawrence (23): I didn't even write down the song she sang... what does that tell you? Pass...
Will she make the Top 36: I'd falling in the NO camp... unless cannon fodder to prop up some girls is needed.
Leneshe Young (18) "Natty" by original song: She's so not my style, but she'll be a hit! Plus she got a Kelly Clarkson outro!
Will she make the Top 36: Unless she pulls a "Baylie Brown" in Hollywood... I predict she'll be in the Top 12...
19 golden tickets in all... apparently I think the word "outro" is cool... and Louisville (of all places) didn't disappoint!
Next week is the last of the auditions! YAY! Shows on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! Glimpses of the talent in Jacksonville, Salt Lake City, New York and San Juan!
See ya then...
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