AI

Hey, yo, dawg, that was hawt! Okay, only kidding, but seriously American Idol tonight totally BLEW me away! Wow! I am listening to Bon Jovi as I type this. Bon Jovi's Crossroads was my very first CD I ever owned and has always been one of my absolute favorites. I think they are everything rock music should be. If you want a good cd to listen to, I highly suggest that one. Anyways, as you can probably tell Jon Bon Jovi was the guest artist and most sang his songs. Some were surprisingly bad, but most everyone was seriously on fiyah!

Phil-I still am liking him. He sang my all-time favorite Bon Jovi song, Blaze of Glory, and he really did well. He wins the award for Most Improved, in my book. I don't know if he will stay past next week, but I think he really has talent. Plus I have a bald brother, so I am partial to bald men. ;)

Jordin-she really was not on tonight. She knew it, too. Those first low notes she sang really set the tone for the whole song. And not that it matters, but her hair was outta control. However she need not worry, since she has probably the largest fan base in the competition and there is no way she is going home.

LaKisha-I really thought this week would be her last week to perform, but now I don't know. She really did well and redeemed herself from the last few weeks of let downs. She sang a song I didn't even know, but she 'sold the song' as they say. Simon kissed her too...on the lips...HEY NOW! I am sure Ryan was jealous ;) And again, not that it matters, but her hair looked fantastic! She really did awesome and I think she will stay.

Blake-LOVED HIM! He is the biggest risk taker and he manages to completely pull it off. He sang You Give Love a Bad Name--another goody by Bon Jovi. He added his beat boxing and his own rendition to the song. In fact, it was so awesome, I may need to pull it off youtube to post for those who want to see his cool performance. And seriously, what is this--hair night?? His hair didn't impress me; he looked 12 years old. He needs to go back to the blonde. But either way...he rocked the house and in my prediction, will be this seasons Chris Daughtry and sell more albums than other contestants, despite where he places. He has mega talent.

Chris-the judges gave him rather good reviews, but I didn't like it. Wanted Dead or Alive is probably my 2nd fav from BJ and I thought he didn't 'sell the song.' He made it sound pretty and soulful and that is not how that song is! It is edgy and a little rough, IMO. He has a great voice, but I think this was his last week :(

Melinda-Matt and I both sat back and said "wow" after her performance. She really did well, especially considering she isn't a rock singer and doesn't know any rock songs. She kinda played on that, as she usually does, but its okay. She did amazing. Again, don't know the song (one of BJ's newer ones) but it was great. She will be in the final. And might be the next Idol!

It was Sanjaya

So Sanjaya went home. Can you believe Blake was in the bottom 3? Yikes! His performance wasn't stellar, but he is one of the HEAVY favorites. And wow, Martina's performance was amazing. I don't even know of any country stations out here, so I am not up with the new country music. I had no idea she had a new album out. Her song blew me away. She sang 'Anyway' and the words were really gorgeous. She just has amazing songs. You can tell they really come from her heart.

American Idol-who's going home????

This will be quick because AI results show comes on in 15 minutes. But I LOVED this week. Why?? Because Martina McBride was the guest artist on the show and she is also performing tonight. She is my all-time favorite country singer, probably one of my favorite artists. I thought some people were awesome, others totally bombed. My thoughts as follows:

Phil-has has always been low on my favorites list. Now I know why--he doesn't sing anything well but country. He has totally found his niche. I was thinking this the whole time he sang, he looked so natural up there and his voice sounded great. The judges said exactly what I was thinking. I don't think he will go home tonight. And I think he should stick with country.

Jordin-the best performance of the night and one of my favorites of the whole season. She has an amazing voice, the best of all the girls. She is only 17, too! She sang A Broken Wing by Martina and it gave me chills. She sings with emotion, she looks really pretty and has the voice to back it up. I think she will be in the final 2.

Lakisha-didn't like her this week. Not much else to say. She really kind of bores me actually.

Chris-he bores me as well. His voice did sound nasally this week and it wasn't a good thing, despite what he thinks. I think he is going home.

Sanjaya-yikes! Bad song, bad hairdo. But honestly, at this point, I really feel for the guy. I heard that he was at a baseball game recently and they showed him on the big screen and everyone booed! How sad is that???!! He is only a kid, for crying out loud. This will scar him for life. I wish he would get voted off, but everyone in America knows it won't happen.

Melinda-love her and I am SO GLAD that Simon told her to drop the surprised act. Wasn't it nice when she smiled and said "thank you" to the compliments? Much better. Her performance was amazing. I like when she sings the fast songs, it really brings out her personality. I think she will be in the top 3.

Blake-I love his style. I really don't like him as a country singer. I picture him as more of a alternative/pop singer, with his beat boxing and all. So last night didn't do much for me, but as usual he has an amazing voice and manages to not be at all annoying when he sings. He is a natural performer, in my opinion and the most original in the group. He'll be in the final.

So there you have it. I am on my way to the tv right now to see the results show. My prediction is Chris, but each season has a surprise vote off, so maybe this is the night???

AI & DWTS

I am becoming more of a fan of these shows each week as they weed out the so-so's and leave the good ones behind. First off, I am a huge fan of Ian Ziering after this Monday's performance. He stepped it up on his jive, for sure! His pro partner is also my favorite gal on the entire show. She makes the dancing look like so much fun and has an ease with it. Plus she flips her hair around really cool. Ian also looks like my brother Lance, so that makes me a fan of his as well. Last season, I was all for Joey Lawrence and I think it was because, in addition to his great dancing, he looked like my brother Loren. I'm beginning to see a pattern...
The beauty queen got voted off. Like I say, just weeding out the so-so's.

AI was really cool last night. I think the finale will be Blake and Melinda. I already chatted with Laura about this this morning on our walk, but Melinda needs to do away with some of her mannerisms. She doesn't need to act so surprised every time the judges give her a compliment. She is really playing off of Simon's "you are so genuinely good and do not realize it" a little too much. I think Haley will be voted off tonight. Except for Simon noticing her great legs and Paula noticing how good she looks in green, she is clearly "forgettable."