American Idol .... (tonight's final 6).....~SpaceCase

Tonight, the final six contestants took the stage performing songwriter Diane Warren's power ballads. Diane Warren was also the guest judge.

Here are the contestants in order, what song they performed and how I felt about them. (I already typed this once, but accidently hit escape, which cleared it, so this is gonna be a bit shorter)

1. Kimberly Locke - "If You Ask Me To" I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually would've rather heard Celine Dion again. Locke's good college try lacked life, I was already bored by the third line and this was our first performance of the night. Egads!! Well, looks like I was alone, because all four judges loved it, saying it was her best to date and she just keeps getting better and more comfortable.

2. Clay Aiken - "I Could Not Ask For More" Though I am used to country recording artist Sara Evans rendition of this song, I really enjoyed the male approach. Simon was the only one to give a contrary comment, but in moy opinion, not only is it a complement, but entirely true. Simon believes he'd be big on Broadway, but that he's not what they had in mind for the AI...the crowd boooed.

3. Trenyce - "Have You Ever" I guess since I hadn't heard Brandi's version of this Diane Warren hit, I had no problem with Trenyce's performance. I felt she did a really great job; based on tonight's performances only, she is my #3 choice, Clay being #2 and of course we all know who I want to see win!!

4. Joshua Gracin - "That's When I'll Stop Loving You" Lemme just say this boy is meant to sing country...He wanted to sing this song because he used to sing it for his future wife...I'm not sure I'd have married him if he insisted on singing this song to me. Major pitch problems, just not his style. I wish him luck tomorrow...and that's all I'll say.

5. Carmen Rasmusin - "Love Will Lead You Back" I love this song. I hated her attempt to do it justice. She has a flatness in her head voice that kills the resonating quality in her higher range. She's young and just needs more practice, because she could really utilize that star-power once the whole package matures.

6. Ruben Studdard - "The Music of My Heart" What a wonderful performance to end the night on. My head, ears, and stomach could take no more amatuer performances, and the velvet teddybear had ther cure! This was a bit of a different style for Ruben, and he conquered it with flying colors. I am convinced he can sing anything (Remember "Sweet Home Alabama"?) and would love to hear him sing "Amazing Grace"

See you all next week, same time, same station!!

>SpaceCase<

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