We are down to our Top 3 finalists on American Idol which airs a performance show tonight May 15, 2012.
The best top 3 on Idol ever, don’t you agree?
It’s the homecoming week on the show and our top 3 head to their hometown. Also, Phillip, Joshua and Jessica will be performing 3 songs each. One song was chosen by Jimmy Iovine, one was chosen by the judges and one was chosen by the artist.
What will be their song choices tonight?LOOK BELOW for a live blog of tonight’s American Idol and find out what songs each contestant sang. Also, get all the contestant voting call and text phone numbers for your favorite singer. Finally, read all of the judges’ comments on your fave performer. AND, come back here tomorrow for a LIVE ELIMINATION RESULTS RECAP!
AMERICAN IDOL Season 11 TOP 4 – LIVE SHOW RECAP
AMERICAN IDOL Season 11 TOP 4 – LIVE SHOW RECAP
JOSHUA LEDET
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FIRST SONG/JUDGES’ CHOICE: I’d Rather Go Blind by Etta James (picked by Randy)
Judges’ comments:
Steven says this was yet another Joshua moment and is a dream come true for Joshua.
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FIRST SONG/JUDGES’ CHOICE: I’d Rather Go Blind by Etta James (picked by Randy)
Judges’ comments:
Steven says this was yet another Joshua moment and is a dream come true for Joshua.
Jennifer says the judges struggled on a song pick for Joshua because they could not decide whether to go retro or modern, but said this song fit him like a glove.
Randy says he hopes Joshua can bring R&B back to modern times.
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: Imagine by John Lennon
Judges’ comments:
Steven says it was another beautiful thank you God moment for Joshua. He takes it over the top every time.
Jennifer says it was a pull back and control type of song and he did this so well. She said Joshua brings a lot of emotion to the songs he sings. She added that the way Josh digs deep makes him special, because it takes vulnerability and courage to do that.
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: Imagine by John Lennon
Judges’ comments:
Steven says it was another beautiful thank you God moment for Joshua. He takes it over the top every time.
Jennifer says it was a pull back and control type of song and he did this so well. She said Joshua brings a lot of emotion to the songs he sings. She added that the way Josh digs deep makes him special, because it takes vulnerability and courage to do that.
Randy asked Joshua why he chose this song and Josh said the song connected with him–he had heard it on the radio and wanted to deliver the message. Randy tells him he should carry this on to his career. “Everything you sing should touch you, you dig deep into the lyric and the performance, another stellar performance, I love that, Brilliant dude.”
THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: No More Drama by Mary J. Blige
THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: No More Drama by Mary J. Blige
Judges comments:
Randy said it doesn’t matter what Joshua sings, he does so well all the time. “At this point it doesn’t matter what you do or what you sing, people should just vote for you. The natural performer that you are, I don’t care, that is what being an artist is all about.”
Randy said it doesn’t matter what Joshua sings, he does so well all the time. “At this point it doesn’t matter what you do or what you sing, people should just vote for you. The natural performer that you are, I don’t care, that is what being an artist is all about.”
Jennifer agreed and said Joshua has a perfect marriage of knowing what and when to do things. Steven called it beautiful and over the top.
HOMETOWN VISIT:
Joshua goes back to Westlake, Louisiana and when his limo arrives he says the fans think he is “Barack Obama”. Joshua is shown back in his congregation and feels grounded when reminded of who he is. Joshua then heads to the parade with his niece, Chloe. The fans adore him. He then heads to his old his high school to see all his friends and the place is jam packed. Last on the list is Burton Coliseum where Joshua performs a concert. He sings It’s a Man’s World. The evening ends with fireworks and Joshua heads back to LA.
HOMETOWN VISIT:
Joshua goes back to Westlake, Louisiana and when his limo arrives he says the fans think he is “Barack Obama”. Joshua is shown back in his congregation and feels grounded when reminded of who he is. Joshua then heads to the parade with his niece, Chloe. The fans adore him. He then heads to his old his high school to see all his friends and the place is jam packed. Last on the list is Burton Coliseum where Joshua performs a concert. He sings It’s a Man’s World. The evening ends with fireworks and Joshua heads back to LA.
JESSICA SANCHEZ
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Voting Telephone Number / Text: 1-866-436-5702 or Text “VOTE” to 5702
FIRST SONG/JUDGES’ CHOICE: My All by Mariah Carey (picked by JLo)
Judges’ comments:
Randy said it was absolutely beautiful and called it the right song choice for Jessica.
Jennifer who had picked the song for Jessica said it is a hard song to sing but she sang it beautiful in her own way. Said Jessica has a lot of control over her voice.
Steven said, “When you sing you make people hang on to your every note, get used to encores.” Steven thinks Jessica will be “the last one standing here.”
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
Judges’ comments:
Steven gives Jessica a standing ovation and says she made this song greater!!
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
Judges’ comments:
Steven gives Jessica a standing ovation and says she made this song greater!!
Jennifer says Jessica did a really good job and it’s a big deal because he has never said that about anyone singing this song!
Randy says Jessica chose some rough ones tonight but she is bold and she has done it. “You are choosing tough hills to climb tonight, you are bold, you want this. It was slow in the beginning, but you delivered.”
THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: I’ll Be There by The Jackson Five
THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: I’ll Be There by The Jackson Five
Judges comments:
Randy liked it OK but didn’t love it. “Once again we are at the end here, there was never a moment, it was OK but it wasn’t like ‘oh my God’”.
Jennifer called it a good song choice by Jimmy. Said Jessica had perfect tone in her voice. “You killed it at the end, good job baby.”
Steven said, “That song was perfect, perfect voice, over the top.”
Hometown Visit:
Jessica stays in California and takes a helicopter ride home. The chopper takes her to the baseball field where she first auditioned for Idol. She goes to Chula Vista Theater and her brothers are so happy to see her. She takes her family on the parade and the city gives her her own holiday. so takes a ride in the parade with her brothers. Once again she has police escorts. She even gets her She sings for the Navy — since her father is overseas now in the Navy.
Randy liked it OK but didn’t love it. “Once again we are at the end here, there was never a moment, it was OK but it wasn’t like ‘oh my God’”.
Jennifer called it a good song choice by Jimmy. Said Jessica had perfect tone in her voice. “You killed it at the end, good job baby.”
Steven said, “That song was perfect, perfect voice, over the top.”
Hometown Visit:
Jessica stays in California and takes a helicopter ride home. The chopper takes her to the baseball field where she first auditioned for Idol. She goes to Chula Vista Theater and her brothers are so happy to see her. She takes her family on the parade and the city gives her her own holiday. so takes a ride in the parade with her brothers. Once again she has police escorts. She even gets her She sings for the Navy — since her father is overseas now in the Navy.
Voting Telephone Number / Text: 1-866-436-5703 or Text “VOTE” to 5703
FIRST SONG/JUDGES’ CHOICE: Beggin’ by Madcon (chosen by Steven)
Judges’ comments:
Jennifer called it awesome and said Phillip always messes with a song but he can ride it all the way home. It was awesome.
FIRST SONG/JUDGES’ CHOICE: Beggin’ by Madcon (chosen by Steven)
Judges’ comments:
Jennifer called it awesome and said Phillip always messes with a song but he can ride it all the way home. It was awesome.
Steven says it was beautiful and hopes Phillip will write his own songs.
Randy says Phillip is always in the zone–ever since the start. He called it an incredible performance.
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: Disease by Matchbox 20
Judges’ comments:
Jennifer said that it was an easy performance for Phillip but she did not feel like it was the wow performance that we are needing right now.
Steven felt the same way and said “it wasn’t over the top.”
Randy said, “You guys didn’t love that? Wow, this is weird, people say we always agree and here we go again. It was such a subdued moment, you can do that in your sleep, it was just ok.” THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: We’ve Got Tonight by Bob Seger
SECOND SONG/CONTESTANT’S CHOICE: Disease by Matchbox 20
Judges’ comments:
Jennifer said that it was an easy performance for Phillip but she did not feel like it was the wow performance that we are needing right now.
Steven felt the same way and said “it wasn’t over the top.”
Randy said, “You guys didn’t love that? Wow, this is weird, people say we always agree and here we go again. It was such a subdued moment, you can do that in your sleep, it was just ok.” THIRD SONG/JIMMY IOVINE’S CHOICE: We’ve Got Tonight by Bob Seger
Judges comments (after a standing ovation):
Randy called it Phillip’s best performance ever on the show. “Jimmy Iovine, the perfect song at the perfect time, your best ever. Finally when you need a moment, you had a giant moment. We wanted you to sing a melody, you got it dude, you got it, you are in it to win it, he is ready.”
Randy called it Phillip’s best performance ever on the show. “Jimmy Iovine, the perfect song at the perfect time, your best ever. Finally when you need a moment, you had a giant moment. We wanted you to sing a melody, you got it dude, you got it, you are in it to win it, he is ready.”
Jennifer said, “There are about a million girls out there that wish you were singing it to them, it was like a lullaby, perfect.”
Steven said, “You sang like you didn’t care, you have all that passion wrapped up in you.” Steven said Phillip nailed it and called it…you guessed it…”over the top!”
Hometown visit:
Phillip goes home to Leesburg, Georgia where fans bombard him! He goes to the pawnshop he used to work at to see his dad who is overwhelmed with pride for his son. Phillip and his dad head home to see his mom and his sisters. They head to the parade and Phillip humbled and clearly overwhelmed by all the love the fans shower on him. He tells them, “words can’t describe how I feel right now”.
Hometown visit:
Phillip goes home to Leesburg, Georgia where fans bombard him! He goes to the pawnshop he used to work at to see his dad who is overwhelmed with pride for his son. Phillip and his dad head home to see his mom and his sisters. They head to the parade and Phillip humbled and clearly overwhelmed by all the love the fans shower on him. He tells them, “words can’t describe how I feel right now”.
This is the list of songs our Idols will perform tonight! Who do you think is singing which song?
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I love Joshua but it wasn’t fair that they gave him Jessica’s song “I’d Rather Go Blind” that makes me disappointed in American Idol;(
Second song choice by Jessica! Terrible! Trying to sing an Aerosmith song! IMPOSSIBLE!
Thank you Steven for the standing ovation you gave Jessica. J Lo had tears in her eyes but would not stand up…what a joke. Jessica’s voice and technical abilities and maturity is unbelievable. Phillip’s artistry and writing talent is going to bring a lot of joy to America. God Bless you both and best of luck!!!
Dis is the way I sees it: Joshua…trying to find ‘something’ to criticize…can’t do it….you’re uncriticizable. Jessica….while she has had moments of greatness…I don’t think this was one of them. Phillip…luckiest contestant…maybe in the ‘whole world’. Round two….Joshua.
I think all of the song picks were less than great tonight. I would have loved to hear the contestants sing more up-to-date songs. Last week’s show was more entertaining.
Ballad ballad ballad…wow same music over and over again…what the hell…I would understand it if it is The Voice, because their just focusing of the contestants voice…but it’s American Idol where a contestants must have a variety, entertainment and uniqueness in them….
Goodluck to Jessica, Joshua and Philip! Jessica will win!!!
Jessica I wish you the best! If you win it’s a history!! First latin and asian heritage! If you lose too bad for you it’s white or black again in American Idol history!!
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