Crystal, Casey, and Lee

Well, I've been calling it from the beginning: Crystal, Casey, and Lee are the last three standing.

All are powerful and talented. At this point it doesn't matter to me who wins because they will all get contracts so they can live out their dreams of singing to a wide audience who will buy their music. Good for them! I'm looking forward to the finale. My fellow blogger and sister, Dina, and I would love to go be in the audience so if Idol sends us tickets we'll be there!

I can't quite put my finger on why Idol bugged me so much this year. Maybe I just got used to the rhythm of the results shows, but I couldn't bear the false suspense. Plus I surfed back and forth between Modern Family, Cougar Town, and Idol so I saw what I wanted. Maybe the way the show has changed, maybe Paula being gone, Simon leaving, Ellen coming on the show just changed the dynamics enough to bore me 75% of the time.

I still love the idea of people getting their dreams fulfilled and I'm sure I'll love the finale, but I don't know if I'll watch next year.

Sinatra Night

Nancy Sinatra! Man she looks bad - like they've shot a pound of collagen into her lips. Those lips were made for walking...I'm mean sometimes...

Aaron - his voice isn't as strong as usual, but he looks like a young Sinatra. Cute boy.

Casey - It wasn't his strongest but he's still a favorite.

Guess I'd better vote tonight.

Crystal - this shows that she can sing in the Sinatra style - she was a big sultry and it felt like a nightclub act. Not her best but she's going to get my vote tonight.

Big Mike - I got lost in my own thoughts while he was singing. It was not that great - don't know why the judges like him. Do not like his wave.

Lee -this is his style. He came off confident and smooth and looked like he was having a lot of fun. Thought he was the best of the night.

Voted twice for Crystal and Lee both.

Time to Vote

I've never voted before. I never felt I had to do it, but I'm worried about Lee and Crystal.
So I will do it tonight. I was surprised when Siobhan was voted off. I was feeling pretty smug about my favorites, but no more.

The truth is I'm really kind of done with Idol. Last week, because I am so used to the timing of how they reveal the person going home, I watched almost all of Modern Family and Cougar Town and still was back in time to see Siobhan lose. Which was a shame because she's really unique and talented, just a bit whiny.

I'm tired of Mike pounding his chest and acting overconfident. He's sweet in a way, but mostly a boring guy. To give him credit, the week where he sang a gospel song he was wonderful, but mostly he's snooze city.

Oh, and Casey. He's so talented and so cute. He's not all fluff, but a really good singer.
I'll vote for him too.

Shania Tunes

Dinner's over, the snacks are consumed and we're nestled in under blankets on the couch. The remaining contestants are all my favorites except for Mike. I'm hoping he's the one to go tonight.
Lee started out very quiet with his song, but then he put his heart into it. Lee is right up with Crystal. Darling boy...

I'd better start voting.

Big Mike, big bore....he sings every song the same. I don't agree with the judges thinking he's so great.

Casey - he was a little misty eyed. He really sang with his heart tonight and you could tell the difference. It was really good because he didn't depend so much on the guitar. He's back up there on top too.

Crystal - not my favorite song (nor the judges) but it was really cute with the band and with her boyfriend in the audience.

Andy - good job! I take back everything about his age. This kid is a great performer.

Siobhan - she sounded very country and did a good job. Much better than previous weeks and I'm glad the judges didn't pick on her so we didn't have to listen to her whining. She still deserves to be in the running.

I haven't been a Shania fan and I'm no country western fan, but I loved her songs.

Alicia is a real class act

Alicia Keys added another spark to another wise bland night once again. She's so beautiful and graceful and was so helpful to the contestants. A real classy lady.

OK, the winners so far: Crystal, always at the top; Lee is amazing and growing each week; Casey, so cute and I thought did a great job last night; Aaron is getting better too and he sang his cute little heart out.

Tim - I just don't know. I don't like him much, but a little more than before if that makes any sense.

Siobhan - quit the damn whining and dialogue after the judges - it's gotten so old and makes you look maudlin. Don't care much for you anymore. And drop the butterflies - Simon was right, they were a distraction.

Mike - he acts so cocky and cool. You need to act more humble, but even with that, I think he should go.

Guess it's time to start voting - two of my favorites are at the bottom.

I'm going to donate to Idol Gives Back - it's hard enough watching kids from other countries who are ill or orphans, but on top of that seeing that kids in our own country don't have enough food or good medical care just tears me up.

Urghh.... the show's going on too long. Just tell who's gone so I can go to bed. Well, I'm glad it's Tim and not Casey. Good night.

Crystal Gets Mad, Adam Comes Back to Visit, Ryan Saves the Day

I'm sorry I've been such a lazer blogger. I haven't found much to be excited about. I could have told you Andrew and Katy would be gone. Mike should have been gone last week. All nice people, but not dazzling either.

So here we go...Crystal as always was wonderful, smart, in great voice with her guitar, being herself, and making me happy just by singing. I watched her face as Katy and Andrew were kicked off and she looked so upset. I read on another blog that she started to walk off the show, ran into the parking lot, but Ryan caught up with her. He told her to stay. He told her the best thing he got from American Idol was lots of money and he bought his mother a house. "You could buy your mom a house, too." Supposedly that stopped Crystal dead in her tracks. I know, Crystal, I know. You could buy yourself and your little boy a house, too. It's not pretty is it?

Lee was great, Tim surprisingly found a good song and surprised us, and Siobhan looked pissed. Siobhan, figure out some way not to show how upset you are all the time. It's taking away from your talent. And Aaron, well he's got a powerful voice and I hope he gets a contract. Casey, I almost forgot you. So good, so handsome.

And, Adam...well, he's still got it. His song and his laser show -really interesting and I was happy to see him back.

Adam's Gonna Sing!

We're tivo-ing through the show tonight. It's just too long and drawn out. First, I want to see Adam sing and find out who is eliminated. So far, Andrew is gone and that's to be expected.

OK there's Adam - spectacular! The song wasn't the greatest, but he's so cool that it makes up for anything else. That was the highlight of the show.

Too bad for Katy - she was starting to grow on me.