Top 12 Idol Recap

So this week saw the contestants singing songs from their birth years. Man these contestants are really young. I think overall they did better as a group but
I think there are some clear favorites.

NAIMA ADEDAPO - "What's Love Got to Do with It" Tina Turner. Mark my words, she will be going home tomorrow. Horrible performance, off key for most of it. Time to go.

PAUL MCDONALD - "Guess That's Why they Call it the Blues" by Elton john. I give it up to Paul for once again picking a great artist and song. Elton is my all-time favorite artist. However, just not a fan of his sound. Better than last week but not my favorite and I don't think he will have much shelf life.

THIA MEGIA - "Colors of the Wind" by Vanessa Williams. Once again Thia proves she can sing but man was this a yawn fest. Totally agree with Randy on this. She needs to pick something more up tempo but she will survive.

JAMES DURBIN - “I’ll Be There for You” by Bon Jovi. Excellent performance. I like this guy every week more and more. He has a great voice but what I liek most is he doesn't pull a Adam Lambert move every week and go off on some unneeded high note. Siobhan was like that last year. He has learned from past contestants and keeps it in control. Very good and my front runner amongst the men.

HALEY REINHART - "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston. Not the nest performance. Stay away from Whitney, unless you are Pia. She will be gone in a week or two. Don't see the talent really.

STEFANO LANGONE - "If You Don't Know Me by Now" by Simply Red. He did stand out tonight. Very good performance. He should be around for a few more weeks.

PIA TOSCANO - "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" by Whitney Houston. Once again, Pia shined bright as the contestant to beat. She has the whole package which I'll probably repeat every week. If she keeps it up she is a lock for top 3 at worse.

SCOTTY McCREERY "Can I Trust You With My Heart" by Travis Tritt. Another solid performance. Like I said last week, he could record an album and be an instant hit in the country scene. I like the song. Don't know it all because I know very little country but very good. He will be top 5 if he can navigate through non-country songs.

KAREN RODRIGUEZ "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Wayne. I like Karen but she disappointed again. Way better than last week but not as good as she was during the auditions. Another thing. I wish she wouldn't break into Spanish either. I love Spanish music but either sing a Spanish song or sing an English song in all English. Just sounds better and doesn't throws me off. I'd love for her to do older Shakira rock song or maybe some Spanish Gloria Estefan off of her "Mi Tierra" album.

CASEY ABRAMS - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. Wow the shocker of the night and the biggest risk. All-time classic song that changed music and pop culture. He didn't sound the best but he wasn't that bad. However, big props by taking the risk,. I like this guy and think he has long term potential.

LAUREN ALAINA - "I'm the Only One" by Melissa Etheridge. Even though she was sick, much better than her Shania song from last week. She has an appeal and cuteness to her and a good voice but I don't see her winning. I think she would have benefited by coming back in a couple years but maybe in country she can find a niche market. If Kelli Pickler can make it, she definitely can.

JACOB LUSK - "Alone" by Heart. Out of his comfort zone, Jacob performed a decent rendition of the Heart Classic. Guy can sing, just wish he wouldn't go all gospel all the time. He is top 5 probably also.

Going home will be NAIMA ADEDAPO!