Top 9 Rankings

We said goodbye to Adanna Duru and Maddie Walker, Adanna was gaining so much momentum I'm sad to see her go so soon. Maddie kept falling so it was probably best she left when she did. Anywho here we go with the Top 9 rankings!

9th: Daniel Seavey (+2): This should come as no surprise that Daniel is last again in my rankings, while he did perform a lot better this week, last week was just so awful there is no way, shape, or form that he can surpass the bottom of the pack.
8th: Qaasim Middleton (+2): Eh Qaasim was just so boring this week and brought nothing new to the table so he remains about the same in my rankings. I hope he goes back to his entertaining ways soon otherwise he'll be out faster than he was saved.
7th: Rayvon Owen (+2): Rayvon made some great strides this week with his performance which I was really glad to see him getting back to form. I'm not sure if Rayvon is starting to do well a little too late because I think he may not be able to save himself in a competition as cutthroat as this season.
6th: Joey Cook (-2): This week was the week that wasn't for Joey. Her last few performances have been so stellar and this week she just fell short of the high standard that she has set for herself. I think she really needs to watch her song choices and just make sure she gets everybody on board because I feel she's just a love them or hate them contestant and I'd hate to see her gone so soon based on bad song choices.
5th: Tyanna Jones (+1): She's baaaaaaaack! I was so glad to see Tyanna return to form this week with her performance. While it wasn't perfect it was a start to avoid last week's horror show. I hope Tyanna keeps being smart about her song choices and continues to nail them from week to week. I feel like now that the R&B diva lane is cleared she will have no problem sailing through to the semifinals.
4th: Quentin Alexander (+3): For two weeks in a row I have been so blown away by Quentin's breath taking performances and I am so proud to see how far this wildcard has come. He has been winning me over week in and week out lately. I hope he keeps up this momentum because he may just knock out a few front runners along the way if he does.
3rd: Nick Fradiani (-): Nick had yet another great week this week, for the first time I truly felt connected to Nick and the lyrics of the song. I also felt like he was truly fighting for his spot in the Top 9 which is always great to see. I really am hoping that he keeps this up and can make it all the way to the final 3.
2nd: Jax (-1): I hate bringing her down after having the first moment of the season but Clark had the second moment of the season because he performed after her. This week for Jax was just pure perfection and it just made me excited for her again like her audition. I really hope she can keep surprising us with her incredible performances because I feel if she does this from week to week, she could quite possibly win.
1st: Clark Beckham (+1): CLARK IS IN IT TO WIN IT!!! Just kidding. Gosh I hated when Randy kept saying that in Season 10. Anyway this week Clark just provided us with the most gorgeous moment of the season with just him and the piano singing "Every Breath You Take". This took me back to House Of Blues when he sang "Georgia On My Mind" and just what a huge moment that was for him. I am just really hoping that he can keep these incredible performances coming because I'm loving every second of it!

Top 8 - Kelly Clarkson

Clark Beckham - Where Is Your Heart (on piano): This song is a gorgeous piano driven ballad which has proven to be Clark's strong suit. I really hope he considers this song this week because I feel like it could be a real moment for him like this week was.
Daniel Seavey - My Life Would Suck Without You: If the cast of Season 9 could handle this song Daniel could as well. It's one of Kelly's less challenging songs which is why I really hope he will pick it.
Jax - Already Gone (Acoustic Version): This song would litterally be perfect for Jax due to the gorgeous rendition Kelly did live. I really hope she picks this song because it would be complete perfection!
Joey Cook - Ready: This song sounds so much like a really quirky Joey type song and out of all the songs I listened to it just seemed to be the best option for her to perform this week. It was difficult finding a song to suit Joey.
Nick Fradiani - Catch My Breath: I think if this song was lowered a bit it would be right in Nick's wheelhouse of what he does best. Finding Kelly songs for guys is hard just because of how high she sings.
Qaasim Middleton - Behind These Hazel Eyes: Another easy song to sing it's just hard to find anything for Qaasim with this theme.
Quentin Alexander - Beautiful Disaster (Live Version): This song could really suit Quentin's voice and style. I think he could really have another moment with this song.
Rayvon Owen - The Trouble With Love Is: I think this song is what Rayvon needs to do this week to impress the judges with his style and voice. No falsetto notes this time okay Rayvon, I hate falsetto.
Tyanna Jones - Walk Away: Tyanna seems to be at her best with uptempo songs. I think this could be another slaytastic performance of Tyanna's. She picked the song I suggested last week. I hope she keeps up that streak!

Top 9 Performance Rankings

Last night we said goodbye to Maddie Walker and Adanna Duru. I was sad to see them go especially Adanna who I feel delivered a great performance last week. Anyway onto the Top 9's performances. There were quite a few huge moments that happened tonight for at least 5 of the 9 contestants which is exciting however for the other 4 they have a lot to fear going forward. (more like any of those 4 whose name isn't Daniel Seavey)

9th - Daniel Seavey - You Make My Dreams: Words can not explain how angry I am at America for giving him a pass for last week's horror show. Maybe that played into my ranking with Daniel. This kid does not belong on American Idol. I don't know how many times I can say that. He has a good voice but he came into the competition at a time when he was a 2/10 instead of waiting until he was a solid 7/10. I really feel like if he doesn't go home soon Idol may be in some serious trouble. Status: Not Safe.
8th - Qaasim Middleton - Addicted To Love: Unlike Qaasim's other performances this one was just so boring and didn't do anything for me. His vocals were a lot better but his lack of performance in that performance just wasn't the Qaasim I'm used to. And also Qaasim and JLo, Qaasim is not a great vocalist. I don't know where you got that lie from. Status: Not Safe.
7th - Joey Cook - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Oh Joey, you built yourself up so high these last two weeks I hated to see it all come down after this week's performance. Now don't get me wrong it wasn't awful but it just was okay and cutesy. If Joey wants to make it to the Top and beat out Daniel Seavey she has to bring her A game until he leaves. Status: Not Safe.
6th - Rayvon Owen - Everybody Wants To Rule The World: This performance of Rayvon's finally made me remember what I loved about him in the first place. I'm glad he's starting to return to form, however, I just feel like this season is so competitive more than any other season before and I don't know if his comeback is too late. Status: Not Safe.
5th - Quentin Alexander - In The Air Tonight: Quentin has really come a long way since starting out as a wildcard. I am so proud of him and these past two weeks have been real moments for him. I think if he keeps this momentum up he could be ensuring himself a spot in the Top 5 at least. I think he may be the underdog to knock out a few front runners. Status: Safe for the week.
4th - Tyanna Jones - I Wanna Dance With Somebody: She's baaaaaaaack! I am so glad to see Tyanna return to form and pick another great song for herself which excites me to see what she might be doing the next few weeks. I hope she keeps picking the right songs on her idol journey because of all the front runners she stumbled the hardest. Status: Safe for the week.
3rd - Nick Fradiani - Man In The Mirror: This song from Nick was just gorgeous and I think this was his best performance to date. Honestly if he keeps bringing it from week to week he could really be a force to be reckoned with. Status: Safe for the week.
2nd - Jax - You Give Love A Bad Name: Tonight Jax came completly back with avengance for "Blank Space". This was probably one of the two big moments of the season which I was so thrilled  to see come from Jax. I feel like she really solidified herself as the girl to beat this season. Status: Safe for the week. Standout!
1st - Clark Beckham  - Every Breat You Take: Yet another breath taking moment of the season came from Clark this week with his stunning piano driven rendition of Every Breath You Take. This is the Clark I fell in love with during Hollywood week. I am so glad he is back again to slay the competition. I think this season is really gearing up to a Clax finale and I would love every minute of that if it were to occur. Status: Safe for the week.

Who SHOULD be the Bottom 3:
Daniel, Qaasim, Joey
Who WILL be the Bottom 3:
Qaasim, Joey, Rayvon

Who SHOULD go home:
Daniel

Who WILL go home:
Qaasim

Top 11 Redux - 80's Week song choice Reaction

Hello and welcome to 80's week the studio versions are up on iTunes and the contestants have all picked out their songs. Today I will be reacting to the samples of the studio versions and based on that what I expect to happen on the show.

Adanna Duru - I Hate Myself For Loving You: I thought it was a good song choice for Adanna but the studio version is a bit shouty which is something I fear for Adanna with. If she can control her voice live I think this could be great.
Clark Beckham - Every Breath You Take: I love how he changed it to a piano driven ballad which I think really works for his voice. This song has been done many times on the show but I think Clark's version will be the most successful .
Daniel Seavey - You Make My Dreams: This is actually the best I've heard Daniel sing I think he picked the best song he could have and worked with what he had.
Jax - You Give Love A Bad Name: I love this arrangement Jax came up with for the song it brought me back to Bang Bang Jax which I think is a smart move on her part.
Joey Cook - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun:  I'm not really a fan of this Joey performance whereas her last few performances have been spot on this one is just okay at best it just doesn't show Joey's brilliance like in "Fancy" and "Mad World".
Maddie Walker - Every Rose Has It's Thorn: This reminds me of the Maddie I fell in love with during Hollywood Week. I love her so much and this choice sounds amazing on Maddie. I just hope when she gets to the live show she can connect to the audience because that's what she needs to do to be pushed over the edge in live shows.
Nick Fradiani - Man In The  Mirror:  This was a good song choice for Nick. I think he does really well with it. I wish it had more of a wow factor than it does but I think it's good.
Qaasim Middleton - Addicted To Love:  This is probably the best vocal I've heard from Qaasim in the studio version. We'll see if that caries over into live shows.
Quentin Alexander - In The Air Tonight:  Quentin's studio version is good but it just does nothing for me. Last week I loved what he did. This week he let me down.
Rayvon Owen - Everybody Wants To Rule The World:  I think this song really suits Rayvon's voice my only worry with this song is that it doesn't translate well live. His studio is gorgeous but I just worry about the live performance.
Tyanna Jones - I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Thank you Tyanna for listening to my song suggestion!  This song was everything I expected  from Tyanna which is pure perfection

Top 11 Redux Rankings

Wow ranking the same contestants all over again here we go!
11th: Daniel Seavey (-1): Ugh Daniel...This week was a complete trainwreck. His other weeks have just been so weak compared to the other contestants on the show. I really hope America does us right and votes him off this week because he is so undeserving to still be in the competition.
10th: Qaasim Middleton (+1): Qaasim definitely improved this week with his performance. I still don't get why he got the save. It's baffling to me. I hope he leaves soon because he should've been gone this week.
9th: Rayvon Owen (-3): Oh Rayvon he has been falling fast every week I am just so annoyed with him. Please get out of your falsetto and start singing in your chest voice.
8th: Maddie Walker (-): Maddie has just been average so far in the competition. I don't love her and I don't hate her. I mean she just needs to have a moment of conversion just like Joey did.
7th: Quentin Alexander (+2): Quentin is improving at the right time which makes me so excited to see what he does in the competition. I really can't wait to see how well he does in the competition. You all know I love underdogs.
6th: Tyanna Jones (-5): Oh Tyanna this week was not your week. In a competition as cut throat as Idol has been this season she needs to continue stepping it up if she wants to win this season.
5th: Adanna Duru (+2): Adanna seriously has stepped it up in the competition. These past two weeks have really been some of her finest moments in the competition. I'm really hoping that she can keep this momentum up because if she does she could beat out Tyanna if Tyanna has another off week.
4th: Joey Cook (+1): Queen Joey is baaaaaaaaaack Oh my gosh Joey has seriously blown me away these last two weeks. I am so excited to see what she does from this point on. I really hope she can continue the ground work she's been laying out for herself.
3rd: Nick Fradiani (-1): Nick had a great week, unfortunately the judges didn't think so. I really hope he can start winning over the judges from week to week because otherwise he might lose out to Clark big time.
2nd: Clark Beckham (+2): He's Baaaaaaaaack! Thank you Clark for bringing a great performance and for singing a current song. He slayed two things I was really worried about him doing on the show. I think if he picks great songs he could really win the entire show.
1st: JAX (+2): THIS IS THE JAX I HAVE BEEN WANTING SINCE HER AUDITION! This performance was so simple it's beautiful. I really hope she keeps this momentum up if she wants any shot of winning.

Top 9 Week - 80's

Well the theme for Top 9 has been revealed as 80's here are my suggestions for what each of the contestants should do!

Adanna Duru - We Belong (Pat Benatar): I think this song would really suit Adanna's strong vocals and it could be great from her.
Clark Beckham - Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House): Oh my gosh Clark needs to do this song it would just show his amazing tone and voice.
Daniel Seavey - Straight Up (Paula Abdul): You know what they say 4th time's the charm?
Jax - Addicted To Love (Skylar Grey Version): Oh my gosh this song would suit Jax's style so well and just be that reserved gorgeous thing I love about her. I really hope she goes with this choice.
Joey Cook - Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes): I think this song would suit Joey's quirky voice and she could do well with it.
Maddie Walker - I Think We're Alone Now (Tiffany): I think this song would suit Maddie really well.
Nick Fradiani - Every Rose Has It's Thorn (Poison): I think this song would be perfect with Nick's smooth voice and could really showcase everything he has.
Qaasim Middleton - Jump (Van Halen): I think this song would be consistent with what he does on the show.
Quentin Alexander - Fame (Amy Gerhartz Version): This would be amazing coming from Quentin and it would fit into what he's been doing in the competition.
Rayvon Owen - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Glee Version): Rayvon could have a real moment with this song. I think he would do great with this.
Tyanna Jones - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston): I think this is a great choice for Tyanna and could really show off her voice!

Top 11 Redux Performances.

Hello and welcome to the biggest waste of the save! This is American Idol 14! Okay first I want to say I think Qaasim really fought for the save like this was his last performance. I'll give him a lot of credit in that department. My problem lies with the judges for using the save on someone who I just feel has no shot to win. Last week when Sarina went home the save to me could be understandable because I feel like Sarina could win. With Qaasim I'm glad he gets to head out on the tour but he is far from a front runner and was absolutely deserving to leave. I thought it was great that he went out with a bang. I was not expecting the one save of the season to be used on him. Judges, if any of the real front runners leave early because of your mistake you only have yourselves to blame. So don't be crying when Clark, Jax, Nick, Tyanna, Joey, etc. are in need of the save and you can't give it to them. This is your doing. I swear if Daniel passes any of them because of the judges save I think it's high time we get new judges if this occurs or at least let the save be AMERICA's choice. Because after all this is AMERICAN Idol not JUDGES Idol.

Anyway moving on here, here's how I felt about tonight.

11th: Daniel Seavey - Lost Stars: I can't even begin to explain what kinds of wrong this performance was. First off the lyrics were unsuited for a 15 year old kid who looks like he just graduated kindergarten. Also the vocals were horrible. This was quite possibly one of the worst performances I have ever heard on the Idol stage. Status: Going home, I sure as hell hope.
10th: Rayvon Owen - Stayin' Alive: Okay I just really hate falsetto on guys. I can't explain why but it's a pet peeve of mine. I especially can't stand the Bee Gees voices so when I heard Rayvon was doing this song I was cringing. I have to say I loved how he changed up the arrangement and made it his own. I just wished he would've stayed out of the falsetto and in his chest voice because it's just not appealing to my ears. Status: In danger of leaving.
9th: Maddie Walker - Let's Hear It For The Boy: Oh Maddie. This performance wasn't terrible it just didn't do anything for me. She sounded good but there was just nothing that was special about this to me which is why I fear for her safety. Status: In danger of leaving.
8th: Qaasim Middleton - Come Together: Qaasim's performance was probably one of the best he's done on the show. I enjoyed how involved he was with the crowd and how the very last note at the end went for him. There was a certain spark about this performance that read, I'm fighting for my life on the show, don't send me home. I thought it was a good performance but it was not worthy of the save. Even though it was the best he could do, sometimes your best isn't good enough. Status: Safe for the week because of the save.
7th: Tyanna Jones - The Circle Of Life: This wasn't terrible from Tyanna in the least. Her vocals were just too big for this song. I thought she handled it well but I was really hoping for a real moment from her because so far she's been great but I just haven't seen a moment from her. I think if she doesn't step it up soon Adanna could take her over. Status: Safe for the week.
6th: Adanna Duru - Love You I Do: This performance showed again a lot of what Adanna can do in the competition and it showed her as a force to be reckoned with. I actually think if she can keep a steady pace and out perform Tyanna she could quite possibly knock her out. Status: Safe for the week.
5th: Joey Cook - Mad World: Joey has killed it for two weeks in a row which I applaud her on. Her version, although it was a huge moment for Adam Lambert in Season 8 it just kind of made me forget his version and fall in love with her version which is no easy feat to do. I think if she keeps surprising us from week to week I think she could seriously make at least Top 5. Status: Safe for the week.
4th: Clark Beckham - Sunday Morning: I loved this performance from Clark, I'm glad he finally decided to go for a more recent song and made it his own and KILLED IT! I hope that with next week's theme he can keep showing America he can be a modern singer and have hit songs now rather than in the 60's where he seemed to be stuck in. Status: Safe for the week.
3rd: Jax - Grow Old With You: She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Jax just came back with a vengeance. I am just so glad she's returning to form of what we saw in Hollywood, the girl with so much potiental that she could win the entire show. Jax, if I want to give you any advice it's to stay away from too big of an arrangement for your sweet tone. If you want some uptempo take note of your own BANG BANG because that performance had the perfect balance of soft and hardness. Status: Safe for the week.
2nd: Nick Fradiani - Danger Zone: This was such a moment for Nick and I loved how he changed up the song and made it work for him. I just feel like the judges were a little too hard on him for this performance. I really hope next week he can bring them onboard with his performance. Status: Safe for the week.
1st: Quentin Alexander - You're The One That I Want: Okay this just brought me back to what he did with "I Put A Spell On You" like Adanna I feel like Quentin is stepping it up every week and I think he has a really good chance of staying in the competition for a very long time. Status: Safe for the week, standout performance of the night.

Who SHOULD Go Home;
Daniel Seavey, Rayvon Owen

Who WILL Go Home:
Daniel Seavey, Maddie Walker

I won't count Rayvon as safe quite yet but I just feel like he might just scrape by another week.

Top 11 Rankings

11th (-3): Qaasim Middleton - Oh Qaasim....His vocals are just awful every week. I just don't understand why he is even still here in the competition. Honestly just so annoyed he's here. He or Daniel NEED to leave this week.
10th: Daniel Seavey (+2) - Daniel has moved up but only because Qaasim was so awful that it would be a crime to rank Daniel lower than him. With that being said Daniel should be the one to leave because at least Qaasim has the entertainment factor going for him. What does Daniel have?
9th: Quentin Alexander (+2) - Quentin has been getting better from week to week however I just feel the other contestants are a lot stronger than him that are left in the competition.
8th: Maddie Walker (-1) - Maddie has gotten a lot stronger with each performance she gives. I'm glad to see she's growing. I just hope that she can break the barrier faster before the other contestants surpass her.
7th: Adanna Duru (+2) - Adanna has shown up the last two weeks in my opinion even though last week got a little bit shouty for my likings she's been growing at just the right time. I think if she can keep up her momentum she could have a chance to take Tyanna down while she is weak like she has accomplished against Sarina.
6th: Rayvon Owen (-2): Rayvon is good but this week he really disappointed me because up to this point he really has blown everyone away every week. I hope he survives and can step it up.
5th: Joey Cook (+4): Joey made big strides with her performance and with the highest jump for the week. I'm so excited to see what she does next because "Fancy" was so great. The only thing Joey really needs to watch is to make sure if the love/hate of her performance is split to make sure the majority of the people are on the love side. If they end up on the hate side I can see her journey ending.
4th: Clark Beckham (+1): Clark stays about the same for me. I liked his performance but I didn't love what he did this week. I really hope Clark can start picking more interesting song choices because if he doesn't I fear he will become a shock boot.
3rd: Jax (-): Jax disappointed me this week but I felt like she did a bit better than half of the others. The last few weeks I have really loved Jax and I think one misstep shouldn't count so much against her. If she goes back to what she did the last 3 weeks I think she could do so real damage on the idol stage.
2nd: Nick Fradiani (-1): Nick was good, not great. I think it had a lot more to do with his nerves being the last person called as safe can do that to a person and then have to immediately perform after getting such great yet awful news at the same time can't be easy on a contestant. So I just took him down a slot because there has been one contestant who has dominated week in and week out.
1st: Tyanna Jones (+5): My prediction rang true about her beating out Sarina with the right songs. I think Tyanna has so far made the smartest choices in the competition and could really compete for the title. I hope she keeps up these great performances she's giving. As of right now she is the one to beat.

Suggestions for the Top 11 for the Top 10 theme of Movies

I just saw the theme for next week is Movies. Here are my suggestions:

Adanna Duru - Bound To You (Burlesque): This song could really be a moment for Adanna if she picks it for this theme. I think she could really kill it on this song.
Clark Beckham - Everything I Do (I Do It For You) [Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves]: Honestly if Clark played the piano on this song and sung it, it would be the perfect song for him. I know it's been done many times on the idol stage but I feel like he could do great on it.
Daniel Seavey - Hallelujah (Shrek): Eh he's done it once before I really don't feel like looking through songs for him.
Jax - The Hanging Tree (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1): I think this song is in Jax's sweet spot of her voice and I could really see her having a real moment with this song.
Joey Cook - N/A: I can't really pick a song because Joey seems to put interesting twists on her own songs. I hope whatever she does she picks a song that her twist works on.
Maddie Walker - A Thousand Years (Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1): I really feel like if Maddie can really connect with this song it really could be great from her.
Nick Fradiani - Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman (Don Juan DeMarco): I know it's another overdone song but if Nick played his guitar and sang this song it would be just another gorgeous vocal from him.
Qaasim Middleton - Ain't Too Proud To Beg (The Big Chill): Eh. It's uptempo I thought I suited what he's been doing.
Quentin Alexander - It Will Rain (Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1): This would actually be beautiful with Quentin's voice. I think if he survives it would be great.
Rayvon Owen - Unchained Melody (Ghost): Rayvon's vocals could really soar on this song and I feel like he could really make this performance a moment for him because no one who has done this song has really ever done it incredibly (of the seasons I've watched that is).
Tyanna Jones - Listen (Dreamgirls): This could be the song that sends Tyanna over the top with her performance on this. I honestly think if she does this song it could really solidify her spot in the Top of the Top 10.

Top 11 Performance Ranking, Thoughts on 12th Place.

I am so disappointed in America this week by voting out one of the top competitors in this entire competition named Sarina Joi Crowe. Honestly it is complete BLASPHEMY that the likes of Daniel Seavey and Qaasim Middleton, who have weaker voices than Sarina have advanced while Sarina is our first casualty in the Top 12. While this season is full of so many talented people, I just am so upset at the judges moreso than anyone else that Sarina did not get the save. Honestly this was a PERFECT example like Season 10 with Casey Abrams of why the save should be used this early in the competition yet the judges decided against it. Are they trying to tell us that the other 11 are all more deserving than Sarina to get the save? Honestly I just feel only a select few of them are more deserving than her of getting the save. Therefore if one of them is in need of the save and receive it. Then and only then can I accept Sarina's fate. Anyway moving on to the performances.

11th - Qaasim Middleton - Jet: Ugh....Qaasim even knows his vocals are lackluster. Honestly this performance is the perfect example as to why America should've sent him home this week. I think this was one of the worst performances all season. I swear if he survives this one (unless Daniel leaves instead) I will just feel like this season my go down in flames. Status: Not Safe, most likely going home (I can hope)
10th - Daniel Seavey - Happy: Let me say this, Daniel is not a bad singer. I think he has his really good moments in songs but I can not fathom why he survived this week's cut. To all the teenage girls who are out there voting for him because they think he's cute just please stop. He's an okay singer but he just can not compare to the talent this season has in store. Status: Not Safe, could be going home.
9th - Rayvon Owen - Burn: This performance just left me with a lot to be desired for from Rayvon. Quite honestly I think he really does have a very strong voice but tonight he was just off which is so unusual for him. I think due to the vote splitting between the R&B guys he could be in some serious trouble if he doesn't step it up. Status: Not Safe.
8th - Maddie Walker - She's Country: One thing I have to say about Maddie is I am so glad to see her really trying to perform. She is still very much in her head but I just think with the right amount of coaching she really could be the one who surprises us with a stellar performance week after week. I do have to say for tonight her vocals were shaky. I hope she does survive because I feel like she has room to grow. Status: Not Safe.
7th - Quentin Alexander - Rolling In The Deep: He performed pretty well and did use the song to suit him which I was really glad about. It just was okay for me and I just know he can do so much better than this. That being said and the fact that he was the strongest R&B guy tonight I think he may have the upper hand for this week. Status: Most likely safe but he could be in the bottom.
6th - Jax - Blank Space: To me the judges came down waaaaaaaaaay too hard on Jax. Sure it wasn't a stellar performance like her last few weeks were but to me it was far off from a mess. It was not her strongest week, however I just feel like she gave it her all and really performed well to the song even though it wasn't a wowing performance. Status: Most likely safe but could be in the bottom.
5th - Nick Fradiani - Wake Me Up: This wasn't Nick's strongest week on Idol but he was far from the bottom of the pack. I've heard him do a lot better but then again he was saved for the end of the show and had to be incredibly nervous before performing. I just hope that when he comes back next week he can come back a lot stronger like his other performances. Status: Safe for the week.
4th - Clark Beckham - Taking It To The Street: This performance was good but not great from Clark. I thought it was okay but I've seen him really tear up the stage in the past and this performance just didn't show what he could do. I'm really hoping he gets another chance to show America what he truly is made of like last week. Status; Safe for the week.
3rd - Tyanna Jones - Tightrope: Tyanna kills it yet again for another week! Honestly Tyanna seems almost unstoppable and her song choices seem to be getting better which I am thrilled to see. Quite honestly she looks the most like she is on the fast track to winning this entire show because she has yet to really falter. Status: Safe for the week, without a doubt.
2nd - Adanna Duru - Runaway Baby: YES! Ever since she got the wildcard slot Adanna has been stepping it up week after week. I am seriously excited to see this, If Adanna continues to play her cards right and controls her voice she could be the first wildcard to ever win American Idol. Status; Safe for the week.
1st - Joey Cook - Fancy: YES YES YES YES!!! This was everything Joey needed this week to really make her standout. I could literally listen to her version of this song all day. Her voice and this song were just a perfect match, Her arrangement just suited her to a t. If the audience can really get Joey I think she really could be a force to be reckoned with. Status: Safe for the week, standout performance of the night.

Okay for my predictions here we go:

Who SHOULD be the bottom 3:
Qaasim, Daniel, and Rayvon
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Who WILL be the bottom 3:
Qaasim, Daniel, and Rayvon (although I could see Maddie replacing one of them)

Who SHOULD go home:
Qaasim

Who WILL go home:
Rayvon (because America is cruel)

Top 12 Performances Rankings

Hello and welcome back to my Top 12 rankings. Okay YAY Top 12 I am so happy with almost everyone in the Top 12 so here we go with my rankings.

12th: Daniel Seavey - Straight Up: Oh Daniel...he forgot his words and then just was so lackluster compared to the other contestants still in the competition. I'm still so surprised that he made it in on America's vote over Quentin. Status: Not Safe.
11th: Qaasim Middleton - Sir Duke: Ugh Qaasim took a step back just like I feared he would. I just think that he may be in danger of going soon if he doesn't step it up. Status: Not Safe.
10th: Maddie Walker - Suitcase: I loved Maddie's voice on this song the problem with Maddie is the fact that she looked nervous and unsure of herself when she was performing. Out of the Top 12 most of them looked a lot more comfortable than Maddie. I think she needs to learn to be more comfortable before her time runs out. Status: Not Safe.
9th: Joey Cook - King Of Spain: I actually love Joey's voice and tone and I thought she did a great rendition of the song. Unfortunately I just feel the others out did Joey. I liked her but I didn't love her. Status: Safe for the week.
8th: Quentin Alexander - Royals: This was a good performance from Quentin but it just wasn't a standout for me. I'm glad he got the wildcard and I'm glad he's still is in the competition but I think he needs to step it up from this point forward. Status: Not Safe.
7th: Sarina Joi Crowe - Love Runs Out: I actually liked this performance but yet again Sarina was just beaten out by some of the other contestants who performed tonight. It just had something missing from the performance. Status: Not Safe.
6th: Adanna Duru - You and I: I really loved the start of the performance. Adanna is great and her performance tonight showed a lot of her great vocals but there were points in the song where I felt her oversinging. I really hope she can continue to grow as the competition moves forward. I'm glad the judges brought her back as the wildcard. Status: Safe for the week.
5th: Tyanna Jones - Wings: This is probably the best I've heard Tyanna throughout the whole competition and I am so proud of her for giving this incredible performance. For me this is exactly what she needs to continue to do week after week if she wants to stay in the competition for a long time. Status: Safe for the week.
4th: Rayvon Owen - Wide Awake: His voice gave me chills throughout the whole performance and I am so glad he's been performing at the top level he can week after week. I just feel like Rayvon could be the one to beat if he keeps up this steady pace. Status: Safe for the week.
3rd: Jax - I Wanna Hold Your Hand: Jax could have easily took the number 1 spot had she recreated her audition's performance of the song. I really thought the beginning was flawless and that she should not have brought the band in and gone back to the original arrangement. What made her audition so memorable was that slowed down version of the song. It was still great but I just wanted the extra specialness she brought in her audition. Status: Safe for the week.
2nd: Nick Fradiani - In Your Eyes: Nick's acoustic and beautiful performance was just exactly what he needed to bring to the table tonight. I could seriously listen to him all day and not be sick of his voice. Status: Safe for the week.
1st: Clark Beckham - It's A Man's Man's Man's World: YES HE IS BACK AMERICA! I am so thrilled Clark had his comeback tonight with this song. Last week was just mediocre for me I was just hoping for something special. Tonight Clark really brought his A game making another moment out of the song once done incredibly by one Joshua Ledet. Status; Safe with the standout performance of the night.

Who SHOULD be the bottom 3:
Daniel, Qaasim, Maddie
Who WILL be the bottom 3:
Daniel, Qaasim, Sarina

Who SHOULD go home:
Daniel
Who WILL go home:
Qaasim

That's all for this recap tune in tomorrow to see my review of the Top 11.

Top 12 Rankings

*AGAIN SPOILERS* But I will rank the Top 12, I know it's right after Top 16 performances and not too much has changed but this will be more how I think America will place them combined with my personal opinions so I hope you enjoy.

12th: Daniel Seavey - Not surprisingly Daniel comes in 12th. I don't hate him. He is okay but I just feel like compared to the other competitors I feel that Daniel just pails in comparison.
11th: Quentin Alexander - My fear for Quentin is that he may be out sung by Rayvon and out entertained by Qaasim. He has a lot competition with the guys which is why I feel he will end up here.
10th: Adanna Duru - Yet another wildcard who I feel is in fear of leaving early due to being in a competition with Sarina and Tyanna who I feel are miles ahead of her. I think unless Adanna has a moment almost every week she may leave early due to being in a competition with superior girls.
9th: Joey Cook - Joey has a love/hate relationship with America I believe. Either you get her or you don't. Early on when the spoilers first came out I said she reminded me of a more polished Megan Joy. I think she's good but I just worry that not everyone will get her so she ends up here.
8th: Qaasim Middleton - Qaasim is entertaining but I think his lack of vocals on the song will soon catch up to him and get him sent home. I do enjoy Qaasim but I don't think he's got the skills Rayvon has.
7th: Maddie Walker - I think Maddie is great and I think the country vote will carry her this far in the competition. I don't know if she's going to win but I think if she performs like she did in Hollywood and lets go I think she could go incredibly far.
6th: Tyanna Jones - I love Tyanna's voice but I think her competing for votes against Sarina will finally catch up to her ultimately ending her journey although she could end up beating Sarina if she picks the right song.
5th: Clark Beckham - I feel like Clark will end himself being a shock boot due to the way he has been setting himself up lately. I love him but I just fear since he and Nick are competing for the same vote Nick will ultimately knock Clark out.
4th: Rayvon Owen - I love Rayvon's voice it is so smooth and great. I feel like if he can pick the right songs as the competition goes on he could really set himself up to win the entire show.
3rd: Jax - Since American Idol always seems to have my favorites go home in 3rd lately I believe this will be Jax's place. I love her so much and I just can't see her getting any other place. I hope she wins but you know.
2nd: Sarina Joi Crowe - Sarina's voice is amazing and I feel like she could really bring some amazing performances to the show. I feel like she wouldn't win in the final 2 with Nick because a girl is not likely to win.
1st: Nick Fradiani - I feel like Nick is setting himself up to win the entire season. From the moment I saw his audition I felt like their was something really great about him and ultimately I just think America will choose him as their winner.

Top 12 Reaction

*First and Foremost Warning: SPOILERS* the top 12 have been revealed and the performances have happened. This week's theme is Audition Songs so we will know the songs but this is my reaction to the Top 12 and their songs.

1) Sarina Joi Crowe - I am soooooooo glad Sarina made the Top 12 and in America's Top 10. She is one of the best performers of the season and I'm glad she finally got her chance at the American Idol finals! I'm excited to hear "Loves Runs Out" again because she really killed that performance at her audition.
2) Rayvon Owen - I am again thrilled Rayvon is through and America's Top 10! I loved his performances this far and I am excited to hear his rendition of "Wide Awake"  again. I'm glad America is picking the right people though so far!
3) Daniel Seavey - .....wait what? I'm shocked he made it through on America's vote. I fully expected him to get the wildcard. I think he is by far the weakest of the Top 12. I hope his journey doesn't continue much longer. Also we're going to hear "Straight Up" for like the 100th time...awesome. I would've preferred his other song.
4) Maddie Walker - I am sooooo glad Maddie made it on America's vote. I think she is such a strong competitor this season her last performance was so beautiful. I'm excited to hear "Suitcase" again because  she did such a great job when she auditioned with  it.
5)  Tyanna Jones - Yet another contestant I am thrilled made it through to the next round. I  loved Tyanna's audition. "Wings" was just the start of Tyanna's great journey so hearing it again will be great.
6)  Nick Fradiani - I am sooooo glad Nick is through he litterally is so talented I'm glad America saw it in him. His audition litterally blew me away "In Your Eyes" was one of my favorite New York Auditioms.
7) Jax - AAAAAAAHHHH YES! Jax is through I'm glad America Agreed with me and not the judges . "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" was my favorite audition like ever! I can't wait to hear it again. Team Jax!
8) Qaasim Middleton - I am glad Qaasim is through he was great last week. My hope is that he keeps up that momentum and does not fall back into his old tricks because if he does I think he could be out within a week.
9) Clark Beckham - I am so glad Clark is through after last week's performance. It wasn't his finest moment on the show and I'm glad it's auditions week so everyone can be reminded of what made Clark so great during the show.
10) Joey Cook - I have mixed feelings about Joey advancing. I liked her a lot better last week but I just simply prefer some of the other girls over her. I'm glad she's in but I don't see her going far.
11) Quentin Alexander - ....Why did he have to go through the wildcard round? That baffles me. Last week was not his finest and I did say I worried about it being his undoing but I did not expect Daniel to beat him in votes. I'm glad he's back though.
12) Adanna Duru - Another mixed feeling contestant. I like Adanna but I preferred Loren over her. I'm glad however she is through

Top 16 Rankings:

Well I'm excluding the Top 24 eliminees for now because I will do a final ranking right after the season finale. As of right now I will be focusing on the contestants in the competition. As we get into later rounds I will use the Top 10 as a guide point until after finale. Here we go!

16th: Adam Ezegelian - Ugh. Why is he still in the competition.I seriously don't get it at all. I did enjoy him a lot more than last week and more than any of his other previous performances but he's gotta get to steppin'.

15th: Alexis Gomez - Alexis bombed tonight on "I Can't Help Myself". I liked her a lot last week and am glad she did make it through after giving the competition her best efforts, however based on tonight's performance I would be okay with her going.

14th: Daniel Seavey - Daniel had by far his best performance which I am very happy for him and I think he gave the competition his all but I just think there are other contestants with more potential than him which is why he ends up here.

13th: Joey Cook - Joey has not done a whole lot to impress me since she has made live shows. Her performance tonight was a lot better showing of her talent but unfortunately, like Daniel I just find other contestants a lot better than her.

12th: Mark Andrew - Mark has just been okay every round. I don't hate him but he's not my favorite contestant. I just wished he would've given us more of a moment this week and even last week.

11th: Qaasim Middleton - Qaasim took a step in the right direction with his performance this week. This was the guy I was really looking forward to seeing every week competing on Idol. I hope he keeps up this momentum because if he does he could do really great.

10th: Loren Lott - Loren has given really great performances during live shows which I am glad about. Unfortunately for her she just had a very rough start to Idol which makes me worry about her.

9th: Adanna Duru - Adanna is good but she hasn't blown me away since "It's Man's Man's Man's World". I really hope she can step it up.

8th: Maddie Walker - Maddie had a fantastic performance this week. Her last few performances before this one were pretty shaky and I was worried about her but after tonight I feel like she came back to the Maddie I loved from Hollywood.

7th: Quentin Alexander - Quentin really disappointed me with his performance this week I'm confused as to why it was almost everyone's favorite performance this week because he was just okay. I loved him last week but I hope he can return back to form next week.

6th: Tyanna Jones - I love Tyanna but my problem with her is that she just keeps picking terrible songs for herself. I really hope she gets better guidance in picking proper songs for her incredible voice (Like "Love On Top").

5th: Rayvon Owen - I love Rayvon's voice and he has been getting better and better each week. I was expecting him to bomb based on his song instead he delivered a stellar vocal. I really hope he can continue this momentum.

4th: Clark Beckham - Clark really faltered this week with his song choice. I think he did a great rendition but it just didn't have the WOW factor I was expecting from Clark week in and week out. I honestly hope he can go back to the Clark from Hollywood week.

3rd: Nick Fradiani - Nick has been amazing each week I am so excited to see him perform each week. Unlike Clark he has continued his success from his audition until now. I really hope he keeps it up because if he does he could win this season.

2nd: Jax - Ugh I keep going back and forth between her and Sarina because they are both amazing. Jax's rearrangement was so inventive and cool and I really enjoyed her performances from week to week. I hope she can continue this into the finals.

1st: Sarina Joi Crowe - SLAYRINA!!!! She just keeps killing it every week. I really am so excited to see what she does from week to week. Her vocals are just so superb each week that I am confident she could win. 

Let me know your thoughts.