Being Renewed Day by Day

American Idol is shaping up to give another great season of performances!

Hollywood weeks held extreme drama, Simon threatened immediate dismissal for those who forgot the lyrics, and we were left with the top 36 – all who were given the opportunity to perform LIVE – on stage for America to choose.

Each round of 12 produced predictable enough results. At least predictable until the Wild Card round when Anoop was left hanging & then, OF COURSE, they changed the top 12 to the top 13 which I SHOULD have predicted. A plot twist. This week he was, once again, left as the LAST contestant saved. Poor guy – I believe this is the 3rd time he’s been scared & then saved (Chosen as a wild card, chosen as #13, and tonight’s scare). Personally, I like the guy a LOT – he’s got a great voice, he’s got a great face/smile & he connects with the audience. Let’s hope his song choice improves!

Tonight’s results leave us with:
Michael Sarver
Allison Iraheta
Matt Giraud
Kris Allen
Megan Corkrey
Scott MacIntyre
Alexis Grace
Danny Gokey
Anoop Desai
Adam Lambert
Lil Rounds

Both Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez were sent home. I am satisfied with America’s choices even though I think Jorge brought some diversity to the stage

As for the extra performances, I missed Kanye’s, but I would say A.mazing choice to bring back Kelly Clarkson! Really, for all the Idol fans out there, who doesn’t remember her winning night performance? The song, the emotions, the tears – wow. Just wonderful.

On the side, a word about Ryan Seacrest: He’s always trying to get the inside scoop on national television! I’ve heard him on all the Red Carpets this spring – Grammy’s, Golden Globes, & Academy Awards asking all sorts of personal questions as if he can catch someone off guard and get a straight answer. He’s good at his job as the most overworked entertainment corespondent aka “wrangler.”

According to Idol Tracker
These are the top 3 from a few weeks ago, and they continue to be some of my faves.

In my Top 3 I’d replace Danny (even though I like him) with Allison:

I guess Danny is just plain pop while Allison has more spice & life to her – I love her rocker chick look & sound. And I’m a huge fan of the young ones (she’s 16). There are some like Paris Bennett (16) from Season 5 who are told they are still too young and to come back in a few years, but then there are the ones like Season 7 runner up David Archaletta (16) and Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks (17).

Links:
Thanks to Bob Payne for some Live blogging of tonight’s show! If you missed it, just read about it.

Also, don’t forget! On iTunes you can download both the videos & the audio recordings of each of the top 13′s performances. $1.49 per video & $.99 per song. As the weeks go on, download your faves!
Enjoy & let me know what you think!