AI Top 7

Let me start off by saying besides her low-cut and see-through shirt and tight pants, I was really impressed with Mariah. She had really good advice for the contestants, articulated her thoughts well and seemed genuinely happy to work with them.

David Archuleta – He was ok. I think the last 15 seconds or so saved him and they were really good.

Carly Smithson – She was pretty good the first time through but we went back and listened again and it wasn’t that great. She looked great though.

Kristi Lee Cook – Her hair was gorgeous this week. Good job, hair department. I enjoyed her song. Nothing amazing but it was good.

Syesha – Her performance was solid but as I was trying to explain to Heather, she’s almost too good..like perfectly…boring. There’s just nothing unique about her.

David Cook – Wow. I was so scared all day about that song. I was like why in the world would he sing the girliest song that she has. But wow, he really, really made it his own and it wasn’t ripped off by some band either. Hopefully his tears weren’t forced since everyone has been saying how confident he’s been but it seemed genuine and really it was warranted. That was a huge risk he took and he pulled it off. Heather pointed out the whole sick brother in attendance last night.  Now I feel stupid.  I even remember seeing the guy in the audience and thinking I wonder what’s wrong with him?  Geez, *hanging head*.

Brooke White – This was one of my least favorite performance of the night and of hers altogether.

Jason Castro – I completely agree with Paula..I’d stay at the luau and listen all night. No, it may have not been the strongest vocal of the night but that would be a great song to get recorded and listen to over and over…

Favorites: David and Jason

In trouble: Brooke and Syesha