Here are my thoughts on last night's Idol performances:

Lisa Tucker - Sounded off-beat and off-key at times. Had some power, but it wasn't a good song choice. It wasn't smart to cover a hit song by a former Idol, especially because she couldn't pull it off.

Kellie Pickler - I never heard the song before. She should be doing Faith Hill or Shania Twain or something a little more mainstream that would win over more people. Her song choice was too far on the country side. She's also getting slack on the goofy sayings. She's no good at improv.

Ace Young - With the Pouty Lip Tour waiting to launch, Ace sings off-key in the hope that he'll get booted and him and Constantine can get their party started. Again, at least if that doesn't work out, he can have a career as a pouty sock model. He had no range in the song. Overall, it was just weak.

Taylor Hicks - It was not the best song choice, but I thought it was a great way for him to showcase his vocal range. One of the best of the night.

Mandisa - Right off the bat, she's talking instead of singing. She went with a religious song - kind of strange. She's got range and power, but the song choice was a little odd. No worry - she'll be around for a while.

Chris Daughtry - I think it's funny that they mentioned last week's cover song debacle. Way to cover your butts, Idol people. He did a great job with the Creed song. I'm still not a big fan of his vibrado at some times - sounds a little too shaky, but the sharp notes seem to be gone. It was pretty daring to go with a heavy song.

Katharine McPhee - It's tough to sing a Christina Aguilera song. I thought it was pretty good, but it just showed she doesn't have the range or power of Aguilera. Still, one of the best of the night.

Bucky Covington - OK, is this "Nashville Star"? It was a good song choice for his voice, but not a song I've heard before.

Paris Bennett - I liked her confidence. She's having fun. It wasn't the best song vocally, but it showed both her playful side and some attitude.

Elliott Yamin - Oops - he missed a word. I didn't think the song fit his voice well, and it didn't show any range. Of course, the judges loved it, and I still have no idea why.

On the bubble: It's a tough one this week. I'll say Bucky and Lisa, again.

Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at March 29, 2006 9:13 AM