Last night was the final performance night of the competition. Here are my thoughts:

Katherine McPhee started off the show by singing KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree." Not a bad start. It was a good choice to show off her fun side. I would have put this in the middle - a ballad sandwich, if you will. I liked it though. Too bad she didn't have more fun this season.

Taylor Hicks sang "Just Enough" next. It wasn't the best song choice, and I wasn't digging the purple velvet jacket, either. He should have blown it away with something by Joe Cocker or the Doobie Brothers.

I'd give the first round to Taylor.

Katherine sang "Somewhere over the Rainbow" for her second song. I would have closed with this one, but I'm sure the "single" is what they want her to sing last. It was her best ballad of the season. It's no surprise that she sang this one tonight. She sings it beautifully.

Taylor sang "Levon" next. It wasn't a bad song choice. It showed some versatility. You could feel the song slowly building, but it never quite hit its peak.

I'd give round two to Katherine.

Katherine's single, "My Destiny," sounded pretty weak. She has a good voice, but it's not a good song. I'd also say it's weak when compared to past Idol winners' songs. I hope Taylor's is more exciting, cause this one did nothing for me. I mean, the song is always cheesy, but this just wasn't very good.

Taylor's single, "Do I make you Proud," was interesting. Taylor's not a ballad singer, but he added a little of his own flair to the song. It was better than Kat's and should push him to the victory.

Katherine should have done her single second and finshed with "Rainbow."

Taylor was pretty solid throughout, though I don't think either one was "amazing."

Winner prediction: Taylor

Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at May 24, 2006 9:25 AM