Carly Smithson, 24
San Diego, CA
“‘Crazy on You” - Heart

You would be surprised to know… she works at an Irish bar. Loves her house, loves to clean, loves to cook. Being on stage is her next favorite place to be.

I wasn’t crazy about the song, but Carly can belt out the tunes so it didn’t really matter.

• So you came out the rocker this week… By the middle of the song you got it together – Randy
• It’s great to see that you’re healthy. It takes a fine singer to sing Heart… you are an amazing singer – Paula
• It was a much better performance than last week… you’re panting! I think you are… I’ll put it on record… an incredible singer. Once she finds the right song and connects, she can be the one to beat. – Simon

Sayesha Mercado, 21
Sarasota, FL
“Me & Mr. Jones” – Billy Paul

People would be surprised to know… Sayesha’s done a lot of commercials locally. Then, she broke out with the fake baby cry.

Sayesha girl, you’ve got voice. Use it!

• Pick stuff that you can use… that was just a taste of what you’ve got – Randy
• Those softer notes… you fall off pitch – Paula
• I thought it was a bit indulgent. It doesn’t… (boos from the crowd)… I was put off… it’s not a song designed for your voice… not a clever choice for you – Simon

Brooke White, 24
Mesa, AZ
“You’re So Vain” – Carly Simon

Brook’s big secret is that she is a beauty school drop-out. She walks around, looking at people, wondering “what can I do with their hair?”

Carly was a perfect choice for Brooke – showing off her rich, lower register. How charming with the guitar. “She was looking at me while she was performing” – Simon

• Great song choice for you… you have a great Carly Simon vibe – Randy
• This was a perfect song choice. It totally suits you. Everyone was digging it – Paula
• I absolutely loved it. The absolute perfect song… The artist genuinely picked the right song – Simon

Debating whether using the guitar – smart choice from the judges.

Ramiele Malubay, 20
Miramar, FL
“Don’t Leave Me This Way” - Thelma Houston

Ramiele started Polynesian hula dancing at a young age and has been hula dancing and Filipino dancing for 12 years.

• This was a little rough… just okay for me vocally. Wasn’t my favorite choice for you… keeping it real – Randy
• Your vocals are really amazing… I feel the same way… you didn’t get to perform your magic. With that said, ou truly are one of the best – Paula
• Astonishingly I agree with Paula. Much more interesting last week I think you’re one of the top 3 singers in the competition – Simon

Kristy Lee Cook, 24
Selma, OR
“You’re No Good” – Linda Ronstadt

I’m a tomboy, I enjoy being outside and getting dirty – fishing, softball, athletics, camp, ride horses.

• All I can tell you is Better song choice. I was looking for some breakout moments. In tune. I liked it – Randy
• You’re Back! It was a real good song choice for you – Paula
• It was a huge improvement, but I’m not sure where to label you… but you’ve got real potential – Simon

Amanda Overmeyer, 23
Mulberry, IN
” – Kansas

Most people know she rides a harley… she likes to read biographies… can’t ever be overeducated… good form of

• There were too many instrumental breaks. Not quite the right song for you… keep it bluesy-rock – Randy
• You’ve got some moves! You can dance. Do what fits right and what feels right. You are needed in this competion… this was not the right song for you – Paula
• Everything felt contrived. None of it felt natural or real… I couldn’t wait for it to finish – Simon

Alaina Whitaker, 16
Tulsa, OK
“Hopelessly Devoted to You” - Olivia Newton-John

I don’t like the food on my plate to touch each other. flowing green bean juice.

Contrived, pitchy – sounded like she was yelling.

• Uh… I like that song… I don’t think that was the right song for you… Wasn’t my favorite for you – Randy
• I forget how young you are and how mature you are – Paula
• I like you, my problem is, it’s almost as if your grandmother prepared you… your hair, your dress… It was all a bit pagenty… I think you’re the dark horse… become relevant – Simon

Alexandrea Lushington, 17
Douglasville, GA
“If You Leave Me Now” – Chicago

poster child for the fire department. Sang at ground zero after 9-11

Good interpretation at the end

• What’d you think? It was just so safe for you. You should always challenge yourself – Randy
• You did your own arrangement, stretched it, and made it your own. I’ve been impressed with you from Day 1 – Paula
• I was a big big fan of yours. I think your struggling right now. The song is stuck in its time song. You look terrific, but the song didn’t feel right for you – Simon

Kady Malloy, 18
Houston, TX
“Magic Man” – Heart

Kady sings rigaletto, singing opera since 9 years old. Loves to sing opera in the bathroom.

I don’t get this performance. The song didn’t sound remotely familiar.

• You never found the notes. It didn’t work – Randy
• When you powered, it sounded great. Low notes were off a bit. You sing opera very well. Really define yourself as the artist you are – Paula
• I’m very, very frustrated… opera was very good… (music cuts him off again) There’s a charm about her on the tape – Simon

Asia’h Epperson, 19 with extensions
Joplin, MO
“All By Myself” – Celine

Asia’h was a cheerleader in middle school and high school – make cheers and do dances… go to camps.. go out there and get the crowd into it. Prepared her for idol.

• Very difficult song. Highest degree of difficulty… you did a good job with it – Randy
• We had problems in the low notes, but the ending, that’s where it matters – Paula
• One of the diva songs of all time. You have to be one heck of a singer. Unfortunately, you’re not. You almost got away with it… – Simon

Best of the Night: Carly Smithson, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook

Bottom 2 prediction: Alaina Whitaker Kady Malloy

By TVJunkie Jenn