We are down to the final four and only two weeks to the finale! And here are some memorable moments on American Idol Top 4 night...
James Durbin sang Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” giving Randy Jackson some fond memories of playing bass a million times to it while touring with Journey. He said “You did my band proud.” James told us that from day 1, on American Idol, to now he hasn’t stopped believing! All that believing is getting him somewhere fast . Steven Tyler told him that tonight was a little indication of what’s left to come.
Haley Reinhart sang Michael Jackson’s "Earth Song" and afterwards found it hard to get put down about something that meant so much to her, but not all the judges liked it, especially Randy. There were three different opinions and Haley didn’t like two out of the three. Steven said the other judges were wrong and that she nailed it.
Ryan Seacrest asked Scotty McCreery, “What would it mean to be in the top three? “ Scotty said “I’d kiss the grass and eat fried chicken! I’ve been away from home too long and it would be great to get back”...during the hometown visit week. He went on to sing the beautiful Alan Jackson hit “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?” Randy said “It’s a great amazing song, it was the perfect song. Simple guy singing simple songs. You’re ready for stardom!” Jennifer Lopez praised him saying “I’m in love with you, what you stand for, what you bring to your music, you know who and what you are about. That’s the mark of someone who is meant to do this.”
Lauren Alaina’s song choice related to her because of all the tornadoes in the south. She sang out the lyrics to “Do It Anyway,” Martina McBride’s special inspirational hit. As she sang .. “building something from nothing” the lyrics and her sweet voice touched home with the audience - lots of cheers! Steven said “your voice is pure and simple, you broke my heart again.” Jennifer said again that she was so proud and “I want you standing there and the confetti coming down!” Randy yelled America Lauren is back - in it to win it! Steven shared that “nothing was wrong with that performance!” Lauren told us that the song means a lot to her and you could tell by the way she sang it. Way to go Lauren!
Round one is done and Jennifer said everybody did good, but for first place I’d have to go with.....” and that’s when the audience yelled out their favorites.According to Randy the title for best of the night is a three way tie-Scotty, James and Lauren. Hey, no one asked Steven for his opinion.
Round two started off with Haley singing “I Love You” and ended with a roar from the audience. Jennifer told her “Look at what you are capable of baby.” Randy said “You had a moment right here.” Steven Tyler said “Classic moment for classic Haley. You just ‘Reinharted’ it into next week.”
Lady Gaga declared “Scotty is a lot more conservative than I thought.” And Scotty said when he met her he wanted to kiss his cross and say “Lord it’s not my doin. ”But she helped him rock “Young Blood” Randy laughed and said “Having fun with Gaga, this is what I love - both sides at a Scotty concert. I think he’s ready. A seasoned professional.” Steven loved the humor. Jennifer said “You really hit your stride and I want to see another side of you next week.” Ryan asked if he was flirting with Lady Gaga..
Lauren was worried and said “I don’t want America to think I’m evil” while she was considering the Elvis song “Evil” with this weeks guest mentor, Lady Gaga. Gaga said that the word evil really wasn’t a big deal. That It was great to stick with morals, but she helped Lauren see the humor in the song. Steven said that tonight her character came out again. Jennifer saw a performance quality in Lauren and said it was a “serious good performance, vocally it was really really great with a maturity we haven’t seen before,” Randy liked the bluesy quality and that she was working it.
In his pre performance segment James Durbin remarked “When I found out we were working with Lady Gaga I didn’t know what to expect.” One thing he probably didn’t expect is that Lady Gaga is a seriously great mentor! She got his hips moving a little then got him as she said it “singing his pants off-moving puts the song into his body.”
Love Potion #9 was the song that got him moving and rocked the American Idol stage. Jennifer said it showed me you can sing anything and you take any song and put that James thing on it.” Steven remark was a little less clear, but simply “What you can’t do with your voice you did tonight.”
Which Top 4 performance was your favorite?
