It’s Motown Week on American Idol 8 and the singers (except for Michael Sarver and Megan Joy, who were ill) went to Detroit to meet some Motown greats and figure out what they’re going to sing.
With the pressure rising in the competition, it’s now critical for each singer to do their best. There are some, however, who can probably afford to take it safe. So here’s the group, in order from best to worst thus far on the show, which airs again Wednesday (tomorrow).
Shoo-ins:
Adam Lambert - Since nobody knows what Lambert is gonna sing, giving us that feeling we had last year before David Cook sang, it’s hard to say. But we know it will be entertaining and unique. He’s the one to beat at the moment.
Matt Giraud - It’s been amazing watching Giraud get better every week and now, if Lambert falters, it will be Giraud moving into the top seat. His mixture of soulful but memorable songs have put him into the upper class of Idol 8 singers.
Lil Rounds - Still the best singer among what females are remaining, Rounds has an easier week than last week’s debacle. Expect her to bring it this week, since it’s something she’s comfortable with.
Probably safe:
Anoop Desai - Anoop moved up big-time on everyone’s list this past week surpassing expectations and surprising all. Now he’s in a genre with which he’s comfortable, so it will be interesting to see if he makes his move on the top 3.
Danny Gokey - Another singer who was in the top three in my view, but faltered last week and is now in danger of dropping even further. Gokey desperately needs a good performance this week, or people wil start forgetting him.
Allison Iraheta - She is amazingly good for her age as a singer and performer, but she faces heavy odds in the competition. And her songs are all starting to sound the same. Don’t believe me? Watch her videos.
Kris Allen - A favorite of the ladies, Allen had another good performance last week, even though I don’t understand the appeal to this guy. Allen has some of that Jason Castro panache mixed in with a boyish charm. He’ll need to continue bringing it this week.
Danger, danger:
Michael Sarver - How he managed to stay in the competition last week is beyond me, but the good news for Sarver is he’s a pretty decent R & B singer. With his illness, though, Sarver will need to give it everything he’s got, because Megan Joy isn’t going down easily.
Scott MacIntyre - This week, pure and simple, is make-or-break for the eminently likeable Arizonan. Now that his initial hype is gone and we’ve seen him up close, it’s obvious he’s more confortable in front of the piano. The judges, however, have caught on to the fact he’s using it as a crutch. Therefore, if MacIntyre doesn’t step his game up this week, the judges will try to persuade America to vote him out.
Megan Joy - The novelty behind the uber-cute Utahn is still there, but it’s fading. This will not be an easy week for Joy, who is still recovering from Influenza B. Not a good thing to have when you’re in a cutthroat competition like Idol. If she falters at all, she could be through. However, she could have a renaissance like Anoop had, if she has a good week.
Tomorrow, we’ll predict what songs the Top 10 might sing.
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