Ask yourself: Did we need a country version of “When Doves Cry?”
Can you believe how fragile mortality is?
So, like, One Direction songs.
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Also, because shes a saint, Sheila E. is here to accompany the contestants.
Also, Nick Jonas is in tow.
All in all, its a big week onIdol.
Jurnee, Kiss
Im going to be transparent: I was all-in on dogging everyone tonight because this isPrince.
Hes essentially a god of music, and these children…how can they be prepared?
Well, look at Jurnee.
Thats how to be prepared.
And she has knee-high purple boots, which are honestly perfect.
Lee Ann Womacks big hit isDelilah-level perfection.
you might find that adult contemporary genius on YouTube.
Anyway, Gabby sings it, and surprisingly she was justfine.
It sounds like shes coming for every note from underneath.
And where are my dramatic ballerinas?
I want flowing fabrics.
I want Lee Ann Womack lovingly acknowledging her children before pushing them out of the frame.
Michael J. Woodard, I Would Die 4 U
What a perfect song for Michael.
We know he can belt, but this gives him the opportunity to really show off his performing skills.
Also, should I buy a knee-length leather vest?
Michael gives me a lot of life, and tonight, he felt like an actual big-time performer.
Also the fact that he gave hella attention (and a hug) to Sheila E. is perfect.
And then when Katyalsomade that Amy Winehouse reference, I screamed because its so incredibly on point.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Amazed
Lonestar.
Thats a decision you might make.
Then again, Calebs voice is going to sound great doing it.
Without sounding shady, Calebs voice is kind of like chocolate syrup.
Its very rarely ever going to make somethingworse.
Even when you throw it on like, steak, its still fine.
You know what youre getting with chocolate syrup, but thats it.
Its just chocolate syrup.
And when he throws his signature vibrato and bass on Amazed, it sounds like Caleb Lee performed Amazed.
It was fine, but you knew exactly what it was going to sound like before he started singing.
Because its chocolate syrup.
And it just so happens that it was the latter.
Maddie isnt the kind of performer who is going to do backflips.
She has too much to work with to distract you with that.
When I hear Maddie, I think of Carole King and Alison Krauss.
Shes a true talent, and theres no room for jokes.
Its all facts here.
I couldnt look at Michael sing this because I was too nervous, but taking on Celine?
That is a challenge and a half.
Taking on Celines biggest song?
But you know what?
Michael pulled it off.
Cade Foehner, Jungle Love
Gabby Barrett, How Come You Dont Call Me Anymore?
Katy is right (!)
when she says that Gabby is probably most ready to go on tour.
Is it enough to keep her in the competition?
But Catie really is one of the rare talents of this season.
Maddie Poppe, If It Makes You Happy
What a perfect choice for Maddie.
(Fun fact: Kacey Musgraves wrote a good deal of her latest album at Sheryl Crows place!)
Caleb Lee Hutchinson, When Doves Cry
Im going to be honest.
I dont want to talk about this.
