Howdie all...very intersting night! First of all, what the heck was up with interviewing the families?? I get that they were there to support the singers but I think at this stage, where most of them are done, its really not neccesary to meet the family so to speak...and I just felt terrible for Steven who had no one there. I guess they were stretching for time. So here is the list for 2/17 in order... Jackie (a little more satisfaction) A lot of energy and she could really work the crowd but her gritty voice did not work for this song. I was disappointed with Jackie and was really hoping she did better. Ricky (a song for you) the fellow looked so nervous. His voice was strong! I liked him but I don't think he has the look or attitude-but maybe that what they are looking for. Alexis (Never loved a man) well I liked her a lot but I am not buying the soul part one bit. I would like to see her sing more her age. She also looked very stiff-I didn't think she was having fun. Her dad scared me. Brent (hicktown) I think this guy was really having fun. It was a good song for him and his voice was good. He is really cute too 'wink' I found him appealing and likable. Stevie (you belong to me) oh baby what a shame. The poor thing really could not pull it off. I think she knew it too...I think its her age-maybe keep at it and revisit AI in a year or 2. Anoop (angel of mine) well I really like this guy and I really love this song but for me it was not a great fit...I think he is better suited for somethink like matchbox 20 or jet...more up tempo, cutting edge. He has a great look. Casey (everything you do magic) was it me or was she off key the entire song? I think she is a much better singer then she appeared last night. She is beautiful and I hope she works on her voice and trys again in a few years. Michael (i don't wanna be) another guy I really want to like but his singing is just so so for me. I like his grit and determination but I really can't see him going on to do broadway week or 50's 60's week. AnnMarie (natural woman) oooh one of my all time favorite songs and she did it well. Again I think she had a lot of nerves going on and it would have been better if she had relaxed a bit. I like her-very classy young lady. Steven (rock with you) mmm I really wanted to like this guy too but I was let down, wrong song-should have done a ballad to showcase his smooth voice. I really like his hair!! Tatiana (savin all my lovin) all I can say is fake fake fake! She so wanted to go loco but held herself back. I wasn't blown away by her voice either...like Randy said there were parts that were good but no consistancy. I would have rather seen her do something latino to highlight her charisma but nada...adios! Danny (hero) well he rocked to say the least! He has a great voice and an endearing quality. I almost can't wait to hear him try new types of music...see him get jazzy ect...He has a great style and very likable. Not sure how America is going to vote but my choices are Danny, Anoop and Alexis....Michael may get a wildcard vote later on. All in all I was surprized how poorly some did...plus I wish they would can the family part and focus on the singer alone. Oh and what was Paula a lot loopier last night?? She had a lot of trouble stringing her thoughts together and looked as if she forgot what she was saying mid sentance?? They need to lose her (jmho) Cheers! Susie

I voted in my office pool while on the way to meet with the realtor and I voted for Kris to win. The fellow running it texted me back and asked if I was sure because everyone else was voting for Adam so I told him Kris yes Kris. I ended up placing 5th out of 26 so I am pleased although I did not win any cash LOL!! I missed the first hour but made it home for the Queen and Kiss performance....OMG!!! Adam would be perfect in either band!! I think Brian May (the guitarist from Queen) saw that Adam would be perfect too!! In regard to the voting...I thing that a lot of folks just assumed Adam would win and so they did not vote-or maybe they tried to vote but got a busy signal and figured he was going to win....shame because he really was fantastic. Yes Adam did get America to watch Idol again and he deserves praise for that!! The part of the show I saw was really good! Amy taped the whole thing so after my chores I will sit and watch. So no more Idol, Survivor or DwtS....no worries!!! Looks like Jon and Kate are back on with their show (I bet it'll be tough to watch) and it only a few short weeks till Big Brother-my personal fave reaity show starts!! Hopefully with Julie Chen preggers they'll get someone with a personality to host it this time!! LOL!! Cheers! Susie PS....way to go Kara!! You my dear stole the show!!

I agree that this season is kind of boring. I miss Paula...LOL I think her and Ellen would have had a blast together. She sure would have given Ellen some good material to work with to liven up on the judges panel. I don't care for Kara at all...her antics with Simon are worse then Paula IMHO. My favorites are Crystal, Casey, and Lee....in that order. I think they should have let Mike go last night. Someone at the office mentioned he was disqualified early this year when his Dad let the local news he made it to final 24. If this is true I wonder how/why he made the show. I didn't get Miley being a mentor at all. I thought Usher did well. I guess they are running out of good ones to come on the show. Lambert should be interesting next week but if they are going to have past contestants on I would think they would have Underwood and Clarkston. Those two are the top selling artist the show has produced so far. I'll watch if I'm not on the road but I sure hope to see some kind of WOW factor in the remaining shows. David

I have been a fan since the second season. My complaints in the past were because singers with more popularity, got to stay on the show longer even though they were very obviously less talented. I was so fed up the season that Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) got booted. She was a powerhouse, but she lost out to others who were more popular. I have seen her perform live and the only thing she lacked at that time was material. I felt the judges were cruel...more cruel than in previous seasons, in fact. They reported the highest ratings ever, so there may be a link to that "train wreck" theory, cordovamom. As a rule, I like a few reality shows...Top Chef, Runway, Dancing w/Stars and Split Ends are the ones that I have followed. Everyone in the media has been very vocal about this new AI, so I believe we will see a change...I do hope so! I do dance Donna, but Dancing w/Stars has made me want to DANCE!!! Dh and I will one day soon. :D I loved ballroom dancing when it appeared on public television.