American Idol 2011

[Karen]

Any favorites from this week? It feels like they are sending so many marginal people through ... and we were discussing the fact that we - the viewers - obviously don't hear what the judges do. After all, the one girl Jlo said had the tiniest voice ever sounded perfectly loud to us at home ...

Loved the first kid, great deep voice, but I don't know that he'll fare well on this show. I am, admittedly, partial to bass voices anyway ... Grandpa, Dad, both brothers, nephew, they're all basses, my sister had to marry one into the clan!

[Karen]

So what does everyone think of this week's results? And the singing?

I was disappointed with Brent Lowenstern's performance the other night - for once I agreed with the judges, all the hair-tossing was distracting and felt very, very forced. Thought Thia Megia's choice to start out a capella was lovely, and made her stand out.

I pretty much am happy with the final 13, but won't say anything specific yet, in case any has it recorded but hasn't watched it yet!

Oh, and I just have to say - I own the short-sleeved version of the ruffled hot pink shirt Steven Tyler was wearing last night, I swear!

[Casper]

I think the boys that were picked to stay are spot on. They are all really great.
I missed the girls' performances, so I am not really familiar with them.


I do have to say that Paul McDonald is -- hands down -- my favorite this season.

[Taz_Zoee]

Bruce said he saw an interview or read somewhere that Liv Tyler always got mad at her dad for going into her closet and stealing her shirts. With that shirt he wore last night, I believe it! He is very different. LOL

I am also happy with the results. And I called it every time. I knew who would go through and who wouldn't. My boyfriend was amazed. LOL All of my favorites were in the top 10.

Not giving anything away.......Thia Magia is from very close to where I live. She was also on America's Got Talent last year. If anyone saw it, she was up against the young pianist but he made it through and she was sent home. I loved her voice on that show too.

[prechrswife]

I'm very happy with the top group. It should be a fun season to watch--lots of talent, and not a lot of "cookie cutter" performers.

[kaycountrygal]

Hello, I just found this thread. Oh, Yes, I've watched every episode of Idol this year. I really like the judges now--Steve Tyler is so much better than I thought he would be & I like him. I think J Lo is good & it seems to me that Randy Jackson is more helpful since Simon left--great judges imo.

My favorite is Scotty McCreery, because I like country music & I like his deep bass voice. Scotty is 17 (16 when auditions started) from Garner, NC about 50 miles from me. I could not believe my ears when I first heard him sing. I realllly like his "Your Man", "Long Black Train" "Letter from Home".

I do wonder though how he will do when he has to sing songs other than country. To me, he seems to be the picture for a teenage boy--cleancut, short hair, neat, cute, friendly, outgoing, polite, baseball player, unassuming, & he even stood up for Jaycee albeit a bit late but he sure seems to be "good boy" & I really like his singing. Even if he doesnt make it all the way on Idol, I do think he has a future as a country singer... Kay in NC

[Scooter's Mom]

I've watched more Idol this year than ever before. I really like Steven Tyler and J Lo as judges.

Also, I do think Scotty has a country music future!