The “American Idol” men performed. Only half of the thirteen allowed to sing will be passed through. The thirteenth lucky “Wild Card” performer was Jermaine Jones who sang Luther VanDross’”Dance with My Father.”
Finalists?
The Six Best, for me (in no particular order) were: Reed Grimm, Adam Brock, Joshua Ledet, Aaron Marcellus, Phil Phillips and Deandre Brackensick. Some will have found Colton Dixon’s moody Paramour piece entrancing. For me, he was just all right.
Reed Grimm
It felt as though the performances started on a high note and went downhill. Although I am uncomfortable watching Reed Grimm move, he sings well; his version of Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” was good. Reed’s movements are off putting. He tries to be sexy. He comes off looking as though he has to go to the bathroom. Incorporating the drums at the end of his song, however, earned him great reviews from the judges. (“Very nice choice” from Randy; “Great choice, jazzy and musical good job” from Jennifer and “I loved it, Man. Good for you,” from Steven Tyler.)
Adam Brock
Adam said, “There is a large black woman trapped inside my body.” He proved it by singing “Think!” by Aretha Franklin. Steven Tyler called his version “Brilliant!” Jennifer Lopez said, “You definitely delivered at the end.” Randy referenced Adam’s “throwback vibe” saying, “Job well done!”
Deandre Brackensick
Deandre of the fly-away hair, who is only a senior in high school in San Jose, California, sang an “Earth, Wind and Fire” song and received rave reviews from Jennifer Lopez (“So perfect to me.”), Steven Tyler (“Good choice of songs.”) and Randy Jackson (“One of the most commercial voices we have this year. I’m pullin’ for you. Lovin’ you.”)
Aaron Marcellus
Wearing a hat and stalking the stage, Aaron sang a Jackson Five song, “Never Can Say Goodbye,” hitting an incredible high note at the end.
Joshua Ledet
This Louisiana boy sang “He Pulled Me Through,” a Jennifer Hudson song. Definitely one of the most vocally talented.
Phillip Phillips
Last, but definitely not least, the Dave Matthews wannabe did a very different version of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” He was told by the judges, “There is no doubt that you are one of the most special talents that we found on the road.” Steven Tyler praised his performance as, “A really good job.” Randy said, “I love this guy. So unique for ‘American Idol.’”
Stay tuned to find out who America will select as the six male “American Idol” finalists.