The Idol Times - Grand Ole Opry week

Sorry to bore those of you who could care less about this show, but once a week I really need some ear candy. I thought I could keep up with my predictions, but obviously I've done a horrible job since the first week. So here's a short review of each contestant and prediction:

It's Grand 'Ole Opry week which is not one of my favorites, but it tends to bring out the best and worst of singers. How funny was Randy Travis with Adam?

Danny - there's a lot of hate for this guy in the blog world (from those that actually watch the show) and I just don't get it. Check Dial Idol and guess who’s number 1? Yup it's Danny. Wasn’t his best night, but if you don’t like him, too bad. He’s not going anywhere and that’s the way it should be. When he got to the chorus, it was amazing (and I don't even like the song he sang).

ANOOP! So happy to see he’s back. I thought he was the best of the night. Loved, Loved, loved him! Way to just do it.

Matt - Woo hoo! Man I love this guy. I thought his performance was really nice.

Lil - bad song. I too wish that she had done I Will Always Love You. I still love her though.

Adam - Meh. Not my thing. I love the original version and I while I love the fact that he is unique, some of those falsetto notes were horrid. I don’t care if he’s over the top, I just care if he sings well. Tonight was not it.

Megan - great song choice for her. But honestly, sick or not sick, I CANNOT STAND HER PHRASING. Blech.

Alison - Great performance, but will people remember her?

Michael Sarver - the only one who really sang country tonight. I don’t like that song, but he served the genre well.

Chris Allen - this is the first time I really enjoyed his vocals. Great job!

Alexis - ugh. Poor thing. I did not like this interpretation. Did Brooke do this last year? I seem to remember liking Jolene last year and on paper you'd think this was a great choice for Alexis. What happened? I like her and I hope she doesn’t go anywhere.

Scott - I didn’t like his song choice. He’s an awesome pianist, but I just haven’t connected with him. He's kind of boring to me, but I want him to make the tour.

Going home: Alexis or Allison - although I'm thinking this could be the week the judges use the "save" option.

My personal faves: Danny, Anoop and Matt (in no particular order)

Comments

[Breanne]

Is it just me, or is this season lacking something? I'm having a hard time caring about any of these people. As much as Adam's interpretation was ridiculous, it at least caught my attention, which is more than I can say for any of the other contestants tonight. Hopefully a different genre will show off more of their individual talents, because country night is always a letdown. I agree though, Anoop is great, and I have high hopes for him!

[Eileen]

No, it's not just you. I read other opinions on this year's season. Maybe it's burnout. Too many seasons?

I'm actually liking the contestants this year, and I didn't think I would. We'll see how this season shakes out, and if it continues to hold my attention.

[tish]

Ugh. Adam was horrible I couldn't take it. I think he would sing the Darkness song really well though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xBZ3kjeG-A

Anoop did really well, finally! This is what we all liked during auditions. Not the gimmicky stuff.

I really can't stand Megan. I mean I'm all for sounding unique, but she doesn't have the whole package down. One thing for sure, she needs to work on her stage presence. That awkward shimmy she does. ugh.

I thought Michael's performance was only okay. He just seemed pretty bored on stage.

Danny. Good voice. But I agreed. What was he wearing?

I think Lil would've benefited from R&B'izing a country song like Anoop. I don't think I'd want to hear her sing I Will Always Love You. To obvious of a choice. I was impressed with Anoops changes. It was good. Lil could've done that.

While I think it should be Megan going home, I think it might be Alexis.