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Subject: [BigBrother_Survivor] American Idol 2019 Recap: Top 20 Solo Performances Live Blog (VIDEO)
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https://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-2019-recap-top-20-solo-performances-live-blog-video.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mjsbigblog%2FhmcV+%28mjsbigblog+%29American Idol 2019 Recap: Top 20 Solo
Performances Live Blog (VIDEO)
04/01/2019 by mj santilli

American
Idol 2019 Top 20 sing solos for the judges Lionel
Richie, Katy
Perry and  Luke
Bryan. Host Ryan
Seacrest and mentor Bobby
Bones will also be on hand to help the contestants
as they get ready for this critical round.Spoilers
below! The
singers are performing in the historic Wiltern Theater in
Los Angeles. Tonight the Top 20 perform solos. NEXT week the
singers pair up with celebrity duet partners. After, the
judges will choose the Top 14.

Madison VanDenburg –
Domino by Jessie J. – Madison performs another upbeat
number. While her voice sounds a little scratchy tonight,
she's bringing confidence to her performance. Very
entertaining. Madison is hitting those high notes. For the
first time, I see the Kelly Clarkson comparison. Katy loves
her story. Madison, apparently, Idol didn't cast her. She
showed up at a bus audition. Katy brings up the Kelly thing
again.  The judges need to stop that now. Allow Madison
to be judges without impossible comparisons. Also, Katy
wants more "long notes." It's probably time for
Madison to go back to the ballad bucket. Luke thinks she
makes it look easy. "Stage presence is everything. Play
the stage, play the audience," Lionel says

Shawn
Robinson – Jealous by Nick Jonas – Shawn refers
to himself as a "mama's boy" who has been bullied for
his voice. Shawn can sing, he hits the notes, but there's
something missing here. The performance feels lackadaisical,
like he's holding back. "Way to hold out a note until
this moment," says Luke. "You got the voice." He
advises him to "shake it out." Lionel says, "Keep
lifting yourself to the next level." Katy reminds him not
to forget his beautiful low notes.
Laine
Hardy– Bring it On Home to Me by Sam Cooke –
Laine is KILLING IT THIS SEASON KILLING IT. If he keeps up
these assured performances, he could win it ya'll. 
His confidence is palpable. The pitch problems of the past
are long gone. The arrangement of this classic song starts
slow and soulful but in a surprise twist, the pace quickens
into a gospel rave. It ends with a big New Orleans style
finish. "We are in trouble now," says Lionel. "I'm
scared of you," says Katy. "You are literally commanding
the stage. I'm so glad we don't get to pick our top 10.
Luke is happy with his growth and admires Laine for trying
to win.


Uché
Ndubizu – Figures by Jessie Reyez – For the Top
40, Uche brought the 70's funk. For the Top 20 he's
bringing some Prince realness. For the first time I see him
delivering great vocals alongside a great performance. Uche
CAN sing up a storm, while working the stage like a boss.
He's mesmerizing. Katy stands up and faints dead away.
'Who the hell are you?" says Lionel. Luke can't
believe they almost sent him home at the
auditions.

Eddie
Island – Ho Hey by The Lumineers –  I've
been hot and cold on this Eddie. Tonight I am definitely
HOT. I'm still not sure where he's coming from as an
artist, but he's got a unique, authentic sound. Not
perfect–but compelling. "I think you're taking this
serious," says Lionel. Katy says, "You have all of
it." Luke says, "You can't teach personality,
originality…you perfectly nailed what we wanted.

Evelyn
Cormier – Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver
– Evelyn's approach is original, but I get stuck on her
enunciation and phrasing. Stylized vocals only work if they
feel organic. It feels as if she practices her quirks in
front of a mirror. Katy feels Evelyn found her authentic
self. Luke didn't get her at first. But he's on board
now. Lionel says, "Anyone can be a singer. Careers are
built on being a stylist."

Alyssa
Raghu – Ain't It Fun by Paramore – 
It's obvious Alyssa has been working on her stage
presence, dance moves and pop star chops. But I don't
think a song like this stretches her vocally. She's an
impressive singer, which a casual watcher would never know
from her last couple of performances. Hopefully she'll
emphasise her beautiful instrument from now on. Luke calls
the song "fun" but agrees with me. Maybe not the song to
show off her vocal. Lionel thought she was inside her head
during the first half. "Give us your natural self." Katy
wants to hear "those notes I know Ragu has."
Ryan
Hammond – You Say by Lauren Daigle – Ryan's
dad, in the audience, is literally clutching his heart. Ryan
brings power and passion to the stage. But his performances
are beginning to blend together. Ryan will have no staying
power if he doesn't show some versatility.  "You
have a storytelling voice," says Lionel. "I want you to
own the stage. Sell what you have." Luke says, "You can
elevate the room with power of your
voice." 

Raquel
Trinidad– Lovefool by The Cardigans – Raquel
has barely been seen. We got a look at her in Hollywood and
Showcase, but only briefly. This performance is karaoke and
a bit on the cheesy side. Katy thinks she's becoming an
artist. Based on that song choice? I don't think so. Luke
was having trouble in the verses. "It really came alive
for me once you hit the chorus." Lionel says, "Don't
try to be anything your not. That little quirky thing
you've got, keep it forever." 

Logan
Johnson – Love Don't Live Here Anymore by City
and Color – OMG the audience members' offbeat hand
waving STOPPP. Heh. Not a great song choice. Logan has a
pleasant voice, but this performance goes nowhere. Boring.
Luke says it started "sleepy." Yeah. And it stayed that
way. Lionel thinks he was trying to be "sexy." Hm. "We
got to bump you up a couple of notches on sexy." Several.
Katy compares his performance to a rehearsal. Ouch. She felt
he came alive at the end. Not really!

Dimitrius
Graham – Hello by Adele – Uhm. Did he just
begin his performance with an opera note? That was crazy.
Now that's how to make a song your own. After a couple of
karaoke-like performances, were back on track. That
performance was out there in spots. But I appreciate the
singer's risk taking. "Everytime you open your mouth, we
find somebody else inside. That is the way you are supposed
to do this show." Katy says, "You've got it all, just
know when to use it." Luke also advises him to be careful
not to overdo it. Reading between the lines, it seems
Dimitrius' audition was all over the place. Probably why
it didn't air.

Riley
Thompson – Jolene by Dolly Parton – Riley has
an authentic and appealing country voice, but at 16, she
needs to marinate for a few more years. She's stiff on
stage and her delivery is a bit unsure. Katy says, "It's
got a lot of grit. I want a bit more." Luke says,
"Don't be afraid to miss a note. Make it gritty."
Lionel says, "You're growing right in front of us.."
Yes. She's tentative on stage. It's almost uncomfortable
to watch. 

Walker
Burroughs – How Deep Is Your Love? by The Bee
Gees – He sits on the edge of the stage and sings
a'cappella to start. Walker isn't the best singer, but I
do appreciate his artistry. He's another contestant
willing to take risks. He's changed up every cover he's
performed. He knows who he is, and that's appealing. I
didn't love some of the melody changes made here, but
overall it's an impressive performance. Luke says he's
like a "seasoned pro." Lionel says, "You're on your
way." Katy loved the song choice. "If you dress like
Harry Potter and you sing. You will win this show!" she
says.

Bumbly
– Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey – Welp. Taking on
Mariah. Good luck girl. Bumbly isn't a power singer, but
she is adding her own flair. The problem is, the song is
tough to sing and it's owning her rather than the other
way around. Too many pitchy notes. She doesn't seem
entirely comfortable on stage. Like many before her, Bumbly
has bit off more than she can chew. Lionel advises her to
"relax and sing, you've got the goods." Katy didn't
like the song choice, but she still loves her. Luke wants
her to "walk out and be free with it."

Ashley
Hess – Dreaming With A Broken Heart by John Mayer
– Ashley is back behind the piano where she belongs. 
I love her tone and phrasing. Her range is impressive and so
effortless. Another gorgeous performance from Ashley. "I
thought I was at your show," gushes Katy. Luke loves her
"mid range sultry deal." He calls it "world class
iconic." Lionel says, "That is about as solid a
performance…a treat to watch."

Alejandro
Aranda – Fall Apart by Post Malone – I love me
some Alejandro, but this performance is a little TOO chill,
even for me.. The urgency that typically underlies his
subtle arrangements is missing here. Also, the limitation of
his singing voice could be a problem. I hope the voice
coaches are helping him stretch his vocals to the limit.
"There's been nothing like you," says Lionel. "Your
so much cooler than I," says Katy. She calls the
arrangement, 'next level." 

Kate
Barnette – Sunday Morning by Maroon 5 – WELL
SHE'S COOL. Where have you been Kate? I like your soulful,
jazzy style. She seems nervous though, as if glad handing a
crowd is definitely not in her wheelhouse. Katy calls it
"All so natural." She feels she finally knows who she
is. Luke thinks she's developed a style that's her own.
Lionel wants to know where she gets the funk
from. 

Jeremiah
Lloyd Harmon – Make You Feel My Love by Bob
Dylan/Billy Joel – I was unsure about Jeremiah's song
choice as he sang the verse. But when he hit the bridge, his
masterful phrasing won me over. He's an impeccable song
stylist whose understated vocals still manage to deliver an
emotional punch. Jeremiah's brilliance lies in his
subtlety. Lionel calls it a brilliant performance. Katy is
"so beyond moved…I think you are an important
contribution to music." Luke says, "Great
job."

Laci
Kaye Booth – I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick
– I was wondering how Laci would countrify this country
classic. She slows it up and plays acoustic guitar. The
lyrics lend to the treatment. And while she could have
strummed her way through the performance, she bring some
heat to the chorus. A+ arrangement. Definitely the right
song at the right time. The judges are on their feet. "You
just showed us a whole nother level of confidence," says
Katy. Luke was afraid the performance would be cheesy. But
no! Lionel says, "You have found your
identity."

Wade
Cota – All I Want by Kodaline – Wade whisper
rasps through the verse, as if his voice is damaged. I want
to hand the dude a lozenge. He sounds stronger on the chorus
by switching to an unpleasant guttural tone. Your mileage
may vary on his style, but I find it unpleasant. 
 "A star is born," says Luke. Lionel says, "The
music business needs to be inspired…that voice you have, I
know that's you my friend." Katy is grateful that they
get to nurture and support him. Eh. I don't understand why
the judges seem to be all in for Wade. Ryan brings Wade's
mom on stage for a mother and son hug. 

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