Hello there and thanks for dropping by to check out my take on the final episode of American Idol’s audition rounds before Hollywood week. I won’t really do a recap here because the entire episode is available online and it’s worth watching, especially so you can listen to the best three performances of the entire show. There were quite a few good singers but these three could easily make the top 10.
Clara Rae “Radioactive” – It’s not a song I’ve ever liked but her smokey voice and delightful personality will resonate with fans and if she picks songs we know and she keeps being as cute as a button, she’ll be top 10 without a doubt.
Canaan James Hill singing “I Need Your Glory” – I still don’t believe this kid is 17 years old. He’s more mature than this 46-year-old guy I know. 🧐 His voice is so pleasant. As long as he can stay relatable to the audience (that phrase “too Heavenly minded to be any earthly good” comes to mind), he will be one of the best this season. I still don’t like the platinum ticket because it means we see him less, which could hurt him down the road, but he’s got an incredible voice.
Will Carter, original song called “Dreams” (lyrics here). I’m not blown away by the lyrics like the judges were but I love his vibrato voice and his overall laissez-faire style. Reminds me of singers I’ve liked in the past– Jack Blocker from last season and Phillip Phillips from way back.
Other standouts for sure, and if I had to pick another favorite for this episode– Samantha Ray. Something about her sweet voice and ash/blonde hair and her kind disposition makes me like her a lot.
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