CarmenSandiego

Odell’s song certainly had a catchy beat. I thought he was very good, around an 8 like Julia.

I could certainly see that. I’d be disappointed if that happened, but less so than if it was my favorite who was the shock boot. And everyone probably knows who my favorite is.

Same here. Her song choice skills could definitely use work.

I think that Jayna is in more danger than Nya, since Nya had a better performance than Jayna, even if Jayna’s performance could be excused due to sickness.

Same here. She could be a crossover between pop and CCM.

You're probably right on that one. Jordan was forgettable and Kayko is a better songwriter than a singer, unfortunately for him.

Maybe I was a little too harsh on K.B. I don't think that she was the best but I now think she was probably better than Jordan and maybe even Kayko, but behind the others.

If there’s one country contestant who I wouldn’t mind winning, it’s Triston, but it’s for reasons unrelated to country. He’s a Native American, and I would like a Native American to win. Yes, I feel white guilt over what my people did to his, so sue me if you wish! But I’m still not voting for him, because my preference for a female singer is stronger than my liking for him.

I loved Leah on that song as well.

They clearly forgot about Michael. To be fair, so did I. Anyway, are you writing up your rankings this season? I’m writing up my analysis of why most of the contestants lost.

That would fit her like a glove. I remember Casey singing that in Season 19, and I loved it so much that I voted for her. If Abi sings it, it might become my new favorite rendition of that song.

Actually, I’m pleased with that. I voted for her to stay. I just thought that she would be forgotten by the end, that’s why I thought she would go.

Don’t mind him leaving as much. I hope that Lionel stays, however.

I hope so. He’s the worst one and if Jordan outlasts him, I’ll be satisfied.

Given her Facebook stats, I might have to agree.

Agreed, and I really think that he should go, but I fear that he’ll get by this round.

Until tonight, I would have said that Quintavious and Jordan were going. But now I’m afraid that it’s Hailey and Jordan. But Blake should really go instead of Hailey or even Jordan.

Abi, of course.

1. Abi — the best of the night for me. 2. McKenna — her voice was a tad strained but still good. 3. Nya — she should get through easily. 4. Julia — she needs to work on her performance skills. 5. Hailey — she deserves to move on. 6. Jayna — she might’ve been sick but she still brought attitude. 7. Quintavious — surprisingly good. Still — Carrie Underwood? 8. Will — he was good but I preferred those above him. 9. Kayko — he’s a better songwriter than a vocalist. 10. Jordan — just can’t keep up, I’m afraid. 11. K.B. — her worst performance so far. 12. Blake — he really is struggling.

Group 1 Template Hailey Mia - She’s All I Wanna Be by Tate McRae - 8. She did a good job. Jordan Anthony - Titanium by Sia - 6. He was decent but he’s forgettable. Jayna Elise - Confident by Demi Lovato - 7.5. She attacked the performance. Julia Gagnon - Rumour Has It by Adele - 8. Fine vocals but performance skills need work. KAYKO - How To Live Without You by Himself - 6.5. Fine songwriting skills, so-so vocals. Nya - The Best by Tina Turner - 8.5. Best of the first half of the show. Blake Proehl - Anyone by Justin Bieber - 5. Mediocre and really needs confidence. Abi Carter - Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED - 9.5. Simply beautiful. Quintavious - Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood - 7.5. Better than I thought, but he shouldn’t have done a Carrie Underwood song! KB Richins - Heaven by Bryan Adams - 5.5. Her worst performance so far. Will Moseley - (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding - 7. Overdone song choice but he did it well. McKenna Faith Breinholt - The Story by Brandi Carlile - 9. Just a step behind Abi.

McKenna was almost as good as Abi in my eyes.

I might try to do text messaging later after 8 pm West Coast time. My phone number is an Oregonian number so maybe I should just wait until the show comes on at 8 pm Pacific Time and try then.

Will had an overdone song choice but he was pleasant.

I actually would have liked Quintavious’s performance more if he hadn’t chosen a Carrie Underwood song. He got points off for that.

This wasn’t K.B.’s best performance, but it will probably keep her safe.