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05. Elliott Yamin - Open Arms: This was a disappointing night from Elliott, although I blame the song choices. This is another overdone song that I love. He sang it well, but I guess it felt underwhelming. OMG your Clive Davis comment. And the Steve Perry one. Anyway, I agree with your thoughts. 04. Kelly Clarkson - I Surrender: I was between the two Top 4 performances for which to submit, but went with this due to the hoarseness of her voice. It was more evident to me that she was sick in this one, and that was really all I could go on, I guess, since I thought both performances were still good. Again, I would love to hear her sing this again, especially now. 03. Pia Toscano - Where Do Broken Hearts Go: I think this is also my least favorite from Pia, although she always sounded good. This song in general is not one I really enjoy being performed and the tempo of it didn't really work for me (or one of her big notes near the end). Still a solid vocal and I have memories of "singing" this song on the American Idol video game back in the day. 02. Elise Testone - Let's Stay Together: I can't think off the top of my head, but I think this was one of Elise's stronger performances for me. I can actually think of the one I'd say was her weakest, so it's interesting to see this here. And yeah, I see you mentioned this being one of her best performances. I also like the piano opening, but enjoyed the rest of it as well. She did seem comfortable and confident, which was nice to see. 01. Candice Glover - Ordinary People: Another one you consider one of the contestant's best performances. This is the one I thought of ranking on top when I saw the list of what was left. I don't even know what I'd think of for her worst performance, but this one was really great. I enjoyed the jazzy arrangement too and her vocal was world class. LOL at the disqualification comment.

I don't remember, but aww. lol they should have called it the "All Hail Gwen Stefani" theme. It is, but definitely about the positives. Thanks for your optimism. Oh yay, let me know if you do! Fine with me! Haha Baby Alien. I do think that one was a surprise for most people. Aww, either way is fine. Oh, that's exciting! I'm surprised you didn't watch just to see her. Haha yay us! - Oh, I didn't remember this, but I see. I didn't have that issue, but interesting to think about. - Oh, that's fair. I did consider those as well when deciding which Carrie performance to submit. I'm sure of it, which is why I want to see it. I think I know which crush I want to post next, so I'll share my first clue. He is an actor who is also a colored dart. You can ponder this while I look over your latest set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6OZf3Fs0p/

I missed this from the other day. Congrats to Kelsea on MMM going double platinum!

I believe there used to be a thread like this before the forum malfunction. Any other bookworms out there like me? I thought it'd be fun to share what we're currently reading, our favorite books, upcoming released we're excited for, etc.

Looks like a music video is coming.

He sounds absolutely stunning (as usual) here. Full video:

David took part in Danny Gokey's virtual show yesterday. Did anyone happen to attend?

Where are all the Carrie fans? I tried this and got Let There Be Peace.

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs ever. It gets me every time. Love Pentatonix's version too.

Which of their Christmas songs are your favorites?

- Yay! - Aww the other Haley comment. Yeah, I guess we will have to wait and see if this affects anything on the show. Haha thank you! And me too. That is so sad to hear. It's the most difficult thing about owning a pet, but important to continue to be there for them even when it's so difficult. Thank you. Yes, it seems so. I am itching more and more to have an animal, but don't know realistically how soon it could happen. Oh, well at least you have a lot to keep you busy. 10. Allison Iraheta - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing: I think I mentioned earlier that I love this song a lot, but it is overdone on these singing shows. A lot of the versions aren't too impressive, but Allison's is probably up there with my favorites. I really love her voice on the song, although agree she had many stronger showings. Don't Speak is my least favorite from her too. 09. Maddie Poppe - Going Going Gone: I was not a fan of this song (or Maddie) when it was performed, so I didn't care for it much. Like you, the song has grown on me over time and I like Maddie a lot more now too. This was fine enough for me, although Gabby's coronation performance was still my favorite. 08. Syesha Mercado - Hit Me Up: Yeah, this was not a great song choice to showcase much of her talent, but I thought she did what she could with it. The beginning was the strongest for me, but the chorus fell kind of flat. 07. Carrie Underwood - Love Is A Battlefield: lol I love how this is a guilty pleasure for you and the soft spot you have for sweet girls doing songs like this. I do enjoy it somewhat, but wasn't one of my favorites from Carrie (hence submitting it for this). I would be curious to see her perform this song now though. 06. Kelly Clarkson - It's Raining Men: I know this is viewed as one of Kelly's worst performances, if not her worst, but I don't think it's that bad. Like you said, Kelly at her worst is still better than many at their best. It's too bad she was sick this week, although that showed for me more on her other performance. This was still solid, and I am again curious to see how she would sing this song these days.

Wow, well done! You had much better success than I did. I'm sure @politicalbosscomputer will be very pleased.

So far, I'm only listening to new Christmas albums from Carrie Underwood, Tori Kelly, and Pentatonix.

Want to share some recent tweets I love. Haha I saw this on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire the other week too and was excited. You have to click through this next one to see all its glory. I won't embed this one because of the language, but it's iconic: https://twitter.com/KnivesOut/status/1296492196472840193

I watched it again last night with my family! Ugh, just as good the second time around. I feel like I could talk for hours about what makes this movie so incredible. I'm forever obsessed. Next time I want to watch it with the director's commentary!

Wow, that's so cool. Wow,that'ssocool. Thanks Bonnie for helping out! You are more knowledge on this stuff than me.

Anyone managed to pick out some favorites yet from the Christmas album? These are some of mine. All the songs have different graphics as thumbnails on her YouTube. They're so cute.

- Yes. You can listen to it here if you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOuyCDcQltE LOL this with Sherlock Scherzy. - It's fine. They had to be somewhere and at least this is the higher portion of the list. Which you also just said. I guess we know who Gwen's favorite was then. lol yes! No wonder I didn't recognize him from your gif. That is so true. It also makes us much more appreciative of them and things in general, I think. Yay, that is great! Not sure, but I see a lot of Varchie and Barchie fans when I look on Twitter. Nobody is as loud as the Bughead fans though. Yeah, this is what I wonder. They were together in real life for awhile, broke up rather recently, and the show hasn't been on since spring. I hope they're on good terms with each other, but I'm not sure. I see about Cheryl. Nooo, I must get through them all! Oh yay, thank you so much for sharing! I'm excited to look through this. Aw, I'm so sorry to hear about the one she lost. It's so heartbreaking, but I'm sure she lived a wonderful life with that many years. I'm glad the others are still in good health. I'm in the mindset that if I wouldn't plan for a baby without being financially ready, I shouldn't for a pet either. So true! omg I am carded without fail every time. My mom looks much younger than her age too, so I got the gene and am not complaining. Of course not. I know you don't.

Looking forward to watching Mulan soon.

Reposting because it got buried in my randomness.

LOL no reason to apologize. This always happens to me with people I interact with often on here. I like to change mine around too. Then I don't even recognize myself

Now we know what song she will sing on Thanksgiving!