“American Idol” airs an all new episode tonight March 13, 2013 featuring our Top 10 Idols singing for your votes.
The guys in the 2013 American Idol are: Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, Curtis Finch, Jr., Devin Velez and Lazaro Arbos. The girls in the 2013 American Idol are: Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison.
Come back here on CelebMagnet starting at 8 PM ET for a live blog and recap of tonight’s American Idol. Find out who sings what songs, get all of the judges’ comments and get the telephone number to vote for your favorite idol.
LIVE SHOW RECAP:
-And, we’re live. Nicki Minaj is no where to be seen. Ryan Seacrest blames traffic on the highway 405. We are told we can call in our votes for our idols or split up to 50 votes online.
-Tonight’s theme is previous music of winners of American Idol.
CURTIS FITCH JR.
Song: I Believe by Fantasia
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5701
Judges’ Comments: Keith Urban: “Excellent. You always pick the right song. You start with too much adrenalin but you ended well. You look great.” Randy Jackson also compliments him on his looks. He cautions him to try something new because he’s always singing inspirational songs. Mariah Carey said “not to take the exact opposite stance, but I liked the choir performance. I want to hear more of that gospel hinge.”
JANELLE ARTHUR
Song: Gone by Scotty McCreery and Mongomery Gentry
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5702
Judges’ Comments: Keith said he’s never heard a woman sing that song but said it was great. Nicki finally made it to the Idol stage. She said last week’s song suited Janelle’s voice better. “I want to hear you sing songs that make you pretty and show off your pretty voice. Work on your sing choice.” Randy said she looks great but felt the song went no where. It was not the greatest song choice per Randy. Mariah said she felt her aura gave us star power.
DEVEN VELEZ
Song: Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5703
Judges’ Comments: Keith said that was not one of his better performances because it was a wrong song choice. He said it’s a big balance between getting out of comfort zone and catering to our strengths. Nicki said it’s crazy what Keith said and she feels exactly the opposite. “This is you. You did not seem uncomfortable. You are a professional. I loved the song with your voice.” Randy thought it was way too safe and he underplayed himself. “You got to go for broke. It was too safe for me.” Mariah said Deven has the ability to do so much no matter what song or genre he chooses and the judges expect a lot from him. “For the competition, it’s true, there are a lot of great voices.” Is it me, or does Mariah never complete a thought? I think she meant he needs to differentiate himself from all the great voices in the competition.
ANGIE MILLER
Song: I Surrender by Celine Deion and Kelly Clarkson
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5704
Judges’ Comments: Keith said “As do I surrender. You are such an artist and you can take any song from any era and make it current. Your higher registers are so lovely to hear. You knocked it out of the park tonight.” Nicki told her she looks like a million dollars. “They styled you so well and your legs gave me all that I needed tonight. You personify perfection. Your voice is flawless. You are a super star.” Randy said the competition just started. I agree, she killed it. Randy said that is how you do it. He called it an amazing performance and said her voice was crystal clear. Mariah thought it was stellar.
PAUL JOLLEY
Song: Amazed by Lone Star and sung by Scotty McCreery
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5705
Judges’ Comments: Keith said he’s always loved that song and said he feels like Paul has listened to all of Jimmy Iovine’s advice of not being theatrical. “Just stay on that track, you don’t need all that other stuff.” Nicki said this is the first time he’s stimulated her sexual appetite. She thinks he has an uncanny ability to pick songs she likes and he did the song justice. Randy said it was a great song choice and he’s listened to Jimmy and the judges. He also said if he feels a song, go for it, but not force it. Mariah liked that he listened to Jimmy too but does not want him to hold back and hit the incredible notes.
CANDICE GLOVER
Song: I Who Have Nothing by Jordin Sparks and Shirley Bassey
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5706
Judges’ Comments: Keith said if they had more time, they’s still be clapping for her and standing up. He said she hits notes effortlessly and did not let the audience pull her of her zone by screaming. Nicki said it would be in everyone’s best interest to never sing that song again because she killed it and annihilated it. She called it fresh, crisp and ill. Randy said he can tell when all the judges love a performance and called it one of the best performances ever on Idol. Mariah said all she can say is she’s mesmerized by her every time and a singer of her caliber can do any genre.
LAZARO ARBOS
Song: Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5707
Judges’ Comments: Keith said the song was not in his wheelhouse and hopes to hear from Lazaro again. Nicki liked that he looked like Ricki Ricardo but said it was her least favorite performance and told him not to listen to Jimmy because he’e never seemed nervous before tonight but he did tonight. Randy said the pitch was all over the place and it was too big a song for him. Mariah said people are falling in love with his courage to show his vulnerability. She was not “mad” at the song choice but feels other songs can help him showcase his voice better.
KREE HARRISON
Song: Crying sung by Carrie Underwood
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5708
Judges’ Comments: Keith said when it comes to her, she can sing the song book. Yes, Keith and not Randy said that. He also said he’d buy her record if she made one tomorrow because she is there and knows how to feel and sing. Nicki calls Kree Harry and says sometimes she eats buttermilk waffles in the morning. She’ll toast it and then microwave it. And that’s what the performance felt like: It was smooth and was like eating waffles at home. Randy said he loves her voice and is in from note one. Says she has an infectious voice. He loves that she puts feelings into her songs and loves her. Mariah loved the song choice and said Kree can’t help but be real when she sings.
BURNELL TAYLOR
Song: Flying without Wings by Ruben Stoddard
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5709
Judges’ Comments: Keith said he has this unique Burnellism in his voice and finds his eccentricities magnetic. Nicki said she loves that song and loves him. She said he put his own twist on it and did a good job. Randy said it was nice and shows that he believes in himself. Mariah goes off in circles again and says loves his choices tonight melodically and finds him very unique.
AMBER HOLCOMB
Song: A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson
Voting Telephone Number: 1-866-436-5710
Judges’ Comments: Keith said it was beautiful and was at a loss for words. She sounded effortless even in the crazy high end note. Nicki said it was the best performance of the night. She even said her voice and aura reminds her of Whitney Houston’s first album. She’s amazed by her beauty and grace and says her voice is of a different level. She also told her she likes when she styled herself and would pay to see her in a pink lipstick. Randy said she blew it out of the box. It was beautiful and perfect and said the girls are killing the guys tonight. Mariah said “Hashtag pow, that’s all I can say.” She then went off for a while and said she looked magnificent and gets goose bumps when she performs.
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