Tuesday night, American Idol kicks off the first of four weeks of elimination rounds to narrow the field to the top 12 contestants, and I want to know who you think will make it to the top 12.
The 12 competing on Tuesday will be:
The Girls:
Casey Carlson
Tatiana Del Toro
Jackie Tohn
Anne Marie Boscovich
Alexis Grace
Stevie Wright
The Guys:
Brent Keith
Matt Breitzke
Danny Gokey (pictured)
Ricky Braddy
Anoop Desai
Stephen Fowler
(Quick note – at the end of the judge’s mansion show Wednesday, Michael Sarver was listed as competing Tuesday, but they’ve since changed that to Matt Breitzke. Any thoughts on why? Hmm …)
It works like this: they perform on Tuesday and then the viewers vote. On Wednesday, the top guy and the top girl, along with whatever contestant got the second highest number of votes, make the final 12. There are two more rounds just like that, and then a Wild Card round where the judges pick three of their favorites. (I wonder how that works this year, with four judges? Used to be Paula, Randy and Simon each got to pick one contestant.)
So if you had to vote today, which guy and which girl would you send through? It’s a tough one, because they put some great singers in this round. But I’m not going to lie. I’m definitely rooting for Danny Gokey. The guy can sing and he has such a positive spirit. Love him.
My predictions:
Guy: Danny Gokey
Girl: Alexis Grace (although the girls are such strong contenders that it’s going to be tough)
2nd highest: Anoop Desai (Please, please PLEASE don’t let it be Tatiana!!)
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posted February 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Danny, Anoop & Anna Marie — with Alexis Grace as runner up!
posted February 13, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Tricia, I could definitely agree with Anne Marie. I think she’s great. I think Alexis got a little more on air exposure which might give her a little edge.
I’m pretty psyched, actually. This year there are some really, really good singers.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
posted February 13, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Stevie is my favorite so far – sure some on the other girls have more experience. I love her sweet innocent charm, and great voice I pray she does well. GOOD LUCK STEVIE!!!!
posted February 14, 2009 at 12:03 am
Stevie Wright is my favorite this year. Something about her makes me smile. she seems to be sweet and I love her voice – GOOD LUCK STEVIE I’ll be voting for YOU!
posted February 14, 2009 at 12:08 am
Stevie is my favorite I love her voice and think she is the perfect young lady to rep. American Idol – their is someting special about her, she makes me smile when I see her perform. GOOD LUCK STEVIE
posted February 14, 2009 at 5:17 am
Jackie Tohn is going to take it this week. She’s got so much soul in her. I think we’re going to see it come out fully when she is able to perform an entire song.
posted February 15, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hi, Joanne.
Have got to say that my money’s on Danny Gokey, all the way. Loved the guy from the get-go, I think he’s wonderful and real, and his voice is out-of-this-world fantastic.
posted February 17, 2009 at 9:45 am
Three of the top 36 are there for the “shock factor” – Tatiana, Nick/Norman and Nathanial (aka Drama Boy). Danny has been my favorite from his very first audition. The tragedy surrounding his late wife, though touching and sad, did not sway my decision. The man has some serious pipes! My favorite girl is Jasmine with Jackie Tohn in a VERY close second. I wouldn’t mind seeing any of these 3 be the next idol, but in all honesty, I simply hope it is Danny. btw … I think it is a travesty that Jamar was not chosen for the top 36. He outsung most of the folks that made it. Just my .02.
posted February 17, 2009 at 9:54 am
I totally agree about Jackie Tohn. She’s got a great voice.
It’ll be interesting tonight to see them actually sing an entire song. From just what we’ve seen so far, Alexis has an edge because she’s had more air time, but from a talent perspective? Some really talented girls perform tonight: Anne Marie, Jackie, Alexis, Stevie, Casey. I think Danny, no matter what he sings, will sow up the guy’s vote, judging just from the traffic I’ve seen on posts about him.
But I’m telling you, if Tatiana gets through, I might have to poke needles in my eyeballs, LOL.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
posted February 17, 2009 at 7:12 pm
WHATS WITH JACKIE!!!! The only thing i remember about her is wondering how she made it to hollywood. Vote for Anne Marie, Danny Gokey, and… either Anoop, Michael srver, or Brent Kieth.
posted February 25, 2009 at 2:40 pm
The Girls:
Casey Carlson
Allison Iraheta
Jackie Tohn
Anne Marie Boscovich
Alexis Grace
Stevie Wright
posted February 25, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Allison Iraheta will be on top 12 !
posted February 25, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hey, all! Don’t forget to join me live tonight while I blog during the Group 2 performances on the road to the Top 12!
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/02/american-idol-group-2-on-the-r.html
Joanne
host of the GS blog