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This is no ordinary duet episode ofAmerican Idol.
If that kind of spoiler bothers you, the internet should be taken from you here and now.
Jonny looked like hed been dragged to that stage by his Prom King bestie, the affable Andy Grammer.
Is it possible Jonny was intimidated by Andy Grammer?
Was it Andys … nice haircut that cowed him?
Whatever happened, I sensed Andy enjoying himself and Jonny actively reminding himself to smile.
And thats Ryan Seacrests job, not Jonnys.
Does he advance?Yes.
Does she advance?No.
Train done derailed Kay Kay.
But hit us with thatverve, ya blue-eyed bunhead!
How hard is it to look an audience in the eye and demand their attention?
Do children not study the lyrics to Brass in Pocket in school anymore?
Does he advance?No.
We already have a blue-eyed white person who needs to work on his stage presence and thats Jonny Brenns!
Michael J. Woodard, Angel in Blue Jeans with Pat Monahan
Uggggggh.
I give Michael credit for trying to work out what he could.
Does he advance?Yes, thankfully.
America needs a man who loves Maybe This Time in its life.
Trust me on this.
Trevor McBane, River with Bishop Briggs
Bishop Briggss signature song really gets Bishop Briggs going.
She was popping off all over the stage like a one-lady ska revival.
Why do so many of these contestants think standing still is a winning move?
Just because Luke Bryan stands there looking like hes so proud of his repainted deck doesnt mean you should.
Trevor sounded fabulous at certain points, but his cautiousness only mounted as the song went on.
Does he advance?No.
Karaoke(including our recapping hero Dave Holmes) are my patron saints.
Hes not a rocker; hes a rocker avatar fromThe Sims.
He adds nothing to your preconceived ideas about rock singing, rock wardrobe, or rock swagger.
Does he advance?Of course.
you could picture the performance.
Youve all seenAll About Eve, right?
Go watch Anne Baxter usurp Bette Daviss career via compulsive adorkability and report back to me.
Does she advance?Aw shucks, its a yes!
Was the performance extraordinary?
Theres a moment in the song that almost felt like a reggae break, and it frightened me.
But this was a southern picnic with plenty of peanut butter and banana sandwiches for all.
(I have no understanding of southern food.)
Does she advance?No!
Which would be shocking if Gabby Barrett werent around, but she is.
The pipsqueak community is sorely underrepresented now.
It was easy to mix up Dominique and Aloe Blaccs voices, but their similar power was striking.
My appreciation of Dominiques talents (which he used serviceably on Sundays Aint Nobody) just upped a bit.
Does he advance?No!
Which is both tragic and sensible.
We were watching two pros trusting each other and listening to each other work.
Jennifer kept pointing at Gabby as if to say, This little lady right here?
Hope she aint allergic to nutmeg because shes gettin three slices of my pecan pie for the road!
If anything, I almost regret how picture-perfect Gabbys look has become.
Shes a pillar of Stefani tresses and Grammy gowns waiting to be crowned the seasons queen.
And she might be!
Does she advance?Yes, you cheatin man, you!
Its kind of B.S.
Luis was fabulous too, with not a single rushed or insincere moment in the whole performance.
Cade Foehner can play the guitar lick in back since he loves his guitar so much!
Does she advance?Yes.
Good for Michelle, but Im already getting 10th or 11th place vibes from her.
Dennis Lorenzo, Unaware with Allen Stone
Now, how is this above board?
I havent seen tactics like this since Amber Holcomb performed My Funny Valentine twice in season 12.
But thats enough complaining because this was delectable, a light-as-air duet with dynamite synergy.
These guys should form a duo or a choir or a happenin Bee Gees cover band.
Tell me you didnt want to see them take on How Deep is Your Love after that performance.
Does he advance?The yes of yeses.
See you next week when 12 more children with horrifying life stories sing songs for our fickle love.
