American Idol (Season 11)- The Group Round AKA Idol Plague

Today is group day on American Idol. Ken told the idol hopefuls that they have to pick singers from day one and day two together. Many contestants were dropping like flies with exhausted or Idol Flu.

The Betties

Jennnifer M

Cherice Tucker

Cari Q

Gabrielle 

Judge Verdict: Jennifer and Cari is going to advance to next round.

Groove Sauce- Hold On

Reed Grimm

Creighton Frakker

Aaron Marcellus

Jen Hirch

Judge Verdict: The Judges were impressed with their harmony, and there singing were in sync. All the members of Groove Sauce moved through to the next round.

The Judges said that Groove Sauce has raised the bar in the group performance.

Six, Seven, Nine-Hit Em Up Style

Kyle Crew

Brielle Von Higel

Joshua L

Shannon Magane

Judge Verdict: Shannon, Brielle, Amber, and Joshua are moved on.

Make You Believers-More Than a Feeling

Dustin Cunioff

Amy Brumfield

Mathanee 

Jackie

Judge Verdict: Manathee is only one in the group that is move to the next round. Dustin, Amy, Jackie, and 

Those Girls & Guy-Stuck Like Glue

Christan Lopez

Alisha Bernhart

Samantha N

Judges Verdict: Nothing of them moved through to next round. 

A member of Area 451 collapsed and medical was called. 

The Hollywood Five Mercy

Eben Franckewitz

Gabi Carrubba

David Lathers, Jr.

Jeremy Rosado

Judges Verdict: All of them went to next round.

Area 451

Bryce 

Johnny Keyser

Kristi

Imani Handy

 Judges Verdict: Johnny Keyser is the only one that is going through.

Going Home: Simone and WT Thompson

Final Group: MIT

Heejan

Richie Law

Phillip Phillips

Judge Verdict: All of MIT are going through to next round

Going to Next Round: Erika Van Pelt, Haille Day, Adam Brock, and Elise Testone

Final Day in Hollywood Round

Only 98 contestants are remaining in the competition. 

Joshua - Jars of Hearts

Colton Dixon

Phillip Phillips

Jen Hirsh

Creigthon Fraker

Shannon Magrane

Reed Grimm-Georgia on my mind

Sklyar Laine-You Lie

Rachelle Lamb-The House that Built Me

Adam Brock-Georgia on my mind

The Room Decision

Room 1-Safe

Room 2-Safe

Room 3-not going through

Room 4-Safe

Tomorrow Night: Las Vegas, Nevada Round

Twitter Feedback: American Idol 10

Some people on twitter said that American Idol is not the same without Simon Cowell or American Idol the jump shark. I don't think so because American Idol need to up their game with new things and new ideas.  I think that Jennifer Lopez and Steve Tyler make the show brand new again with Randy Jackson. Randy Jackson has more input than past seasons of idol. 

shanenickerson Shane Nickerson 

Nothing had ever made me consider my own mortality more than theAmerican Idol press photos with Steven Tyler.

TeamQueenB TeamQueenB.com 

This is my first time watching American Idol since Fantasia won. LOL

henroq HEN-ROQ 

 by SupaKou

Of course american idol will start the season off in the Greatest state of the US, Jerz! Dey be knowing

chad_davis Chad Davis 

the streak continues...2 years of not watching American Idol and counting...

giispot Gionna 

oh yes American Idol try-outs today! thats the only part of theseason i watch!

Southrnbuckeye Larry Butler 

Football season is almost Over and now it's getting into theAmerican idol season.

OblaLovesAdam D.M 

 by nocturnal_D

A toast to @adamlambert! The greatest American Idol ever!!!!

acrylicandsteel Erica Voges 

wow, looks like the buzz tonight is all about american idol. Maybe I need to get one of those TV things to stay in the loop.

shaneryjackson Shane Castellanos 

Smashed! I had two tds yeee :) Now American Idol ahhhh im gonna jizz my pants

SS850501 Sue 

Steven Tyler did a GREAT job on American Idol tonight!

American Idol Recap (Season 9)

The ninth season of American Idol on January 12, 2010 and concluded on May 26, 2010. This first season without Paula Abdul and Ellen DeGeneres make her debut on American Idol as the fourth judge.

Top 12-Rolling Stone
Michael Lynche-Miss You
Didi Benami-Play with Fire
Casey James-I'll All Over Now (The Valentinos)
Lacey Brown-Ruby Tuesday
Andrew Garcia-Gimme Shelter
Katie Stevens-Wild Horses
Tim Urban-Under My Thumb
Siobhan Magnus-Paint It, Black
Lee DeWyze-Beast of Burden
Paige Miles- Honky Tonk Woman
Aaron Kelly- Angie
Crystal Bowersox-You Can't Alway Get What You Want
Eliminated: Lacey Brown

Top 11-Billboard Number 1 Hits
Mentor: Miley Cyrus
Lee DeWyze-The Letter (The Box Top)
Paige Miles-Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Phill Collins
Tim Urban- Crazy Little Thing Called a Thing (Queen) Stevie
Aaron Kelly- I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith)
Crystal Bowersox-Me and Bobby McGee (Roger Miller)
Michael Lynche-When a Man Loves a Woman (Percy Sledge)
Andrew Garcia-I Heard It Though the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)
Katie Stevens- Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie)
Casey James-The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and The News)
Didi Benami-You're No Good (Betty Everett)
Siobhan Magnus-Superstition (Wonder)
Eliminated: Paige Milles

Top 10- R&B/Soul
Mentor: Usher
Siobhan Magnus-Through the Fire (Chaka Khan)
Casey James-Hold On, I'm A Comin (Sam & Dave)
Michael Lynche-Ready for Love (India.Arie)
Didi Benami- What Becomes of the Brokenhearted (Jimmy Ruffin)
Tim Urban-Sweet Love (Anita Baker)
Andrew Garcia-Forever (Chris Brown)
Katie Stevens-Chain of Fool (Aretha Franklin)
Lee DeWyze-Treat Her Like a Lady (Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose)
Crystal Bowersox- Midnight Train to Georgia ( Cissy Houston)
Aaron Kelly- Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Eliminated: Didi Benami

Top 9- (First Week) Lennon/McCartney Songbook
Aaron Kelly-The Long and Winding Road
Katie Stevens-Let's It Be
Andrew Garcia-Can't Buy Me Love
Michael Lynche-Eleanor Rigby
Crystal Bowersox-Come Together
Tim Urban-All My Loving
Casey James-Jealous Guy ( John Lennon)
Siobhan Magnus-Across the Universe
Lee DeWyze-Hey Jude
Judge's Save: Michael Lynche

Top 9- (Second Week) Elvis Presley
Mentor: Awesome Adam Lambert
Crystal Bowersox-Saved (LeVern Baker)
Andrew Garcia-Hound Dog (Big Mama Thornton)
Tim Urban-Can't Help Falling in Love
Lee DeWyze-A Little Less Conversation
Aaron Kelly- Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins)
Siobhan Magnus-Suspicious Minds (Mark James)
Michael Lynche-In The Ghetto
Katie Stevens-Baby What You Want Me to Do (Jimmy Reed)
Casey James- Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price)
Eliminated: Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens

Top 7-Inspirational Song
Mentor: Alica Keys
Casey James-Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac)
Lee DeWyze-The Boxer (Simon & Garfunkel)
Tim Urban-Better Days (Goo Goo Dolls)
Aaron Kelly- I believe I Can Fly (R. Kelly)
Siobhan Magnus-When You Believe (Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston)
Michael Lynche- Hero (Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott)
Crystal Bowersox-People Get Ready (The Impressions)
Eliminated: Tim Urban

Top 6-Shania Twain
Mentor: Shania Twain
Lee DeWyze-You're Still the One
Michael-It Only Hurt When I'm Breathing
Casey James-Don't
Crystal Bowersox-No One Needs to Know
Aaron Kelly-You're Got a Way
Sioban Magnus-Any Man of Mine
Eliminated: Siobhan Magnus

Top 5-Frank Sinatra
Mentor: Harry Connick, Jr
Aaron Kelly-Fly Me to the Moon (Kaye Ballard)
Casey James-Blue Skies (Belle Baker)
Crystal Bowersox- Summer Wind (Wayne Newton)
Michael Lynche- The Way You Look Tonight (Fred Astaire)
Lee DeWyze- That's Life (Frank Sinatra)
Eliminated: Aaron Kelly

Top 4- Songs from Cinema
Mentor: Jamie Foxx
Lee DeWyze-Kiss from a Rose (Seal) Batman Forever
Michael Lynche-Will You Be There (Michael Jackson) Free Willy
Casey James-Mrs.Robinson (Simon & Garfunkel) The Graduate
Crystal Bowersox-I'm Alright (Kenny Loggins) Caddyshack

Duets
Crystal Bowersox & Lee DeWyze-Falling Slowly (Glen Hensand & Merketa Irglova) Once
Casey James & Michael Lynche- Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman (Bryan Adams) Don Juan DeMarco
Eliminated: Michael Lynche

Top 3-Contestant's Choice and Judge's Choice
Casey James
It's Alright with Me (Eric Hutchinson)
Daughters (John Mayer) Randy Jackson & Kara DioGuardi

Crystal Bowrsox
Come to My Window (Melissa Etheridge)
Maybe I'm Amazed (Paul McCartney) Ellen DeGeneres

Lee DeWyze
Simple Men (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Halleujah (Leonard Cohen) Simon Cowell
Eliminated: Casey James

Top 2-Contestant's Choice, Simon Fuller's Choice & Winner Choice
Lee DeWyze
The Boxer (Simon & Garfunkel)
Everyone Hurt (REM)
Beautiful Day (U2)

Crystal Bowersox
Me and Bobby McGhee (Roger Miller)
Black Velvet (Alannah Mylers)
Up to the Mountain (MLK Song) Solomon Burke

Winner: Lee DeWyze
Runner-Up: Crystal Bowersox