Kristy’s American Idol Scrapbook

Joanna Pacitti

It is confirmed that Joanna Pacitti, 23, has auditioned for American Idol Season 8 and has made it thru the first round and is awaiting callbacks. However I am unsure which city she auditioned at. She is currently being called a “plant” but I think she has a beautiful voice. I really enjoyed hearing her sing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” read more about Joanna Pacitti

Official Song Spoilers for American Idol Season Seven Finale
Spoiliers after the jump for those who dont want to know

My Favorite show of the year. It’s so bitter sweet. It’s always the best show of the year…
but its the last on of the year as well. So here is a quick run down of what is known/rumored about tomorrow nights show. The show airs (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) (7:00-9:00 PM MST tape-delayed)

Read the AI Finalé Rumors/Spoiliers after the jump

Season 7 Finalists David Cook & David Archuleta will compete for the Idol Crown in the American Idol Finalé Season 7 Tonight ((8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) (7:00-8:02 PM MST tape-delayed)) at the Nokia Theater this is a little about what has been uncovered so far about tonights show as well as Wednesdays Results show when we will finally know the who is the winner of Americann Idol!

I’ll be updating with official song list after rehearsal later this after oon.

Personal song choices

Song Writer Competition
The Davids picked their own coronation song from the 10 most popular songs in the list of 20 that were available for online voting.

Clive Davis song choice for the Davids.

Rumors about Wednesdays Nights Show:

American Idol Finalé will have the Fianl Two singing three songs. Theses songs will be as follows
Clive David’s song + AI Song contest winner + Encore OR New contestant song. David Archuleta won the coin toss and selected to go second.

American Idol Alumni Fantasia Barrino (Season 3 Winner) is scheduled to perform “Bore Me“
on tonights one hour elimination show. (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed)
(8:00-9:00 PM MST tape-delayed). There will also be videos of the Final three’s hometown visits shown tonight. Syesha Mercado returned to Tampa, Florida; David Cook returned to Kansas City/Blue Springs, Missouri; and David Archuleta returned to Salt Lake City/Murray, Utah.
I live in Salt Lake and it was the first time AI has been here and it was amazing.
I have special pages devoted to full coverage of both Davids homecomings just click the city names.
Syesha’s videos are on her main page.

This should be performance order as well. I don’t at this point know why but David Cook has changed “his song choice” that he announced would be Collective Soul last Friday.(EDIT: Now I know why as he performed it in the Finale… sweet!)

David Archuleta

Syesha Mercado

David Cook

I am so happy both David’s are safe. I look forward to David’s Homecoming… I sure wish David Cook lived here too LOL.. On May 13th the Top 3, David Archuleta, David Cook, and Syesha Mercado, will sing three songs next week the theme will change for each song. The themes for the three songs will be judges’ choice, producers’ choice and contestants’ choice.
I wonder which judge picks the which contestants song….

Whos Going Home tommorrow?

Quoting Ryan a bit here… no one is safe, nothing is guaranteed & to top it off this is the same week Chris Daughtry and Tamira Grey went home so it could be anyone. I however think it will be Jason going home this week. I personally think that Syesha should go home as I really like Jason and would love to see an all guy Top 3. But I don’t think there will be enough of a devoted fan base to carry Jason through this very important week. Oh it’s going to be a long 24 hours…

Live Show Recap

Here is the confirmed “Rock N Roll Hall of Fame” song choice list for tonights Top five contestants. This is the performance order. (Tuesday, May 06, 2008 5:30 PM MST)
I will update with performance order as soon as I have a credible source

Show Live Updates: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:01 PM MST

After tonight only two weeks left, crucial time for American Idol, no one is safe, nothing is guaranteed. Luke Menard & Rascal Flatts in the audience. Ryan says the judges will critique after EVERY performance.

Vote Number: 1-866-IDOLS-*
Vote Number: 1-866-436-57*
or Text “Vote” to 57*
* = Contestant Number

Contestants have TWO phone numbers you can vote at tonight. BUT keep in mind Texting is only the ONE number… the first one

01 David Cook: “Hungry Like The Wolf“
Wearing a black leather jacket opened with a black shirt and black pants. Sounds Great. Done Duran Duran Style. Randy Said OK choice and an Solid performance, wasn’t amazing for David. Left Paula wanting more. Simon agreed with Randy, says good enough to stay. Me: David could sing me the phone book…
02 Syesha Mercado: “Proud Mary”
Wearing a silver, shiny dress that ends above her knees. Performance is slow and sultry. Picks up, and she goes crazy with her choreography. Randy thought she was in her zone.
Paula thinks she looks nice. Simon thought is was a bad, shrieky version. Me: I liked it. Nothing to special. Showed a little spunk it was cute.
03 Jason Castro: “I Shot The Sheriff“
Says it’s by Bob Marley “go figure” Playing the guitar. Wearing blue jeans and a denim jacket.
All three judges didn’t reall like the performance. I liked it… sounds a bit like Sublime..
04 David Archuleta: “Stand By Me”
Wearing black shirt with white design and black pants. He sounds good, sticking faithfully to the original arrangement. Finishes on a high note and holds it for a bit. Randy: “brought the hot mad vocals” Paula: You’re seasoned Simon: best performance so far Me: I totally agree with Simon!

05 David Cook: “Baba O’Riley“
He’s holding a guitar and starts strumming it. Vocals are pure, not as raspy as the last song. Goes up into high note and gets his rasp back. Band picks up. He sounds outstanding. All the judges loved it … Simon: “Welcome back David Cook.” Me: David is so Yummy. I want more!
06 Syesha Mercado: “A Change is Gonna Come“
Begins standing centerstage holding a mic. She changed her dress and is now in a full-length gold/yellow dress. She was broing but ended strong. Randy: It felt all disconnected to me. Fell flat Paula: Beautiful performance. Simon: “Syesha, I have to be fair. I’m going to agree with Paula” Me: I actually agree with Randy on this one. It didn’t show her personality so well. I usually wait till Wednesday’s show to cry LOL
07 Jason Castro: “Mr. Tambourine Man“
Starts centerstage sitting on stool playing guitar. Sounds miles better than the first one already. Forgets the lyrics. He missed about a
line of the lyrics. Sounds very much like Bob Dylan, actually. Randy: “tell me how did you think that was [Jason: I lost some words in there] Jason’s not in the zone tonight” Paula: “It is what it is. Obviously it didn’t blow us away but you blow me away.” Simon: “Jason, I’d pack your suitcase.” Me: My One year old son loves American Idol and this was his favorite performance of the night he danced and clapped.
Note: It would appear something is bothering Jason tonight, or maybe he does really want to go home.
08 David Archuleta: “Love Me Tender“
Begins sitting on a stool centerstage in front of a piano. Vocals are clear and crisp. Camera just keeps zooming in on him, its a little weird. Only piano accompaniment. Ends in his falsetto. Loud, loud applause. He was wearing a brown dress shirt. Randy: “Dude you got it going on right now the hot vocals of the night!” Paula: “I felt your heart it was fantastic and beautiful.” Simon: “You didn’t beat the competition tonight, you crushed the competition tonight” It was goo but I liked song one better by far.

It’s Tuesday, again! I just love Tuesdays! Tonights show will be 62 minutes(8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) long as the final four contestants(David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, and Syesha Mercado) sing 2 songs that shaped Rock n Roll from the “Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame”.

On Wednesday May 7th Top 4 Results show Maroon 5 will perform as will American Idol Alumni Bo Bice (Season 4, Runner-Up)

These song selection are rumors. I will post the official spoiler list with all four contestants later this afternoon (appox. 4 MST). Rehersal running late today

Jason Castro
Joan at EW hint: Jason’s a man on a mission. With one arm that fires, authorities fall, but their counterparts are spared. With the other arm, he jingles his tympan all the way to victory.

“I Shot The Sheriff” and “Mr. Tambourine Man“

Jason’s song choices been backed up by several sources, included a friend of Jason’s who has posted on the blog.

David Archuleta
Added: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:33 PM MST

“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King & “Love Me Tender” (Norah Jones version).

pervasive rumor with supposed reliable source, but I can’t vouch for it

Syesha Mercado
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 3:41 PM MST
“Proud Mary” by Ike and Tina Turner - according to her sister
She will NOT be singing an Aretha song

David Cook American Idol Songs List

Who got Voted Off tonight?

Not too bad I predicted two out of four right of who got voted off American Idol tonight :o) read My Recap of the Top 20

Today is the day we get the results back on who is geting voted off and going home. This week there will be 2 guys and 2 ladies voted off. Yep, just like last week. it’s harsh but we need to get down to the top 10 contestants some how. This week I thought the boys really outshined the girls.
I was not very happy with the girls show. I did however enjoy Carly, Brooke, and Ramiele’s performances. I think that Alaina, Amanda, and Kristy are the ones who need to worry tonight. While the boys were much better than the girls it is much easier for me to predict who I think will leave tonight so I will only give you 2. Jason Yeager & David Hernandez, . My favorite guys last night were Michael Johns, David Cook and, of coarse David Archuleta singing Imagine. Sorry guys!

I am so enjoying AI’s Season 7’s shows so far I just can’t wait till the next show! This week the top 10 guys and the top 10 girls will perform song with the theme of the 70’s ! Again, don’t for get to vote on Tuesday and Wedensday as we will be voting off 2 boys and 2 girls this week during the results show. We will then be down to the Top 16!

This weeks theme for the Top 24 is the 1960’s. So, on Tuesday the Top 12 guys sing and on Wednesday the top 12 ladies will sing and Thursday is the results show where 2 boys and 2 girls will be voted off. Good Night!