American Idol Season 7 Top 4

American Idol Finalé May 20-21
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:04 PM

Season 7 Finalists were announced David Cook & David Archuleta will compete for the Idol Crown in the American Idol Finalé Season 7 May 20-21 at the Nokia Theater next week

David A., Syesha and David C. onstage, Ryan introduces the Top 3. Intro being shown. Syesha had a very worried look. Ryan centerstage. Andrew Lloyd Webber in audience. Ramiele, KLC and Michael also in the audience. The Final 3 perform "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Ford video with Los Lonley Boys' "Heaven" All get keys to ford cars. Ryan says 56 million votes were cast. Recap Shown. Fantasia performs "Bore Me" She has pink hair, big earrings, and is wearing all black. This week's collector's stamp has Jordin Sparks on it

Ryan shows the Top 3 backstage. David A. comes out first. Ryan asks if there was a lot of screaming back at home. Ryan introduces David's trip back to Murray, Utah. 1 He says he's going to Good Day Utah. Cheerleaders from his high school greet him. They show him being interviewed on the morning show. Show him signing autographs and greeting fans. Next he goes on a radio show. Next he goes to the Gateway Mall He says he's not sure how many people will be there. He's surprised to see how many people there are. Tons of screaming girls everywhere. He cries because he can't believe how many people came out to see him. He apologizes for crying haha. He asks "where do they park!?" David's mom shown in the limo with him. He goes to his high school. Shows dad hugging his daughter. He goes up to a platform, the mayor declares May 9, 2008 David Archuleta Day He sings "Imagine" He is shown singing the anthem at the NBA playoff game. Montage over. Jeff Archuleta shown in audience. Ryan asks David how he feels. David is embarassed that they showed so much crying. Ryan reads judges' recaps. David says the biggest obstacle was learning three songs, but he managed to fit enough rehearsal time. Ryan teases David saying they'll show the video again. They show David's journey video (as if he would have been voted out) Song used in montage is by Graham Colton Montage over.

Syesha comes out next.She says it was amazing that there were so many people in Sarasota. She is on FOX 13, shows her being interviewed. Police car drives by her while she's in the limo. She takes a picture with a baby. She's shown getting a reception at her old school She sees her family at her house. Hugs them Her dad says Syesha coming home is like "a natural high" for him She's shown riding a limo on top of it waving to the crowd. She goes to Booker High School and speaks to the students. She takes off in a helicopter. She gets an aerial view of the crowd below. She perfoms "Proud Mary" outside in front of everyone. She cries in the limo and says she didn't expect to cry as much as she is. She says she feels so happy and is holding a snow globe. Ryan reads the judges' recaps. Syesha says she doesn't think Paula was too hard on her, but she seems wishy washy They show her "journey" video, set to Fantasia's "I Believe" Montage over. Break.

Ryan asks David if it wasn't his original idea to audition. David says he went with his younger brother to give him moral support. His brother, Andrew, walks up onstage. David talks about how he was asked by the producers to audition. They show his montage of his hometown visit. David shown on private jet flying to Kansas City. The FOX network has a chopper cam following his motorcade. David tries to do the weather, then goes to a local radio station. He is shown performing in front of a huge crowd downtown. He sings "Living on a Prayer" A girl cries when he autographs her poster. He goes to his elementary school and surprises his music teacher. He gives her flowers and a kiss on the cheek. She says he's so talented and makes her heart sing. He is shown with his brother and they do a parade. Cheerleaders and kids shown on the side of the road. Tons of screaming fans of all ages. He cries while standing on a track. He receives an award from a state rep. He says he got to do all of the things he wanted to do growing up all in one day. Montage over. Ryan reads a recap of the judges' critiques. One person goes "woo" when Ryan mentions "Dare You to Move" Ryan asks Randy why he called his performance predictable. Randy says DYTM was the better choice, but it didn't go over well. Ryan introduces DC's "journey" set to Daughtry's "What About Now" Montage over.

Syesha sings "If I Ain't Got You" one last time.

Fantasia & Home Town Visits
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:06 AM

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.

Who gets voted off
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:15 PM MST

I don't think this really needs to be said but for everyones record I think Syesha will go home this week. I think as I have since the top 16, that the Finalé will be David's.... and the "Next American Idol is..... David" I myself am torn between the two David's. My hometown loyalty and my personal music preferances are confused... but I think freshly baked cookies are in order next week...

As an added note my one year son Brady (who for some crazy reason loves AI like Syesha's "Fever" performance the best tonight... "Happy Feet" was a close second. Last week his favorite performance was Jason's Mr. Tamborine Man

Rock the Vote - Lines are open
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:16 PM MST

Contestants have THREE phone numbers this week

Vote for David!!!

View videos & Mp3's of all tonight performances on the contestants pages. Their names are links to the pages

Amrerican Idol Live
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:05 PM

Ryan Seacreast opens tonight show by putting his arm on David A. and Syesha, but not David C. He called David A. a high school student, Syesha an actress and DC a bartender (before AI). Ryan says the judges' choices are first. Archie's song choice by Paula is shown in a video read by his mayor at his hometown welcoming. Paula says she wanted to showcase his vocals and the melody is difficult and it will showcase his timbre. Archie begins "And So it Goes" standing centerstage wearing a black leather jacket and tie. It is all a capella at the beginning, then the violins come in, then the piano. David's dad shown in the audience. Paula & Randy Like it Simon says its ok not outstanding.

Randy says he chose "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys for Syesha because he had a feeling she would like it cause she's young and hot and he could see her singing this kind of record. She begins centerstage holding a mic, all dressed up in a silver and gold glittered dress with huge gold earings. Piano on stage too. Judges liked it overall. Simon wished she did more with it but that she looked nice

Simon says he chose the song, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", for David C because so many girlfriends love it and he wanted to challenge David, unlike Randy. Cookie opens standing at micstand centerstage. Only piano accompanying. He sounds very strong. Starts picking up halfway through the song. Starts to rock it up.Hits a few high notes. Ends on a very high note and holds it. Lots of applause.

Archie says he chose "With You" by Chris Brown [lots of applause] because it's something he hasn't done yet. Says it wasn't easy to learn. Ryan confuses him about starting the performance. And he begins centerstage holding the mic. Archie includes "boo" in the lyrics. Wearing a brown t-shirt and brown pants. He's very into the performance. Lots of audience interaction. Judges didn't like it much. But Simon compliments David on not selecting a ballad

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Tonight's Top 3 Song List
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:34 PM MST

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.

David Archuleta

Syesha Mercado

David Cook

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Summer Tour Dates
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:16 AM

American Idol Summer Concert Tour 2008 dates and locations have been announced. Check out when the Final 10 Idols come to your hometown HERE.

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