I won’t write about both nights of American Idol every week, but I guess I didn’t fully get it out of my system yesterday. If you didn’t read yesterday’s blog, take a minute and go check out the COMMENTS. Word of warning: Sit down, don’t take a bite of food or drink while you read and have Kleenex handy…because you’re gonna snort and need to blow, I guarantee.

Those Rascal Flatts…they’re good ole boys, aren’t they. Don’t they just seem sweet! They have to know Jesus to be able to do those licks and harmony. Just sayin’. Church. They know it.

I wanted to give the main fella some chapstick. He just needs a little moisturizing or something.

Vampires! Oh my.

We knew Siobhan and Crystal would be able to work the look, but weren’t you surprised by Aaron just a teensy bit?! He kind of almost worked it. He could be Edward’s mother’s uncle’s great nephew’s brother’s son.

Well, excuse you, Ryan. Was that a burp? A hiccup? A hicburp? Or did you have an air bubble?

By the way, I think Shrek will always be funny…what are we up to now? 24?

Boy, Cameron and Antonio were bragging on Ryan! Please guys, don’t give him a bigger head than he already has~ it’s getting RAWTHER large.

Cameron looked lovely. Ryan wished for some heels. And before I forget, Randy, you are rocking the red, dawg.

Oh people, I cannot look or listen to Siobhan again without thinking of the comments on yesterday’s post. Snort. There I go. Pass me a Kleenex, please.

I’m concerned for Michael, especially when Lee goes to stand by Siobhan. Crystal and Aaron together…America, you better not get this wrong. (Don’t worry, I don’t feel this as urgently as I’m sounding.)

It was a trick. Come on, now. Aren’t there better ways to fill an hour? Ring around the rosies.

Sons of Sylvia. I like y’all! Love all the funky instruments. Magically delicious…not that you remind me of a leprechaun or anything…um, well, the thing is…moving on…

Lady Antebellum~ it’s a quarter after one and I cannot get your song out of my head.

Shakira & Rascal Flatts…this I have got to see.  It’s our good friend, Geron Davis, on keyboards! Just kidding. Rascal lead guy, you didn’t learn your part!

Nate wanted to pray when it was down to Casey and Siobhan. The Lord loves both of them, Nate.

Casey did not deserve to be in the bottom two, though, at least not after Tuesday’s performance.

America got it right. Sorry, Siobhan. You’re a nice girl and you were very entertaining to watch. I think you’ll be getting a call from the Twilight people really soon. Can you imagine a vampire with that top range? Now that is a good fit.

***I might have been slightly cross when I wrote this….you have been sufficiently warned.***

Shania Twain is the guest mentor this week. I am confused by her accent. Is it Canadian? Is it Southern?

Lee~ The first verse was rough. I enjoyed the chorus, but wanted you to get up on the NOTES. You’re too good to be so flat. Oooh, and now sharp. I’m not sure~ I might have liked you better when you were insecure. The judges were positive for the most part, except for your weird faces…I wish they’d replay those so we could all enjoy.

“All aboard the Shania Twain..” Good one, Ellen.

Can I just insert here that I have always loved Simon, but I am ESPECIALLY loving the sweetness he is putting out this year. I enjoyed him mean; I love him nice.

Shania sounds like she has an air bubble in her throat most of the time. You know what I mean? When you sound all funny with a bubble until you swallow? What do you call that?

Michael~ Normally, I would be all about a voice like yours. It is just NOT hitting me right with you! It’s starting to bug me because you’re really good…but I could not care less when you sing. What am I missing here? Methinks you’re WAYYYYY heavy on the vibrato. The judges love it. Simon says it’s “wet” like in a musical, a little girly for him. I’m trying to be behind that comment since I just gushed over Simon. I’m sure he’s exactly right, but I really don’t get that one.

Shania is all teary. OK, now. She can’t give her rave opinions about one and not comment on the rest…hmmm.

Casey~ Lay off the curling iron, buddy! You don’t need all that! THAT’S why you’re lacking confidence, you’ve got someone going hog-wild with your locks each week. It was fun when Shania had to jump in and sing that line with you during rehearsal. It sounded good, too! Fun moment. Trying something new this week~ I did notice it~ with the different enunciation, going a little more country, but with an edge. I kinda liked it…seemed to update your sound just a bit.

That poor boy~ they try to harlot him off again and again and he seems just vacant-eyed enough (or maybe just purely willing) to do their bidding. “Take off your shirt.” Off it goes. “Kiss her on the lips.” Off he goes to deliver.

Crystal~ Cute interview. I think your boyfriend should get the message after that song. This one made me a little nervous. Just couldn’t tell what was going to happen…and not in a good way. I loved the falsetto, you haven’t done much of that and it was a nice change. However…probably my least favorite of your performances. Still enjoyed it, though, because I could tell you were having fun. It’s fun to see you coming out of your shell. I don’t enjoy when the contestants talk back to the judges though, in any kind of defensive way. It just isn’t pretty, no matter how deserving they are of it. All that said, you toned down the defensiveness a little bit and all was forgiven.

Ryan is picking any opportunity he can to talk to Shania. She doesn’t seem to mind too much either.

Aaron~ I was distracted by your broody look the whole first half of the song. LOVED the bridge. How can you sound SO good and then so NOT? I hate to pull the age card, but it really does seem as if years will do you a whole lot of good. You have such a great tone, but just aren’t ready. You’d be awesome on Disney. Hey, don’t knock it. Aw, you seem right on the verge of tears, so it was such a sweet moment when Simon went on over you. I take it all back, you precious little thing.

Siobhan~ I like you in all the interviews before you sing. I like your voice. I just do not like it once you start singing. At least not for 90% of the song. And then, so help me, if you have a “reason” for why you did so bad or why you chose the song, I will Sc-uh-ream. Ok, so that’s all I have to say before you even sing. Now about that song. Oh, goodness. Well, here’s the good…I liked that you finally did an upbeat song. I liked the high note, for a second, and then it was a scream. The key change…no, no, no.

Shania, clap on the beat. (I’m sure she was really perfectly on, it just LOOKED like she was off, which was kinda funny.)

Back to you, Siobhan, I was still trying to list the good, but I did NOT enjoy that. However, the judges think you’re back and I’m just pleased they liked it so you don’t do the whole pouty, “This is why I did that song” dialogue. Sorry, I guess this is what happens when I don’t particularly care for your outfit. Who knows what I would have had to say last week, had it not been for the hypnotizing butterflies.

It seems they usually show the rehearsals for the ending when they give the numbers to vote. I typically like those better, how about you?

It also seems SO much shorter with only six contestants! I wish I’d liked this week more…it was just okay, I thought. I didn’t have a stand out favorite, but I’d have to say my favorite was…uh…my favorite was….um…well, I guess I have to pick one, don’t I…hmm…uh….ok, then.

Favorite (but don’t really have a favorite this week, just feeling pressured here): Lee

How’s that for an endorsement?!

*I am not REALLY endorsing American Idol, just so we’re clear.*

Least favorite: Siobhan or Aaron

I will be equally happy when either of you go.

What are your thoughts?

Is it me or do they all look like individual cardboard cutouts? I think so!

Quick Recap of Tuesday night’s show:

Casey~ I enjoyed the song. I still don’t feel any emotion from you, therefore I don’t really care if you stay or if you go.

Lee~ LOVED the first verse. You lost me just a little on the chorus and thereafter…but I really like your voice.

Tim~ OUCH. Ohhhhh. Imagine the announcers for ice skaters when they fall…that’s what I’m doing…very last note was nice, though.

Aaron~ Way too many licks, buddy. Greyley always compares you to David Archuleta. I agree there are a couple similarities, but he uses restraint. You would be wise to also do so.

Siobhan~ Fabulous dress. Fabulous headband. Oops, forgot to listen. OH MY WORD, just saw the shoes!!!!!!! And the butterflies! How FUN. Crazy, but fun. Super cute hair tonight~ it almost looks like a flapper updo. Rough Song; Kickin’ Outfit. (Simon was distracted by the butterflies…there might have been a half dozen too many, I agree. In fact, I daresay I MIGHT have been a tad distracted by the outfit meself.)

Michael~ I enjoyed this performance. I don’t know why I’m still not convinced about Michael. Something is still just NOT connecting for me with him.

Crystal~ Aw. This was great. I liked it without the instruments at the beginning…and the getting weepy at the end made me tear up. There doesn’t need to be a competition for me, I think you are the winner.

Quick Recap of last night’s Idols Give Back show:

It really bothers me that the contestants lip-sync the group songs.

Jennifer Garner went all West Virginia accent when she entered the house in WV! It was endearing.

I appreciated the judges laughing at themselves with George Lopez’s jokes. Notice he didn’t have much to say on Ellen. I thought that was a little odd.

The CHOIR on the Joss Stone’s song! Amazing!!! I loved that. We’re big Jeff Beck fans around here (the guitar player) and he didn’t disappoint.

I love how Morgan Freeman does that thing with his lips, don’t you…

It surprised me how much taller Morgan is than Randy…and then to see Randy by Ryan! I thought Randy was taller than that…

Alicia Keyes was struggling, but the crowd had amazing timing on the hand clapping during her first song. Now I am going to be concerned that she’s got nodules after her second song. She is hurting her vocal cords. Ow. Hurt me.

Octomom? Was NOT expecting to see her! OR Jim Flat-Hair Carrey!

Is it safe to admit that I was not a huge Carrie Underwood fan when she was a contestant on AI? I knew she was really good, just didn’t think she was great or that she’d last very long. She has proven me way wrong. She rocketh.

Now, Elliot. I have always thought he was great. I just wish he’d get a great song.

Oh, those sweet children. Bless them and provide bed nets for all of them…health and plenty of food…that is my prayer.

Wanda was funny. I have always thought it was soooooo sad that they make them sing when they’re getting kicked off, especially after they’re crying from the video clip! She nailed it.

I’m happy with the bottom 3…I’d be fine with whoever they sent home. My choice for first to go would be: Tim, then Aaron, then Casey.

David Cook! My daddy would be loaning you a dryer sheet to control that static cling going on in your hair…but, boy, can you SANG! Oh yes, you can. I was a fan of yours from day one…still hope things go well for you. Don’t forget to eat, OK?

Awwww. The little girl with  Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These Lady…she broke my heart. Pneumonia, aids, so malnourished…but that smile! Seeing the changes in her after getting the medicine she needed was AMAZING!!! If that doesn’t make you want to give to the cause, I don’t know what will.

Randy Jackson, play that bass, dawg!

Would you believe I got this far and then the recording was DONE?! The DVR didn’t get it all…so I had to google to find out who got kicked off…

Tim! Sorry, Tim. My daughter has been mimicking your smile all day…the Tim Urban smile…so thanks for that. You were sweet. Good luck. Casey, dude…it was close. You’re gonna have to step it up, dawg.