Overall, the male semifinalists outperformed their female counterparts this week on American Idol.

Following Tuesday night's performance show, it wasn't difficult to picture any one of three men in the finals: James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams.

But while none of the women were terrible, only one truly stood out: Pia Toscano. The 21-year old New York resident brought the crowd and the judges to their feet with her cover of "I'll Stand By You," capping it off by holding a long note and showcasing her powerful range.

Watch now and decide: is Pia the early favorite?

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