Syesha Mercado busts some moves during an American Idol performance. This young singer has a powerful voice. It's carried her into at least the show's final 16 on season seven.
During the final round of semifinal performance, Michael Johns sang the 1980s hit, Don't Forget About Me. Sounds like a message to viewers of American Idol, as well.
We've loved David Cook from the start of American Idol's seventh season. He seems genuinely appreciative of the experience, while also a genuine rock start once he pulls out that electric guitar.
In the face of gay rumors, David Hernandez went on stage during the round of 16 and sung a Celine Dione song. We found that funny - and admired Hernandez for being true to who he is.
David Archuleta's version of "Another Day in Paradise" was no "Imagine." But this American Idol favorite has set the bar so high for himself that there's no way he can reach it every week.
Jason Castro was hailed by the judges for singing the best, most original song during American Idol's round of 16. It was a taken on the classic, slow tune "Hallelujah."
Syesha Mercado was "Saving All My Love for You" during her performance on the top 8 show. Singing Whitney Houston is always a challenge. Think she pulled it off?
We're on the record as hoping Brooke White makes it as far as possible on American Idol. This laid back singer is a nice change of pace from louder, over-the-top contestants.
