JESSICA - SEMI FINAL

JUDGES CHOICE - MY ALL

Jessica's performance of this delicate Mariah Carey song was exquisite.

In this first performance, each note of the song was a flower and Jessica's amazing voice was a butterfly.

Absolutely beautiful.

CONTESTANT'S CHOICE - AEROSMITH

Second song was "Don't wanna miss a thing"......in front of Steven Tyler...that took moxy!

Another powerful performance...though the song choice was a bit "ooh! la la!" for such a young lady...;O)

JIMMY'S CHOICE - I'LL BE THERE

Jessica's final performance was the all time classic from The Jackson Five. I was expecting her to be all over with fancy runs.....but to my extreme delight, she sang it straight, strong, and true! It brought a lump to my throat remembering how Michael Jackson sounded when he was happy.

Let the judges whine all they like, I loved it!!! Solid gold!

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JOSHUA SEMI FINAL

JUDGES CHOICE - RATHER GO BLIND

Something told me...it was all over but the crying! Joshua had it in the bag with his first performance of the night.

Although I'm deeply attached to the Faces/Rod Stewart version of this Etta James classic, tonight's performance was still amazing!

Another standing ovation from the judges.

CONTESTANT'S CHOICE - IMAGINE

Joshua chose for his second performance, John Lennon's "Imagine".

He breathed new life into this beautiful song. His phrasing was excellent, he made it his own. 

Joshua gave this song the power it deserves. Fantastic!

JIMMY'S CHOICE - NO MORE DRAMA

Joshua's final song of the night (Mary J. Blige) thrust him into the stratosphere!

Utterly fantastic...he is the master!!!

* Hollie loves him to bits!

Great choice Jimmy.

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END OF THE LINE FOR HOLLIE!

THE HOLLIE AND THE IOVINE

Good bye and good luck to Hollie Cavanagh. A great contestant, sweet and humble. Hollie's final song had everyone in tears but she sang it well despite her disappointment.
Jimmy Iovine predicted it...and once again, he was absolutely right.

She will go far. She has great talent. I will miss her Ameripool accent.

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