This week, I find it quite hard to pick my top 3 contestants because I got to have more bets in this batch than the previous ones. Well, here are my comments for each performance: VON SMITH: (You’re All I Need to Get By). He definitely showed improvement compared to his past auditions. And the judges also gave him positive comments. I think he’s got good showmanship and voice. But I’m not sure he’ll get the top guy/second highest vote from America. TAYLOR VAIFANUA: (If I Ain’t Got You). In my opinion, it’s a wrong decision for her to sing that song the second time around (reminded me of Haley Scarlato from Season 6 when she sang It’s All Coming Back To Me Now the 2nd time around; the judges did not enjoy it). She lacked personality in her performance that I wasn’t thrilled watching and listening to it. Overall, I think her performance isn’t enough to get her to the finals. Well, at least at this moment. Or tomorrow. ALEX WAGNER TRUGMAN: (I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues). He definitely can sing, but I find his performance quite odd and sort of little disturbing. Maybe it’s because of some awkward things that happened in the stage while he’s singing. ARIANNA AFSAR: (The Winner Takes It All). I think she got the wrong song choice because it’s too big for her. Her attempt to make it a good contemporary version failed for me; the original song has too much melody, the arrangement wasn’t contemporary (I think it was even slower than the original), and Arianna did too much vocal acrobatics that it somewhat messed up the whole song JU’NOT JOYNER: (Hey There Delilah). Even though he had a safe performance, I still find it good because it was smooth and he showed some vulnerability. The tone of his voice is nice as well (He somewhat reminded me of Sisqo). Overall, I liked his performance, though I’m not sure if he would make it in the top 3. But I hope that he at least will be chosen as a contender in the wildcard round. KRISTEN MCNAMARA: (Give Me One Reason). She definitely got a great big voice and I also loved her performance (though were some pitchy moments especially in the end part). However, the judges had a problem with her personality, particularly her get-up). But still, I’m rooting for her to be included in the top 12 (or if not, in the wildcard round at least). NATHANIEL MARSHALL: (I Would Do Anything For Love). I didn’t like his performance at all. He can sing, but I think he lacked distinction in his voice. I did not also like the arrangement of the song (tempo shifting, that is; I found it weird). But he has a good personality. That’s all FELICIA BARTON: (No One) I love this girl. I thought she looked great and had a distinct personality and voice as well. She reminded me of Carly Smithson. Though there were some pitch problems in her performance (especially on the first chorus, the “no one” was off-key), I still found it good. She’s one of my bets as well. SCOTT MCINTYRE: (Mandolin Rain). Overall, he gave a good heartfelt performance, though I can’t wait for him to sing while he plays the piano. I think he’ll be included in the Top 12 KENDALL BEARD: (This One’s for the Girls) For me, she gave a good performance, though I’m not sure in terms of her vocals and song choice. But she’s cute. And she definitely knows herself as a country singer (as shown in her performances) JORGE NUÑEZ: (Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me) It’s another heartfelt performance. Vocally-wise, he did great. I think he’s the best male performer of the night). LI’L ROUNDS (Be Without You). I think she’s the best female of the night. I like her R&B vibe and her stage presence as well.
MY TOP 3 PREDICTION: Top Guy: Either Jorge Nuñez or Scott Mcintyre Top Girl: Lil Rounds Second Highest: Either Scott Mcintyre, Jorge Nuñez, Ju’not Joyner, Felicia Barton or Kristen McNamara (though I’ll also be glad if Von Smith and Kendall Beard will join the rest of the crew) | 
