WINNER? Is American Idol’s next winner Crystal Bowersox? Crystal Bowersox would win American Idol if tonight was the finals.

Crystal Bowersox’s American Idol performance tonight was so good that she was not just universally named the best of the night by the judges but also by blogs to online news sites all declaring the same Tuesday.

1. Didi Benami VIDEO Rhiannon!

Didi Benami did Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac, lyrics below) on tonight’s American Idol. Randy: “It was definitely a whole lot better than last week. That’s the person we fell in love with in the first place” Ellen: “You get back up here and you’re smiling. I thought good job.”

2. Lilly Scott VIDEO I Fall to Pieces!

Lilly Scott did I Fall to Pieces (Patsy Cline, lyrics below) on tonight’s American Idol. Randy: “Good job, well done.” Ellen: “Love your voice, loved your originality.” Kara: “You kinda made Patsy Cline feel current.”
Simon: “What it didn’t have was the wow factor.”

3. Crystal Bowersox VIDEO Give Me One Good Reason!

Crystal Bowersox did Give Me One Good Reason (Tracy Chapman, lyrics below) on tonight’s American Idol. Randy: “Love that, love you, love the song.” Ellen: “I sick and tired of saying you’re amazing.” Kara: “That actually is a great song choice.”

4. Katelyn Epperly VIDEO Feel The Earth Move!

Katelyn Epperly did Feel The Earth Move (Carole King, lyrics below) on tonight’s American Idol. Randy: “I just didn’t feel the right connection or vibe. There was nothing special about it.” Ellen: “It just wasn’t enough.” Kara: “I thought you were just going through the motions.”

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4. Lacey Brown VIDEO The Story!
5. Siobhan Magnus VIDEO House of the Rising Sun!
6. Katie Stevens VIDEO Breakaway!

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