American Idol - Top 11 Perform (Part 1 of 2)

Tonight, American Idol celebrates the Grand Old Opry. Randy Travis was the mentor for the week.

Michael Sarver "Ain't Goin' Down 'til the Sun Comes Up" by Garth Brooks - Mike (M) probably as good as this guy will ever get, Jamie (J) ok, but not too exciting, Randy (R) cool song choice but not sure it showed your capabilities, Kara (K) couldn't believe he remembered all the words, Paula (P) great Garth song - you had fun and the genre suits you, Simon(S) should be good because it is your genre but I couldn't understand a single word.

Allyson Iraheta "Blame it on Your Heart" = (M) Alright, (J) she did great!, (R) I thought it was DOPE! (K) You could sing the alphabet and sing it well and you get better each week, (P) Rock solid performance and amazing artist, (S) thought it was good but tuneless in parts. Rock solid verging on precocious.

Kris Allen "To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks - (M) didn't really like that, (J) nice vocals on ballad but weak final note, (R) wow, tender moments from my dog, (K) didn't know this was country it was just beautiful, (P) surprised and pleasantly so; smart choice, (S) I though that was terrific! Great choice, complete control, first time I think you have a shot at winning.

Lil Rounds "Independence Day" by Martina McBride - (M) Alright, (J) definitely NOT her genre, (R) very interesting ambitious song but she didsn't seem comfortable, (K) not great performance but stood your ground, (P) hair and make-up are beautiful, (S) came over as a girl singing at a wedding who had to sing a song she was uncomfortable with and this wasn't you at all.

Adam Lambert "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash - (M) ain't nobody gonna beathis cat! (J) had doubts but liked it, (R) Young - fresh - hot, (K) Adam does country - mixed emotions but liked it, (P) you are someone who stands out and is tru to yourself, (S) what the hell was that? indulgent rubbish. Really horrific.

Scott MacIntyre - to be continued