Well, since they chopped down the semifinals into ONE week due to overshowing Hollywood and Las Vegas, we've already found who's in the Top 13. I can live with most of the picks, and 7/10 isn't a bad way to start the season.
We have....
Colton Dixon, from Murpheesboro, Tennessee - He's pretty distinctive, not that many guys wear mohawks. He's likable, friendly, has stage presence and can sing. He's ready for the radio right now, but a little coaching wouldn't hurt.
DeAndre Brackensick, from San Jose, California - Again, easy to tell which one he is (The guy with flowing curly locks). You don't hear a voice as high as his very often, he won't last too long.
Elise Testone, from Charleston, South Carolina - She's all right, not great. Just solidly pretty good, though on the forgettable side.
Erika Van Pelt, from South Kingstown, Rhode Island - This former DJ doesn't have much to remind America of her, except a tendency to select songs that focus on vocal power, but otherwise, she's nothing special. Had to get a wild-card, she won't get much farther.
Heejun Han, from Flushing, New York - This guy is...how you say it?...hysterical. And he can sing very well. One of the front-runners at this point.
Hollie Cavanagh, from McKinney, Texas - This girl is GOOD. She could totally be on the radio right now, I'd buy her CD. She's pretty, in a common sort of way, and she seems friendly, like that girl you go to school with. Best shot to break the five-year streak of guys winning the show. If she's going to do that, though, she'll need to capitalize on the coaching she gets.
Jeremy Rosado, from Valrico, Florida - He's a nice guy, but that only gets you so far. His voice isn't enough to hang with some of the others in this group, I think he'll get a mid-round exit, based on personality extending his stay. Had to get a wild-card to get this far.
Jermaine Jones, from Pine Hill, New Jersey - UGH. He loves his mama, we know that. He has the deepest voice I can remember hearing in a while. He's a wild-card, who I predict will be among the first to pack his bags.
Jessica Sanchez, from San Diego, California - I'm not sure why America let her in. Not a fan of her voice, doesn't seem to have much personality.
Joshua Ledet, from Westlake, Louisiana - He's a black church singer. He might be good, but I detest that style of music. He'll get farther than Jermaine will, because the black people will vote for him.
Phillip Phillips, from Leesburg, Georgia - He seems like a good guy to know. He's quiet, so you don't remember him off personality, but isn't that kind of a good thing? Most talented this season at arranging his performances, he's a very good guitarist.
Shannon Magrane, from Tampa, Florida - Somehow she rubs me the wrong way, I'm not sure why. The song she picked Wednesday was nice.
Skylar Laine, from Brandon, Mississippi - Terrific. She's country to the core, and you can feel that, unlike some contestants this year and previously. Funny, and a lot like Miranda Lambert. She definitely has a shot at winning.
So, that's that. Of the guys, I think Colton, Heejun and Phillip are the leaders, and the girls' only hopes are Hollie and Skylar. It's a five horse race for now, even though we're just getting into the starting gate, but it should be a good one to watch.
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