The Top 7

Ok. I really love country music night and Martina McBride. If you haven't ever seen her in concert, she is awesome. I thought that many of the singers tonight would have a problem with the country side of themselves and I was right. I was shocked on how bad some were.

1. Phil Stacey (Keith Urban’s “Where the Blacktop Meets’) He finally found a home. He had never done a country type song before and it was surprisingly great. He might have redeemed himself. He should stick to country music.

2. Jordin Sparks (Martina McBride’s “Broken Wing”) This is one of my favorite songs to sing. I would have been so nervous singing in front of Martina too. Even though I thought that some of the notes were really raspy sounding, she was clearly the best one of the night, by far. She might just won the whole thing.

3. Sanjaya Malakar (Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About”) “I chose the song because I often give people something to talk about,” he said. He would be better off just resigning from the competition. The confidence he has in himself is ridiculous. He needs to go. Simon definitely doesn't think that him being there is funny anymore.

4. LaKisha Jones (Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel”) She had guts taking on a Carrie Underwood song. It was bad. I agree with Paula about the shouting aspect and some of the notes were just off. By the look on her face she knew it too. She just chose the wrong song and didn't put enough "soul" into it.She is still awesome though.

5.Chris Richardson (Rascal Flatt’s “Mayberry”) Even though he sounded a lot like the lead singer for Rascal Flatt's, he definitely chose the wrong song I think. He was all over the place. I am afraid if Sanjaya goes though Chris will be gone.

6. Melinda Doolittle (Julie Reeves’ “Trouble is a Woman”) I have never heard this song before either, Martina. But I liked it. Which brings me to the question? There are no black-women country singers are there? I wonder why... Melinda could pull if off. She sounded amazing. But then again she does every week. I really liked her hair straighten. It made her look younger.

7. Blake Lewis (Tim McGraw’s “When the Stars Go Blue”) Perfect song choice I thought. But I wonder what Tim McGraw is thinking. ( I know Tim's fans probably didn't like it) He brings his sense of style to every song. He should have worn different clothes though. For the first time I thought that he looked really nervous in the face, especially when he was trying to hit those falsetto notes.