Theme: R & B & Soul
Mentor: Usher, who has a new album titled "Raymond vs. Raymond"
Siobhan Magnus-sang "Through the Fire" by Chaka Khan
wore Missy Elliot's boots; big song to song; pitchy; courageous; not her best performance; sounded like singing and not breathing; Simon is tired of the screaming
Casey James-sang "Hold On I'm Coming" by Sam and Dave
Played the electric guitar; stayed in his element; generic; Kara was concerned; strongest performance so far; made it his own; Simon was impressed
Michael Lynche-sang "Ready for Love" by India Arie
Sensitive ballad; played guitar; beautiful; incredible job; tasteful; lovely; can be taken seriously; Simon believed the performance
Didi Benami-sang "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" by Jimmy Ruffin
flatlined; way too dramatic; way overdone; over the top; off melody; Kara was confused; old fashioned; off melody
Tim Urban-sang Anita Baker's "Sweet Love"
Singing waiter type performance; no swagger; boring; sucked out the soul of the song
Andrew Garcia-sang "Forever" by Chris Brown
played the guitar; made it his own; one big leap in the right direction; needs to work on his personality
Katie Stevens-sang "Chain of Fools" by Aretha Franklin
disconnected with the song; needs to be more current; big song
Lee Dewyze-sang "Treat Her Like A Lady" by the Cornelius Brothers
played the guitar; unbelievable; amazing; had a moment tonight
Crystal Bowersox-sang "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips
Ditched the guitar and played the piano; took a risk; showed another side; rare artist
Aaron Kelly-sang "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
OK performance; good song choice; Kara liked it; "Cupcake" performance
Results
Bottom 2-Tim & Didi
Eliminated: Didi Benami
Judges' Save Used?: No
Performances: Ruben Studdard, Usher & Diddy Dirty Money
Next week, the top 9 take on the Lennon-McCartney songbook--Beatle Night!!
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