[Danny Diamond]

Every week they eliminate two men and two women until they get down to the final 12.

I have to say I am a little dissapointed with some of America's choices. Let's take a look at this years contestants.

I will also list my thoughts on the contestants as as much as I dont want to admit it, I havent missed an episode yet this season (I usually barely watch it if at all.)

LISA TUCKER

Age: 16
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Audition City: Denver
Favorite Female Artist:
Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey
Favorite Male Artist:
John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson

Diamonaylasis: Very impressive for 16 years old. Paula Abdul had it right when she said early on. "I am very suprised you are even here. You are the type of rare young talent that gets scooped up by record labels all the time" I have strong feeling that in the year 2020 Lisa Tucker will be a multi platumuim artist, but not this year. Still too young to grabs Americas hearts.

DD Elimination prediction: 5 left after she is booted.


Mandisa

Age: 29
Hometown: Antioch, TN
Audition City: Chicago
Favorite Female Artist:
Alicia Keys, Beyonce, India.Arie
Favorite Male Artist:
Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, John Legend

Diamonalyasis: This girl sang in auditions and as she was walking out Simon says "Can we get a bigger stage this year?" It was funny and hurtful at the same time. But man can she sing her ass off and make Simon eat his words. They are now friendly with each other. She is very talented but I feel in the end America will go with a different girl over her.

DD elimination prediction: 6 people left after her

Kevin Covias

Age: 16
Hometown: Levittown, NY
Audition City: Boston
Favorite Female Artist:
Kelly Clarkson.
Favorite Male Artist:
Brian McKnight

Diamonalaysis: I can't stand this kid. He seems like some dork that would be signing to the popular girls outside their windows late at night and getting laughed at. I really dont even know why he made it this far. I personally think he stinks and has no look whatsoever. Sorry Kevin, but you sir are a dork.

DD elimination prediction: This week.

MELISSA MCGHEE

Age: 21
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Audition City: Denver
Favorite Female Artist:
Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Male Artist:
Jason Mraz

Diamonalaysis: I don't know why, but I really dig this chick. She is like a little Sheryl Crow mixed with a little rock and roll. She just seems like a cool girl who didnt think she ever had a chance to make it this far. Unfortunetly I feel that America doesnt have her back like I do.

DD elimination prediction: 8 left after her bootie is booted.

PARIS BENNETT

Age: 17
Hometown: Fayetteville, GA
Audition City: Greensboro
Favorite Female Artist:
Beyonce
Favorite Male Artist:
Usher

Diamonayalisis: Maybe I am just getting old, but these young kids just dont do it for me. This girl has DIVA written all over her if she makes it big. I think she can sing aight and stuff, but I really dont see her as a potential champion.

DD elimination prediction: 9 left after her.

TAYLOR HICKS

Age: 29
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Audition City: Las Vegas
Favorite Female Artist:
Cyndi Lauper.
Favorite Male Artist:
Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Bob Seger

Diamonalaysis: I loved him since the second I saw him. I imagine most of America does too. I keep calling him Ray accidentially because he reminds me so much of Ray Charles. Except he is a white and not blind and still alive. Sorry........ He has a very unique style. You simply have to see it. Can't really be described.

Diamonayalsis: 2 left after his elimination. Top 3.

KATHARINE MCPHEE

Age: 21
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Audition City: San Francisco
Favorite Female Artist:
Whitney
Favorite Male Artist:
Brian McKnight

Diamonayalsis: She has the look, she can sing like nobodys business and is already in the tabloids with a couple different rumors. Clearly America is already caught up in her. I really would like to see her as the winner. She will either get taken out by Pickler or go to the final two as the only female represenitive.

DD prediction: Top two, but runner up.

KELLIE PICKLER

Age: 19
Hometown: Albemarle, NC
Audition City: Greensboro
Favorite Female Artist:
Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Male Artist:
Keith Urban

Diamondayalsis: See McPhee. I really cant figure this chick out. I think she can sing but not for long periods of time. She reminds me of Ashley Simspon. Ashley can carry a small tune, but ask her to do 30 minutes and you will see her flaws. America and mostly Simon Cowell love Kelly and her story. (her daddy is in jail for assault)

DD elimination prediction: 4 left after her ass goes back to Daks house.

ELLIOTT YAMIN

Age: 27
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Audition City: Boston
Favorite Female Artist:
Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani
Favorite Male Artist:
Usher

Diamonalaysis: Deaf in one ear, he looks more like a member of House of Pain or D12 then he does an American Idol dude. I seem to tune out whenever he sings so I am thinking he isnt grabbing many other people attention. I appreciate his story and think he will do well after AI is over but this aint his gig.

DD elimination: 10 left after him

ACE YOUNG

Age: 25
Hometown: Denver, CO
Audition City: Denver
Favorite Female Artist:
Janet Jackson
Favorite Male Artist:
Mel Torme

Diamondayalsis: Girls freaking love this guy. I think he is alright I suppose. He kinda sings like Prince in the Purple Rain days though. He tries to hard to be a romantic singer it seems. I dont know, he will get the girls votes so I see him doing alright in this shizzle.

DD elimination: What numbers do I even have left? Thats the one then.

BUCKY COVINGTON

Age: 28
Hometown: Rockingham, NC
Audition City: Greensboro
Favorite Female Artist:
Pink.
Favorite Male Artist:
Eminem.

Diamonayalsis: Would make a fantastic Country Rock Band vocalist, not for this competition. Although I believe he sticks around a little while due to the Southern vote (assuming they know how to use a phone)

DD elimination: 7 left

CHRIS DAUGHTRY

Age: 26
Hometown: McLeansville, NC
Audition City: Denver
Favorite Female Artist:
Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Male Artist:
Rob Thomas

Diamonalaysis: He has already been offered the lead gig in his favorite band Fuel. Weird huh? Not really if you hear this guy sing. He has a great rock voice and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that he will be rocking on your radio and tv for years to come.

DD prediction: Winner of American Idol

[Dakstang]

I haven't got to see any of American Idol this year except one of the last audition shows and the only one that I remember from that is Taylor Hicks. He has very uniqe sound for sure. I haven't ever heard the Kellie Pickler chick but I have heard that she has a really hick accent.


BTW she can come to my house anytime.

[Mr. WikipediaSpamBot]

I don't like Kellie either, I think she's only made it this far because America feels sorry for her. Taylor also needs to dye his hair because he looks like he's 60 years old.

[DMW]

I think Mandissa will win in the end because she's really the only one that can sing consistantly well.

[Mikk]

I'm pulling for Taylor Hicks, i saw him during his auditions and he literally blew me and my parents away.
If he doesn't make top 3 i'd be very disapointed and upset.