It can be done, but there are some consequences to the hurry-up approach.

Even so, her show is pretty one-note tonight…which isnt altogether uncommon for her at this point.

We McDonald

Home by Diana Ross

Lets face it; We McDonald is decidedly not on her game tonight.

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Josh Halverson

Cupid by Sam Cooke

Man, this ones a bummer…

But Alicias decision to let him go is still not unjust.

Or, as she puts it, When Im watching you, Im feeling God in the room.

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That might be hyperbole, but its not completely unwarranted.

And it definitely works this time.

But this was not a good song choice.

Courtney Harrell

It Must Have Been Love by Roxette

Courtney, Courtney, Courtney.

Shes so much better than this.

She doesnt get Americas nod, but Blake knows shes got something worth hanging onto for the next round.

Darby Walker

Those Were the Days by Mary Hopkin

Okay, okay.

So, Im big enough to admit when Im wrong.

This was the performance Kylie Rothfield needed to put forth.

Americas obviously drinking the Aaron Gibson Kool-Aid right now, so hey.

Belle Jewel

Runaway by Del Shannon

Ah, Belle Jewel.

This couldve been brilliant, it really couldve.

But unfortunately, its not enough to carry her through to the Top 12.

She still has a future in this industry, though… Count on that.

He does his best to justify the hype with his crystal-clear tones and surprisingly great song choice.

You cant say ding-dong on television!