American Idol 15: Top 14 Performance Power Rankings

The Top 14 are about to perform tonight...wait, what's that? The judges can fast track anyone they unanimously want to automatically go into the Top 10? Cool! So tonight we only get 10 performances meaning those who didn't perform will get an automatic 10 points. And those four are Dalton Rapattoni, La'Porsha Renae, Olivia Rox, and Trent Harmon. So how did the other 10 do? Here's how!

#1) Mackenzie Bourg

“Roses” by Mackenzie Bourg

There’s a reason he got the pimp spot. And he’s performing his own song. It’s a bit strange that he wasn’t given a fast pass spot but it simply may have been so he could perform this song. If something happens where he doesn’t get voted in, I’d be shocked. It’s really only a fight for five spots. Mackenzie is in the top tier this season.

Score: 9.5

#2) Sonika Vaid

“I Surrender” by Celine Dion

Her nerves have been eliminated! Sonika’s voice is the reason why she’ll make the Top 10. But watching her is still a little hard. She’ll go through, it’s no question. But she needs to loosen up as a performer and stop with the ballads!

Score: 8.5

#3) Thomas Stringfellow

“Story of My Life” by One Direction

I really like him! He’s by far one of the most marketable contestants thus far. His voice isn’t the best but it fits him and his vibe. He has great potential but the one thing that he’ll have to fit against is how he fairs up against the similar contestants to him. He’ll likely split votes with Lee and Mackenzie so being at the top of that heap will be his test.

Score: 8

#4) Gianna Isabella

“I Put a Spell on You” by Annie Lennox 

Somehow in two weeks time, Gianna grew up. She feels a lot more grounded and comfortable performing on stage. Her vocals are still not perfect but this was a good vocal for her. Now that America has a voice in Gianna’s fate, we’ll see if she’s worth saving.

Score: 8

#5) Lee Jean

“Make It Rain” by Ed Sheeran

What’s interesting and telling about this performance is that this is the song choice that the judges criticized. And he’s back doing it again. I think that’s a sign of his immaturity and inability to take critique. That will be his downfall. Vocally, it was a solid performance but I worry that his attitude will be the reason he is booted from this competition.

Score: 8

#6) Manny Torres

“Master Blaster” by Stevie Wonder

Manny has a silky voice but his performance seemed a bit too calculated for my liking. He has an R&B vibe that makes him unique in this competition but is he star? This is a decent performance though he doesn’t really showcase his range.

Score: 7.5

#7) Avalon Young

“Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” by Chris Brown

I was high on her at the start of the competition. But I’m not sure I really know who she is. Rather I don’t think I understand what she’s selling. This performance she tried to engage the audience and it felt awkwardly forced. Her voice is fine and could be something different in the R&B world but the package is mishmash of too many styles.

Score: 7.5

#8) Tristan McIntosh

“What Hurts the Most” by Rascal Flats

She wants to do country music??? Well that changes EVERYTHING. Her voice is far too soulful for the country music industry. Will her love for country music garner attention from the country music mafia? Absolutely but this performance is not selling her potential in that genre. 

Score: 6.5 

#9) Jenn Blosil

“True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper

There’s only one thing we’ll be talking about and it’s the bedazzled eyebrows. Sorry but it’s the truth. She’s unique but this was just a bizarre twist that seemed to come out of nowhere. Vocally, it was a nice performance. But this one choice in appearance will be her make or break. And for me, I’m turned off.

Score: 6.5

#10) Jeneve Rose Mitchell

“Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash

It is near impossible for me to watch and take her seriously. At least when Adam Lambert reinvented “Ring of Fire” it was interesting. This was just weird. What lyrically makes this song a ballad? Changing something to change does not work. She’s getting the country vote and it will send her through. But this is not going to be a fun season if she continues pulling this.

Score: 6