American Idol 15: Top 24- Group 2 Power Rankings

My how things can change! Is it possible that the talent in Group 2 was immensely better than what we saw last week? Absolutely! Does that mean we'll lose some strong players this week simply by group placement? Yep! While the judges didn't seem so hot on everyone's performance, as a whole, this group dominated. Let's see where these 12 shape up before the duets! 

#1) Dalton Rapattoni

“Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol

What a unique version of this song! Dalton is the glam rockstar of the season so of course I’m on board. Is he as strong as someone like Adam Lambert or even James Durbin? Absolutely not, but he’s got marketability, something the others didn't quite have. And that’s HUGE.

Score: 9

#2) Trent Harmon

“What Are You Listening To” by Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton has a unique style. Trent Harmon did his own thing with the song yet maintained the integrity of the song. Again, in he sea of guitar players in the competition, Trent needs to stand out. Thankfully, he may be one who’s on the very top. Trent has a alternative-country vibe, which could be unique in mainstream music. 

Score: 8.5

#3) Lee Jean

“Runaway” by Ed Sheeran 

Lee Jean may be one the most unique performers in the competition. Sure, he’s yet another guitar player but there’s diversity in his style. He picked a great song for his voice and has a knack for the stage. The only thing he’ll get in trouble with is his age. And attitude.

Score: 8

#4) Adam Lasher

“Black and Gold” by Sam Sparro

What an interesting choice of song! And I dig it! Except that Adam's shoes are gold and the rest of the outfit is black. So points lost for being on point. He has a soulful rock voice. I dig it. Sadly, he feels a tad too generic. Will that hurt him? Most likely.

Score: 8

#5) Tristan McIntosh

“Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood

Tristan has a purer voice than Carrie and did well on this performance. But she’s a very internal performer, which can be bad. That being said, she could be a good addition to this competition. I could see her being an underdog.

Score: 8

#6) Olivia Rox

“Confident” by Demi Lovato

This began as a stripped down interpretation that worked for Olivia. And then she tried to do the Demi thing. It may be me but it’s like baby Britney trying to be edgy. And it’s not quite working for me. She’s has an interesting quality to her voice but it’s not to my taste.

Score: 8

#7) Amelia Eisenhauer

“Wake Me Up” by Avicii 

Amelia gave a cool take on a great song. It was a bit slow to start but when it got into the breakdown, her grove came in. She doesn’t have a powerhouse voice but it’s different enough to stand out. Her upper register is actually her best quality. She just lacks the charm that will give her a large starting fan base.

Score: 7.5

#8) Kory Wheeler

“Let It Go” by James Bay

Kory's got a nice singer-songwriter voice. He worked the song well but it was nothing special compared to some of the rest of the competition. Playing the piano killed his performance vibes, as he couldn’t showcase his abilities. 

Score: 7.5

#9) Shelbie Z 

“Work Hard, Play Harder” by Gretchen Wilson

Shelbie Z, the former The Voice contestant, has a pretty decent country voice. There’s grit in her style an she certainly is having fun, but is it enough? She’s not quite a country darling. It was nothing special, sadly.

Score: 7

#10) Jenn Blosil

“Sorry” by Justin Bieber

Again with the piano! Jenn is certainly quirky and odd but she’s a little difficult to watch perform. Until she reached the chorus, it was a bit rough. She’s one of those people who has talent but not quite what an Idol should be.

Score: 7

#11) Manny Torres

“Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay

What a bizarre song choice? But Manny did something with it. Memorable? Not quite. Does he have what it takes to be an American Idol? It’s doubtful.

Score: 6.5

#12) CJ Johnson

“I’ll Be” Edwin McCain

I forgot who CJ Johnson was until he performed…Which is not a good sign. And then he picks literally the worst song ever. His voice is like many previous Idols. And sadly, that hurts his stock in hopes of finding the final Idol. He is a raspy verse of Nick Fradiani and can’t quite hit the glory note.

Score: 6