American Idol 15: Top 2 Performance Power Rankings

This is it folks! From Justin to Kelly to Trent to La'Porsha. Who will be the official bookend to the original Idol Kelly Clarkson? This may be one of the toughest finals in the history of the 15 seasons. In my book, it's a clear victory from Trent Harmon. But we all know that American Idol voters like to play games.

Round 1

#1) La’Porsha Renae

“Battles” by La’Porsha Renae

AGH! None of these songs are victory songs but this is the most radio worthy I suppose. The thing about this song is that’s very thin and forces some pitch problems in places. Is it a song that I want to listen to over and over again? Not really.

Score: 9

#2) Trent Harmon 

“Falling” by Trent Harmon

So Trent gets a bluesy rock song for his winner song. It’s got a JT vibe to it. It’s not “A Moment Like This” or “Home” which is strange. He does fine with it. It’s not very memorable so luckily this is only performance number 1 of the night.

Score: 9

#3) Dalton Rapattoni

“Strike a Match” by Dalton Rapattoni

Well it’s a song that is in his wheelhouse. It feels like it should be good but once again, it started off too low. The kid has some range but that has been a perpetual problem. Key and finding pitch. This was not a great way to go out but he’s got a future post Idol.

Score: 8

Round 2

#1) Trent Harmon

“If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin

It’s a risky song choice to give to Trent but this is opportunity to show his soul. It’s actually a perfect finale song. Trent has so much stylisitic range that every genre should be fighting for him. There’s a unique spark to him that makes him unique.

Score: 10

#2) La’Porsha Renae

“A House is Not a Home” by Dionne Warwick

She looks stunning. It fits the song well. Awful lyrics aside, La’Porsha brought her power to this ballad. I think it’s the song but it felt very underwhelming. Especially in comparison to Trent. She did fine but it’s not memorable at all.

Score: 9

Round 3

#1) Trent Harmon 

“Chandelier” by Sia

He can change his look, he can change his voice, and he’s incredible every time. This was a very reserved rendition of the song and it was simply stunning. As his columniation song, I think this was a fantastic way to say goodbye. A winner to me.

Score: 10

#2) La’Porsha Renae

“Diamonds” by Rihanna

It’s a song with soul and La’Porsha continues to elevate this song. She looks much better than she did compared to the last time she sang this song. Her annunciation was a bit Ariana Grande level but this performance was all about the vibrato.

Score: 10

Overall Rankings

#1) Trent Harmon- 141.5 points

#2) La’Porsha Renae- 136.5 points