American Idol 15: Top 10 Performance Power Rankings

Last week, American Idol 15 revealed the Top 10! We said goodbye to Jenn Blosil, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Manny Torres, and Thomas Stringfellow. I'm devastated to see Thomas go, but as I predicted, he would be in direct competition with Lee and Mackenzie. With 2 going home tonight, here's how the Top 10 did! 

#1) Dalton Rapattoni

“Hey, There Delilah” by Plain White T’s

A rock version of one of the worst songs ever written. Yet Dalton pulled it off! This kid has star power. He has the potential to be big if America lets him. I'm pulling for him to win.

Score: 9.5

#2) La’Porsha Renae

“Diamonds” by Rihanna

Well La'Porsha certainly is shining bright with all those diamonds. The purity of her voice with the lyrics made this a memorable performance. She’s a dynamic performer who can literally sing anything. That being said, those vocal runs didn’t work for me. 

Score: 9

#3) Sonika Vaid

“Bing Me to Life” by Evanescence

So she’s finally changing things up and it’s working. A power ballad! We finally see LIFE in this girl. It’s not the most vocally perfect performance but there is a fire inside Sonika. And it’s great to see.

Score: 9

#4) Trent Harmon

“Like I Can” by Sam Smith

Way to change up the melodic sounds of Sam Smith! This was a pretty solid performance sans guitar for Trent. When he reached for the higher notes it didn’t quite work but overall, this was a good performance for someone who’s in it to win it.

Score: 9

#5) Mackenzie Bourg

“I See Fire” by Ed Sheerhan
These kids love Ed Sheerhan! It’s fine to emulate him as that’s the style you’re trying to do but perhaps finding something to put your own stamp on will be helpful. That being said, it was a pretty performance for Mackenzie. He has a charm about him on stage that will help him on this journey.

Score: 8.5

#6) Olivia Rox

“Unconditionally” by Katy Perry
Interesting song choice for Olivia. Starts very melodic and boring and then we get her breakdown. It’s becoming predictable. She’s got a fine voice but it wasn’t amazing.

Score: 7.5

#7) Avalon Young

“Stitches” by Shawn Mendes

Picking a current song is a smart choice but the arrangement is weird. I still don’t think I quite understand what Avalon is trying to sell. Her voice is just not powerful or unique enough to win.

Score: 7.5

#8) Lee Jean

“Skinny Love” by Bon Iver

Why are you picking this song? It’s not a memorable song or performance. Sure, it shows that Lee can be a singer-songwriter type but the song choice did not suit him whatsoever. There’s not personality in this performance.

Score: 7

#9) Tristan McIntosh

“Nothin’ Like You” by Dan + Shay

This is really upsetting. Tristan had this great potential and once she went the country route everything went to hell. You can’t take away that she wants to sing this style of music but vocally it doesn’t fit her. She’s too powerful for the quick lyrics of country music.

Score: 7

#10) Gianna Isabel

“Listen” by Beyonce

I’m over this song. No one is ever going to sing it like Beyonce. But Gianna looks great in that dress. She is never in the right key! She tried to go big but it did not pay off for her at all.

Score: 6.5

Overall Power Rankings

#1) Dalton Rapattoni- 19.5 points

#2) La’Porsha Renae- 19 points

#2) Trent Harmon- 19 points

#4) Mackenzie Bourg- 18 points

#5) Olivia Rox- 17.5 points

#5) Sonika Vaid- 17.5 points

#7) Lee Jean- 15 points

#7) Avalon Young- 15 points

#9) Gianna Isabella- 14.5 points

#10) Tristan McIntosh- 13.5 points