American Idol 15: Top 8 Performance Power Rankings

What a week! This season we don't get the old school judges' save but they get to pick who, from the bottom, will be spared from departing. It was a bit of a surprising Bottom 3 as we saw Olivia Rox, Avalon Young, and Gianna Isabella sing for their life. In the end, Avalon was saved and Gianna and Olivia, who did receive a fast pass to the Top 10, were eliminated. Here is how the 10 performances faired. 

#1) Trent Harmon

“When A Man Loves A Woman” by Michael Bolton

A bit of a shocking song choice for Trent but it works for him. It shows his range from Southern Hipster to charming crooner. This song sits well in his voice, despite those unique blips he brings. The kid’s got soul! 

Score: 9 

#2) Mackenzie Bourg

“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

It’s a cool song to change up to an acoustic version but did it give Mackenzie his wow moment? Not quite. It was a cool moment. It was just too mellow to wow. That being said, it’s a version that would be put on the soundtrack of a Hollywood romcom. And that’s a sign that it’s a reinvention of a classic song.

Score: 8.5

#3) La’Porsha Renae

“Halo” by Beyonce

If ever there were a voice to sing this song, La’Porsha is it. But the outfit and the angel wings on the screen? TOO on point. Vocally, La’Porsha brings more of a gospel spin to the tune. It’s slowed down which kinda kills the momentum. It’s not her best performance by any stretch of the imagination. 

Score: 8.5

#4) Tristan McIntosh

“Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill

Playing piano with the soulful rendition of a country song immediately likens her to Alicia Keys. It’s not shocking to say that this song has elevated her and brought back what we all fell in love with. This was her redeeming performance. Well done kid.

Score: 8.5

#5) Dalton Rapattoni

“Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons

This should have been a smart song choice for Dalton but the arrangement did not serve him well. It was creepy-spooky which fits his style but this was not a good display of what Dalton can bring. Sadly this performance didn’t quite go anywhere.

Score: 8

#6) Sonika Vaid

“Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson

What an interesting song choice. I’m happy she’s finally doing an uptempo song but this may not be the right one for her voice. It was a little thin. Sonika is not a belter like Kelly and therefore it never reached its full potential.

Score: 7.5

#7) Gianna Isabella

“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys

She looks like she should be an American Idol. In four years. It’s a shame that the show is ending because this is just not her time. The song is too big for her voice at this moment in time. 

Score: 7.5

#8) Olivia Rox

“Trouble” by Pink

I like this song a lot and I think it’s a great choice for her. It allows Olivia have a bit of a punk side. That being said, her intro was very very weak. When she finally opens up, sure it was pitchy, but there was life and believability. I think this is a case of arrangement that hurt her performance. It was just too all over the place.

Score: 7.5

#9) Lee Jean

“Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon

We claims that it’s different for him but honestly, it’s really in his wheelhouse. He’s very youthful overall. It almost feels like a kid performing on a kids show. There’s something missing in his package. Vocally, it was a very sweet rendition but there was absolutely no connection to the lyrics.

Score: 7

#10) Avalon Young

“Earned It” by The Weekend

She looks like a butchier Ariana Grande…which is a choice. I think Avalon is an acquired taste. Her performance is fine. Her voice is fine. But you have to be into her style and her nasally pitch to want it. I don’t think she earned it. 

Score: 7

Overall Power Rankings

#1) Trent Harmon- 28 points

#2) Dalton Rapattoni- 27.5 points

#2) La’Porsha Renae- 27.5 points

#4) Mackenzie Bourg- 26.5 points

#5) Sonika Vaid- 25 points

#6) Lee Jean- 22 points

#6) Tristan McIntosh- 22 points

#6) Avalon Young- 22 points