American Idol:

American Idol: Songs of the 50's

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Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America�s votes and surviving another week in the competition.

Tonights Theme is: Songs of the 50's

Performing Tonight:
Katharine McPhee,
Kellie Pickler,
Lisa Tucker,
Mandisa,
Paris Bennett,
Ace Young,
Bucky Covington,
Chris Daughtry,
Elliott Yamin,
Kevin Covais,
Taylor Hicks
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Guest Star:: Ryan Cabrera (Audience member); Jasmine Trias (Audience member); Lindsey Cardinale (Audience member); Constantine Maroulis (Audience member)

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50's song choices this week were as follows:

Mandisa - "I Don't Hurt Anymore" by Dinah Washington
Bucky Covington - "Oh Boy" by Buddy Holly
Paris Bennett - "Fever", by Peggy Lee
Chris Daughtry - "I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash
Katharine McPhee - "Come Rain or Come Shine" by Ella Fitzgerald
Taylor Hicks - "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly
Lisa Tucker - "Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
Kevin Covais - "When I Fall In Love" by Nat King Cole
Elliott Yamin - "Teach me Tonight" by Frank Sinatra, Al Jarreau
Kellie Pickler - "Walking after Midnight" by Patsy Kline
Ace Young - "In The Still Of The Night" by the Five Satins edit »
Barry Manilow gave his thoughts on the songs the contestants would sing. edit »

Simon (to Mandisa who sang "I Don't Hurt Anymore"): It's like a great stripper song, that song. I absolutely loved it. edit »
Simon (To Lisa): Tonight I feel like I'm trapped in some kind of high-school musical or something. edit »

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JPPT1974
member since: Nov 2, 2005
Songs of the 50's
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
My kind of music ...Continue »
04/13/06 06:44pm | report abuse
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Sweuxth
member since: Jul 6, 2005
Songs of the 50's
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
One of the better weeks so far this season ...Continue »
04/02/06 02:53pm | report abuse
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angelsxo
member since: Jun 13, 2005
Songs of the 50's
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
A good Night ...Continue »
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port5170
member since: Nov 23, 2005
Songs of the 50's
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
good one ...Continue »
03/27/06 11:05am | report abuse
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house_luver38
member since: Mar 9, 2006
Songs of the 50's
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
I Love the 50s! ...Continue »
03/22/06 10:40am | report abuse