Okay folks, we're down to 16 contestants left on American Idol. Who is your favorite so far and why?

I happen to like Kevin. Although, I don't think he'll go much further. He was in the bottom 3 tonigth. My wife happens to like Ace.

I really like the short, 16 year old black girl (can't remember her name), because she has such a great stage presence and a strong, beautiful, voice.

The little blonde girl who lives with her grandfather.

Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler was a carhop at Sonic before the competition started. My husband (who works at Sonic Ind.) received a mass e-mail asking everyone to support the carhop!

I personally favor...

Men:
Chris Daughtry
Taylor Hicks
Gedeon McKinney

Women:
Mandisa
Paris Bennett
Lisa Tucker

I really want Chris or Mandisa to win, but I think Paris will win.

Definitely Chris Daughtry. He has an awesome voice. I like Paris as well.

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Subvertia, I'm right there with you on the picks. I like Chris, Taylor, & Mandisa the best. The only thing I'm not crazy about with Paris is that she's just so young.

I do not like Kevin, nor do I understand why he's in the finals.

Ace is pretty cheesy acting. Its really hard for me to picture Taylor as the "American Idol". I know he is only 29 but with his hair and all he looks so much older. I would be happy for him if he was to win but I just can't seem to picture it happening. The American Idol image in my mind is Kelly, Carrie, Clay, and Fantasia.

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At look at the guys:

1. I don't think Kevin will make it much further, but I like him because I think he's a really nice kid. But, that doesn't make an American Idol.

2. Concerning Taylor, I think he's made it this far because of his character and presentation, but I really don't think his voice is up there with other American Idols. He's not in there with the Clay Aikens, Rubens, Kelly Clarksons, etc.

3. I really do think a guy will win this time. The guys are just so much better this time around than the women. It's really much harder to cut down the guys than it is the women.

4. Will Makar is about as stiff as Al Gore.

5. Sway got robbed, but it was his own fault in the song he chose.

At look at the girls:

1. I'm glad Brenna is gone. That girl was too much in love with herself. She was so cocky it was sick.

2. I think Kellie Pickler is ditsy and has only gotten this far because she tries to be so nice. The lady's voice doesn't really stand out. Compare it to Carrie Underwood's and there's no comparison. I think she's a typical blonde. I don't see her as an American Idol though.

3. I think Lisa Tucker has the best voice of any of them. I must say though, Paris is quite a cutie...she could pass for being 13.

4. Melissa McGhee has to smoke. Her voice shows it. I don't care for it.

My predicted Top 12:

Guys (in order of how good I think they are):

1. Chris
2. Elliot
3. Ace
4. Gedeon
5. Taylor
6. This is a toss up...the rest are on the same level. I guess Kevin.

Girls:
1. Lisa Tucker
2. Mandisa
3. Ayla Brown
4. Paris
5. Kellie Pickler
6. Again, the rest are about the same...maybe Melissa

I do think Taylor will make it to the top 6 overall though....he's well liked. I'm just not sure about his vocals.


Also, I think the Chicken Little thing about Kevin was pretty cruel.

Chris Daughtry is my favorite but what can I say? I'm a product of 80's bands.. bring on a raspy voice - I melt.

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Taylor Hicks need to dye his hair black.

Only reason Kellie Pickler does so well is because she's sexy.

She comes across as a very nice person, she comes from a broken home, and is another "farm girl" like Carrie Underwood. Those are the main reasons why she is doing so well.

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Yup, has absolutely nothing to do with her vocals. Everyone feels sorry for her because her daddy is in prison. That's just not what this show is all about.

Was Paula drunk last night?

I think she's upped her Lortabs again.

She was all over Simon, so she had to be on something.

Haha we noticed she was all over Simon too. Last night was really odd, it seemed like Randy was the third wheel almost.
As for the singing. I hate to say that Starry Starry Night has been ruined for me. That kid has a great voice, but this is the second week in a row he's tried to cover a song he's obviously not familiar with.

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I agree. He butchered that song. My wife has been watching this every night it's on and she convinced me to sit and watch it last night. His was the first song I heard and I couldn't believe he had made it as far as he has. Maybe he's better with other songs (I can't say), but I thought that the guy with the grey hair and the Ray Charles moves was better than any last night. He may not be the best singer but, he's definately entertaining to watch.

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I agree as well. I like Kevin and think he has a great voice, but I think that was poor song choice. I also think Elliot has a pretty poor song choice last night, although he'll sail through. I don't think Bucky has a good voice at all.

I'd have to say the 2 guys going tonight will be Kevin and Will Makar.

Will and Bucky are outa here.

I like Taylor and Gedeon; Katherine and Mandisa.

Paula's meds (for her health issues) make her loopy like that.

Is it just me or is anyone else getting tired of the Kellie Pickler innocent southern girl act? She doesn't sing that well and you can totally tell that Simon has the hots for her. If she was anyone else he would have already told her to pack her bags for home.

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Nothing wrong with Kellie; she belted it out Tuesday night.

Are you jealous?