Kris Allen surprised me by choosing “Ain’t No Sunshine” but as soon as he started singing, I remembered how much I had loved the performance.  He really is a great singer and artist but I think he should have done “Falling Slowly” (he did “Heartless” too recently, in my opinion).  It was a very strong performance but I don’t know if it packed the punch that he needed for tonight.

Randy said that it was one of his best performances on this stage and said that he can already tell what kind of artist Kris is going to be.  …read more

Kris Allen picked one of my favorite songs, “Ain’t No Sunshine” and he really brought some emotion to it.  He stripped it down and began the performance by just accompanying himself on the keyboards.  I really liked it and I’m happy that he is coming out of nowhere and emerging as a frontrunner in the competition.  LOVED the violins at the end.  Gorgeous.Randy said that for the last couple weeks Kris has been so in the zone.  He said it was creative and cool.  Kara said “that is artistry!”  Paula said that he took a 30 year old song and …read more