American Idol
"American Idol" season 11 live-blogging -- and Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet have our votes.
Joshua Ledet brings the drama on 'American Idol'
Joshua Ledet rocked the "American Idol" stage with No More Drama by Mary J. Blige, bringing excitement to a slowed-down version song.
He clearly gave the song his all and was out of breath after the performance.
"You have layed everything on this stage that there is to lay," Randy Jackson said.
Jimmy Iovine's selection for Ledet was a good...
Phillip Phillips takes it too slow on 'American Idol'
Leesburg, Georgia's Phillip Phillips visited his old job at a Pawn Shop during his hometown visit.
Phillips showed his sentimental side in the clips, tearing up when he was greeted by fans at his hometown's parade.
For his song choice, he performed Disease by Matchbox 20. Sitting with his guitar, Phillips started the song slow and steady, speeding up as the song progressed. The song...
Jessica Sanchez is bold on 'American Idol' with Aerosmith song
Sounding like the teen she is, Jessica Sanchez recounted he exciting visit to her hometown, San Diego, Calif.
She said the hype over her visit was a big change because she was "kind of a dork," before her "American Idol" experience.
For second round song, Sanchez chose Steven Tyler's hit I don't Want to Miss a Thing.
The Aerosmith song, which last season's Lauren...
Joshua Ledet shows funny side of 'American Idol'
Before he performed his song choice Imagine on "American Idol" Wednesday, Joshua Ledet talked with Ryan Seacrest about his visit to Westlake, Louisiana, his hometown.
Ledet showed his naturally vibrant personality in clips from his trip, making jokes in the video.
"They are really acting like I am Barack Obama," he said emphatically. "Look at all these cop cars....
Phillip Phillips is Beggin' on 'American Idol'
Steven Tyler introduced the pick for Phillip Phillips on "American Idol:" Beggin' by Madcon.
For the song, Phillips was in his element with his guitar an a full band backing him. His rendition gets the crowd going, cheering and dancing through his rock show.
Still, the judges didn't give him a standing ovation. Maybe their feet are tired? It seemed like the crowd was going...
Jessica Sanchez on 'American Idol' takes on Mariah Carey
Jessica Sanchez is up second on "American Idol"
The judges reveal their pick for Jessica Sanchez and it's Mariah Carey's My All.
Jennifer Lopez said for Sanchez she chose one of her "favorite songs," explaining the judges wanted to hear Sanchez deal with the tenderness of the song.
In a long purple gown, Sanchez doesn't disappoint. Still, the slow number is...
Joshua Ledet sings Etta James classic on 'American Idol' top 3
Preacher's son Joshua Ledet was up first Wednesday night on "American Idol."
The 20-year-old belted out the judges choice: an Etta James number called I'd Rather Go Blind.
Ledet did a powerful rendition of the classic song, bringing his gospel roots to the tune.
His version of the song brought the judges and audience to their feet.
"This is another Joshua moment,"...
Hollie Cavanagh cut, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips storm into 'American Idol' final three
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Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet are all on stage as "American Idol" cuts to its final three.
Like most people I'm thinking Cavanagh will be gone; but first the judges take turns praising each of them. It really is a fantastic final four, in 11 years of watching of watching the show there's never been a more vocally talented group at this stage,...
Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez sent back to couches on 'American Idol'
Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez are up as "American Idol" cuts to its final three. I'm pretty sure one of them is going to be in the bottom two tonight, just because Phillip Phillips has too big of a fan base.
Mentor Jimmy Iovine says Ledet's over-the-top rendition of James Brown's "Man's World" was so great, it was something he "wanted to see again, and again and...
David Cook reminds us what a great 'American Idol' champion he was
David Cook premiering "The Last Song I'll Write For You" on "American Idol." He was one of my favorite champions of all time; always came up with a creative interpretation each week, took on a lot of different types of songs and had a great heart that showed in how he acted as a big brother to the runner-up that year, David Archuleta.
One of the great rivalries on the show...
