Candice Glover gets standing ovation, Paul Jolley not horrible on 'American Idol'

Is singing Scotty McCreery's version of "Amazed." Just sitting on the steps; a bit theatrical right away but it's a good song choice that fits his voice. Cheesy as heck, of course, because that's his style; but enjoyable. His voice does seem to be getting lost, he really isn't up to the caliber of the other finalists -- plus he always looks lost, something about the eyes.

She's strong from the get-go; really acting out the song, without being cheesy. Lots of emotion, feels authentic. Crowd is screaming; she's building such drama with her voice, which is astonishingly powerful. Judges are shaking her heads in disbelief.

Blows away everything else from tonight; and it's effortless. It doesn't top Sparks in my opinion -- not quite the contrast of quiet and loud -- but all the judges except Carey stand for her and the audience goes nuts.

She then explains, "the reason I did not stand up was my skirt's too tight." Ha!