‘American Idol XIV’ review: Nick Fradiani, Riley Bria, Rayvon Owen, Clark Beckham lead top 12 boys
Of course, the one disadvantage to having 12 contestants in one hour is that it gives us a whole lot less time to actually sit here and write out our take on some of the performances. Therefore, consider these our quick takes on a group of guys that has some serious potential. This, at least right now, is our favorite group since season 11.
Adam Ezegelian, “I Wanna Rock” – It’s Caleb Johnson all over again! Adam’s good, but how exactly does he stand out?
Michael Simeon, “How I Supposed to Live Without You” – Hokey song, and remember that this is a guy who slow-danced with Jennifer Lopez earlier this season. He can sign, but his range is more limited than some other people we’ve seen over the years.
Mark Andrew, “The Weight” – Hey, it’s someone singing a new song! He’s got the best voice out of the first three or four performers, but he doesn’t have great stage presence.
Savion Wright, “Hey Soul Sister” – Smooth and soulful. A breezy take on what was already a breezy song. For a guy who’s been through so much, he still finds a way to make us smile.
Trevor Douglas, “Best I Ever Had” – Not the best performance in the world. As a matter of fact, kind of a mess. Quirky kid, but not ready for prime time.
Clark Beckham, “When a Man Loves a Woman” – Tired song choice, very good vocals. Clark IS ready for prime time.
Rayvon Owen, “Jealous” – He’s one of the best. Great falsetto, fun personality, and musicianship for days.
Daniel Seavey, “I’m Yours” – He gets the “awws” thanks to being the youngest kid in the competition. He’s very talented, but should have auditioned in a few years.
Riley Bria, “Homeboy” – A solid performance from Riley, even if this is not a country song everyone will have heard before.
Quentin Alexander, “I Put a Spell on You” – Really, really fun. Hopefully, Quentin does something like this all season.
Nick Fradiani, “Thinking Out Loud” – While he hasn’t quite had a top 3 “Idol Moment” this season, he has been consistently strong throughout. Another highlight here.
Qaasim Middleton, “Uptown Funk” – One of the best performances of the night. Great song, great energy, and great vocals!
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