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Is Lauren Alaina in Trouble?
2011-05-12 / The Hollywood Gossip
Lauren Alaina for personal on American Idol this week, performing the Martina McBride hit "Anyway" because "I can really relate to it, with all the devastation in my hometown and the South from the tornadoes last ... vocal performance." However, Alaina's follow-up performance of Elvis "Trouble" came off a bit forced to the judges. Tyler said he "wasn't sure if [he] believed" the act on stage or not, while Randy somehow said we saw the "gun side" of the crooner. Might "Trouble" place Lauren in danger of elimination? Watch the audition now...

Is Lauren Alaina in Trouble? - bradyquince's blog
2011-05-12 / bradyquince's blog
Lauren Alaina for personal on American Idol this week, performing the Martina McBride hit "Anyway" because "I can really relate to it, with all the devastation in my hometown and the South from the tornadoes last ... vocal performance." However, Alaina's follow-up performance of Elvis "Trouble" came off a bit forced to the judges. Tyler said he "wasn't sure if [he] believed" the act on stage or not, while Randy somehow said we saw the "gun side" of the crooner. Might "Trouble" place Lauren in danger of elimination? Watch the audition now...

Lady Gaga Mentors American Idol 2011 Top 4
2011-05-12 / HULIQ
...to the American Idol rescue to mentor the final four left on the TV talent show. First up was Haley Reinhart, who performed a Lady Gaga unreleased song last week, claiming that she had been given the performance artist's ...him to think of that mic as his girlfriend. She even encouraged Scotty to make love to the mic, but then later said to the American Idol cameras, "I hope he forgives me for ...on American Idol ." And so, with that simple--yet offbeat--explanation as to why Alaina should not hold back on any lyric, let alone the song as a whole, Lauren gave perhaps her best performance all season....

'American Idol' 2011: Lady Gaga mentors
2011-05-12 / Washington Post
...American Idol” final four: Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Lauren Alaina. (Michael Becker - Fox) It’s Inspirational Music followed by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller tunes mentored by Lady Gaga week on “American Idol...home region. She starts off a little weak but picks up a lot of power and she seems to be glowingly happy about singing, unlike other Lauren performances. Tyler says she delivered the song...Picture Show.” Haley will sing “I (Who Have Nothing).” Gaga, joined by record mogul/”Idol... wins this season of “Idol”? He’...

American Idol Tonight - Scotty McCreery Skyrockets in Competition
2011-05-11 / LALATE
...final four competitors, gone are the questionable performers, the contestants that barely hung on week to week, the singers that often landed in the bottom three but still advanced. As American Idol took to television tonight, we were left with four exceptional competitors. A narrow slip, a badly chosen song, or a failed delivery could prompt an easy elimination...sang better. Jennifer said the song showed Scotty's vocal range. And Randy simply praised the performance as "flawless." Also making news tonight was Lauren Alaina with Anyway. Steven Tyler said that Lauren was masterful. “You did...

'American Idol' Top 4 Power Rankings: It's Not Looking Good For Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... that she was "The One" after the Nashville auditions just might be in serious jeopardy of being eliminated from "American Idol" in fourth place. Jimmy Iovine criticized Lauren Alaina for holding back in last week's performance of "Unchained Melody" and judge Jennifer Lopez told ...votes, Jacob Lusk was the lowest vote receiver and ended the show by singing his farewell song. No one knows how many votes separated the contestants or whether or not Lauren is separated from the next least vote-getter by a few votes or an insurmountable number. Regardless, her good and passable performances...

American Idol Top 4 Power Rankings: Is It Lauren Alaina's Time To Go?
2011-05-11 / HULIQ
... is the problem facing "American Idol" Top 4 finalist Lauren Alaina. Lauren Alaina first appeared on "American Idol" as a fresh-faced Georgia kid with an easy laugh and pure voice redolent with accent-laden character. She won the judges over during her Nashville auditions and prompted Steven Tyler to note afterward that the show just might have found "The...

'It's Lauren Alaina Night': 16 Sweet Reasons to Vote for American Idol's Lauren Alaina
2011-05-11 / Salem-News.Com
...Lauren Alaina should be the next American Idol! "Lauren is very personable and she loves to sing to you. When I interviewed Lauren for her job at CiCi's, she told me she loved to sing and asked if she could sing me a song...ever since the show first came on, Lauren would dress up and play 'American Idol.' Linda and I would be the judges and Lauren would perform for us." Tootsie Kuritz, Tootsie's Hair and Nails "Lauren would come ... am an artist. I can't wait to come home from school so I can draw pictures of Lauren because she is just so inspiring. I vote for her as many times as I can every week ...

Odds Are Against Lauren Alaina Making The "American Idol" Finale
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... on the "American Idol" Top 5 results show, where he ...home last week, it now places Lauren Alaina in the perilous position of having even professional oddsmakers like Bodog making her the longshot to win the competiton. It certainly is a long way from Nashville and the audition...American Idol" finale. Both stand at 3/2 odds to win it all. Still, even with the odds stacked against her, Lauren just might step out of that reluctant shell she seems encased in and give the performances of her life during this week's Top 4 performance round. At this point of the competition and with so many votes...

Lauren Alaina talks performance insecurities with Lady Gaga in 'Idol' mentoring
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... and interviews, but as an individual is known for her kindness and compassion. The mentoring time spent with Lady Gaga paid off for Lauren Alaina on the American Idol stage. Both of her performances during the evening were spotless and she even came out aggressive during the final number ... as the contestant with the lowest number of votes will be sent home at the end of the broadcast. Take a look at the video clips of Lauren Alaina performing on American Idol Wednesday night. Jodi Jill enjoys reporting on entertainment, red carpet events, celebrities, and pop culture. Keeping an eye and ...

Lauren Alaina Suddeth dedicates song to storm victims ...
2011-05-11 / Chattanooga Times Free Press
...voice is so pure and perfect. You deliver a song like a blue-plate special." Randy Jackson told Suddeth he was a bit worried about her chance of elimination after her performance last week, but that she was "back in it to win it." For her second performance, Suddeth said she was stepping out of her ...vote. "We always get together. The parties are for anybody. We just come together in one of our homes," she said. Tyler Suddeth, the singer's brother and an LFO senior, said his kid sister used to dance around the house, singing into the TV remote control and putting on a show. "Since 'American Idol...

Lauren Alaina - 'Anyway' and 'Trouble' - American Idol Top 4 ...
2011-05-11 / Starmometer.com
... and ‘Young Blood’ – American Idol Top 4 Lauren Alaina sings “Anyway” and “Trouble” on American Idol Top 4 performance night. First Song – “Anyway”: Randy Jackson said “Last week I was worried but Lauren is back. Lauren is in it to win it. That was hot. There was nothing ... very good. I am so proud of you. You are listening to us help you get to the final. That was exactly what you have to do. It was a great vocal performance.” Second Song – “Trouble”: Randy Jackson said “We saw a fun side to you. I ...

Lauren that really work! | Absolute Tips
2011-05-11 / Absolute Tips
on tonights American Idol. Following Scotty McCreerys suit American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina also chose a country song that spoke to the current state of affairs in our. For her second performance tonight on American Idol Lauren Alaina switched it into high gear with her rendition of Elvis Presleys ...but sadly we wont see an episode about it. Lauren Alaina sings Trouble on American Idol Top 4. For her inspiration song Lauren Alaina performed Martina McBrides powerhouse ballad Anyway on tonights American Idol. Lauren Alaina sings Anyway on American Idol Top 4. Ugh and she already has so much...

'American Idol': Haley Reinhart vs. the judges ... vs. conventional wisdom
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
...American Idol" stirred up so many emotions this week, it was like having a drunk argument with your buddy at three in the morning -- you don't exactly what is going on, but you have a strong opinion about it that must be heard! The judges spent the first half of the show.... 3. Scotty McCreery : Emotionally, you could tell that Scotty was into the song. Therefore, we have this sort of debate -- do we reward someone for ... was this Haley's best performance of the season, it was the best performance on the show since Hollywood Week -- and one of the best ever on "Idol." -- What did you think...

Last Chance to Join Team Haley!
2011-05-11 / On the Edge
...American Idol this evening. (Image by sєαttlєчє via Flickr) Seriously, Idol? We have to go through this AGAIN? I am a little tired of the “throw Haley Reinhart under the bus” theme here. We get it, she’s not your Little Lauren...performance of the season. I’m buying my ticket to the tour on Friday JUST FOR HER. I can’t…you guys, that was amazing. She owned that song. Sidebar: If Rihanna could marshall her army to vote...8217;s how I break it down: Round 1 winner: Scotty. Should be going home: Lauren. What do you think? Are you as sick...

'American Idol:' Lady Gaga Mentors/Scares the Top 4 Recap
2011-05-11 / TV Squad
... Top 4 performances on 'American Idol.' So I guess there's that. The final four took to the stage for another two-for-one special, this time choosing one personally inspiring song followed by a selection from mega-hit songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller's songbook. James Durbin opened the show with Journey's ...the finish," encouraging Scotty to show another side of himself next week. After last week's scare, it was time for Lauren to make another run at America's vote with Elvis' 'Trouble,' a song Carrie Underwood performed back in season 4's Top 5 round. This time, Lauren really aged up her act ...

Lauren Alaina looks for humor in 'Trouble' on American Idol 2011 top 4 (video)
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
Tonight, Lauren Alaina was told to find the humor in the tune, Trouble , while singing on American Idol . This was advice given by Lady Gaga, her mentor for this song and a person who has had her fair share of both humor and trouble. And this advice worked wonders for this ...performer. And she was appreciated, too. Steven Tyler told her she had done well with the Elvis song while JLo called this rendition of the Presley hit 'mature.' And Randy Jackson? Well, he thought Lauren Alaina, with the help of Lady Gaga, had found her 'rocker side.' Seems everyone involved enjoyed Trouble on American Idol...

'American Idol' Final 4 recap: Lady Gaga inspires Scotty McCreery with spicy ... - The Star-Ledger
2011-05-11 / NJ.com
... turned in a fun, playful performance – a little goofy at times, but strong vocally. Before they were cut down to 4, the 'American Idol' Final 5: James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart. (Credit: Michael Becker/ FOX) HALEY REINHART • (Earth Song / Michael Jackson) –...tonight's live results show (May 12 at 8 p.m. on Fox), we will bid farewell to one of the four finalists. Guest performances are scheduled by Lady Gaga , Enrique Iglesias and former Idol winner Jordin Sparks. In addition, Steven Tyler will unveil the music video for his newest ...

Lady Gaga on American Idol 2011 was an Unwelcome Mentor
2011-05-11 / Small Screen Scoop
... she was on American Idol season 10 to give the final four contestants some tips...song!) Lady Gaga criticized Scotty’s weak microphone handling - and, hey, wouldn’t it be nice if he stopped holding it sideways? Her advice was to pretend the microphone was his girlfriend telling him to stick his tongue down her throat. Scotty seemed unamused by that, finally...Jimmy is blackmailing to be on the show. I don’t think it&#...Lauren deal with difficult lyrics, and Lauren seemed to follow her advice. As for James, he was lame during the studio session. He turns it on for the performance...

American Idol 2011 power rankings bode well for James Durbin
2011-05-11 / Examiner.com
... make it past the final 4--and that's a major fete on this TV talent show. But for some American Idol is all about becoming, well, the American Idol. And, with that the case, here is how the power rankings are playing out at this point for AI 2011: American Idol Powr List - Week 9, Top 4 from Lauren Alaina - 9/2 So, with these...

'American Idol': Top 4 Song Picks for Leiber and Stoller Night
2011-05-10 / TV Squad
Once again, 'American Idol' producers have decided the kids need to sing songs older than dirt to prove they have what it takes to ...Scott Savol went with it back in season 4 and Simon Cowell called it his best performance of the competition. However, he was still voted off that week, so.... On that note, with Haley Reinhart winning over fans left and right with her...update of Diana Ross' version of "There Goes My Baby" could give Lauren the chance to let loose after last week's tearful elimination drama. No matter who goes home this week, the most disappointing thing about the Top 4 is that ...