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Idol Top 11 Carly Smithson Singing Blackbird Last Night

After Simon Cowell compared Carly to Kelly Clarkson last week I was anxious to see her performance this week. Overall I thought it was pretty amazing, even though I'm not sure it was the best song choice. She just has such an incredible voice and I enjoyed hearing her sing her first ballad on Idol.

Brooke White's Top 11 Performance Of Here Comes The Sun

Topping last week's performance might have been nearly impossible for Brooke, and although her quirky version of Here Comes The Sun was not the judge's favorite I agree with Paula that she is a "lovable girl." Her awkward dancing was even sort of endearing. I think many people will like Brooke because she seems like such a real girl. I also appreciate her relaxed and sometimes funny banter with the judges, even though it was maybe a little too much last night. I don't think her performance last night will hurt her with the fans, but we'll just have to wait until tonight to find out.