She lifts me up

Sabrina Sloan is given the last slot, so you have to assume that she's going to be fantastic. She dedicates her song to her grandmother. She says that her grandmother is glamorous and that she got her love of music from her. She talks about how her grandmother has been in and out of the hospital and how hard it is to think of her not being around, and I feel the tears coming - my own. I feel that way about my grandmother, too. She turned 87 this year and every year that passes feels like one less year I have left with her, so I'm moved by Sabrina's dedication - I'm sure her grandmother was touched to be honored in that way.

She sings "All the Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston and she is amazing. I will say that it wasn't as fantastic as I expected it would be - it wasn't a showstopper like Lakisha's closing song last week - but it was still really great. The tone of her voice is just crystal clear. She gets off key just a little on some of the high notes, but it still doesn't take away from her overall performance...

Randy tells her she's got a big old voice, but mentions the pitchy spots. Paula tells her she is fantastic and a big contender in the competition. Simon says it was good, but that she shouldn't confuse power with shouting and that she was right on the limit with that. But he assures her that she'll be back next week and I'm sure she will be - I think she's got tons more talent left to show us.


So these are my picks for tomorrow... For the guys, I think it's going to be Brandon Rogers and while it pains me to say it, I think it may be Nick Pedro's time to go, too. As for the girls, I still firmly believe that Antonella Barba should go home, but I don't think she will just yet. I think tomnorrow, it's going to be Alaina Alexander and Leslie Hunt.