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Tonight is country night as the contestants get mentored by Martina McBride. I’m not a huge fan of country music, so I’m not thrilled about the show, but hopefully it’ll be better than I expect.

Phil Stacey is up first singing “Where the Blacktop Ends” by Keith Urban. He’s hatless again this week, so millions of Americans will be distracted by his huge misshapen head. He did a pretty good job, but he is so damn stiff. Even when he’s trying real hard to not be stiff it doesn’t work. He’s got a real nice voice, though. The judges loved it – I wonder if they’re in a generous mood tonight.

My girl Jordin Sparks is up next singing “A Broken Wing” by Martina McBride herself. How much do I love Jordin? She is just adorable. And whoa, does she look sultry tonight. I’m not sure I’m in love with the gold lame’ thing going on with her dress, but the overall effect with her dress, makeup and jewelry works. Oh and her singing? Kicked ass. Simply beautiful. She just stood there and sang her heart out. If this is what country music sounds like, I’m a fan. And Simon gives his “you could win the competition” line to Jordin – unsurprisingly. Hopefully it doesn’t hurt her, though.

Ryan says Sanjaya Malakar is going to give us something to talk about. Is he doing the Bonnie Raitt song? No matter what he does, you know it’s going to be, uh, interesting. Oh.My.Word. Look at that bandana! And, he is doing “Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About”, hoping to do Bonnie Raitt justice. Somehow I doubt that’s going to happen. What a mess that was. Lordy. America, are we tired of this silliness yet? Please.

I want to see what LaKisha Jones does with “Jesus Take The Wheel” by Carrie Underwood. I guess the stylists are into the gold lame’ this week! Those boots are blinding me! She looks gorgeous tonight, even with the whole lame’ treatment. I liked part of her vocal, but not all of it. I agree with the judges that it wasn’t the best she’s done. I think her lisp is getting worse every week, too. I do think it’s unfair to tell her she picked a bad song, though, and needed to pick something more suited to her when it’s friggin’ country week.

Junior Justin Timberlake, I mean Chris Richardson is up singing “Mayberry” by Rascal Flatts. Dude. Is he wearing a Members Only jacket?? Okay, maybe not, but it’s damn close. The one thing about Chris – he’s got the nasal twang down. Is that country? Whatever it is, it sucked. Hard.

Okay! Melinda Doolittle is singing “Trouble is a Woman” by Julie Reeves. Another one who looks super hot tonight. Man, a few weeks back I thought Melinda and LaKisha were on par with each other, but I think Melinda has pulled herself way ahead of that pack the past few weeks, especially tonight. Loved this performance. Loved it.

They saved the best for last! I am a bit concerned with how Blake Lewis will handle country week, but I’m still looking forward to it. I mean, hello, it’s Blake. Blake is singing “When The Stars Go Blue” by Tim McGraw. OMG!! YES! I love this song. I know it because Bono and The Corrs did this song and I just fell in love with it. Once again, Blake and I are on the same page with song choices. Hmmm. He’s rushing and ahead of the music a little bit. Calm down, Blake, honey, take it slowwww. I liked it, but I think I’m prejudiced. Let’s see what the judges have to say. Okay, Randy and Paula liked it a lot and Simon thought it was just okay. I’ll take it.

My favorites of the night were Jordin, Melinda and Blake, of course. I really hope those are our final three.

[tags]American Idol, reality television, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson[/tags]