Why is the theme for American Idol tonight Shania Twain?

[LostInAnomie]

Has she been relevant in about 15 years?

[TZ]

1. Yes.

But maybe if you don't listen to country you don't get it.
Geezus.
She's had three HUGE albums in the past decade. I'd call that relevant.

[Rabrrrrrr]

2. Since most of the contestants can't sing, might as well do music by an equally lacklaster shitpot.

It just makes sense.

[LostInAnomie]

3. +1

[mvd]

4. Overall, I liked tonight.

As usual, I thought Lee was overwrought. And Crystal's performance lacked any fun; it was like she was coasting. Still will give her a vote because she's so talented. All the other contestants did a good job. Casey and Siobhan were best.

[blue_onyx]

6. I wasn't impressed tonight

I haven't been impressed at all this season. I agree about Lee. I actually think his performance was a little painful. I don't understand why the judges love him so much. He hasn't given one performance I've liked.

Crystal is coasting. I don't think there has ever been such an obvious winner. Everyone else is average. Occasionally, Soibhan, Casey and Aaron do give good performances.

I think Mike is going home.

[mvd]

7. I thought it was a lot better than last week

Except for Crystal. Even Lee was a little better, but his version of "The Boxer" was hard to out-bad. :hi:

Agree on Michael going home, though I don't think he was "girly" as Simon said - he has a nice high register.

[mitchum]

5. "The most popular lapdancer in Dogpatch"

Steve Earle