'Americal Idol' contestants sing their idols' songs
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Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson onstage at FOX's 'American Idol' Season 11 Top 9 Live Performance Show on March 28, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Judge Jennifer Lopez at FOX's 'American Idol' Season 11 Top 9 Live Performance Show on March 28, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Contestants Joshua Ledet (R), DeAndre Brackensick and Heejun Han (C) perform onstage at FOX's 'American Idol' Season 11 Top 9 Live Performance Show on March 28, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Hollie Cavanagh sings "Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood - Steven Tyler commented, "I'm not gonna mess with Jesus and/or Carrie. I felt your emotion, I just wish you'd sang a different song. It was just okay for me."
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Colton Dixon sings "Everything" by Lifehouse - Randy Jackson said, "I've been a fan since we met you a season ago, and one of the most important things an artist can have is believability. I believe you. I think I could be looking at a contender for the title! He wants to win!"
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Skylar Laine sings "Gunpowder & Lead" by Miranda Lambert - Randy remarked, "I don't know if I've seen a country star in a long time other than Carrie [Underwood] who has that kind of range. You are a powerhouse singer!"
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Heejun Han sings "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway - After last week's performance didn't get positive comments, Heejun Han reclaimed the judges trust. "People don't realize you don't make it this far by mistake. You're here because we realize you can sing this way," said Jennifer Lopez.
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Deandre Brackensick sings "Sometimes I Cry" by Eric Benet - Deandre received a standing ovation. Steven Tyler said, "One-hundred percent passion; that was what your voice was made to do. You gave Prince a run for his money"
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Joshua Ledet sings "Without You" by Mariah Carey - Jennifer Lopez said ""Oh my God, don't make me cry. You are a phenom. You are an absolute angel from heaven."
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Phillip Phillips sings "Still Rainin" by Jonny Lang - Steven Tyler said, ""Every song you sing, you own. It's in your body and soul."
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Elise Testone sings "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin - J. Lo said "That was some real rock-star stuff!"
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Contestants Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez and Skylar Laine perform onstage at FOX's 'American Idol' Season 11 Top 9 Live Performance Show on March 28, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Jessica Sanchez sings "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce - "A really, really beautiful rendition. You left us wanting more," J.Lo. said. "I think you're a star no matter what, but you did it again. Delicious," added Steven. "The maturity that you have as a singer at this age, where do you learn that? You just innately have this unbelievable talent. You're one of the best singers I've heard in many years," Randy opined.
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Jessica Sanchez sings "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce - "A really, really beautiful rendition. You left us wanting more," J.Lo. said. "I think you're a star no matter what, but you did it again. Delicious," added Steven. "The maturity that you have as a singer at this age, where do you learn that? You just innately have this unbelievable talent. You're one of the best singers I've heard in many years," Randy opined.
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Jessica Sanchez sings "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce - "A really, really beautiful rendition. You left us wanting more," J.Lo. said. "I think you're a star no matter what, but you did it again. Delicious," added Steven. "The maturity that you have as a singer at this age, where do you learn that? You just innately have this unbelievable talent. You're one of the best singers I've heard in many years," Randy opined.
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Jessica Sanchez sings "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce - "A really, really beautiful rendition. You left us wanting more," J.Lo. said. "I think you're a star no matter what, but you did it again. Delicious," added Steven. "The maturity that you have as a singer at this age, where do you learn that? You just innately have this unbelievable talent. You're one of the best singers I've heard in many years," Randy opined.