Alexis Grace – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

March 18, 2009 by vongsundara · 1377Leave a Comment2009-03-18+20%3A43%3A25vongsundara

Alexis Grace had one of the best transformations I’ve ever seen from her first audition to her performance in the Top 36. Her new hair, makeup and attitude were refreshing and showed that she could be a real star.

Alexis Grace’s voice was definitely nice, but I was never as blown away as the judges. That being said, I wasn’t as disappointed by the judges and thought that Alexis’ last two performances were actually pretty good. She was a consistent performer but never had a breakout performance.

Alexis Grace performs Jolene (Dolly Parton), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 2 (March 17) Top 11: Grand Ole Opry (Randy Travis, mentor)

Alexis Grace sounded like she had a lack of breath control to open the song, but I really thought that Alexis brought a nice delicacy to her vocals. She told the story very well.

Alexis Grace has done a great job of changing up her hair and look in subtle ways week after week. Her little black dress looked great paired with her dangling earrings.

Review Score: ★★★½☆

Jasmine Murray – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

March 11, 2009 by vongsundara · 13811 Comment2009-03-12+00%3A27%3A50vongsundara

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of Jasmine Murray. I don’t understand why the judges were pushing her so heavily and calling her commercial. Jasmine’s voice wasn’t quite distinct enough to be commercial and neither was her look. I definitely was not sad that she was eliminated in the first week.

Jasmine Murray performs I’ll Be There (The Jackson 5), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 1 (March 10) Top 13: Michael Jackson

I like that Jasmine Murray is taking a lot of risks vocally. Last week Jasmine sang Christina Aguilera and this week she picked a song most recently made famous by Mariah Carey. Jasmine performs the song well, though there’s nothing particularly outstanding about Jasmine’s voice to make the performance stand out. Jasmine ended up being a little shoutie at the end. The song also sounded a bit too repetitive.

Jasmine Murray’s outfit is definitely strange. It’s like a pink throwback to the hippie days.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆

Jorge Nunez – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

March 11, 2009 by vongsundara · 1379Leave a Comment2009-03-11+20%3A06%3A25vongsundara

I think Jorge Nunez went away a little too soon, but in the long run it doesn’t matter too much since Jorge never had the potential to win. Jorge’s voice was good enough, though a little boring at times. He has a lot of work to do with his stage presence, but that will come with time. If Jorge keeps working hard, I think he can make his mark in the music industry. I’m just not sure how big that mark will be.

Jorge Nunez performs Never Can Say Goodbye (The Jackson 5), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 1 (March 10) Top 13: Michael Jackson

Jorge Nunez has incredibly pure vocals, and he has no trouble hitting any of the vocals in this song. It’s all a little boring, but being safe with the vocal arrangement seems to be a theme tonight.

Jorge Nunez’ outfit was also really bland. A purply undershirt with a grey blazer does not scream star to me.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆

Alexis Grace – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

Alexis Grace performs Jolene (Dolly Parton), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 2 (March 17) Top 11: Grand Ole Opry (Randy Travis, mentor)

Jasmine Murray – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

Jasmine Murray performs I’ll Be There (The Jackson 5), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 1 (March 10) Top 13: Michael Jackson

Jorge Nunez – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

Jorge Nunez performs Never Can Say Goodbye (The Jackson 5), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 1 (March 10) Top 13: Michael Jackson

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