For the FIRST time this whole season I can honestly say Carrie blew me away with her performance tonight!

That first Elvis song she did - dang! NAILED it. It was the first time I ever just watched her and was completely entertained by her and awed by her talent. She found her niche...and that was the PERFECT song for her. EXCELLENT!

That said -

THE GOOD

Carrie's second song. I hear that song on the country stations and she sang it better than the group Rascal Flatts. First time I felt she really connected with the audience (at least with me). She also looked beautiful tonight. I am not a fan yet - but I gotta give this girl her props and an A+ for improvement.

Bo was good on both songs. I thought Los Lonely Boys was a bit of a cop-out, no money notes - guess I was still wishing for a 3 Doors Down. It was nice to see a more subdued side to Bo.

Scott - I thought he did both songs very good. He is no Bo or Carrie but he had 2 good song choices.

THE MIXED

Vonzell - first song was good. A really different take on the original but very soulful. I didn't like her choice on the 2nd song - the "charity single" for AI? That was a sell out and it is not a very good song anyway. But she sang well and looked beautiful as always.

Anthony - his first song was horrific. His second was great. I think the judges didn't give him enough credit for that 2nd performance. I did notice while watching him sing the Backstreet Boys how much he resembles Nick Carter :p

THE TOKEN CELBRITY IN THE AUDIENCE

Anyone see Cheryl Ladd? Still gorgeous after all these years!

I seriously can't remember how they do the boot when there is only 5 people. I am still very worried about Vonzell. I worry about her fan base.

We'll have to wait and see. Film at 11. (8 MST )