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American Idol Season 11 Top 8 Power Rankings

Check out who shines and who fumbles during the top 8 performance night of American Idol.

1. Joshua Ledet – “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”by Simply Red (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: It was so mature. You were so in your zone. You sang it and that is what it is about. Steven Tyler: It wasn’t to over the top but it was over the top. Outstanding. What a perfect beautiful song. Jennifer Lopez: Ask and you shall receive. We ask for a powerhouse performance and that’s what we got. It was a beautiful thing to watch.

2. Jessica Sanchez -“How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston (Click here to watch the video)

Ramdy Jackson: You did an amazing job. I can’t believe the maturity in your voice. Steven Tyler: Your voice is fantastic. Everything you do it great. Jennifer Lopez: That is 2 powerhouse vocals in a row. Your vocals make everything go away for me. Really really good performance.

3. Colton Dixon – “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: You a so current. Props. Steven Tyler: You nailed it. Jennifer Lopez: You were in sync with the band. When you hit the big note at the end it completed the journey.

4. Skylar Laine – “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: I love the way you look. At the end you showed up. Your best performance on the show. Steven Tyler: The best song you could have picked for your voice and to end the night. Jennifer Lopez: You told America not to count you out. You do country great but you can sing with the best of everyone here.

5. Phillip Phillips – “That’s All” by Genesis (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: I could sense your comfort. I loved it. I thought it was a great song choice. Steven Tyler: You are just the wildflower. You just love being who you are. Keep it up. Jennifer Lopez: I felt the start you weren’t in the comfort zone but at the end you really picked it up.

6. Elise Testone – “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: It is a tough song to sing. It was pitchy all the way through. Steven Tyler: I am not sure if that song was the right song for your voice. Jennifer Lopez: You look beautiful but it didn’t sound right all the time.

7. Hollie Cavanagh – “Flashdance… What a Feeling”by Irene Cara (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: You have the talent. It started slow but it got there at the end. Steven Tyler: Your pitch was all over the place. You got there at the end but it took awhile. Jennifer Lopez: You are doing everything everyone is telling you but it felt like you didn’t let loose and let go.

8. DeAndre Brackensick -“I Like It” by DeBarge (Click here to watch the video)

Randy Jackson: This kid has arrived. You used more of your natural voice and it was perfect. Steven Tyler: Totally captivating. You owned it. Jennifer Lopez: I like it a lot. That was really great. You felt super comfortable up there. It was all very natural and you sounded amazing.

Videos courtesy of CaseyCarlsonsq on Youtube

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