OK-- my thoughts..
Mandisa kicked *ss. what a powerful voice.
Lisa the 16 yr old is amazing.
Paris is such a pip squeak, her speaking voice compared to her singing voice is a hoot. She's a good performer but her voice isn't as good as the two above.
Catherine also did really well; my daughter loves her.
I didn't like that dusky voiced chick, the one the judges seemed to rave about....what the heck was her name. Melissa? i thought she hit a lot of bad notes.
Kinnik reminded me of a drag queen....
Kelly Pickler was okay but not stunning. and everyone else sort of was so so IMO. Stevie was sort of pathetic. and Brenna sucked big time LOL, pose all you want sister, that doesn't make you sing any better.
I am rooting for Taylor tonight, and of course Ace, he is a hottie LOL.
-Lis