Really Deep Thoughts: A.I.

This week's theme: Billboard Hits. AGAIN.
My favorite performance: Crystal's "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman
What I'd sing this week: "Glitter in the Air" by Leonard Cohen

Thoughts on the contestants and who will be in the Top 12:

Who I think is going:

Katie Stevens. Your time is up, sweet sixteen. Her voice is mature, yes. And so is she. And that's the problem. Every performance of hers has been technically perfect, but makes me feel like I'm back in pageants. I can't help but picture every pushy stage mother I've ever known.

Paige Miles. Did Simon really call her the best vocalist of the bunch? Really? She's cute, but to me has served her purpose--filling the top 24 with people who are not as great as the top 12, but not obnoxious.

Todrick Hall. You. Drive. Me. Nuts. Go away, Todd + Kendrick.

Aaron Kelly. Aw, little twink. Someone should have told him the 90s are gone and the Backstreet Boys broke up. He's getting the grandma vote for sure.

Who I just don't get:

Lee Dewyze. I get it. The tone of his voice is just the right kind of gravelly. That's in right now. But technically, this guy can't even sing the basic melody, let alone attempt any runs or trills. Not impressed.

Tim Urban. Get on Gossip Girl. Stop singing. His rendition of "Hallelujah" was the most desperate performance yet.

Lacey Brown. Whispy, whispy. Doesn't make up for her weak singing voice. And she smiles while she sings, but it's that fake smile that looks like she's about to cry. And something about her face reminds me of... I can't say. It's too dirty.

Katelyn Epperley. Go to a karaoke bar, you Carole King impersonator 70s wannabe. This girl needs a dose of humble pie, pronto. To me, she is very cocky, with only average chops to back it all up.

Who I love: