American Idol Men Sing – Top 5 Moments [VIDEOS]

The guys were up first as American Idol begins the live rounds. All had wonderful voices and most hit that one note that made them stand out. But only a few had a memorable performance, from start to finish. Here my top 5 from last night's show.

1
Creighton Fraker
True Colors
Creighton Fraker is one of a kind. His quirky personality had him moving from his small town to New York, where he fits in with all the other one of a kind characters. He put his own spin on Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors.' An appropriate song for such a unique guy. And man, this guy can sing! One of my favorite performances of the night.
2
Phillip Phillips
In the Air Tonight
Speaking of unique. Phillip Phillips may not have such a unique name but this jazzy boy can blow, as Randy Jackson would say. He also put his own spin on Phil Collins 'In the Air Tonight.' The judges didn't dig his change to the chorus, but I thought it was nice to hear something different. I think we'll be hearing the name Phillip Phillips for awhile on Idol.
3
Joshua Ledet
You Pulled Me Through
Joshua Ledet can not only sing, he can move people. From the second he opens his mouth I feel like I'm in church. That talent could have only come from above. What a voice! Can I get an amen?!
4
Reed Grimm
Moves Like Jagger
Reed Grimm opened up the show on the right note. He put his jazzy spin on Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger,' and brought back memories of Casey from last season. Whether or not America relates to his performance is another question. Although I loved his version, I'm not sure he'll get the votes to move him through. I hope so. Reed is fun to watch.
5
Colton Dixon
Decode
Colton Dixon finally got his shot. He was cut just before Idol went to the live rounds last year. The wait was worth it. He came out from behind the piano, which is unusual for him, to sing Paramore's 'Decode.' Although I've never heard the song and I'm not much of a rock fan, I loved his indie vibe. And the fact he got on top of his piano sealed the deal for me. Whether or not American dug his sound in another story.

There is one country guy in the top 13 but he hasn't been seen much in the audition rounds. Chase Likens didn't make himself stand out when he finally got in front of America. Of all the country songs he could choose from, he picked Hunter Hayes 'Storm Warning.' Too bad he didn't go with something more popular. Although I don't know if it would have helped. He's out shined by so many other talented guys this year.

Adam Brock who refers to himself as 'White Chocolate' channeled his inner Aretha Franklin for 'Think.' It was good but it wasn't great. I've heard him sing much better. If you're going to give yourself a name like that, you'd better deliver.

Deandre Brackensick may get the lady votes with his cute face and beautiful long hair. But I'm not a fan of the false-set to. I sounds more like screeching to me.

I was rooting for 15 year old Eben Frankewitz who choose a great song, with Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain,' but he kind of fell flat. The kids may vote for him though.

Heejun Han is also one of my favorites. I just want to pinch his cheeks. I also want to help him choose his song. He picked Robbie Williams 'Angels' which didn't show off his voice. I hope he gets one of the judges saves or America gives him another chance.

The gentle giant Jermaine Jones was brought back for a second chance and the judges were on their feet for his performance of 'Dance With My Father,' but the competition already has a few crooners who I think are better.

The top 5 guys will move on to the next round of American Idol, but we won't find out until after the Top 12 girls sing tonight on Fox at 8. Thursday the Top 5 girls and Top 5 guys will move on and the judges will each pick a wild card contestant.

Who do you think will move on?

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