

But whatever it was, she belted Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life,” and she was brought to life indeed. Maybe it was that amazing Disney-villainess dress. Guest judge Kelly Clarkson (more on her later) theorized it was having to follow the magnificent La’Porsha Renae (more on her later as well) that made Sonika step it up. Was she reading my column or something? This was an entirely different Sonika. So I am not sure what happened to her during the top 10 week. I spent much of this final Idol season criticizing Sonika’s stiff, deer-in-headlights stage persona and blank affect. Sonika Vaid, “Bring Me to Life” ( American Idol, Season 15) I’m still shocked he didn’t make it farther than the top 20 semifinals.ġ8. He gave one of the best performances of the season, and proved he deserved to still be in the competition - and in the top 12. He got all up in the coaches’ faces and sang their faces off, too. But he wasn’t going home without a fight, so he gave it his all. After going through two Steals and three coaches before the Playoffs even began, he must’ve known he was at risk. Suffice to say, he totally embodied his surname. Jason, the underdog of Season 11, was a revelation during the first week of Live Playoffs. Jason Warrior, “One Dance” ( The Voice, Season 11) So it’s time to look back at the best talent show moments of a 2016 that was so utterly performance-packed, I couldn’t cut off this list at an even 25.Ģ8. But the show left me with a lot of great musical memories in 2016 - and on top of that, there were some fantastic performances from The Voice, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and America’s Got Talent to fill the Idol-shaped hole in my heart. The year is coming to a close, and sadly, American Idol won’t be coming back in 2017. Rihanna - Numba 1 (Tide Is High) (feat.Trent Harmon on American Idol (Photo: Fox).Rihanna - It Just Don't Feel Like Xmas (Without You).Rihanna - Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour) (feat.Rihanna - I Know Because He Never Loved Me.Rihanna - California King Bed (Remix) (feat.Rihanna - Lose My Breath (feat Teairra Mari And Amerie).Rihanna - We Found Love (Remix) (feat.Young Jeezy / Rick Ross / Juicy J / T.I.) Rihanna - I Love Every Little Thing About You.Rihanna - Cockiness (Love It) (remix) (feat.Rihanna - Birthday Cake (Remix) (feat.Rihanna - Crazy Little Thing Called Love (feat.Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again (feat.Rihanna - If It's Lovin' That You Want Pt.


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