American Idol 11 Top 4 - California Dreamin' & Songs I Wish I Had Written Theme - Song Suggestions

American Idol's Top 4 take on an all-inclusive double theme this week: California Dreamin' and Songs I Wish I Had Written. To qualify for "California Dreamin'," a song must be performed by a singer from Calif.; the other song can basically be anything they want. As I was putting together my list, I found Joshua Ledet the hardest to pick for. Honestly, I'm not convinced this guy should still be in the competition. Maybe he'll pull out an unexpected song choice and totally flip it to church.

The other three contestants I had no problem picking songs for. After much deliberation and searching my Spotify playlists, I have a list I'm 95% happy with. Check it out:

Jessica Sanchez
California Dreamin’
“4 in the Morning” - Gwen Stefani
“Firework” - Katy Perry
“I Can’t Make You Love Me” - Bonnie Raitt

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Listen” - Beyonce
“Skyscraper” - Demi Lovato

Hollie Cavanagh
California Dreamin’
“Gravity” - Sara Bareilles
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” - Fergie
“I’d Rather Go Blind” - Etta James

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Because of You” - Kelly Clarkson
“Finally” - Fergie
“Hurt” - Xtina

Phillip Phillips
California Dreamin’
“Mr Jones” - Counting Crows
“Cough Syrup“ - Young the Giant
“21 Guns” - Green Day

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“3 am” - Matchbox Twenty
“Use Somebody” - Kings of Leon

Joshua Ledet
California Dreamin’
“November Rain” - Guns N’ Roses
“Home Sweet Home” - Motley Crue

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Hello” - Lionel Richie
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” - Judy Garland
“Purple Rain” - Prince

Note: This list may be updated.

What do you guys think of my picks? What does your list look like?

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