Elliott Yamin Takes On The Top 11

From Idolator:

I can remember Top 11 week like it was yesterday! It was definitely one the most nerve-racking, gut-wrenching weeks of my life, so I know exactly what these guys were going through! The pressure to make the Top 10 is intensified because not only do you get to advance and continue the amazing ride, but it also guarantees you a spot on the post Idol national tour, which, next to being on the show, was the most phenomenal experience of my life! So there’s a lot at stake this week, and I’d like to share my two cents on what I saw last night.

1) Lee Dewyze – “The Letter”

I thought that Lee totally lacked confidence and stage presence, and I thought his vocal was a bit stiff at times. If I’m being brutally honest (which I mean respectfully) I actually thought that the judges were strangely patronizing afterwards. It didn’t even really appear that Lee was convinced himself after the they were done critiquing him.

2) Paige Miles – “Against All Odds”

Oh no!! The song was pitchy from the first off note to the last, and unfortunately Paige let her nervous energy, and the pressure of staying on pitch, get the best of her. I can relate, ’cause I’ve been there before, but it was just downright uncomfortable from start to finish.

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