Country is not my favorite genre, but it actually provides a wealth of good stuff for the ladies. There are so many fantastic female country singers: Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Martina McBride, just to name a few. I remember that everyone thought this genre would kill Fantasia, and she turned in an amazing performance of Always on My Mind.

Taylor did a good job, but I think he's trying to tone it down too much.

Mandisa started off boring and off-key, picked up at the end, but I expected better from her. I would've loved to see Mandisa sing Dolly's version of I Will Always Love You.

Elliott did as great a job as always. He has the most amazing control over his voice. He's just fabulous.

Paris did nicely, Ace was his usual boy-band self, Pickler was sexy and fun, but she has no lower register.

Chris was great and so was Katharine. For once, he stepped out of his box, and she was just downright sassy and sexy.

Bucky, who I expected to shine, was boring and off-key. Plus, he sang on the steps, a sure AI omen that you are going to be voted off because you were booooooring.