The 11 finalists all gave it their best shot, but performances by Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze stood out the most on Tuesday night’s American Idol.
Showing why she’s been a favorite to become the ninth American Idol winner since her first audition, Crystal channeled her inner Janis Joplin last night.
Bowersox’s performance of “Me & Bobby McGee,” mentored by none other than Miley Cyrus, is even being called better than the original by some fans.
That may be a stretch … or is it? Check it out and see …
Once again, socks were knocked off by Crystal Bowersox. Some weeks, it’s like she’s in a class by herself and everyone else is angling to be runner-up.
Lee DeWyze held his own Tuesday, however. In one of the night’s top covers of Billboard #1 hits, the Chicago product rocked the Box Tops’ “The Letter.”
Follow the jump to see Lee’s performance of the song …
What do you think? Was Lee’s American Idol performance on par with Crystal? Can anyone derail the Bowersox express? Comment away!