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TEST TEST TEST Lee, Crystal, and the rest of the Season 9 gang thanked the audience for rockin' out. Siobhan, Andrew, and Aaron had a good time together at the LA concert. Aaron rocked out with the Idols Live band.
Aaron got to sing a song by his Idols, the Rascal Flatts. During intermission, we saw a video of Aaron's journey which started with The American Idol Experience in Orlando. The 10th through 6th place Idols sang "The Climb." Aaron Kelly came out for his country set. Aaron Kelly performed three songs - "Somebody Like You," "Walking in Memphis," and "Fast Cars and Freedom."
The teen showed his mature side up on the Staples Center stage. Aaron Kelly's mom was there to cheer him on in the Staples Center audience. Aaron Kelly auditioned with "The Climb," and now he sings it each night on tour. After Aaron's set, he performed in the first group number of the night. Siobhan, Andrew, Aaron, Tim, Katie, and Didi harmonized well together.
Aaron Kelly gets to spend his summer vacation on tour with the Season 9 Top 10. Aaron Kelly performs to the crowd on the floor. Aaron gives each performance his all. Reunited and it feels so good! Season 9's fifth place finalist was ready to take the stage at Nokia.
Aaron Kelly was fitted into his school boy jacket. Aaron Kelly checked out his new threads. Aaron Kelly was all smiles backstage at the Nokia Theatre. American Idol Lee DeWyze said goodnight to his fans. The Top 12 finalists gathered around to congratulate Lee.
The Top 6 guys gathered around Daryl Hall and John Oates. The guys mastered the art of singing and walking and snapping during their Hall & Oates medley. Season 9's fifth and sixth place contestants sang with the Bee Gees. Siobhan and Aaron thanked the Bee Gees after their duet. Alice Cooper joined teh Top 12 on stage for "School's Out."
The Top 12 rocked out with Alice. The Top 12 put up their rock signs. The Top 6 guys went preppy for their performance of "School's Out." After thousands of auditioners came out to 7 cities and after months of performing for your votes, Lee DeWyze was chosen as the 2010 American Idol. A peaceful looking Lee DeWyze started off a Hall & Oates medley with "I Can't Go For That," and then the rest of the Top 6 guys joined in and even mastered some choreography. It took all seasons, but Casey James finally figured out how to step and sing at the same time. During the guys' performance of "Maneater," Daryl Hall & John Oates joined in and then performed a fitting song for this night, "You Make My Dreams."
Siobhan Magnus and Aaron Kelly, an unlikely duo, sang "How Deep Is Your Love" with Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. They sounded great together, and Jordin Sparks and Matt Giraud grooved along in the audience. The cameras cut to David Hasselhoff at the end of the performance, but he wasn't shedding a tear, yet, durin this season finale. The Top 12 took the stage and were dressed like Britney Spears in her "Baby?One More Time" music video. They sang "School's Out" as Orianthi tore it up on the guitar. Then Alice Cooper came out to join the finalists and brought a few school children with him. They must've been very sad about Simon Cowell's last night, judging by the eyeliner running down their faces. It's been a tight race between Crystal and Lee all season long, and the two have remained good pals throughout. Which one would be doused in confetti the next night? The Top 12 gathered on stage to congratulate Lee and Crystal and to cry (I'm looking at you, Benami!). Randy and Tim embraced. The Season 9 finalists were reunited back in L.A.
The Top 12 finalists were in town to rehearse for the finale and support the Top 3. Aaron, Paige, Siobhan, and Didi looked excited to be at the show. Harry snuck up on Aaron, who was unsuspecting in the makeup chair. Casey's hair was pulled back for his performance this week. The Top 5 are like one big family!
The finalists lined up for their performance show introductions. Kara clapped for the Top 5 finalists. Harry Connick Jr. was all smiles as he shook hands backstage. Aaron Kelly was sharp in powder blue, as was Fashion Stylist Miles Siggins. Lee DeWyze and Aaron Kelly looked great in their ties.
Aaron Kelly was looking dapper before his Frank Sinatra performance. The backstage rooms were busy with the contestants in hair, make-up, and wardrobe. I was surprised when Aaron performed "Fly Me To The Moon" as his swan song, but then I realized Harry Connick Jr. and his band were still on stage, and it might have been weird to ask them to play Shania Twain's "You've Got A Way." Next week, the remaining four take on Songs from the Movies with mentor Jamie Foxx. Will someone sing Vanilla Ice's "Ninja Rap" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze? Tune in to find out! Ryan stood with Aaron as the finalist's journey was played. Ryan introduced Aaron Kelly for one last time.
Aaron sang "Fly Me To The Moon" and the Top 4 cheered on their pal. With Lee already safe, I knew it! Ryan divided the four remaining Idols into two groups: Crystal & Casey and Mike & Aaron, and then asked Lee if he wanted to pick which two were safe. Ryan's not even making them select any more; he's merely asking if Lee would like to, and of course the humble man chose to not take sides. We had to say goodbye to Aaron Kelly, but first we looked at his Idol journey. The last standing teen was eliminated from the competition, but he took the news like a champ. And why wouldn't he? He's going to be the coolest kid at his cyber school! The last teen standing was eliminated.
America voted, and Michael Lynche and Aaron Kelly were the bottom two contestants. A shock to some fans, Casey and Crystal were safe, and Mike and Aaron were in the bottom two. The only funny thing about this impending elimination is seeing Big Mike stand with Little Aaron. The Idols cheered for their mentor. Not too long ago, the results shows were filled with four individual eliminations. Now there are five finalists and only one leaving, so there were lots of other things going on during the results show. We saw the music video of the week, footage of the finalists talking about their pre-Idol Tuesdays versus their current Tuesdays, and footage of the Idols in bed. The four gentlemen were looking fine!
The Top 5 grooved beside their mentor, Harry Connick Jr. After his performance, Harry turned into the host (I told you he wants to add to his resume!) and introduced the Top 5, who sang a medley of his songs as HCJ played the piano. It's Big Mike and Little Aaron singing on the stairs! It was a classy night of music. The finalists performed many songs during the Top 5 results show.
The youngest and the oldest finalists sang from the stools. The Top 5 returned to the stage, and this time they performed a medley of Harry Connick Jr. songs with the man and his band! Casey had a solo moment and was backed by his four friends and Harry! Ryan Seacrest interviewed the finalists before revealing the first part of the results. The Top 5 were in good spirits, despite the fact that one of them would be sent home within the hour.
Your Top 5, America! Which one of these fabulous five finalists would be eliminated by the end of the night. The finalists kicked off the results show with "Lady Is A Tramp," and they looked like one dapper, cohesive group in tuxedos. Wait, we're missing one?where's Crystal? The stage doors parted and the lone girl walked out. She was wearing a tuxedo too. Aaron Kelly had a solo moment during the Top 5 group performance. The Top 4 guys were backed by an orchestra.
The doors parted to reveal the last standing girl, Crystal Bowersox. The five finalists also sang "It Was A Very Good Year," "I've Got The World On A String," "Night And Day," and practically the rest of the Sinatra catalog. Casey James showed more charisma than usual during this performance. Where was that charisma yesterday, Casey?! The top guys started off the group performance. The Top 5 were looking great on Frank Sinatra results night. The Top 5 finalists were looking classy as they took the stage like the Rat Pack 2010 for Frank Sinatra night with?
Aaron Kelly met the judges with a smile. Aaron encouraged America to vote for him. Aaron took on Frank Sinatra with maturity. When Harry met Aaron, it was less dramatic than when Harry met Sally, which is a movie he scored when he was a college-aged kid. Oh, and he won a Grammy for it. When I was that age, I was excited to win a trophy for intramural soccer. The hilarious HCJ said "Hey, Big Mike!" as Aaron entered the room. Aaron looked comfortable as he sat at the piano with Harry, who taught him about notes and tone. The teen kicked off the night with "Fly Me To The Moon." Do you think he even knew who Sinatra was? Randy wondered the same thing and said he was nervous for the young guy to perform Sinatra, but he did a good job. Kara and Simon wanted to see more stage presence and charisma from Aaron on a night like this. Aaron Kelly got into his performance.
The teen looked at ease while performing a Sinatra song. Aaron Kelly kicked off a night of Frank Sinatra performances with "Fly Me To The Moon." Aaron sang near the piano where Harry Connick was playing the song. As everyone stood on stage together at the end of the night, I noticed that Ryan, Mike, Harry, and Lee are dressed identically. I wonder if the judges were jealous of all the snazzy suits on stage. With only 5 finalists left, more than half will be in the bottom. I learned that fraction from The Randy Jackson School of Arithmetic. The dressed up Top 5 were ready to perform.
Aaron Kelly performs "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing." Pre-order <a href="http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/american-idol/pages/5486468" target="_blank">the Season 9 CD</a> today! Casey James performs "Jealous Guy." Pre-order <a href="http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/american-idol/pages/5486468" target="_blank">the Season 9 CD</a> today! Siobhan Magnus performs "Paint It Black." Pre-order <a href="http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/american-idol/pages/5486468" target="_blank">the Season 9 CD</a> today! After the Top 6 performance show, the Idols posed for a photo op. The Top 6 cleared the stage after their dress rehearsal.

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