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 … Crystal Bowersox: Me & Bobby McGee 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 … Lee DeWyze: The Letter What do you think? Was Lee’s American Idol performance on par with Crystal? Can anyone derail the Bowersox express? Comment away!
Follow this link:
American Idol Stars of the Week: Crystal Bowersox on "Bobby McGee," Lee DeWyze on "The Letter"
