American Idol

It is David versus David in this season's final showdown

Syesha Mercado

Syesha Mercado

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If I Were Your Woman

Maybe for the first week of the finals, Syesha really connects with the song, giving a soulful, grown-up performance. She lets the song build and climax without oversinging it, and seems to be performing the lyrics rather than just singing the notes. It almost makes me forget that creepy baby laugh she keeps insisting on showing off.

by James Poniewozik

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