American Idol

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

Syesha Mercado

Syesha Mercado

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Thank the Lord for the Night Time

This is actually not as well sung as Syesha's first song, but it's better performed. I feel like there's a fun, personable Syesha in there somewhere who has mostly been lost in her ubercompetent but safe diva performances. As Randy says, it seems like she's found herself, but is it too late for the voters to find her?

by James Poniewozik

Mercado's first song: Hello Again

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