'American Idol' contestants sing Billy Joel songs
- 1/13
Joshua Ledet sings "She's got a Way": The judges seemed to like Joshua's previous performance more. J.Lo said, "When the choir came out, I know that is where you live and feel comfortable, but I needed to feel like you were connected more to the lyrics." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 2/13
Skylar Lane sings "Shameless": It wasn't Skylar's night as J.Lo was the only judge who gave her a positive ""I love your attack--you're not shameless, you're fearless!"comment. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 3/13
Heejun Han sings "My Life": Heejun sure infused comedy in his performance but Steven Tyler didn't like it. He said, "Are you happy that you took the piss out of that song? I'm glad you did, but the music business will kick your ass. At some point you gotta take it more serious." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 4/13
Phillip Phillips sings "Moving Out": Instead of following his mentors' suggestions, the "Idol" contestant stood his ground and stayed true to his style of music. Steven Tyler told him, "You took that song and you Phillip-Phillips'd it." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 5/13
Colton Dixon sings "Piano Man": Steven Tyler said the performance was "stunning" and "outrageous." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 6/13
(UPDATE) Elise Testone sings "Vienna": Elise's performance made J.Lo say, "I'm so happy for you, I just wanna shake you and hold you and squeeze you!" (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 7/13
Erika Van Pelt sings "New York State of Mind": Her new look seemed to have given her "Idol" luck a major boost. Randy opined, "I think you're one of the best singers in this whole thing." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 8/13
Hollie Cavanagh sings "Honesty": The American Idol judges didn't seem to be too pleased with her performance. "You're one of our grand singers, but tonight you were a little pitchy," Steven said. "You take on these big songs and that's great, but at the end of the day, you have to know every single note of the song," Jennifer added. "Come on, now, you're better than that!" exclaimed Randy. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 9/13
Deandre Brackensick sings "Only The Good Die Young": Randy Jackson didn't like the song so much and said "I wasn't jumping up and down." Steven Tyler comments, "At first I thought it was a little too happy, but isn't that what the world needs right now?" while J.Lo said "a great way to start the show!" (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 10/13
Jessica Sanchez sings "Everybody Has a Dream": Jessica gets a standing ovation for the third time. Randy thought her performance was "perfect" and "flawless" while Steven Tyler said. "When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line. I've got nothing to say except thank you for letting me hear you sing, baby." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 11/13
Jessica Sanchez sings "Everybody Has a Dream": Jessica gets a standing ovation for the third time. Randy thought her performance was "perfect" and "flawless" while Steven Tyler said. "When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line. I've got nothing to say except thank you for letting me hear you sing, baby." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 12/13
Jessica Sanchez sings "Everybody Has a Dream": Jessica gets a standing ovation for the third time. Randy thought her performance was "perfect" and "flawless" while Steven Tyler said. "When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line. I've got nothing to say except thank you for letting me hear you sing, baby." (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
- 13/13
Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson (FOX via Getty Images)