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The country theme comes around this week which is going to make life interesting for a couple of our soul singers.

This week it was Martina McBride coaching our contestants. She's a huge country performer with a plethora of hits under her belt so I'm sure that all of these American Idols are in good hands.

Sorry about the delay again this week. I've been bedside in hospital with my wife. Thankfully she is home now! :)

Right, on with the show. First up:

Contestant: Phil Stacey

Song Choice: Where the Blacktop Ends
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5701

This may have been Phil's best performance. I think he really was in his element with this song choice this week.

Contestant: Jordin Sparks

Song Choice: A Broken Wing
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5702

I think I'm with Simon on this this week. This may very well have been the first performance for me that shows she has the chops to win the title in 2007.

Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar

Song Choice: Something to Talk About
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5703

Man, I am so over Sanjaya. It really is time for him to go. That was just appalling.

Contestant: Lakisha Jones

Song Choice: Jesus Take the Wheel
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5704

Ow, ow, ow! That was ghastly! Surely her time is up. I can't believe how far she has gone backward since the top 24.

Contestant: Chris Richardson

Song Choice: Mayberry
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5705

Gee... wasn't this out of Chris' comfort zone. Totally not his thing.

Contestant: Melinda Doolittle

Song Choice: Trouble is a Woman
Ringtone:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5706

Once again, another good performance from our resident 'professional' contestant.

Contestant: Blake Lewis

Song Choice: When the Stars Go Blue
Ringtone:
Voting Numbers: 1 866 436 5707

Ok Blake, we know you can sing now. How about going back to those funky performances we all used to tune in to watch cause they were so great and different compared to everyone else on this show?

Another interesting week in Idol. Who will be going home? Will our poll be right?

Who was your favourite? What did you think of tonight's show? Make sure you vote in our poll.