Amy Sciarretto, Writer

Read my recap of the Top 5 on American Idol.

Hollie Cavanagh: The pint-sized powerhouse ripped through ‘River Deep, Mountain High’ with confidence, surrounded by a big production and leading it. She showed us what she was made of. She returned to tackle Leona Lewis‘ melancholy ‘Bleeding Love.’ Technically, it was beautiful. Emotionally, she got us with her hand movements during the song. She was seated, which was a nice touch.

Read the rest of my recap of the Top 5 on American Idol over at Pop Crush.

Check out my post about Lindsey Pavao being eliminated from The Voice.

On tonight’s (May 1) elimination and results episode, opera singer and Josh Groban heir apparent Chris Mann advanced for Team Christina Aguilera on ‘The Voice.’ The debonair gentleman edged out breathy vocalist Lindsey Pavao, who was an early favorite when the season launched this past winter. Mann will represent Xtina in next week’s finals. He is, as they say, the last man standing.

Read the rest of my post about Lindsey Pavao being eliminated from The Voice on Pop Crush.

Read my post about Jamar Rogers being eliminated from The Voice.

Before revealing that he gave Simms 60 points to Rogers’ 40 points, Cee Lo, wearing a crimson handkerchief to represent Team Red, proclaimed that he would forever love both of his contestants. He was completely blown away by Simms’ performance last night, which is why he swung the pendulum in her favor with the point tally.

Read the rest of my post about Jamar Rogers being eliminated from The Voice over at Pop Crush.

Check out my post about Erin Willett being eliminated from tonight’s episode of The Voice.

Before revealing how he split the points for his two vocalists, Shelton said, “Jermaine took a huge step, walking away from a really good gig,” referencing the singer’s former gig as an Alicia Keys backup vocalist. He also said, “Erin has been through a personal hell and back, losing her father. But she stands there and she has so much strength.”

Read the rest of my post about Erin Willett being eliminated from tonight’s episode of The Voice over at Pop Crush.

Read my post about Katrina Parker being eliminated from The Voice.

Before revealing his assignation of points to each of his team members, Levine told them they are both fortunate and in a terrific position moving forward. He said, “I look at this as a victory. It’s not so much about winning as it is about using the show as a launchpad. You win.” He has a point there.

Read the rest of my post about Katrina Parker being eliminated from The Voice.

Read my recap of The Voice semi-finals.

TEAM CHRISTINA AGUILERA:

Chris Mann: He went mainstream last week and came back to his roots, singing ‘Ave Maria‘ in his beautiful, resounding, operatic voice. The heavens opened when he sang.

Lindsey Pavao: She went “indie” with her cover of Bon Iver’s ‘Skinny Love.’ She’s mastered that pretty, breathy style. She has quiet power but also turns in a similarly styled performance every week. BTW, Drew from ‘X Factor’ covered this song last year, too, and she and Lindsey are cut from the same cloth.

Read the rest of my Voice semi-finals recap over at Pop Crush.

Elise Testone was booted from American Idol tonight.

Testone has a unique voice, but it was not enough to propel her the Top 5. This is a pop show and she is a rock singer, so the exposure she got as an ‘Idol’ contestant should garner her attention from that community, since she no doubt deserves it.

Read my recap post of Elise Testone getting booted from American Idol over at Pop Crush.