Who made the top 10 of 'American Idol'?

The top 10 of "American Idol" features real talent this season:

There are two talented teen singers (Madison Vandenburg, Alyssa Raghu), an amazing stage artist (Uché), nice dorkiness pop (Walker Burroughs), talented singer-songwriter (Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon), gravelly rocker (Wade Cota), an R & B issuer (Dimitrius), a relaxed EDM lover (Alejandro Arando) confident uber crooner from Louisiana (Hardy wool) and a superb raspberry singer (Laci Kaye Booth.)

The top 7 voted by the public included only one minority in Alejandro. For the second consecutive year, the judges chose three minorities among the top 10 as wild cards.

But it's good to see Dimitrius (Luke BryanThe choice) in the mix. He really sang for his life and deserved it. Lionel Richie Uche earned a deserved shot in the top 10. And I guess Katy gave Alyssa a shot on Ashley to help him complete the minority mix. (Note that the last three wild cards were again minorities).

Of the four left out in the cold, I would say Ashley Hess was the one who was stealing big time. Riley Thompson could have spent another year, but this is a top 10 talent that would certainly be in the top 12. Eddie Island and Evelyn Cormier? Nah …

I will be able to rank the top 10 later in the week. Hardy wool is always the one to beat, in my mind.

Madison Vandenburg "You & I" by Lady Gaga. She is IN by popular vote. She was obviously happy to get the votes, and then sang her heart on a wonderful Lady Gaga song. I liked it even more tonight than last night. A little brutality does it well.

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Evelyn Cormier "The dust in the wind" Kansas. Unsurprisingly, she did not reduce the popular vote. It seems appropriate for her after tonight. It will be dusty in the wind "Idol" before two o'clock. This is not his worst performance. For me, it's almost tolerable. And you all know how much I hate her.

Walker Burroughs "Love Bug" Jonas Brothers. He is the second IN by popular vote. He has a warm voice and an adorable hat. He made this wink of a strange eye when the camera swept it. A beautiful and happy performance. The Brusters ice cream store in his hometown has created a flavor called Good Heavens that includes honey and walnut cheerios, peanut butter and vanilla ice cream. Then the judges and Ryan Seacrest sampled it. Katy, the lover of junk food, was in heaven.

Riley Thompson. "It must be love" Alan Jackson. Do not cut and sing for life. No surprise. She is very attractive and adorable, but it takes her at least three years to be ready for the big stage. And she makes a very nice interpretation of this song but, again, it brings nothing new or interesting. The judges could always give him the joker.

Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon. "Almost heaven" by Jeremiah himself. He passed, third. He resumes his entire audition song.

Alyssa Raghu. "The one who escaped" Katy Perry. She misses the top 7. She has to sing and wait for her destiny with the judges. She tries her luck by making a Katy song. She has such a beautiful voice. The judges will likely give Alyssa and Riley a wild mark – but not both. I would not necessarily choose either but I would choose Alyssa rather than Riley.

Wade Cota. "Single Man" Lynyrd Skynrd. No surprise. He is in the top seven with the popular vote. He clearly has something in him that appeals to voters, even though his very serious voice is divisive. He chooses the right song for him and that suits him well.

Dimitrius Graham. When the party ends with Billie Eilish Given the likely demographics of those who vote (probably older and whiter and less in R & B), the fact that he was not among the top seven is not surprising. Last year, the judges felt compelled to make it more diversified by giving greeting cards to three minorities to complete the rest of the top 10, all of which were immediately eliminated a week later. He really sings with emotion and with technical and artistic merit. It's actually better than his performance last night. He should be in the top 10 but I'm not sure there is room. He is better than the two black singers who ranked in the top 10 last year.

Laci Kaye Booth. "As long as you follow" Fleetwood Mac. She is the fifth of seven places now filled. Well-deserved. She's going or a lesser known song from Fleetwood Mac. Although Wade's frenzy is often out of control, I prefer Laci's frenzy. It's a pro. I hope she's doing the top 3.

Eddie Island. "Use someone" a Kings of Leon. Phew! Not in it. He has no chance of succeeding thanks to the judges. He sings in such a strange and neglected way. Like Evelyn, he is a cannon of flesh at this stage.

Ashley Hess. "Sir Duke" Stevie Wonder. What? She was not ranked among the top seven. She tries an optimistic R & B song, which is not her strength. Although it's not terrible, it's not exactly a vote that gets a performance type. Still, I hope Katy will choose her as her wild card.

Hardy wool. "Hurricane" Band of Pagans. He is of course. And he manages for another great selection of songs. It makes it look so easy! He is always on the verge of winning all this.

Alejandro Arando. "Chloe Love" original. He fills and occupies the last place among the top seven. His breathing style is strangely convincing and his self-confidence takes you, even if the jazz is very soft. He has a clear base that carries him through. He could go far in this competition.

Uche. "Diamonds" Rihanna. He has to sing for his life. Thank you America. It is almost guaranteed to have a place in the top 10. How could they not pass it? He has clearly fallen to the top and it is understandable that it is after such a bravura performance last night. Fortunately, Lionel Richie offers him his pronto blank card.

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