(a.k.a. High on a Hill With the Lonely Goatheard... Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo)

American Idol is down to the final ten contestants, which is a long way from the thousands we started with weeks ago. That should mean only the good singers are left and for the most part that's true (except for maybe one, but I won't mention names or words that rhyme with those names (like papaya)).

Anyway, this week, the contestants got the opportunity to work with the legendary platinum blonde yodeler Gwen Stefani.

I got home late last night and missed the beginning of the show, so I have no idea how LaKisha did, but let's assume she blew everybody away. She has a great voice, but she isn't one of my favorites. I predict, though, that she'll be in the final four.

Chris Sligh let me down. He sang "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic". The guy can sing, he just can't seem to sing with the music. Maybe he needs to try singing a cappella. Give the band a break while he does his thing. That might help. His personality (and hair) might pull him through this week, but I fear he'll be in the bottom three.

Gina Glocksen rocked with "I'll Stand By You". She's my favorite female performer, but I don't know if she has the fan base to make it into the final four. Maybe the top five if she continues to improve.

Sanjaya was the next to perform. I think he sang. I don't really remember since I was too busy scrambling around the house looking for my camera to take a picture of his fauxhawk.

I give the guy (whose name coincidentally rhymes with jambalaya) props for having the most innovative hairstyles every week. He's untouchable in that department. I was almost tempted to vote for him just to see what wondrous things he would do to his locks next week. Almost.

Next up was Haley. I don't remember what she sang, but I do remember Simon saying her performance was forgettable, so I don't feel so bad. I also remember Paula calling her a pretty girl, which is Paula's way of telling somebody she didn't do so well. Haley will be in the bottom three.

Phil "Daniel Powter" Stacey sang Sting's "Every Breath You Take". I don't particularly like his voice, but he did an amazing job with the song. It will be enough to keep him in the competition another week.

Melinda delivered yet another strong performance. If she isn't in the final four (or final two for that matter), I'll be shocked and disappointed. She is all energy and charisma on stage when she sings. It's a joy to watch.

Blake sang The Cure's "Love Song". A couple of weeks ago, the judges criticized him for trying too hard to give a song his own twist and I was afraid he would do it again, especially since this was a slower song. Fortunately, he remained true to the music and pulled off the best performance of any of the guys. Paula called him the dark horse of the competition and I have him in my final four.

Jordin sang No Doubt's "Hey Baby". As Randy would say, "The whole thing was weird for me." I didn't get the arrangement or the vocals. I know Gwen praised her before the performance for "adding musicality to the song", but I wonder if she was actually cringing during the performance. Jordin will be in the bottom three.

Last up was Chris "Timberlake" Richardson. He sang another No Doubt hit, "Don't Speak". It was okay, but nothing special. I actually wish he would sing a Maroon 5 song. His voice and range would be perfect for "She Will Be Loved". I think he's safe this week, but don't expect him to be around much longer.

Tonight is the results show. Gwen will yodel, Ryan will stretch thirty seconds of material out to thirty minutes, and we'll say goodbye to Jordin.