As this contest continues, may I remind yon readers that a fine compilation of American Idol 2006 articles can be found here on Blogcritics in one handy post?

On 3/8/06 I tuned in for the top eight females in this year's American Idol contest. It was a critical show in that after two are eliminated from these eight and two are eliminated from the male American Idol final contingent, the top twelve will emerge like musical butterflies freed from the cocoon of shortened songs and pressure to perform like the dickens within the minute. I have some thoughts on which female is going to be eliminated but for all I have some comments on their performances in the top eight female contest and for a few, some wise suggestions.

We'll begin with Brenna Gethers. What, you ask? Yes, Brenna Gethers was eliminated during the last top ten female round but there she was on Fox and Friends the same morning of the top eight female competition and golly I liked her spunk. Okay, so I wasn't impressed with her singing, at least in comparison to the other ten, but after seeing her perky and bright presence on Fox and Friends, I admit her personality picks up what her singing left behind. Because for a contestant to make it as far as Gethers did, there has to be some singing talent, if not on a national superstar level. Add to Brenna's musical talent her spirit and determination to succeed. My advice to Brenna, keep up the spirit and believe in yourself.

We move on to little Paris Bennett, my own pick for the cutie of this top eight female bunch. Even Simon says she is loved by the audience.

Paris wore a beautiful dress for her performance but what's the deal with the dungarees? Although I know this was also a favored fashion style of Kelly Clarkson, yes as far back as that, I still don't understand this concept of dolling up pretty at the top then going casual at the bottom. Must be a current fashion craze I don't quite get.

In addition to singing a Gloria Estefan song handily, Paris showed us she can move while she sings. I was surprised by Randy and Paula's reaction to Paris' performance. They deemed it lackluster at worst, mediocre at best.

No advice to Paris save keep moving on. Maybe ditch the dungarees but that's just me.

I predict Paris will move on through to the next round.

Next up, Lisa Tucker. Lisa wore a pretty dress but I didn't care for her song at all. I've never heard Lisa's song but it sounded like something once sung in a smoky dinner club by a hoarse, chain-smoking lounge singer in her mid 40s.

While I predict Lisa will go through to the top twelve, I think she better be thinking of better songs.