The only one with REAL talent and soul is Joshua, though he overdoes it. The others are cliches, though the Dave Matthews clone guy has charisma. Jessica? Sure, she's good...for 16. She's not good by any other standard. She has a "light" voice, not that great intonation, and no real soul. What the current industry needs is people with soul, who are REAL, and who have something new to say.
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I'm a big fan of the show and this season has been amazing.The collective talent this year far exceeds any other season IMHO. Jessica...phenomonal at any age and she's SIXTEEN!Other favorites: Elise, Skylar.Joshua is amazing as well, although I'm turned off when he screams the songs which he does too often. He was amazing last night.Phillip is not my cup of tea,although his ballad last night gave me 'goozies' and for once his face was not contorted which I find to be a big distraction.Holly will probably leave tonight but good lord she's 15!