Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26288837-20160826224845/@comment-25581497-20160828011908

1. Brian Justin Crum - I don't care if he has a sob story, he is a professional singer with the full package. He turned in a Golden Buzzer worthy performance in the Judge Cuts. It's all about song choice if he succeeds or falters. If he puts out an album I'll add it to my music playlist.

2. Jayna Brown - At first I wasn't a fan but then I found myself voting for her in the live shows. She gives me chills. I agree with what Louis Tomlinson said about her.

3. Grace VanderWaal - She is without a doubt the most popular singer (and probably will win) but I'm not convinced that she is going to be as big or bigger than Taylor Swift. I still do enjoy listening to her original songs, something I want to hear more of.

4. Linkin Bridge - I see potential in these guys to have a career. Love their harmonies. Their cover of Free Bird in the Judge Cuts was brilliant. Their quarterfinal performance was a stumble. They should be careful about song choices.

5. Sal Valenetti - At first I thought he was too similar to Landau. He has extra charisma and chose a 1D song to distinguish him from other Frank Sinatra-ish crooners. I like him but not enough to get my votes.

6. Kadie Lynn - Same age as Grace but beyond her years. I actually appreciate Kadie's voice and her charm whether she does actual country music or not. In the live shows, she shouldn't have had backup singers so we could really hear her voice.

7. Edgar - The family is very good at what they do, their harmonies and their song choices. For some reason, however, I find them forgettable.

8. Laura Bretan - Another young girl opera singer. I do find her more compelling than the young girl from last year and expect Lauara to make the finals. The downside for opera singers is the limited number of song choices to choose from.

9. Calysta Bevier - Aside from having cancer, she does have a sweet voice and passion. I'm just not wow'd or feeling what Simon and the other judges getting out of her.

10. Musicality - I saw their audition but it feels like I forgot all about it. I found the performance in their quarterfinals cheesy and not top 5 worthy. I forget what their backstory is. I don't feel inspired, really bored.