After watching the wrenching Hollywood week episodes, I’m just glad that the top 36 American Idol contestants are now singing their hearts out on the AI stage! And the first group of 12 contenders were awesome!! =) Of course some were blah and boring but that’s how contests go. Anyway, here’s the American Idol Top 36 – First Group – Song Choice List:

Alexis Grace: “Never Loved A Man”
Ann Marie Boskovich: “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”
Anoop Desai: “Angel Of Mine”
Brent Keith: “Hicktown”
Casey Carlson: “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”
Danny Gokey: “Hero”
Jackie Tohn: “A Little Less Conversation”
Michael Sarver: “I Don’t Want To Be”
Ricky Braddy: “A Song For You”
Stephen Fowler: “Rock With You”
Stevie Wright: “You Belong With Me”
Tatiana Del Toro: “Saving All My Love For You”

So, who were the top 3 who advanced as American Idol season 9 finalists? Widower Danny Gokey, Texas oil worker Michael Sarver, and 21-year-old mom Alexis Grace! I felt sad for Anoop and Ricky so I hope they’ll have a second chance as wild cards..