Ep 14. Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform

In American Idol season 9 episode 14, titled "Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform," the remaining male contestants take the stage to perform for America's votes.

The episode begins with host Ryan Seacrest introducing judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and guest judge Mary J. Blige. The judges offer their critiques of each performance and give their opinions on who they think should move on to the next round.

First up is Tim Urban, who performs a rendition of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. While the judges are impressed with his improvement since his previous performance, they still find some faults in his performance.

Next is Alex Lambert, who sings "Everybody Knows" by John Legend. The judges praise his unique voice and style, but note that he needs to work on his stage presence.

Andrew Garcia then takes the stage to perform "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison. The judges are impressed with his performance, with Simon noting that it was his best performance so far.

Lee Dewyze performs "Lips of an Angel" by Hinder next. The judges praise his raw, emotional performance, but agree that he needs to work on his stage presence.

Casey James performs "You'll Think of Me" by Keith Urban next, impressing the judges with his guitar skills and strong vocals. Mary J. Blige notes that she sees a lot of potential in Casey.

Aaron Kelly takes the stage to sing "My Girl" by The Temptations. The judges agree that he has a great voice for his age, but criticize his song choice.

Todrick Hall then performs "Somebody to Love" by Queen, prompting a standing ovation from the audience and judges alike. The judges praise his performance and unique style.

Next is Michael Lynche, who sings "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by James Brown. The judges praise his powerful vocals and stage presence.

John Park performs "Gravity" by John Mayer next, with the judges noting that while his vocals were strong, his performance lacked passion.

Jermaine Sellers takes the stage to perform "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. The judges critique his song choice, but praise his vocals and style.

The final performance of the night comes from Tyler Grady, who sings "American Woman" by The Guess Who. While the judges agree that his performance was entertaining, they criticize his lack of vocal ability.

Overall, the Top 12 Male Semifinalists delivered a night of impressive performances, with some standing out more than others. Now, it is up to America to vote for their favorites and determine who will make it to the next round.