I haven't started memorizing the names yet, but there are some real talents this year. The top 12 are all going to be hot - I haven't heard any that will be as bad as the worst of the top 12 last year. In looking over last year's top 12, it was hard to believe that some actually made it that far.

I really liked the guy who sang Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance".

There seems to be more guys singing well than gals at this point - unless it's just the editing.