Week 1: Top 13 - Judges' Reactions

Lauren Alaina:
Steven - wished it were more kick-ass
Jennifer – wants her to kick it into high gear
Randy - doesn't think the song made her shine 
Casey Abrams:
Steven - "a rainbow of talent," never ceases to be amazedJennifer – blown awayRandy - always excited to see him; unbelievable and exciting, fun to watch

Ashton Jones:Steven - thinks she has a lot more to show us, but that she'll have the chance toJennifer – elegant and professional; wants her to sing more "sing-along" songsRandy - thought it was safe, but liked it; thought she grew as a singer


Paul McDonald:

Steven - a little pitchy, but loves the raspJennifer – thinks he's so unique, watched the crowd smile; hopes America gets itRandy - loves who Paul is and that he's different

Pia Toscano:Steven - slammed it Jennifer – topped last week, really beautifulRandy - always warns people not to do Celine, but thinks she hits the notes and has a gift

James Durbin:Steven - did a great job; sang his own reviewJennifer – voice has a great melodic quality, AS WELL as the ability to hit the high notesRandy - one of his favorites; loves his versatility

Haley Reinhart:

Steven - did great, beautifulJennifer – thinks she does diverse things with her voice and unique, specialRandy - a little boring and sleepy; thinks she can do more
Jacob Lusk:Steven - pure passion and pure music; so goodJennifer –  hard to judge because he makes us feel so muchRandy - has a signature sound; lost it in the beginning but he got it back at the end

Thia Megia:
Steven - pitchy in the middle, liked it overallJennifer – liked seeing her move, sings like an angelRandy - loved the intro; a little pitchy, didn't love the end
Stefano Langone:

Steven - built from the beginning to the endJennifer – was dancing; liked his remix and thought it was him, sounded greatRandy - started off rocky; pulled off singing Stevie by the end, was soaring
 
Karen Rodriguez:

Steven - not enough energyJennifer – heard some trouble with the notes but thinks she's one of the strongest girlsRandy - felt like she was fighting the song; not sure what she brought that was new, sleepy

Scotty McCreery:

Steven - did Garth justiceJennifer – thinks he opened up as a performerRandy - loved it, thinks he could put it out as a record now
Naima Adedapo:
Steven - crazy good, but a little pitchy; she brought flavorJennifer – she has fire, doesn't care about the pitchiness; thinks she's doing it like a real artistRandy - needs to practice the dancing + singing, but loved the reggae