SCORES:

Aili James: 8.5!
Kimberly: 8.5!
Michael: 8.5!

Total: 25.5/30

Carrie Underwood “Something In The Water”

Aili James: *stands and claps* This was a good performance Carrie, but it just left me underwhelmed. Like I loved your connection to the song and everything but I don’t know your voice just got a little tired after a while and it wasn’t perfect throughout. But as a whole, this was a good performance.

SCORES:

Aili James: 8!
Kimberly: 8.5!
Michael: 9!

Total: 25.5/30

Dolly Parton “Coat of Many Colors”

Aili James: *stands and claps* This was such an innocent and simple performance that came from the heart and that’s what touched me. You sang this really well but after a while I really was waiting for you to have your moment but a good performance!

SCORES:

Aili James: 8!
Kimberly: 8!
Michael: 8!

Total: 24/30

Chevel Shepherd “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)”

Aili James: *standing ovation and throws shoes* YESSS GIRL! This is what I am talking about! You really have saved some of your best performances for when it matters most and this was such a beautiful rendition of this song and you won my heart Chevel.

SCORES:

Aili James: 10!!!
Kimberly: 9!
Michael: 8.5!

Total: 27.5/30

LEADERBOARD:

1. Danielle Bradbery - 27.5/30
= Chevel Shepherd - 27.5/30
3. Carrie Underwood - 25.5/30
= Kacey Musgraves - 25.5/30
5. Dolly Parton - 24/30

BUT all could change with their second performance!

close scores!

That’s it for their first performances, now we’re heading on to their second performances.

Kacey Musgraves “Butterflies”

Aili James: *standing ovation* This is the Kacey I’ve grown to love. Your gorgeous tone shined through this performance. This performance is better than your earlier performance because I felt you were more emotionally connected to this song and you took me on a journey with you where I just felt so good and loved every bit of it.