top 13

There's been a lot of talk this season about American Idol and how the show isn't the ratings juggernaut it used to be.  However, as a fan who has truly never missed an episode, I feel I must tell you that this year's Top 13 is the strongest in years.  And, last Thursday's "Wild Card" episode was absolutely riveting television.  The judges chose six contestants to "sing for their li

The field is set!  While Paula Abdul is making 911 calls about being trapped in a Mercedes, the new and improved American Idol is setting the stage for its best season in years!  Thirteen Idol hopefuls remain and next week they go toe-to-toe and face weekly eliminations!  Our Idol expert Steve Thompson handicaps the Top 13 for you and shares who's in it to win it and who will end up singing farewe