I hate they’re pushing this as some huge match-up.  It doesn’t matter who wins — they’re both going to get a big contract.  Anyway….

First Round:  I liked the song ("Black House and Cherry Tree") the first time Katherine did it.  She did it well again.  But Taylor laid it out and bested her by far with "Livin For the City".  This is shaping out to be like I expected.

Second Round:  I thought Katherine sang "Over The Rainbow" better last(?) week.  She pushed it this time, but it was still rather moving.  Taylor wasn’t as good this round with "Levon" (one of my favorite songs) as he was the first round, but I tstill hought he outsung Katherine.  Barely.

Third Round:  Good lord, Katherine butchered that song.  That’s her first single?  Ugh.  First of all, it was way too low for her. Second of all, she was pitchy.  Taylor was far better (a little sharp at times), but he delivered like he always does.

If it is based on tonight, Taylor wins.  If it is based on the entire series, Taylor wins.

Or, he should win.  I suspect that 80-90% of AI5 voters already knew who they would be voting for, and I suspect that this show didn’t change any minds.  Of course, there may be many first-time voters tonight, so it’s anybody’s guess.

P.S.:  Nice to see some of the old faces….