Top 4 American Idol 11 – Sing California Dreamin’ & Songs I Wish I Had Written Theme

Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol producer, announced on his Twitter account  on May 6 that  Top 4 finalists Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips will perform an interesting double theme: California Dreamin’ (songs written and/or popularized by bands/singers from California) and Songs They Wish They've Written.

Jessica Sanchez
California Dreamin’
“4 in the Morning” – Gwen Stefani
“Firework” – Katy Perry
“I Can’t Make You Love Me” – Bonnie Raitt

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Listen” – Beyonce
“Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato

Hollie Cavanagh
California Dreamin’
“Gravity” – Sara Bareilles
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” – Fergie
“I’d Rather Go Blind” – Etta James

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Because of You” – Kelly Clarkson
“Finally” – Fergie
“Hurt” – Xtina

Phillip Phillips
California Dreamin’
“Mr Jones” – Counting Crows
“Cough Syrup“ – Young the Giant
“21 Guns” – Green Day

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“3 am” – Matchbox Twenty
“Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon

Joshua Ledet
California Dreamin’
“November Rain” – Guns N’ Roses
“Home Sweet Home” – Motley Crue

Songs I Wish I Had Written
“Hello” – Lionel Richie
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland
“Purple Rain” – Prince
 

AI11 press release: 

(Courtesy of http://showbiznest.blogspot.com)

Tonight, the Top Four Finalists were revealed – Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. One of them will be crowned the next AMERICAN IDOL! After America cast a season-high of nearly 60 million votes for their favorite finalists, it also was revealed tonight that Skylar Laine had received the fewest number of votes and was eliminated from the competition.

With only three performance shows left in the season, tune in next week, Wednesday, May 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when the Top Four return to the IDOL stage to sing for America’s votes on a “California Dreamin’”– themed performance show.

Don’t miss the live results show the following night, Thursday, May 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when the Top Three finalists are announced and get set for their hometown visits to see family, friends and fans. In addition, global superstar and AMERICAN IDOL judge, Jennifer Lopez, will perform her hit new song “Dance Again.” Season Seven AMERICAN IDOL winner David Cook also returns to the IDOL stage to perform “The Last Song I’ll Write For You.”