Scott Macintyre

Scott MacIntyre, "American Idol's" first visually challenged contestant, was beaming following some "Mandolin Rain" last night. Though MacIntyre had a few pitchy moments, his rendition of the Bruce Hornsby classic was touching, although Kara, who two weeks ago seemed to be canonizing Danny Gokey as a saint who gives us all hope, may have been too effusive about Scott with her beatification of him: "You move mountains."

More to the point was Randy who said "it wasn't the most perfect vocal...but you could feel the passion pouring out." Paula felt happy and proud, while Simon, feeling slightly grumpy, said he wasn't crazy about the song. Judge Dread did add that "there are better singers in the competition, but in a sea of forgettable performances, yours is the only one I'll remember."


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