Joshua Ledet performed his rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke on American Idol Season 11 Top 7 “Now and Then” performance night Wednesday, April 18.

Click to watch Joshua Ledet’s version of “I Believe” by Fantasia here.

According to the judges:

Randy Jackson: Just like you this song was perfect for you.

Jennifer Lopez: When you come back and you held back, I still want more in the end.

Steven Tyler: It made it so big when you popped.

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Skylar Laine sang her version of another Marvin Gaye song “Heard It Through The Grapevine” on American Idol Season 11 Top 7 “Now and Then” performance night Wednesday, April 18.

Click to watch Skylar Laine’s version of “Born This Way” here.

According to the judges:

Randy Jackson: You and Phillip have no problem connecting.

Jennifer Lopez: I love the first song this was good too.

Steven Tyler: You’re like a wild horse who refuses to be tamed.

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Phillip Phillips sang his rendition of Wilson Pickett’s hit “In The Midnight Hour” on American Idol Season 11 Top 7 “Now and Then” performance night Wednesday, April 18.

Click to watch Phillips version of “U Got It Bad” by Usher.

According to the judges:

Randy Jackson: Be who you are.

Jennifer Lopez: I want to do the step with you.

Steven Tyler: Brilliantly awkward. Beautiful.

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Elise Testone sang her version of Marvin Gaye’s hit “Let’s Get It On” on American Idol Season 11 Top 7 “Now and Then” performance night Wednesday, April 18.

Click to watch her first performance – No One by Alicia Keys

According to the judges:

Randy Jackson: That song choice wasn’t right for your voice.

Jennifer Lopez: You always sound so good. You don’t like to show emotion too much.

Steven Tyler: That song showed your versatility.

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Jessica Sanchez sang her second song “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding on American Idol Season 11 Top 7 “Now and Then” performance night of the show Wednesday, April 18.

Click to watch Jessica Sanchez’ first performance of Fallin’ by Alicia Keys

According to the judges:

Randy Jackson: Where you should go is being connected with the lyric.

Jennifer Lopez: We got a little bit of your alterego. BB Chez. She came out a little bit here. Just the voice isn’t going to do it.

Steven Tyler: Bless my soul you’ve done it again. God knows you know you can sing. C’mon girl.

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