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On their last show before next week's finale, the three remaining American Idol contestants sang two songs each -- one they picked, one the judges picked for them.In their last American Idol performance before the final, the contestants each call their own tune — and sing tunes chosen by the judges. Who will go home with the bronze medal, and who will advance to the final showdown?So Crystal Bowersox finally covered Melissa Etheridge and revealed that, of the final three contestants on this season of “Idol” – the final two, really, since it’s unlikely she won’t make it to the finale – she’s the one most in touch with the range and texture of her voice. Also, somewhat surprisingly, she’s the one with the firmest grip on popular taste – bizarre, given how that at the outset of this season, she seemed like the show’s most anachronistic talent.

Thanks to Alert Commenter Craig for the info.Allison tweeted another great photo on Jan. 31 that we wanted to share as well:That's season 8 semi-finalist Jackie Tohn. Don't Jackie and Allison look gorgeous?Look for Allison to perform "Scars" on the Thursday, Feb. 25 "American Idol" results show. It's a great song, should be an amazing performance.

While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time. American Idol's ninth season will premiere over the course of two consecutive nights with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, January 12 and a 75-minute broadcast on Wednesday, January 13 -- with both beginning at 8PM ET/PT.