And the positive praise continues for Howard Beach resident and “American Idol” contestant Pia Toscano, who is now part of the show’s top 11.
During the Wednesday, March 16 episode of the popular reality competition, contestants had to perform a song that came out the year they were born. Toscano, born in 1988, sang Whitney Houston’s “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.”
As with her previous performances, all three judges had good things to say to Toscano.
“You’re why this show is called ‘American Idol’,” said Steven Tyler, explaining that she took a song, performed it in her own special way and nailed it.
Jennifer Lopez, who was happy to hear Toscano sing an up tempo number, thought that the song was the perfect choice.
“And you definitely have an angel watching over you,” Lopez said. “You’re perfect every time you get up there [on stage].”
Randy Jackson thought that Toscano’s performances were sending a strong message to her fellow contestants.
“Every week you’re producing amazing vocals, so you know what that says to every other contestant on this show?” Jackson asked. “Pia is in the competition to win it!”
Previously in the competition, Toscano sang “I’ll Stand By You” and “All By Myself.” Both performances received unanimous positive feedback from Tyler, Lopez and Jackson.
Toscano moved on to the next round following the Thursday, March 17 results show.
This week, the top 11 contestants will sing Motown songs.
To see how Toscano does this week, watch “American Idol” on FOX at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Voting, which can be done by calling, texting or online, begins at the conclusion of Wednesday’s episode with results being revealed the following night.
For more information, visit www.americanidol.com.
Some of Toscano’s “American Idol” performances are also available to download on iTunes.
