Lillie McCloud took the stage on THE X FACTOR USA for her Top 8 live performance and Big Band Week. Lillie McCloud sang “Summertime” by Ella Fitzgerald. On tonight’s show the top 8 performed live in front of coaches Simon Cowell, Kelly Rowland, Demi Lovato and Paulina Rubio for America’s vote and to make it to the coveted “Top 6.” Did you watch tonight’s performance show? We did and we recapped it here for you.
On tonight’s show the theme for the evening is Big Band Week. The Top 8 Finalists will perform their song choices for the judges and America’s votes when the voting lines open immediately after the show. This week is a double elimination week, so the finalist have to bring their all to stick around another week.
Judges’ comments: Lillie McCloud sang “Summertime” by Ella Fitzgerald – Demi said: “Lillie OMG you have been hiding that range so long. Kelly amazing job, I am blown away.” Paulina said: “Each week I am so excited to see you and you bring it week after week.” Simon said, “I loved the last note, but, because I wanted to happen – I wanted you to get off kick your shoes off and let your self go. It was no raw enough for you. I wish I mentored you on that song.” Kelly said, “Simon shut up!”
If you want to see Lillie make it another week, you have to vote for her. Lillie took to his twitter to ask her fans to vote, “Hello Angels its time to fight again. Please know that I do need my Angels! Calling all Angels!!!! Vote vote and vote Again. Thank u so much”
Canadian vocalist Michael Bublé is scheduled to be a guest performer Wednesday and Thursday on The X FACTOR. This soulful crooner has been topping the charts for the past 10 years. He’s won three Grammy Awards, an American Music Award and a stunning 11 Juno Awards. Michael Bublé won’t be the only international superstar to take the stage on this week! The X Factors very own Demi Lovato will also perform live on Thursday.
Check out the video below and let us know what you thought of Lillie’s performance? Was it enough for her to make it through for another week? Did you miss any of the other artists performances? If you did, you can see them all HERE! Sound out in the comments below and let us know your thoughts.