Flashback: Syesha Mercado's "I Will Always Love You"

Syesha Mercado was many times written off as a non-factor on Idol's seventh season, but performances like her take on Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" during Top 9 week's Dolly Parton theme night

Even though the song has been performed countless times on Idol over the years in the style of Whitney Houston, Syesha was able to find a way to make the song work for her by a technical standpoint. It might have come off a little bit like a copycat performance, but there is no denying Syesha's vocals were first class here.

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Poll of the week: Kelly is would-be judge of choice

In last week's poll of the week, IDOL LIVE readers chose Kelly Clarkson as the fourth judge of choice from an assortment of eight qualified female possible alternatives to Kara DioGuardi. Kelly was the lone Idol alum represented in the poll and walked away with 23 votes (29%). She was closely followed by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, who has served as a guest celebrity judge in seasons past. Warren received 18 votes, good for 23% of the total take.

America's Got Talent judge Sharon Osbourne and former diva Whitney Houston tied for third with 10 votes (12%) and Mandy Moore was close behind with nine votes (11%). Jewel and Brandy failed to excite readers, as they received four and one vote(s), respectively.

In this week's poll of the week we ask readers which fall release by an Idol alum they are most excited for. You have exactly one week to vote.

Brandy 1 (1%)
Kelly Clarkson 23 (29%)
Whitney Houston 10 (12%)
Jewel 4 (5%)
Mandy Moore 9 (11%)
Sharon Osbourne 10 (12%)
Kelly Rowland 3 (3%)
Diane Warren 18 (23%)

Total votes: 78

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