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The Judges Take the American Idol Stage on March 1, 2012

It was the contestants’ choice this week on American Idol, as the Top 9 picked songs from their personal idols. Did their favorite artists bring out the best in them? Well, Jennifer Lopez said she was tired from repeatedly getting out of her chair for standing ovations, so yeah — they pretty much hit it out of the park. Watch all the performances from the Top 9 below!

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Watch Colton Dixon Sing Lifehouse’s “Everything” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Skylar Laine Sing Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder and Lead” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Hollie Cavanagh Sing Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch DeAndre Brackensick Sing Eric Benet’s “Sometimes I Cry” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012

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Watch Jessica Sanchez Sing Beyonce’s “Sweet Dreams” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Phillip Phillips Sing Jonny Lang’s “Still Rainin” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Joshua Ledet Sing Mariah Carey’s “Without You” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Elise Testone Sing Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Colton Dixon, Phillip Phillips, and Elise Testone Sing a Fleetwood Mac Medley in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Joshua Ledet, Heejun Han, and DeAndre Brackensick Sing a Michael Jackson Medley in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, and Skylar Laine Sing a Madonna Medley in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012
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Watch Heejun Han Sing Donny Hathway’s “A Song For You” in American Idol’s Top 9 on March 28, 2012

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