In my opinion, Caitlyn is ALOT better than Bianca! It seemed as though Bianca was screaming through the entire song trying to change a country song into a rock song! Yes, Caitlyn did have her rough spots in the song but I thought she was good!

Piece of My Heart is NOT a country song. Janice Joplin is the queen of rock and roll and Bianca sang it pretty much the way Janice does. Had she had a full 3 minutes to sing the whole song and not just the beginning and chorus I think it would have been better. Not her best performance, but I still voted for her.

Yes, there is a country remake, but Bianca was doing the original. I'm pretty sure she only picked the song because she is up for the part of Janice Joplin in Joplin the Movie.

maybe it's just a style thing, but i prefer caitlyn's voice over bianca's, and voted for her. i can see caitlyn having a lot more range and ability long-term, plus she's easier on the eyes and ears right now. sorry, but that's my opinion.

Sorry!!! The country version was the only 1 I had ever heard (I thought that it was the original)! I haven't ever heard of Janice Joplin or her movie(unbelievably)!

I agree with the Judges on Caitlyn. That song was way to big for her. She is a good singer though.

Not much of a music fanatic if you haven't heard of Janis Joplin. Yes, what Bianca was doing was quite similar to Janis' style...nothing smooth about it...but she was a legend. Not many could get away with doing that song, it was the song, not the singer.

Caitlyn was ok...good at best, but came off as stuck up. Bianca's first performance was AMAZING...not easy to compare the two IMO.

Lord if you knew anything about music you would've realized her pitch was all wrong tonight. Not only that, but her ending note was cut off by a small breath that she had to allow herself to take just to make it through. Bianca made a common mistake most singers make in a competition, picking a wrong song. It may have ended her chances (I hope not, and I hope America votes her though) by singing her song that doesn't suit her very well. But Caitlyn is nowhere near the level of Bianca.

Seriously... get a new screen name...

No music "fanatic" could possibly not know who Janis Joplin is... ever heard of Woodstock? What a joke...

*shakes head in disgust*

How was Caitlyn stuck up? Did I miss something somewhere? She seemed very polite and took their criticisms better than I could have, at 40! I would have burst into tears at her age, but she remained composed and thanked them for their advice and comments.

It's not my fault I wasn't born in the 60s or 70s! Just wondering, but how did Caitlyn come off like a stuck up?

It's understandable that someone might not know who janice Joplin is. I think the issue is your board name implies that you would know who a rock legend is. Do you at least know who the Doors are? How about Led Zepplin?

Yeah I've heard of them! The main reason WHY I picked my screen name was because I sing and play alot of music instruments! But I MAINLY listen to country, every now and then pop, and some rock! :)

Fair enough. now we know

Maybe you should change it to "CountryMusicFanatic" then. I'm in awe too that you thought the song was a country tune and had never heard of Janis Joplin! WOW! Sorry...not trying to pick on ya...but...just...WOW!

As for Bianca's performance...I thought it was pretty good. Pretty much on target for what Janis did, imo. BUT...I think I would stick to the jazzier stuff that she did the first time around. She seemed more comfortable with it.

Well, I'm only 14 what do you expect?!?! lol :)

Please do not take offense to what I'm about to ask as I'm merely asking out of curiousity not trying to sound mean or anything but is it that you've never heard of Janis or that you just didn't really know who she is but have heard the name before?

I've HONESTLY never heard of her!

Caitlyn is cute and sings ok but still sounds like a 12 year old. I am sure she will get better as she matures. Bianca on the other hand sounds mature already so her voice is much more appealing. I grew up listening to Joplin and though Bianca did an exellent rendition, she sounds better with a song that does not require the yelling. This is the way the song was originally intended but there will never be another Joplin! But my vote goes to Bianca! She is one talented girl! I also vote for The Millers but only for L.D. He has a great talent and I am sure he will be around for a long long time!

I voted for Bianca, we all know from her last preformance that she has the goods, and i think she did a spot on job of the janis joplin song tonight. in the finals she will be back to more R&B style.

as for Caitlyn she did a well enough job but her voice still has some matureing to do.

The only reason I know who J.J. is because we did a half time show with one of her songs. I can't remember which one it was......oh man it was years ago.

Bianca should do Janis Joplins Me and Bobby Mcgee! I bet it would be awesome!

I was just asking because sometimes people say they haven't heard of someone when really they just don't know who they are that's all.

I only know who she is because I've heard the name over the years on various things on tv, especially in reference to Woodstock and when talking about other people from that time (like Hendrix, etc).

Bianca or Caitlyn, not even close. Caitlyn is still learning and she will be pretty good some day. But she really isn't even in Bianca's league and never will be. JMO

Not even close? I agree. But I think Caitlyn is the better of the two. Bianca sounded to "screamy" to me. She should have stayed with her original style. Caitlyn on the other hand, I can't say if she improved or not since they didn't show her original performance. Seems like NBC may already have their "winners" picked. I think Caitlyn did an AWESOME job and will of course improve, as many of them will. Let's remember, these two are kids and Caitlyn's voice has more potential.

I TOTALLY agree with you. Caitlyn can be groomed into a great star!!! She already has the looks and the voice is sweet. I voted for her as well.

obivously your user name is wrong take a little peice of my heart is a rock song sung by janis joplin if you were truly a music fantic you would know that caitlyn can't sing

She's 14 and a country fan, I think she's been reprimanded enough about her name folks.

Caitlyn was good and prettier...
But Bianca is currently a better singer and did Janis pretty well.

Just my two cents.

I keep forgetting about him,
When actually he was pretty awesome.
He's being forgotten next to Bianca, Rapping Crapo, and crashing stilt girl.

Had the judges not had their heads up their butts he or Bianca would have made it through and I'd have voted for the other one.

Saw Nathan Burton in Vegas last month and he was awesome.

I think Bianca did an awesome job. She was the only one out the singers that isn't a one song pony(is that what you call it) She tried something different and it was so kool to see a kid do that. And did it awesome. She rocked out of stage. I couldn't believe it!!! You have to give it up to her. She's got guts . I liked her bare feet! LOL She got my votes... Rock on Girl!

You probably sure do now. She was a boozer and liked drugs but one **** of a singer. She was an ugly duckling that made it spite looks. The drugs & booze killed her but may also have contributed to her talent. Take the time and listen to her. You may like country but she sang something like the blues as well.

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Not a lot of people can do Janice. Bette was the closest I've EVER heard. But as her voice matures, Bianca could well be the next Janice. I don't think this was her best performance, and I was disappoointed, and I just know that she still has what it takes to BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF - so hang on for the finish.

Bianca, Bianca, Bianca!!! All I can say is that this little one has gotten some major publicity and it has snowed many into believing she is a super talent. Sure, the kid has some talent. But I believe that tonight has shown us that she is not flexible in her range. I have worked with 'up and coming' child talent for years and I am just not particularly impressed with Bianca. She doesn't have that star quality, she doesn't 'glitter' on stage. So she has a good set of lungs, so does my macaw! On the other hand, I was quite impressed with this Catilin Love. She does have star quality about her. She had a bit of a pitch problem tonight which could be nothing more than nerves, lack of sleep from excitement or a throat tickle (too much rehersal?). Look at her face as she is singing. She is all heart and it comes right through in her music. Bianca is a blank chalkboard. Catilin sparkles and 'performs' her music from the bottom of her soul and has awesome range with natural vibrato and resonance. Nothing fake about her. It's just a really sad sin that the publicity fell on the wrong face.... No insult intended to anyone, but I've seen 'em in the making for years now and my feeling is that Bianca is all hype and no heart where Catilin is all heart and no hype. ......just my humble opinion.

Caitlyn's dress was inappropriate. She just turned twelve and a gown with a plunging neckline draws the wrong attention.

No insult intended to anyone, but I've seen 'em in the making for years now and my feeling is that Bianca is all hype and no heart where Catilin is all heart and no hype. ......just my humble opinion.
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i AGREE with someone for once!!! yeah!!! but at the end, they BOTH BLEW it tonight...

I'm a huge Janis Joplin fan and Bianca Nailed it! She was awesome . America knows great talent and she has it!

BWAAAHHHAAAAAAAHAAAA....which cousin, aunt, uncle, family member are you? Bwahhaahahahahhaaaaaaa....

Now see, this is what I'm talking about. Let's loose the hype and look at the truth. No matter who you believe to be the better singer, you have to admitt that Bianca blew it tonight. Janice's style or not, Bianca just didn't do her best work tonight. The brainwashing of the publicity hype is going to make some think she walks on water no matter what she honestly does. If for no other reason, I believe the competition to be unfairly biased!

AMEN BABY AMEN!!!

Just an educated guess, you all will see Bianca again very soon. If not on "America Wants Talent" then on another TV show. Maybe "The Tonight Show", or "Late Night", or how about "Regis and Cathy"?. I would bet money on it. No matter, you will see her again, and very soon.

On the other hand, as sweet as Caitlyn is, and as much as I wish the best for her, you will not hear from her again for many years, if ever. She may eventually get it down as she matures but she just doesn't have it right now. She needs to work on her vocals and her tune as she lacks in both.

Bianca is already there. She's a natural. She was born to sing. The sky's the limit for this young lady. She just needs a great manager to lead her in the right direction. I don't know why they picked this song for her tonight but it wasn't a good call IMO even though she did an excellent job singing it.

GO BIANCA!

Bianca certainly didn't 'nail' the song. She has a throaty voice, but I don't think anyone here realizes that Janice was a BLUES singer. The raspy, rough vocals of blues are what Janice was good at belting out. Janice's soul and rasp was what made her a great performer.

Bianca's voice was made for soul, gospel and R&B (which is NOT what used to be called "Rythem and Blues"). Her voice is full, mature and she has a ton of presence.

Caitlyn is also an amazing singer, but her voice isn't nearly as developed as Bianca's.

I voted for Bianca, but it really doesn't matter. Both will get record deals after the show is over.

--tc

"Just an educated guess, you all will see Bianca again very soon. If not on "America Wants Talent" then on another TV show. Maybe "The Tonight Show", or "Late Night", or how about "Regis and Cathy"?. I would bet money on it. No matter, you will see her again, and very soon. On the other hand, as sweet as Caitlyn is, and as much as I wish the best for her, you will not hear from her again for many years, if ever."


And I present to you the reason for this: Bianca has become a household name because of all the publicity hype! It has nothing to do with which of these girls is more talented! It is mearly the fact that Bianca has been hyped and poor (talented....) Catilin has been IGNORED!

We can throw conspiricy theories around all night, but it IS quite possible that the record companies have already scouted Bianca and are pushing her hype because they already have plans in mind for her. OR it could be that her voice really IS astonishingly developed for her age and that her hype is deserved.

Caitlyn has a wonderful voice, but it's the voice of a 12 year old. I can't imagine her pulling off Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" with all the soul of Whitney Houston. I can see Bianca doing that.

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That is a silly statement. There is no comparison between the two. Bianca simply blows her away.

Bianca is hyped because she's just that good, and deserves it. Nothing else need be said.

..........I guess we are all entitled to our own opinion. Although I would be curious about your vocal and/or musical professional background.....

if your going to post on a public site you better have your facts straight i hate country music and wasn't born in the 50's but i know who hank williams is and mozart benny goodman and what thier music is

i agree that bianca didn't do as well as she could of i agree with judges she chose the wrong song but i also agree with piers caitlyn is NOT a great singer and is not in the same league as bianca while i feel bianca will have a successful career even if she doesn't win caitlyn will go nowhere maybe some more beauty pagents

So she deservers to be hounded over and over and over again about her screen name? Well, now she knows who Janice is and what her music is about, so give it a rest please.

Both singer are just amazing but the better of the 2 is bianca because she has the voice and she nails it with all she has she dont just stand there and go hey look at me she put everthing into it

But the judges are right she needs to be herself