'American Idol' Week 3: Power Rankings

See where singers from Omaha and Miami auditions fit on Michael Slezak's top 20, then pick your fave

1. Kristy Lee Cook
Gorgeous Oregonian's ''Amazing Grace'' was the hands-down highlight of American Idol week 1, and Internet backlash about her one-time deal with Arista Nashville hasn't stopped her from topping our reader poll for two weeks running. (Last week: No. 1)

2. Samantha Sidley
Demure beauty played along gamely when Ryan and Paula swapped duties during her audition, then delivered a restrained, lovely version of ''Don't Know Why.'' If, as we suspect, she's more than a Norah Jones copycat, she's one to watch. (New this week)

3. David Cook
Beat-down fauxhawk aside, this congenial rocker proved his smarts (studying Daughtry tapes before auditioning), fashion sense (rocking a cool argyle sweater vest), and vocal ability (delivering a unique take on ''Livin' on a Prayer'') in one fab audition. (New this week)

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