Live blog of tonight’s ‘Motown’ week on American Idol. R&B legend Smokey Robinson is the mentor for Motown week. Smokey has written over 4,000 songs and is most famous for ‘Tears of the Clown.’

He Motown founder Barry Gordy told him early on, “We’re not going to make black music. We are going to make music for everyone.”

Matt Giraud – ‘Let’s Get It On‘ – He stated out behind the piano but quickly rose to his feet to belt out this Marvin Gaye classic. His voice is perfectly suited for Marvin and all of the great R&B singers. Matt is going to be a contender and got tonight’s show off to a great start. He even had Marvin’s trademark dance moves down perfectly and had the women in attendance craving more. His voice is a lot more skilled than even Justin Timberlake. Grade: A+

Kris Allen – ‘How Sweet It Is‘ – He blew Smokey Robinson away in the mentor session. He about blew Smokey’s hair plugs out. Kris is very smooth, talented, smart, charming and did a good job going with the second Marvin Gaye song of the night. If Kris were single he would give John Mayer a run for all of the cougars in Hollywood. Very good night for Kris. Grade: A

Scott MacIntyre – ‘You Can’t Hurry Love‘ – He got a lot of help from the three backup singers that resembled The Supremes. Often they were overshadowing him and his shaky voice. It seems at times as if he is stretching his voice. Maybe he is really nervous, it’s just all his songs sound the same. I have been on several cruises and have heard better singers on almost every time. Bad song selection and bad performance! He is in real trouble this week. Grade: D-

Megan Joy – ‘For Once in My Life‘ – Oh me I am not sure what to say. She was extremely jagged, flat, and horrible. She was wearing a Katy Perry ‘fruit dress’ on crack that blended into her ink sleeve. She had the flu excuse last week, and she needs an even better excuse this week. Her dance moves are even more limited than Perry’s, which is scary. Randy said it was a “train wreck” but even the great Casey Jones would have hopped off this train half way through the performance. Everyone in America can agree that performance was bad so she might be in trouble, regardless of how cute she is. Grade: F

Anoop Desai – ‘Ooo Baby Baby‘ – He was brave enough to tackle one of Smokey’s songs with the Miracles. Anoop came out looking like a 14-year old Wayne Newton. It is hard to put my finger on this performance but every note has something like a bad after taste. I know it’s a slow song but it still seemed to lack energy. It was about as slow and boring as President Obama’s press conference last night. I think he is likely to make this cut this week but it could be close. Grade: C

Michael Sarver – ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ - This was almost as much fun to watch as Adam Lambert doing a country song last week, but Sarver did a better job than Lambert last week. I thought Sarver was very solid but not great throughout the song. He likely could be in the bottom three this week. He reminds me of Taylor Hicks jacked up on collard greens. Sarver has more soul than most country boys but it won’t be enough this week or to win this competition. Grade: C+

Lil Rounds – ‘Heat Wave‘ – This song was originally by Martha Reeves and The Vandals. I think everyone had huge expectations for Rounds this week that probably hurt her. This song, which is a classic, seemed a bit underneath her voice and didn’t give her a chance to really shine or have ‘a moment’ as the judges like to say. The performance was very copycat and not memorable. I was most amazed at how her hair has grown 8 inches since last week. On another sidenote Paula is nuts and is wearing a mirror ball ring tonight. Grade: B-

Adam Lambert – ‘Tears of a Clown‘ – He chose the classic Smokey Robinson staple to tackle. To be honest I didn’t recognize this cat when he came on stage tonight. I guess the tabloid reports of his expensive laser procedures on his skin and makeover might actually be true. He came out looking like a smooth, goth Chris Isaak. He was just as smooth as Isaak as well. He totally rocked it. He had the best stage setup of the night. A very nice and intimate acoustic set. He was very smooth, soft, delicate, and sweet on HIS version of ‘Tears of a Clown.’ I have not been a fan of him the past couple of weeks, but he was amazing tonight. It is his competition to lose at this point. A performance worthy of an iTunes download later on. Grade A+

Danny Gokey - ‘Get Ready‘ – Danny took this energetic song by The Temptations. He is perhaps the most solid performer week in and week out. He brings a ton of energy to the stage and is always well prepared. Far and away the best performance of the night by a youth pastor. He was at his best two weeks ago, but tonight was better than last week in my opinion. He is one of four contestants that can win this competition. He is very mature and would do a good job with the public and industry if he did win. Simon thought it was cheesey but I think he resonates well with most of America. He seems like too nice a guy to win it all though. Grade B+

Allison Iraheta – ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone‘ – One of the best songs from The Temptations. Very nasty back story on this song between the writers and one of the members of The Temptations if I remember correctly. Google it sometime if you are bored or watch the biopic. This chick is brain-numbing mature vocally and doesn’t look like a 16-year old either. She was easily the best female tonight. She did a cat scat near the start of the song tonight that was off the hook. She is easily the most original contestant this side of Adam Lambert. This was her signature song of the contestant and worthy of an iTunes download. Only two songs tonight that I would certifiy as downloadable. The other being Lambert’s. She has chance of winning this if she can keep it together and if America doesn’t hold her age against her. Grade: A+

Winners: Matt Giraud, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta

In the Middle: Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds

Losers: Michael Sarver, Scoot MacIntyre, Megan Joy

Likely to Be Eliminated: Michael Sarver or Scott MacIntyre

RESULTS: WHO ACTUALLY GOT ELIMINATED