The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Guys battled on stage for a spot in the final 12 on Wednesday (March 10). Alex Lambert tackled Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble” to experiment with a more mature, kind of soul sound (watch video below). Alex’s voice is amazing and he is just too adorably shy!

Ellen DeGeneres told Alex he is now a mushy banana and he keeps getting better each week. Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell both agreed that he needs to relax, loosen up and be himself – be vulnerable and give it all! Simon even suggested him to picture Randy Jackson in a bikini if that helps him relax. Oh NO!

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American Idol Top 8 Guys Performances
Lee Dewyze “Fireflies” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Alex Lambert “Trouble” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Tim Urban “Hallelujah” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Andrew Garcia “Genie In A Bottle” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Casey James “You’ll Think Of Me” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Aaron Kelly “I’m Already There” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Todrick Hall “Somebody To Love” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)
Michael ‘Big Mike’ Lynche “This Woman’s Work” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO)