'American Idol' behind the scenes: 'Idol' coaches talk the Top 3

[Naco1776]

Continuing our exclusive series, American Idol vocal coach and arranger Debra Byrd and associate music director and arranger Michael Orland sat down with EW to discuss Wednesday night’s Top 3 performance show. For a decade, Byrd and Orland have been on the front lines with the contestants, from Hollywood Week to the grand finale in May. The two work with the contestants on their respective songs, helping them shine on the Idol stage and in front of a national TV audience. Click through to read their take on this week’s show, including how Haley got a Led Zeppelin song cleared for the program, how last-minute of a decision it was to have Haley’s dad perform with her onstage, and how Lauren responded to slipping up in the middle of a song.


'American Idol' behind the scenes: 'Idol' coaches talk the Top 3 -- EXCLUSIVE | PopWatch | EW.com

[Cathie Wynkoop]

Very interesting about the Carrie part!!

Thanks, Naco....I always enjoy reading these!