American Idol Top 5: Allison Iraheta Smoking with Her Performance of "Someone to Watch Over Me"

Jamie Foxx was the surprise mentor on American Idol Top 5 this week. Foxx is a classically trained musician as well as an Oscar winner for his role as Ray Charles. Foxx was the perfect choice to mentor the Idols this week precisely because of his work on the film "Ray". Foxx did a great job as a mentor. He really seemed to get a feel for each contestant and gave them salient advice tailored to their performance.

The best and most endearing bit of advice he gave was to Allison Iraheta. Allison performed the classic standard, "Someone to Watch Over Me". The song tells the story of a woman waiting for her her lover/protector. He helped her to find the depth of emotion to sing the song with confidence.

The result was an incredible performance, Full of simplicity yet powerful and heartbreakingly beautiful.

Allison possesses such a distinctive voice and a style that is solid. It's hard to see her as just a sixteen year old kid. She has the poise and talent of someone much older. She reminds me of a female Chris Daughtry. Despite her young age she's has outstanding rock chops.

With Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey battling for the first and second spot. Allison Iraheta will definitely make the Top 4. The sure bet to go home tonight is Matt Giraud, although the voters have slipped up before and sent a front runner home before so anything could happen.

Regardless to who wins the competition, Allison has held her own in a field dominated by the men. However Allison has proven that she's more than up to the task. This years field is incredibly talented and all of them have the potential to get a record deal even if their dreams of winning Idol don't come to fruition.