XFactor USA 2013 Top 16

If you've been keeping up with XFactor this year, you know how incredible the top 16 is. I'm so, so happy for everyone that made it through to the live rounds (even though it meant saying goodbye to a few of a my favorite acts. *sigh*) BUT, XFactor IS having a "WildCard" this year, meaning the fans get to bring back one act they thought should never have gone home. (They did the same thing last year with contestant, Diamond White.) In case you missed any of their auditions, I made a playlist of them all on YouTube, so you can click here and get all caught up!

Now you know I can't blog about XFactor and not bring up who my favorites are.. Although they are ALL insanely talented, there are those who I'll be voting/rooting for no matter what.

(Groups) Alex & Sierra- (DUH.) They had me hooked since their audition video, and if you check out their YouTube covers, you'll fall even more in love with them! & Restless Road- Ugh, I'm a sucker for country music and these three (very, very handsome) boys are gonna be HUGE in the country world, mark my words guys.

(Girls) Khaya Cohen- Her voice is so unique and her rendition of Bruno Mars' "Locked Out of Heaven" sealed the deal for me.

(Guys) TIM OLSTAD! Like Kelly said at his audition, his voice is like a blanket of love :) I love all the other boys but I think Tim is such a sweetheart and deserves all the fame he's gonna get from this show.

(Over 25) Jeff Gutt! I was so disappointed when he didn't make it through Bootcamp last season. I thought his vocals were incredible and I was SO happy when he tried out again this year. Thankfully, like Simon said, they didn't let him get away this time. :)

*MY WILDCARD PICKS*

GIRLS UNITED- These girls have such style and are so talented. I honestly think they have the power to take over the industry and be a huge, internationally known girl group. Here's their cover of "Pink Champagne" by Ariana Grande! I love it! (and take a look at their xfactor journey!)
  JEFF BRINKMAN- This guy's voice had me hooked the second after he sang the first line in "You Are So Beautiful." The tone, the raspiness, everything about his voice just makes me so happy. I was super bummed when he was sent home, so I'll definitely be voting for him to come back!
Others I'd like to see come back: Al Calderon & Rylie Brown. (links to their audition)   I'll be happy if either of these people make it back to the competition! I'm not exactly sure how the WildCard voting works but if you tweet @thexfactorusa and hashtag your favorite act as your #wildcard, they'll have to do something about it. ;) Vote away, guys! I know I will be.  P.S the top 16 still have to perform on the first night, and one act from each group will be eliminated. Fans don't have a say in this first elimination because voting only starts with the top 12! So keep your fingers crossed that your favorite gives an awesome performance!