I can’t talk about Don Quixote today. The actions of the Duke and Duchess are too cruel, almost unconscionable. Even has Pancho shows his ability to govern. 

Instead, I look forward to Grand Ole Opry week on American Idol. Here’s how it should go down:

Alexis probably stands the best chance. She’s got memphis roots, a natural drawl, and her vocal style is probably best suited to country.

Adam will be interesting to watch. While he probably couldn’t lose at this stage if he tried, it’s hard to see him really kicking out the country in any way that feels authentic. He’s dramatic and hyperactive. Though he looks like Ryan Adams. That could help.

Allison should have no problem carrying this category. She’s a rocker, and the roots of rock and country are intertwined. She’s easily become one of my favorites this season.

Anoop’s place in the competition feels the shakiest to me. He’s been uneven and hasn’t shown the best judgement in song choice or delivery lately.

Danny—you know—he’ll deliver. He delivers on everything, he’s affable.

Kris should have no problem here. He’ll strum his guitar, look out of this doleful eyes and still fail to really impress me.

Lil Rounds may not be the most country of the group, but she’s so confident, so poised, and has such vocal power it’s hard to see how she could not do well here.

Matt See Chris, above, but replace guitar with piano.

Megan. I love Megan. She’s said that she fears Country Week, but I do look to her for one of the most original performances of the night.

Michael will either perform MOR country rock or he’ll dig down into his working-class roots and really bring himself into it.

Scott will probably play the piano. And he’ll probably do pretty well, but I see something sleepy, something…