Lil Rounds dazzles 'American Idol' judges

Judge Kara DioGuardi proclaimed that Rounds, the 23-year-old mother of three from Memphis, Tenn., was a "powerhouse" after she performed Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" the end of the Fox singing competition Tuesday. Simon Cowell described her performance in a word: brilliant.

Cowell told Rounds he thinks she has "great, great prospects" in the competition.

Rounds was the last to perform in the final group of 12 singers out of the 36 semifinalists. The judges also heaped praise on Felicia Barton, Jorge Nunez, Ju'Not Joyner and Scott MacIntyre.

The top three vote-getters will be revealed during Wednesday's live episode.

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