American Idol

Syesha Mercado's Most Memorable Songs

Relive performances by Idol's top female contestant

April 8: 'I Believe'

Never afraid to pick songs that got her compared to singers like Fantasia (or Whitney Houston), Syesha performed the season 3 winner's song for inspirational song week. The risk paid off when Paula told her, "This is one of your most shining nights."

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PUBLISHED: THURSDAY MAY 15, 2008 12:00 PM EDT

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