It’s the battle of the Idols for next week’s Entertainment Weekly American Idol-themed cover.

EW will reveal the winning cover on EW.com on Thursday, May 24.

Vote for your fave Blake Lewis cover here.

Vote for your fave Jordin Sparks cover here.

Who should win American Idol 6 — JORDIN SPARKS or BLAKE LEWIS?

American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks sang her own rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the musical Carousel in one of the best performances in Idol history. Here’s what the judges said:

• Randy said, “I keep saying it every week but it’s so true this week. That’s one of the best vocals by any contestant on this show ever in six seasons. And it’s from someone who’s 17-years-old one. That was the hottest tonight.”
• Paula said, “You sure picked an amazing song to close the night. It’s one of those songs that’s very haunting. It swells and only someone with great vocals can do it. You did a lovely job. You’re glorious.”
• Simon said, “Unlike Randy, I thought you were fantastic. That song’s about sixty years old. I think you’d have a hit record with that. Brilliant.”

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The most enjoyable American Idol performance of the night from the Top 12 was Jordan Sparks’ rendition of Diana Ross’s “If We Hold on Together.”

Jordin, 17, did an outstanding job and it was her best performance to date on American Idol! She may not have had the best vocal but she was still better than everyone else who isn’t named Melinda or Lakisha.

Here’s what the judges had to say about Jordin’s performance:

• Randy Jackson said, “Tonight with that, you just made it a three girl race (with Lakiska Jones and Melinda Doolittle).”
• Paula Abdul said, “You drew me in right away.”
• Simon Cowell said, “I thought it was a very, very good vocal.”

Watch the video below of Jordin Sparks perform “If We Hold on Together” on American Idol!

And according to DialIdol.com, Sanjaya Malakar is once again in the top 3 thanks for VoteForTheWorst.com. It’s a crap shoot on who’s being sent home, though.

Top 6 Guys pictured below in Row 1 (l-r): Chris Richardson, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Brandon Rogers, Phil Stacey.

Top 6 Girls pictured below in Row 2 (l-r): Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Stephanie Edwards.