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Christian Artist Mishavonna Henson failed to advance to the final round in American Idol. 

Her only remaining hope is to be chosen by the judges as a "wildcard" for one of three remaining spots that will not be chosen based on voting. 

Some are speculating that Mishavonna's odds of being a "wildcard" are reasonably good, given: (1) the current imbalance between men and women (currently 4 to 2); (2)  Misha's wise acknowledgment during the show that she had obviously "chosen the wrong song" since the judges thought so (was this candor, pandering, or some combination thereof?); and (3) Misha's overall solid singing performance.

After her performance on Wednesday, Misha received mixed reviews for her performance on American Idol.  The judges thought she was a great singer, but "too serious."

"Something left me a bit cold," observed Simon.  "You're a great singer," but "you're very serious" and act "too old."  "I just wish you were a bit younger and a bit more fun."

If Misha wins one of three spots to continue on to the next round, she will join the "Final Twelve," which will provide her more opportunities to sing to a national audience from Hollywood.

Mishavonna attends South Coast Christian Assembly in San Juan Capistrano, California.  Mishavonna won First Place in the Female Vocal Solo Category at the 2008 Assemblies of God Fine Arts Festival.  "I give God all the Glory," she said of her Fine Arts win.

"This is a dream come true," she said of her initial win on American Idol.  It was also a dream come true for her mother Natassia, who is reportedly closely involved in Mishavonna's career, "We all feel so blessed that Mishavonna has gotten this far...it has been a Dream come true!"

Mishavonna has a fan you might not expect:  Teen pop idol Debbie Gibson.  Gibson was a popular singer in the 80's and early 90's and is known for such hits as "Only in My Dreams" and "Foolish Beat."

On her blog, Gibson raves about Mishavonna:  "Mishavonna is a superstar vocalist, musician and a sweetheart and we here at Electric Youth are so proud of her!!!  Go get 'em Mishavonna!!!"  Mishavonna attended Gibson's Electric Youth music camp last summer.

Read More: Links

Mishavonna's MySpace Page

'American Idol': Top 36 revealed

Debbie Gibson's Blog

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