Alejandro Aranda shows off his own songwriting abilities, crafting platinum-worthy hits that should feel at home on a potential freshman album.
Laine Hardy, meanwhile, has the most outgoing personality, sporting Southern charm out the wazoo, which makes for a good on-camera presence each week.
Each of the remaining competitors boasts a distinctive personality trait.
Madison VanDenburg is the quiet type who explodes on stage with a voice channeling former champ Kelly Clarkson (who audiences may never hear again on the show).