MINERAL WELLS —
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tried to throw in some dramatics Wednesday night as far as Casey James' fate on the popular Fox reality show.
On a night in which the top 12 would be pared down to 11, Seacrest was forming the threesome with the fewest votes. Already separated from the group were Paige Miles and Tim Urban.
It came down to James, of nearby Cool, and Lacey Brown, of Amarillo, for the third spot. The theme for the week was songs by the Rolling Stones. James performed "It's All Over Now" while Brown sang "Ruby Tuesday."
Seacrest said it was Brown who was in the bottom three and declared James safe for another week.
Urban was soon sent back to safety, leaving the elimnation drama to Brown and Miles. Miles was then safe, and Brown ended up the first member of the top 12 to depart, unable to convince the judges to use a one-time save.




