Even in Hollywood, Hollie Cavanagh is feeling the pull from North Texas. The teen from McKinney Boyd HS survived another week on the hit show American Idol.

Hollie struggled a bit Wednesday night with her Queen-inspired song "Save Me" -- but knocked it out of the park with her version of "The Climb," made famous by Miley Cyrus. This week the finalists had to perform both a Queen song and a song of their own choosing.

Judge Randy Jackson said, "Yo. Now that's the Hollie Cavanagh we love. That's the one. Hollie is back. That was beautiful -- perfect song for you."

Jennifer Lopez also agreed. "It was perfect; it was perfect for you....the emotion, the notes, the whole thing."

Thursday's Bottom 3 consisted of Cavanagh, Elise Testone and Skylar Laine. The country-girl-next-door Laine was sent to safety and it was down to Cavanagh (who we knew was safe) and Testone. It ended up being the end of the road for Elise, who had a great run with her rock ballads.

Holliepops had a fantastic week last week when she really scored with the fans with Adele's "Running in the Deep." Apparently some fans were surprised that Colton Dixon left the show. I was not at all surprised.

What's Up?
Somehow Phillip Phillips has skated away safely during all this commotion. He performed a Dave Matthews Band song (horribly) and somehow he's been avoiding the Bottom 3. How is this possible? His time is coming.

Stay Tuned
Spoiler alert. I'll have some more special insight about Hollie Cavanagh next week. Be sure to catch the performance show next week on Wednesday on  FOX.

I can't possibly find enough time to do all the things I'd like to do this weekend. You will definitely find me at The Frisco Bar's Crawfish Boil benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Colin County this Saturday.

The Frisco Bar's 4th Annual Crawfish Boil
Time to get your Crawfish on you Cajun seafood lovers! It's an all-day party in the parking lot at Lebanon and Legacy in Frisco with spicy food, rockin' music, kids' activities, and an exotic car show. Last year I won an awesome gift basket with Fire Fly Sweet Tea Vodka, some cute glasses and a beverage dispenser. This year I'm hoping somebody will give this fun-loving media girl a ride in their Lamborghini. Somebody hook a girl up for a photo op! You can't have any more fun than this and help a great cause at the same time. For a $20 donation, you can enjoy $1 beer from noon to 4 p.m., drink specials and eat lots of Crawdaddies. More event details here.

DSM's Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles
Come together for Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles this week from April 24-29. They want to hold your hand, Shake It Up Baby and get down to Fair Park. Get by with a little help from the Dallas Summer Musicals. More event details.

Hug a Tree at Arbor Daze
It's a free festival where you can learn about trees, win a free tree, and delite in food, beverages, arts and crafts and more. The tree giveaway is legendary. That should get you there! two-day event takes place on April 28-29, 2012. City Hall Complex, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, TX. More event details.

Let's Go Rangers!
The Texas Ranger are hot off an 8-game winning streak so it's a perfect time to catch some great MLB action at home this weekend against the Rays April 27, 28 and 29. All games start at 7:05 p.m. More details on the Rangers.

Late Night at the DMA
The third Friday night of each month, the Dallas Museum of Art is open until midnight. Admission is $10 or less, DMA members and children under 12 free. Some exhibitions may require an additional ticket. More event details.

(Photo courtesy of The Frisco Bar)

Despite another trip to the Bottom 3, Hollie Cavanagh was declared safe -- making the Top 6 finalists on American Idol.  Cavanagh showed a lot more confidence and knocked it out of the park with her version of "Running in the Deep" by Adele on Wednesday night. The teenage singing sensation is from McKinney Boyd.

The bottom 3 included Elise Testone, Colton Dixon and Hollie.

It was the end of the road for Dixon, who struggled with "Bad Romance," by Lady Gaga (though some of the judges actually liked it). Dixon originally wasn't going to audtion this season, he changed his mind while watching his sister's audtion. Colton also auditioned for the previous season of Idol. Dixon ended the show on his knees, giving thanks with a praise song that he'd performed during a previous week's show.

More on Hollie's performance this week.

She's in it to win it DFW. Keep supporting our home town girl!

Ted Nugent lives for controversy. After making some unpopular remarks about the Obama Administration, the Secret Service got involved, meeting with the guitar hero in Oklahoma.

Today, April 19, 2012, Ted Nugent announced that he did meet with members from the Secret Service in Oklahoma. He clarified that he did not make any threats of violence. According to his website, he gives the following explanation:

"I met with two fine, professional Secret Service agents in OK today. Good, solid, professional meeting concluding that I have never made any threats of violence towards anyone. The meeting could not have gone better. I thanked them for their service, we shook hands and went about our business. God bless the good federal agents wherever they may be."

In only a way that Uncle Ted can communicate, he alluded that smart people know better than to think he'd make threats. "By no stretch of the imagination did I threaten anyone's life, or hint at violence or mayhem. Metaphors needn't be explained to educated people."

My Interview With Ted Nugent
Here is my interview with Ted Nugent that took place on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Next Stop: Texas
Nugent is playing a concert after the horses race at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday, April 21. He owns property in Texas and considers himself a part-time Texan.

Vote in My Poll
Do you love or hate Ted and his politics. Please vote in my poll. Ted loves freedom and encourages you to vote!

Concert Photos
Here are photos from the April 21 show. (Photo ©Angela Patterson)