'American Idol' -- Bowersox Kills It Again

"American Idol" contestant Crystal Bowersox is sweeping the competition right under the rug.


Standing atop a cozy rug last night, Crystal sang an awesome rendition of Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee."

Her only close competition: Michael "Big Mike" Lynche, whose sultry R&B version of "When a Man Loves a woman" also wowed the judges.

Elimination is tonight ... we're guessing these two are stickin' around.