AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman, caught up with “Idol” judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi at the “American Idol” top 13 party at AREA in Los Angeles and the pretty judges gave out wise advices to the AI hopefuls. They both stressed that PICKING THE RIGHT SONG is the best advice they can give. Paula Abdul further explained, “(It) falls into the elite arena of knowing who you are as an artist. When you know who you are, you know what’s your arsenal to pull from. Some just aren’t comfortable with knowing who they are, yet but they’re still talented.”

New judge Kara DioGuardi agrees with Paula and elaborated, “You have to know at the core who you are as an artist. Choose songs that accentuate your strengths and not your weaknesses. Could you imagine Rihanna singing a country song?” As for the addition of an extra contestant, Paula Abdul said it’s a bittersweet decision. She revealed, “It’s like putting (us) through torture because two will go home next week.” OH NO!! =( Well, here’s me hoping that my fave finalists will pick the right songs!

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