Griffin said Tuesday that collaboration with other countries, including Muslim nations, is welcome and should be encouraged -- but that it would be a mistake to prioritize that over NASAs fundamental mission of space exploration.And shes a giver. This is bigger than the government! she sang on The Healer to resounding cheers. Badu worked the crowd, and the band -- with a wave of her hand she stopped the music, frequently -- and captivated during Me with her soft yet powerful voice. Her assertion early on in the show, Im an analog girl in a digital world! might explain her self-perception and attitude, but it resonated with the room.Crystal Bowersox Last week MamaSox made the very convincing argument that she neednt always chose a big highimpact song simply because shes on American Idol Alas thats wishful thinking on the part of this seasons most talented contestant one whos never seemed entirely comfortable in front of the spotlight After two lovely if ordinary performances its time for Crystal to go big again Thats why we have our eye on I Will Always Love You the song Whitney Houston reintroduced to the public in The Bodyguard But before Houston came Dolly Parton whose country version became a hit in the 70s and which she recorded for the 1982 film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas MamaSox should take her inspiration from Partons version infusing it with some Joplinstyle blues If she goes in this direction it could be a big night for the dreadlocked 24yearold.