It's a chance at stardom.
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They came prepared to impress the judges.
"You want good singers that have good personalities that can perform," senior producer Patrick Lynn said. "Finding that is like a needle in a haystack. It's not just about singing on this show! It's about your personality."
That was on display everywhere Sunday as the hopefuls sized up their competition and prepared their pitches.
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"I love country, I love pop, I love rap," Mount Olive singer Makenzie Schaffer. "Really, I love all kinds of music!"
We'll see who makes the cut this round.
Watch American Idol when it returns this Fall on ABC11.