American Idol Season 9: Dallas Auditions

Everything is bigger in Texas. The Idol audition tour is in "Big D"-Dallas, TX to find some future singing stars.

Day 1

Guest Judge: Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother")

Julie Kevelighan-Auditioned in season 1 but didn't make it to the finale; sang Alanna Myles' "Black Velvet"; her voice not good enough for Season 9 so she didn't win a golden ticket to Hollywood for the second time

Lloyd Thomas-father of 2 daughters; sang "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder; Simon's favorite audition; 4 Yeses-going to Hollywood!!

Kimberly Carver-sang a song she wrote; awesome; great vocal but Simon was unimpressed; 3 yeses from the other judges so Kimberly's going to Hollywood hoping to change Simon's mind

Dexter Ward-confident that he is the next American Idol but when he sang Shai's "If I Ever Fall in Love" he sang awfully; no singing career for Dexter

Erica Rhodes-actress; she was on "Barney & Friends" as a kid; sang En Vogue's "Free Your Mind"; rocked it; Barney Kid grows up and goes to Hollywood!!

Dave Pittman-Diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of nine; has trouble breathing when singing; sang Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home"; great voice; unanimous from the judges-Hollywood!!

Day 1: 15

Day 2

Guest Judge: Joe Jonas-one of the Jonas Brothers

Todrick Hall-was in the Broadway version of "The Color Purple" with Fantasia; sang an amusing song he wrote; excellent; star power; he could make top 12; he's going to Hollywood--unanimous decision from the judges

Dawntoya Thompson, Stephanie Hualong-YES!!

Megan Wright-her parents were divorced but later remarried; sang "To Make You Feel My Love"; Simon was surprised; Megan's off to Hollywood!!

Vanessa Johnston-what in the world she's wearing?!; sang "At Last"-Etta James; pitchy; her Idol Journey is over!!

Christian Spear-16 years old; diagnosed with cancer at age 4; sang another Etta James which I don't know the title of; natural gift; fearless; brave; 4 yeses; she's off to Hollywood!!

Day 2: 16

Total: 31 lucky singers from Dallas will be in the Hollywood Round

Next week, Denver & The Road to Hollywood