American Idol Season 9: Denver Auditions

The last stop of the Season 9 Audition Tour is the "Mile High City" of Denver, Colorado. The hopefuls want to make a good impression on the judges and move one step closer to becoming the next singing sensation.

Next week, the Hollywood round begins and Ellen Degeneres makes her American Idol judging debut.

Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham--she was the guest judge at the Boston auditions

Mark Labriola-resembles Jack Black; he is a father of a 2 year old boy; sang "Tempted"; he has an unusual story about his family that i will not go into detail--complicated story; he has a honest family background; he has a good voice; He is going to Hollywood--hope he does well there

Mario Galvan-queasy laugh; works as a nicotine addiction counselor--he helps people give up smoking; sang Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock"; lousy voice; Mario's Idol dream is over!!

Kimberly Kerbow-mother of a 5 year old girl; sang Ingrid Michaelson's "The Way I Am"; likes Simon's hair; 4 yeses!!; Kimberly goes to Hollywood!!

Danielle Hayes-hosts live karaoke and sings in a cover band; mother of a 3 year old boy; sang Janis Joplin's "I Am The Only One"; great voice; moving audition; she has a bright future; Danielle's off to Hollywood--4 YES votes from the judges!!

Casey James-was in a motorcycle accident at 21 years old; Simon doesn't like Casey; needs to work on his personality; Casey can change Simon's mind in Hollywood!!

Tori Kelly-16 years old; her younger sister gave the judges her artwork; sang John Mayer's "Gravity"; Victoria likes her look; 3 yeses--moving on to the Hollywood round--there's room for improvement

Austin (forgot his last name)-plays college football; singer/composer; arrogant; stick to the football playing--he has a good shot of playing in the NFL

Kenny Everett-way over the top; screamed the song; Kenny's Idol dream is over!!

Nicci Nix-traveled 14 hours by plane to the auditions; lives in Florence, Italy; the song and the voice--the perfect fit!!; Nicci's next stop--Hollywood!!--4 yeses!

Hayley Vaughn-born prematurely; 16 years old; hopes to be the first African American female country singer; slight lisp; different; bubbly; Hayley's off to Hollywood!!

26 lucky contestants from the Denver auditions will battle it out for the top 24 in Hollywood next week!!