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More than 8,000 "American Idol" hopefuls auditioned for the hit talent show in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday, hoping to follow in the footsteps of two previous winners who hail from the southern city.
Would-be pop stars from states as far flung as Virginia, Michigan and California attempted to sway producers in brief auditions. Monday's try-out was part of a series of nationwide events.
Reigning champ Taylor Hicks comes from Birmingham, as does
Ruben Studdard, winner of the show's second season in 2003.
"Maybe I'll get the fever and...
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