By Ashley Thompson

Time to say goodbye to American Idol as the show starts it's Farewell Season. Where IS Brian Dunkelman??? Anyways, judges JLo, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban are back with host Ryan Seacrest to see what else America has left in singing talent. First up is Atlanta and Denver.

Atlanta
Michelle Marie Lecza - 15 years old from Daytona Beach, FL sang Blue by Leann Rimes. The country cutie gets 3 "YES" and a golden ticket.

Josiah Siska - 18 years old from Dacula, Georgia sang Ghost Riders by Johnny Cash. SUPER deep voice! Three more "YES" and the season is off to a great start.

Lindita - 26 years old from Kosovo sang It's a Man's Man's World and sang it very soulfully. She lost 150 pounds to prepare obviously concerned about marketability. Golden ticket in hand she is on her way.

Travis "Billy Bob" Evett - 25 years old from Punta Gorda, FL sang Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way by Waylon Jennings. Unfortunately the honky tonk gentlemen wasn't what they were looking for. Sorry, sir.

Lee Jean - 15 years old from Bluffton, SC sang I See Fire by Ed Sheeran. Surprise performance from Lee. A little shaky but got three "YES" so obviously he has potential.

Denver
Jeneve Mitchell - 15 years old from, Crawford CO sang Chainsaw by the Band Perry. Of course Harry loved the cello playing, off the grid living, artist.

Sonika Vaid - 20 years old from Martha's Vineyard sang Look at Me by Carrie Underwood. Originally from India, she has a very Nora Jones-ish sound and seems to be a favorite. Golden ticket!

Joseph Koulruss - 15 years old from Scottsdale, AZ sang Hello by Lionel Richie... not by Adele. The judges were not fans claiming his las note sounded more like a burp. Eep.

Reanna Molinaro - 23 year old from Hobbs, NM sang Leavin' on Your Mind by Patsy Cline. The self-proclaimed "masculine cop" had a dainty little song. After a few sexual innuendos about handcuffs, theres 3 "YES" votes.

Back in Atlanta
Sylvia Lee Walker - 16 years old from Rayle, GA is a yodeler. The judges love her story and personality but not such fans of the yodeling.

Shevonne Philidor - 24 years old from Tampa, FL sang Disclosure by Latch. Calling herself DJ Shivizzle, she has auditioned 6 times when Randy told her to "try harder". Now she's back and has a golden ticket in hand.

Kory Wheeler - 27 year old singing barista from Jamestown, Tennessee sang and interesting choice of Bennie and the Jets by Elton John. 3 "YES" votes to get through.

Laurel Wright - 19 years old returned from Maryville, TN and sang Follow Your Arrow by Kacey Musgraves. More country and more "YES".

Joshua Wicker - 25 years old from Jacksonville, FL sang Stay by Rihanna with his wife who is about to give birth. A golden ticket for not having her water break in the audition room!

Husband and wife rivalry Alex Sasser - 23 sang Count on Me by Bruno Mars and Jordan Sasser - 26 sang It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion. Cute bickering but only Jordan goes through. Sad.

Back in Denver
Kerry Courtney - 24 years old from St. Petersburg, FL interestingly sang Black Sun by Death Cab for Cutie and gets to go through.

Shelbie "Z" James - 23 years old from Sumiton, AL sang Last Name by Carrie Underwood. So much country music. Remember her from being a finalist on "The Voice"? Yep. She's obviously talented so no surprise she gets a golden ticket.

Now time for the Kanye West audition you've been waiting for. Bad acting, good rapping of Gold Digger, and a very pregnant Kim waiting for him to celebrate his golden ticket. Wonder what will come of this newcomer?

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