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August 17, 2007

Idol in Cranston: Hundreds with 1 dream / Photo

Journal photo / Kathy Borchers
Edith Ruelas, 22, of Dartmouth, Mass., sings her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" before the local judging panel today.

CRANSTON -- Hundreds of American Idol hopefuls gathered at Gibbs College this morning, vying for a free trip to a regional audition in Philadelphia on Aug. 27.

Contestants came from as far as California to sing before panels of local musicians, radio personalities and music producers.

Organizers plan to announce finalists at about 3 p.m., and a single winner will be chosen later in the afternoon.

Stephanie Lariviere, 16, of Cranston was one of a handful of singers who camped out last night. “We had a half hour of sleep,” she said.

The event is sponsored by WPRI Channel 12.

-- Journal staff writer David Scharfenberg

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