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Thousands of contestants at the FedEx Forum in Memphis wait to enter the 'American Idol' talent competition on Sept. 3, 2006.

Photo by Chris Desmond / Special to The Commercial Appeal

Thousands of contestants at the FedEx Forum in Memphis wait to enter the "American Idol" talent competition on Sept. 3, 2006.

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  • Thousands of contestants at the FedEx Forum in Memphis wait to enter the 'American Idol' talent competition on Sept. 3, 2006.

Photos from The Commercial Appeal and Associated Press/Fox

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