In just the first two nights of American Idol, three people from our area have wowed the judges and are on their way to Hollywood.
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After night two of the premiere here on 6abc, I think we can say with confidence that this is our year.
On Monday night, a third contestant from our area auditioned and a third golden ticket was handed out.
Mara Justine is a 16-year-old sophomore at Absegami High School in Galloway Township, New Jersey.
Mara's mom, Linda, tells us she's had that big voice since she was a little girl.
Mara started singing when she was 8-years-old and 8 years later, she got her shot at stardom and her chance to sing for the celebrity judges.
Let's just say, their decision was unanimous.
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"Having them all standing up for me after I got done performing, it was just so cool. It really was. They actually told me afterward in the interview that I was the first standing ovation of the season, which I freaked out. I was like 'What?? That's crazy!'," said Mara.
And so Mara is on her way to Hollywood with mom by her side - her biggest fan since day one.
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