American Idol 11 - Houston Auditions Recap

Here's the recap post for the American Idol 11 auditions in Houston. Kelly Clarkson auditioned in this city in Season 1. Will we find this year's winner here? What do you guys think of the show? Join the conversation!

The contestants:

Phong Vu sings 'Unbreak My Heart' -- a great start to the show! You won't find contestants like Phong on the X Factor or The Voice.

Cameron Robbins and the rest of the bad auditions march on...

Skylar Laine kills deer.

Baylie Brown auditions again after 5 years!

Kristin Osorio is going through a divorce.

Jennifer Lopez vs. Randy and Steven.

Alejandro wants to incite a revolution!

Allowing wackos to audition in front of millions is the trademark of American Idol. You can't beat the original! We're #1! We're #1!

— Rickey (@rickey) January 27, 2012

Cortez Shaw, the guy with a movie star name, wows the judges.

The judges take a leap of faith with Ramiro Garcia who was born with no ears.

55 hopefuls made it to Hollywood.