"American Idol" auditioner Angela Crisci, 17, of Newburgh, N.Y. , wipes a tear as she texts her boyfriend that she was not selected to go onto the next round at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. , Sunday, June 14, 2009. "American Idol" is kicking off Season Nine auditions in Foxborough. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

"American Idol" auditioner Angela Crisci, 17, of Newburgh, N.Y. , wipes a tear as she texts her boyfriend that she was not selected to go onto the next round at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. , Sunday, June 14, 2009. "American Idol" is kicking off Season Nine auditions in Foxborough.

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