Tonight's the night Utahns have waited for: To see themselves on TV, singing their hearts out for the judges on "American Idol."

Footage from July's auditions at EnergySolutions Arena (and follow-up auditions in September, when the coven of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and newbie Kara DioGuardi were in town) will be shown tonight at 7 on KSTU, Ch. 13.

The Tribune's Vince Horiuchi anticipates tonight's "Idol" episode, recounting the audition experiences of several Utahns who aren't going to Hollywood.

Of course, getting the "you're going to Hollywood" call isn't the end of one's problems, either. Take the example of Joanna Pacitti, who's written up in today's New York Post as a potential "ringer" - because she's already had a record contract, plus a couple of soundtrack appearances and a stint on an MTV reality show.

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