Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Kristin Walters sings Reba McEntire's "Why Haven't I Heard From You" during the first round of Misawa Idol April 5, 2008. Ms. Walters advances to the next round on April 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Hillary Walsh sings "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor during the first round of Misawa Idol here April 5, 2008. Ms. Walsh will perform again on April 19 during the second round of the contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Danny Blayer performs O-Town's "All or Nothing" during Misawa Idol April 5, 2008. Unfortunately, Danny and two other contestants did not advance to the next round, but still may come back as a "wild card" during the finals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Krystal Boothman-Trotman sings "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill during the first round of Misawa Idol here April 5, 2008. Krystal will advance to the second round scheduled for April 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Simon Walters sings "Bigger Than My Body" by John Mayer during the first round of Misawa Idol here April 5, 2008. Unfortunately, the judges did not think his performance was good enough to advance him to the next round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Samuel Morse, 35th Fighter Wing, sings "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway during the first round of Misawa Idol here April 5, 2008. Airman Morse got the audience involved in singing and advanced to the second round on April 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Cynthia Fontes-Davis performs "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles during Misawa Idol April 5, 2008. The judges commended her for overcoming the stage fright she had during auditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lanita Roney sings "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" by EnVogue during the first round of Misawa Idol April 5, 2008. Soliciting a huge crowd reaction, Ms. Roney advanced to the next round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. Gary Wimbush, 35th Communications Squadron, performs "She's All I Got" by Jimmy Cozier during Misawa Idol here on April 5, 2008. Despite forgetting the lyrics, Sergeant Wimbush was able to improvise and advanced to the next round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Maj. Tori Pearce, 35th Medical Operations Squadron, sings "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera during Misawa Idol on April 5, 2008. Major Pearce advanced to the next round based on an applause-o-meter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Laura Pumarejo sings Joss Stone's "Right to be Wrong" a cappella and barefoot during the first round of Misawa Idol held April 5, 2008. Ms. Pumarejo will advance to the next round and perform on April 19 at the enlisted club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol - First Round

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. Kelly Winston, 35th Security Forces Squadron, sings Lauren Hill's remix version of "Killing Me Softly" during Misawa Idol April 5, 2008. Sergeant Winston's a cappella singing and rapping earned her a spot in the next round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Idol competition kicks-off

Published April 16, 2008

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round

Misawa Idol - First Round