Simon Cowell's days on 'American Idol' may be numbered, but on Tuesday it was all about new beginnings. Season 9 has officially kicked off and the first audition episode went off without a hitch. Our pals at Aol Television were glued to their TV sets, cataloging each and every singer to make it to air. You had the familiar mix of good, bad and horrendous. Some Highlights:

Andrew Fenlon Audition Tests Simon's Patience
Maddy Curtis Sings 'Hallelujah' in Boston
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