But in order to fulfill their dream, they had only 15 seconds to show the judges their best and they used different ways to do that. Wearing musical legends’ costumes or dressed like witches, they all had the same goal – to impress.

Dallas has proven to have potential, Kelly Clarkson, the first and most successful "American Idol" winner has roots from the neighboring, and also Nikki McKibbin, who finished third to Clarkson.

The contestants were assisted with ice packs and were offered first aid if temperatures that climbed past 90 degrees affected them;  the others were assisted by their iPods to help them rehearse and by their friends or family to provide them support.

But those who passed this Monday’s audition will have to confront another one, in front of show executives before they have the opportunity to  sing  in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson for the taped portions of the show.

Last week no less than 12,000 people were gathered by the same dream – American Idol- in San Diego.

Five more auditions are ready to challenge some other talented people in  Omaha, Neb.; Atlanta; Charleston, S.C.; Miami and Philadelphia in the weeks coming.

Get ready for the show! They sure are, preparing surprises for their return to the air in January!