17-year-old Detroiter selected as 'American Idol' contestant

This might give you a reason to watch "American Idol." Seventeen-year-old Detroiter, Cody Sheldon, has been awarded a golden ticket to Hollywood and will be one of the contestants on the show that manufactures stardom.

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A 17-year-old Detroiter is among this season’s “American Idol” contestants.

Cody Sheldon of Detroit impressed judges Tuesday night with his rendition of James Morrison’s “Wonderful World” at the hit TV show’s Phoenix auditions. He was accompanied there by friends and family to support him. The judges awarded him with a golden ticket to Hollywood.

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