Article Photos: Oklahoma City's growth to shine on "American Idol"

Supervising Producer Patrick Lynn at the American Idol auditions at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Friday, July 20 , 2012. Photo By David McDaniel/The Oklahoman <strong>David McDaniel - The Oklahoman</strong>

Supervising Producer Patrick Lynn at the American Idol auditions at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Friday, July 20 , 2012. Photo By David McDaniel/The Oklahoman David McDaniel - The Oklahoman