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Western Kansas Man Clears First American Idol Hurdle

Just one person made it to the next round of auditions after the American Idol team heard 600 area singers in Dodge City’s Wright Park August 24.

David Fisher of Cimarron has been singing his whole life–high school musicals, Kansas Music Educators Association competitions, classes at Dodge City Community College, appearances with the Dodge City Depot Theater Company and at Boot Hill.

After singing the Vince Gill song, “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Fisher was asked to sing a second song, which he took to be a good sign. He sang “Your Man,” by Josh Turner as a film crew recorded video and still shots.

Fisher was then called forward and told the good news. “They said they liked my voice and that I should work on my performance,” Fisher said. Then he was sent to sign forms and paperwork.

As he waits to hear more from American Idol, Fisher continues to work on his family’s ranch near Cimarron.

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