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Nine earn golden tickets in American Idol Season 16 premiere (photo recap)

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American Idol, Season 16, episode one is in the books.

We met nine contestants who advanced to Hollywood; we were introduced to four singers who couldn’t quite convince the show’s superstar judges that they deserved a golden ticket.

Here’s a recap, in photos. For my official recap with videos, head here.

Alyssa Raghu was featured in Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Alyssa Raghu sang “Almost is Never Enough” in Sunday’s episode of American Idol and advanced to Hollywood unanimously. (ABC Photo)

Benjamin Glaze was featured in Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Benjamin Glaze got a kiss from Katy Perry, but three no’s in his quest for Hollywood on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Catie Turner  was featured in Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Catie Turner sang an original song, “21st Century Machine” and breezed to Hollywood on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Coby was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Coby got a unanimous “no” from the judges in Sunday’s episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Dennis Lorenzo was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Dennis Lorenzo closed out Sunday’s episode of American Idol with a cover of “Unaware” that got his a unanimous “yes” from the judges. (ABC Photo)

Grace Walker was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Grace Walker was featured on Sunday’s episode of American Idol, but couldn’t convince the judges to send her to Hollywood.. (ABC Photo)

Harper Grace was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Harper Grace was featured on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. She sang an original song and a cover, and was a unanimous choice to advance to Hollywood. (ABC Photo)

Layla Spring was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Layla Spring was featured on Sunday’s episode of American Idol, performed “Who’s Loving You” and got three yes votes from the judges. (ABC Photo)

Maddie Poppe was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Maddie Poppe performed “The Rainbow Connection” on Sunday’s episode of American Idol and got three “yes” votes to advance to Hollywood. (ABC Photo)

Nico Bones was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Nico Bones sang “Worms” on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. He did not make it to Hollywood.
(ABC Photo)

Noah Davis was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Noah Davis performed “Stay” on Sunday’s episode of American Idol, accompanying himself on piano. He’s Hollywood bound. (ABC Photo)

Ron Bultongez was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Ron Bultongez sang “Let It Go” on Sunday’s episode of American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on a 2-1 vote. (ABC Photo)

Sardor Milano was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Sardor Milano was featured on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. He said he won X Facotr in Russia, but he couldn’t win over the Idol judges. (ABC Photo)

Zach D'onfrio was featured on Sunday's episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Zach D’onfrio surprised the judges with his performance of “The Way You Look Tonight” on Sunday’s episode of American Idol and earned a golden ticket. (ABC Photo)

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