Here's the deal. I was in "Tuned In" with Patty this summer. She is awesome! She is going to Hollywood for American Idol in November. She made it past the first three rounds (Simon didn't like her). With a voice and personality like hers, I don't know how she wouldn't make the top 32. (AND SHE'S BEAUTIFUL). So keep listening for her name, and when you see the cute black girl in January on Fox, don't just wonder if it's her. And if it does go that far, you better vote for her. Keep a lookout. She may go by Patricia Dessources instead of Patty (last name pronounced - Day-suess).