After months of anticipation, New Yorkers will finally get to see one of their own enter the judges' room on American Idol and sing her heart out.
American Idol released its first trailer for this year's season back in January, and although we didn't get to hear any of her audition during the one-minute clip, New Paltz teenager Laila Mach made an appearance (at 0:51) as she showed her family her golden ticket to Hollywood.
"I'm thrilled that I will be on the show this season," the high school sophomore told the New Paltz Arts in the School Association. "I'm so glad I have never given up on my goals, even when I've been told no in the past. I'm looking forward to all good things ahead!"