Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” made its way to Seattle today, holding

Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” made its way to Seattle today, holding auditions for those who think they are the next BIG star (remember Susan Boyle?)! With no upper age limit, people 12 and up flocked to the Key Arena to showcase their star potential.Our photographer even got coaxed into the action. Good luck folks, we’re rooting for you!Photos by Chona Kasinger.Published on April 20, 2011

An X made of Pepsi cans. I'm assuming 'The X Factor' is sponsored by Pepsi?

An X made of Pepsi cans. I’m assuming ‘The X Factor’ is sponsored by Pepsi?

Hopefuls file in to Key Arena. Good luck, folks!

Hopefuls file in to Key Arena. Good luck, folks!

I hope Natasha's fiancee doesn't see this!

I hope Natasha’s fiancee doesn’t see this!

Roxann, Katrina and Kaitlyn planned on singing their hearts out.

Roxann, Katrina and Kaitlyn planned on singing their hearts out.

The excitement was infectious. Even at 8am.

The excitement was infectious. Even at 8am.

The X Factor cameras were rolling outside and in.

The X Factor cameras were rolling outside and in.

Did they have a blimp camera too?

Did they have a blimp camera too?

Mamayamaheartofsoul planned on blowing the panel away with some Aretha.

Mamayamaheartofsoul planned on blowing the panel away with some Aretha.

Nancy's got the attitude - and hopefully, the voice too!

Nancy’s got the attitude – and hopefully, the voice too!

Julie Kapp was well-rehearsed with The Beatles' All You Need is Love.

Julie Kapp was well-rehearsed with The Beatles’ All You Need is Love.

Seattle's variety shows!

Seattle’s variety shows!

Mother and daughter singing team  Amy and Carinalia.

Mother and daughter singing team Amy and Carinalia.

Brittany Covielo - a singing hopeful.

Brittany Covielo – a singing hopeful.