Braving triple digit temperatures, close to 4,500 people showed up in Irving on Saturday to audition for NBC’s hit show, The Voice.

“It would mean the world to me because I could just achieve all my dreams, help my family and do what I love for the rest of my life. It would open up so many doors,” said Dallas resident LaKiesha Michelle.

Contestants started lining up as early as 4:00 a.m. outside the Irving Convention Center.

Many families made the drive from nearby states, like Oklahoma and Louisiana.

• Posted: 2012 Jul 29 at 06:48
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