Ray Christopher, who made it to the first round of Hollywood Week, didn't even expect to make it past his first audition. He shares how a series of unexpected industry connections lead him to American Idol, and how a moment in his audition really made the judges' decision surprising. Find Ray on all social media platforms @raychristopher_

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