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PHOTO GALLERY: Haley Greets Idol Fans In Deer Park

American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart makes her first hometown appearance at the AT&T store.

Haley Reinhart gave her fans a treat Saturday morning when she revealed the American Idol judges' pick for the song she will sing at next week's show on May 18.

It will be "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette.

"Very cool," Reinhart said. "I think the judges chose wisely."

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After waiting for more than two hours in drizzle and 40-degree temperatures, fans of American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart warmed up quickly upon seeing their star Saturday morning in front of the AT&T store at Deer Park Promenade Towne Center.

Reinhart was originally scheduled to appear at 8:45 a.m., but it was after 10 a.m. by the time she walked out the front entrance of the AT&T store to greet her fans.

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They screamed her name, cheered and asked for her to sing, but Reinhart declined to save her voice for tonight's concert at Arlington Park.

"I want to be able to really give it my all there, so come out and see me," Reinhart said.

Reinhart thanked the fans for coming, and then spent some time signing autographs to just about everything put in front of her, including cell phones, shirts, posters, photos and body parts.

"I wish there were eight of me," Reinhart said, trying to sign as many as possible.

Reinhart was slated to move on to Wheeling High School for a stop. A parade in her honor is set for 4:30 in downtown Wheeling and the concert follows at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Park Race Track.


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