James Layne

Thousands descended on Indy CD & Vinyl, Luna Music, Karma Records, and Vibes Music on a perfectly sun-drenched Saturday.

“Some say that through his books, John gives a voice to teenagers. I humbly disagree,” Shailene Woodley writes in TIME. “I think John hears the voices of teenagers.”

Indy’s own delivered the best overall vocal of the night. It’s belted high notes that get America’s votes, and Kaufman delivered his own with a side of Hoosier humility.

And she will let no one leave empty-handed: “Everybody is guaranteed to leave with a dress,” says West.

Host Carson Daly called Kaufman’s take on a Bruno Mars tune “the performance of the night.” Here’s a look at his top four foes going into the live shows.

He should probably get used to the fame, as The Fault in Our Stars will surely be a juggernaut at next year’s MTV Movie Awards.

She visits all IPS high schools to invite junior and senior girls to her dress giveaway on April 16.

The soulful singer has jumped from Team Adam Levine to Team Usher. Assuming he makes it to the final 12, it will be viewer votes that determine his fate—so if ever there was a time to rally behind this guy, Indy dwellers, it’s now.

Most of the photos are shot with wide-angle lenses, capturing the timeless architecture along with the sweeping beauty each season brings the iconic Midwest campus.

This was a fully engaged audience feeding off the contagious, nonstop energy of the free-spirited five-piece act.

“Whether you find it in a little jazz club, or on the street, or on a big stage, or on national television, talent is talent,” Kaufman says. “If you refuse to listen to somebody just because he or she was on a reality show, then you’re making your choice based on bad criteria.”

“There will definitely be some thrashing and head banging and good ol’ spontaneous banter—just a heavy non-stop night of GROUPLOVE. If you are there, you are a part of it.”

Month of May festivities will ramp up to performances by rockers Sammy Hagar and Sublime With Rome, followed by the eardrum-shaking beats of NERVO, Dillon Francis, and Hardwell in the infield during the Indy 500 race itself.

New acts go on every five to 10 minutes at this charity-aiding showcase that also serves as an ADD-addled arts lover’s dream.

“It will be a great experience for all of us to join together in community for a goal—equality and acceptance,” says Fever player Layshia Clarendon.