Collin Regan, a top 20 contestant on season four of Central Maine Idol, sings to a crowd Monday at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell. Regan will perform next week as a top 18 contender.

Reana Michaud sings “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys on Monday during the season four kick-off of Central Maine Idol at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell. Michaud was selected to advance and will perform next week as a top 18 contender.

Central Maine Idol contestants kick off season four with Singer’s Choice Night on Monday in Hallowell where the top 20 contenders performed.

Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandes, a top 20 contestant on Central Maine Idol, claps Monday before the competition in Hallowell. Shevlin-Fernandes was named a top 18 contender.

Jill Buote smiles Monday during her turn on stage for the opening night of Central Maine Idol season four in Hallowell. Buote advances to the next round and will perform next Monday when the top 18 contestants perform their favorite 1970s hit.