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AMERICAN IDOL Season 10 Auditions Begin Saturday, July 17 in Nashville, TN. Milwuakee, WI; New Orleans, LA; East Rutherford, NJ; Austin, TX; and San Francisco, CA, will also host auditions this summer. 15-year-olds eligable to auditions for the first time.

Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.

Once again, aspiring singers will have the incredible opportunity to audition in cities across the country to become the next AMERICAN IDOL as the No. 1 show on television begins auditions for its milestone 10th season on Saturday, July 17 in Nashville, TN. The search for the next singing superstar will continue in Milwaukee, WI, on Wednesday, July 21; New Orleans, LA, on Monday, July 26; East Rutherford, NJ, on Tuesday, Aug. 3; Austin, TX, on Wednesday, Aug. 11; and San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, Aug. 19.

In celebration of the momentous 10th anniversary and in an effort to continue to find the best undiscovered talent in the nation, AMERICAN IDOL is expanding the eligibility age range for the first time ever to include hopefuls from 15 to 28 years old.

“A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, executive producer of AMERICAN IDOL. “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.”

AMERICAN IDOL auditions will be held on the following dates. Details regarding venues will be announced.

  • Dates
  • Saturday, July 17
  • Wednesday, July 21
  • Monday, July 26
  • Tuesday, Aug. 3
  • Wednesday, Aug. 11
  • Thursday, Aug. 19

The previously announced MySpace online auditions will open later this summer. Sign up today at www.myspace.com/americanidol to stay apprised of details.

Audition information, including forms and requirements, will be available in our Audition Section.

Past winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze have become household names and have made their mark on the recording industry.

Emmy-Award-Winning AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.



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