"AMERICAN IDOL" AUDITIONS

Do you have what it takes to become the next AMERICAN IDOL? Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk, Kris Allen was a college student, David Cook tended bar, Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership, Carrie Underwood lived on a farm, Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer and Kelly Clarkson was a waitress. One audition changed the rest of their lives.

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. (The previous minimum age requirement was 16). So, if you or someone you know is an aspiring singer, take advantage of this incredible opportunity to audition in cities across the country to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. The No. 1 show on television begins auditions for its milestone 10th season on Saturday, July 17 in Nashville, TN, and continues in Milwaukee, WI, on Wednesday, July 21; New Orleans, LA, on Monday, July 26; East Rutherford, NJ, on Tuesday, August 3; Austin, TX, on Wednesday, August, 11; and San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, August 19.