American Idol Audition Dates

If your dream is to sing your way to stardom then you need to pay close attention to the American Idol audition dates.

Due to its phenomenal success, American Idol has spawned thousands of imitation websites. However, there is only one official American Idol site, which provides the most accurate information on all things related to the popular Fox reality TV series. The official Fox site provides a complete list of American Idol audition dates, times and locations.

The official American Idol website is also the only place you can obtain helpful tips on a plethora of details relating to auditions, including:

• Where to park
• Cost of parking
• Where to line up
• Wristband distribution
• Age requirements
• Registration dates
• Information on audition rules and restrictions

The official American Idol website also provides updates on audition information and lists any amendments made to times or venue listings.

Once you obtain the audition dates you can plan accordingly. Producers make a concerted effort to hold auditions in various regions of the country. Traditionally, auditions are held in large metropolitan areas because turn out is extremely high. Venues for American Idol auditions need to accommodate up to 20,000 hopefuls at one time.

Past American Idol auditions have taken place in:

• San Francisco, California
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Phoenix, Arizona
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Louisville, Kentucky
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Jacksonville, Florida

Potential American Idol contestants are not limited to a single audition. If you have the means to travel to more than one city to try out for the show, you are encouraged to do so.

A warning to all pop star wannabes: You are not alone. The search for the nation's next singing sensation is a process that attracts tens of thousands of individuals. According to show producers, a single American Idol audition typically draws between 15,000 and 25,000 hopefuls.

In some cases you are allowed to camp out at designated venues 24 hours in advance of the audition. If given the opportunity you might want to take advantage of this option as some lines stretch more than two miles on audition day. Once you are inside the venue you will be given exactly 15 seconds to impress a panel of judges. Immediately following your audition, you will be notified as to whether you made it to the next round. This is your first step to advancing to the finals in Hollywood.

Thanks to previous American Idol shows that have given viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the audition process, it's no exaggeration to say that the odds of making it to the final round are stacked against you.

You can better your chances by studying American Idol audition dates. For example, if the date of a particular audition is in August, you may be sweating while you wait. It pays to dress for the elements and bring extra make up for touch ups or risk looking (and smelling) like pickled swine.

Regardless of which audition you attend, the process will be an all day affair. Almost all auditions start promptly at 8 a.m., which means if you are not a morning person, you should plan to go to bed early the night before.

In addition, whether you attend an audition in the spring or summer it's important to wear comfortable clothing that will look crisp after sitting around for up to 12 hours.

Finally, no matter what audition date you choose to attend, don't expect to rub elbows with celebrity judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Show producers are responsible for whittling down the first round. If you make it to round two, then you will get to show off your pipes to the big guns.

While you wait for your chance to shine, work on your voice and refine your technique. Then, when the stage is yours, you'll be ready.

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