american idol is getting ready to begin the audition process for season 22 with the help of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who are joined by Ryan Seacrest for the annual tradition.
Set for Wednesday, August 2nd, the nationwide live virtual search known as Idol across America you start. The process gives auditioning singers a chance to showcase their talents face-to-face american idol producers from anywhere in America and it was how last year’s winner, Iam Tongi was discovered.
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The process gives hopefuls from across America the chance to audition on set dates for a chance to advance to the judging audition round of the competition. Idol across America kicks off with the First 700 event, where hopefuls can sign up to get a VIP seat before anyone else. Meanwhile, contestants will also be given the opportunity to audition in their genre for the first time in Idol across America history.
Auditions are open worldwide to all eligible. For more information on how to apply and eligibility rules, visit www.americanidol.com/auditions. For audition dates and titles, see the full list below. It should be noted that dates and auditions are subject to change and additional fall dates will be announced at a later date:
August 2 – The first VIP 700 event
August 4 – Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
August 7 – Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia
August 9 – Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
August 11 – Open call: Composers-composers
August 14 – Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington
August 16 – Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
August 18 Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire
August 21 – Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
August 23rd – Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
August 25 – Open Call: Country & Rock
August 28 – Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
August 30 – South: Open Call Pt. 1
September 6 – Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Washington DC, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts
September 8 – Open Call: Pop, R&B and Soul
The winner of season 22 could be found in time Idol across America? Only time will tell as the series is slated to return to television starting in the spring of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on american idolnext season as it continues to take shape at ABC.
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