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American Idol Season 10 Auditions Begin Saturday, July 17 in Nashville, TN
June 21, 2010 – 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. (The previous minimum age requirement was 16.)
“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 as follows:
Cities Dates Venues
Nashville, TN Saturday, July 17 Bridgestone Arena
Milwaukee, WI Wednesday, July 21 Bradley Center
New Orleans, LA Monday, July 26 TBA
East Rutherford, NJ Tuesday, Aug. 3 IZOD Center
Austin, TX Wednesday, Aug. 11 Frank Erwin Center
San Francisco, CA Thursday, Aug. 19 AT&T Park
Full details regarding the Nashville auditions are below.
Specific information on the subsequent audition cities will be
announced shortly.
Nashville American Idol Audition Information
WHO: Men and women 15-28 years old as of July 17, 2010, who are
eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please
visit americanidol.com for specific information.
WHEN: Saturday, July 17, 2010
WHERE: Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN
HOW: Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM
on Thursday, July 15 until approximately 8:00 AM on Saturday,
July 17. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once
auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to
return to Bridgestone Arena by 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 17.
Audition information, including forms and requirements, will be
available online at americanidol.com. Visit americanidol.com for
exclusive videos, interviews and photos from auditions, as well
as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your
American Idol news. For all photo requests, please go to
foxflash.com.
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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