In its second season on ABC, “American
Idol” dominated Sunday nights and claimed the position as Sunday’s No. 1 most
social show. In doing so, the reality competition series also proved that
untapped talent from coast to coast is still waiting to be discovered. As
previously announced, the star-maker will continue to help young singers
realize their dreams with an all-new season premiering spring 2020. Returning
to help find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star
judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Multimedia personality Bobby
Bones will return as in-house mentor.
Idol” dominated Sunday nights and claimed the position as Sunday’s No. 1 most
social show. In doing so, the reality competition series also proved that
untapped talent from coast to coast is still waiting to be discovered. As
previously announced, the star-maker will continue to help young singers
realize their dreams with an all-new season premiering spring 2020. Returning
to help find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star
judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Multimedia personality Bobby
Bones will return as in-house mentor.
The all-new nationwide search for the
next superstar kicked off with open call auditions in Brooklyn, New York, and
will advance on to 21 additional cities across the country. In addition to auditioning in person, hopefuls can also submit audition
videos online or show off their talent via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using
the hashtag #TheNextIdol.
next superstar kicked off with open call auditions in Brooklyn, New York, and
will advance on to 21 additional cities across the country. In addition to auditioning in person, hopefuls can also submit audition
videos online or show off their talent via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using
the hashtag #TheNextIdol.
“‘American
Idol’ is the original music competition series,” said Karey Burke,
president, ABC Entertainment. “It was the first of its kind to take everyday
singers and catapult them into superstardom, launching the careers of so many
amazing artists. We couldn’t be more excited for Katy, Luke, Lionel and Bobby
to continue in their roles as ‘American Idol’ searches for the next great music
star, with more live episodes and exciting, new creative elements coming this
season.”
Idol’ is the original music competition series,” said Karey Burke,
president, ABC Entertainment. “It was the first of its kind to take everyday
singers and catapult them into superstardom, launching the careers of so many
amazing artists. We couldn’t be more excited for Katy, Luke, Lionel and Bobby
to continue in their roles as ‘American Idol’ searches for the next great music
star, with more live episodes and exciting, new creative elements coming this
season.”
“We are delighted to have our judges Katy, Luke and
Lionel as well as in-house mentor Bobby back on ‘American Idol,’” said executive
producer and showrunner Trish Kinane. “They are all credible, hugely successful
artists and will bring their expertise, passion and energy to the search for
America’s next superstar. They have an undeniable chemistry together making for
another fun and exciting season!”
Lionel as well as in-house mentor Bobby back on ‘American Idol,’” said executive
producer and showrunner Trish Kinane. “They are all credible, hugely successful
artists and will bring their expertise, passion and energy to the search for
America’s next superstar. They have an undeniable chemistry together making for
another fun and exciting season!”
“We are thrilled to have all our judges
and Bobby returning for a third season of ‘American Idol’ on ABC,” said Eli
Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media, the parent company of 19 Entertainment. “Our
partners at Fremantle and ABC are delivering our fans some of the best
Idol seasons ever produced, and Katy, Luke and Lionel are inspiring and molding
some of the greatest musical talent this show
– or any other for that matter – has ever seen. We cannot wait to be introduced
to the next crop of stars and we cannot wait to see who will be the next
‘American Idol.’”
and Bobby returning for a third season of ‘American Idol’ on ABC,” said Eli
Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media, the parent company of 19 Entertainment. “Our
partners at Fremantle and ABC are delivering our fans some of the best
Idol seasons ever produced, and Katy, Luke and Lionel are inspiring and molding
some of the greatest musical talent this show
– or any other for that matter – has ever seen. We cannot wait to be introduced
to the next crop of stars and we cannot wait to see who will be the next
‘American Idol.’”
“American Idol” auditions will be held as follows
(subject to change):
(subject to change):
- Mobile, AL: TBD Venue (Aug 20)
- Tallahassee, FL: Donald L.
Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University (Aug 23) - Macon, GA: TBD Venue (Aug
23) - Santa Barbara, CA: TBD Venue
(Aug 23) - Baton Rouge, LA: Hilton
Baton Rouge Capital Center (Aug 25) - Columbia, SC: TBD Venue (Aug 26)
- Las Vegas, NV: TBD Venue
(Aug 26) - Waco, TX: Waco Convention
Center (Aug 27) - Knoxville, TN: Knoxville
Convention Center (Aug 29) - Salt Lake City, UT: TBD
Venue (Aug 29) - Raleigh, NC: TBD Venue (Sep
1) - Colorado Springs, CO: TBD
Venue (Sep 1) - Washington D.C.: TBD Venue
(Sep 4) - Wichita, KS: TBD Venue (Sep
4) - San Jose, CA: San Jose
Convention Center (Sep 6) - Pittsburgh, PA: TBD Venue
(Sep 7) - Springfield, IL: TBD Venue (Sep
7) - Spokane, WA: Grand Hotel
Davenport, Autograph Collection (Sep 8) - Detroit, MI: TBD Venue (Sep
10) - Nashville, TN: Nashville
Municipal Auditorium (Sep 18) - Chicago, IL: Wintrust Arena
(Sep 21)
You must be at least 15 years old to
audition. Please visit www.americanidol.com/auditions for more details on
specific audition locations, full eligibility requirements, submission forms,
terms and conditions.
audition. Please visit www.americanidol.com/auditions for more details on
specific audition locations, full eligibility requirements, submission forms,
terms and conditions.
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