Alabama kickoffs American Idol nationwide search. See how to audition

Are you Alabama’s next American Idol?

For the fifth year in a row, the popular television show hosts Idol Across America—a live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar.

Read on for details including how you can audition. 

Idol Across America details

Here’s how it works. 

Every state is given an audition date where singers can show off their talent.

This year, Alabama is first on the calendar with auditions on Monday, August 12.

Think you have what it takes to be the next American Idol superstar? Here’s how to audition. 

Alabama’s connection to American Idol

Alabama has produced two American Idols—Rubben Studdard in 2003 and Taylor Hicks in 2006. 

This year will be the show’s X season with Tuskegee native Lionel Richie returning for his seventh year as a judge. 

Last year, an episode featured his alma mater Tuskegee University. The memorable show also highlighted the dedication of a greenspace near the campus named after his hit song Hello.

Check out the dedication of Hello Park.

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