How to Audition for American Idol Season Seven

It's seems like season 6 of American Idol just ended, but it is again the time of year for the American Idol auditions. Season Seven auditions for American Idol officially begin on July 30, 2007 in San Diego, Calif. The auditions will continue throughout August with stops in Dallas, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Atlanta, Ga.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; and Philadelphia, Pa.

If you would like to audition, there are some things you should know. First of all, it is important to realize that the audition process may take several days, or even a few weeks. If you do not live within driving distance, you may find it difficult and/or expensive to complete the audition process. You will not be allowed to camp out at any of the venues overnight, so if you plan to stay in town you will need to get a hotel. According to reports from season six contestants, wannabe American Idols endured a two-week process, if they made it to the celebrity judges. The process starts with showing up at the venue to get a wristband. This usually happens 1-2 days before the official audition day. You will likely wait in line for hours, just to get a wristband. For the San Diego auditions, it has been announced that they will begin passing out wristbands on July 28^th for the July 30^th auditions.

When you come for the official auditions, you will again wait in line for hours before producers will listen to you a short tune, sung without accompaniment. If they like you, they will send you on to the next round, which may be the next day or a few days later. This round can also be a very long day, but at the end of it, you may end up getting the okay to audition in front of the celebrity judges. The appointment with them will be at a bit more specific time, but may be weeks later. Doesn't look like quite so much work on television, huh?

To audition for American Idol, you must be between the ages of 16 and 28 as of July 28, 2007. Although you may have seen some fakers on previous seasons, rest assured that they are only allowed on the auditions for entertainment purposes. Do not waste your time if you are not within the age constraints. According to the American Idol official website, you will be required to show two forms of identification just to get a wristband, and you will need to continue to show identification through every round of the auditions.

At the audition, you will want to wear something that does not have any logos or pictures on it, and that does not show any tattoos. Let it reflect your personality, as personality sometimes sells you even more than your voice. During the first round, the song you sing will be one of your choice. If you get a call back, you may be asked to sing two songs, one of which may be from a list that will be provided to you by the producers.

It is important to note that, at this stage in the game, all audition information is tentative. To keep up-to-date on the current audition information, and to find out the exact location and rules, be sure to visit American Idol online.