American Idol Auditions Coming to Seattle’s Key Arena

Salem-area singers who want a shot at becoming the next American Idol superstar won’t have to travel to far for a chance to impress Randy, Paula, and Simon.

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(SEATTLE) - American Idol begins its search for the next singing superstar and will host auditions in 7 cities across the country starting in August.

Auditions for the sixth edition of American Idol begin in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 8th, at a location to be named shortly. And raps up Tuesday, September 8th, at Seattle’s Key Arena.

Men and women 16 to 28 years old on Aug. 6th, 2006, and eligible to work in the United States are welcome to audition.

Restrictions apply – a full list of FAQs and Release Forms will be posted shortly on idolonfox.com.

Also coming soon, video guides to audition cities, and photos and videos from every audition.

American Idol Audition Sites and Times:

Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday, August 8th, site TBA

San Antonio, TX Alamodome Friday, August 11th

New York, NY, Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ, Monday, August 14th

Birmingham, AL, BJCC, Monday, August 21st

Memphis, TN, FedEx Forum, Sunday, September 3rd

Minneapolis, MN, Target Center Friday, September 8th

Seattle, WA Key Arena Tuesday, September 19th