American Idol Plans Virtual Auditions Across Multiple US States

American Idol is conducting its sixth annual 'Idol Across America' virtual audition tour, allowing aspiring singers nationwide to audition via Zoom. Auditions are scheduled for various states including Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Carolinas, with specific dates such as August 28 for Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska, and September 2 for North and South Carolina. Participants must meet eligibility requirements including being U.S. residents and born within specified date ranges, and new applicants need to create an online profile to audition. This virtual approach continues to make the audition process more accessible to a broad range of performers. The show, which recently crowned Mississippi’s Jamal Roberts as its latest winner, will return for its ninth season on ABC in spring 2026. Interested individuals can find registration and audition information on the official American Idol websites and affiliated news sources.