American Idol Tryouts Tips and Rules
Tips and rules for trying out for American Idol. Includes a tip from American Idol taylor Hicks.
Are you planning to audition for a season of American Idol? If so then you need to know the American Idol Tryout Tips and Rules. First, of the American Idol Tryout Tips and Rules is to make sure that you read and memorize the audition information given on idolonfox.com . Please be sure to read the FAQ notes because in this section is important information such as letting you know that not everyone in line may get a chance to audition. Being next in line doesn’t necessarily mean you will get to audition. If time starts to run short the staff personnel might just pick people out of line who look like the fit the part of an American Idol. I know this doesn’t seem fair just look at this years winner, Taylor Hicks, they, well Simon anyway didn’t think he looked the part but he took America by storm. However, looking the part may be what it takes to get you into the auditions.
Following these American Idol Tryout Tips and Rules will be of great help to you. If you want to be the next Taylor Hicks or Carrie Underwood make sure to put your best foot forward by first off following the rules. Each individual tryout venue as pre determined times that those wanting to audition can show up. Also keep in mind that some places may not let you get in line before 6am.
Bring a something with you to occupy your time such as, a book, and a music headset and maybe a few drinks and snacks because you could be in for a long wait.
You have to be a legal U.S Citizen or a permanent U.S resident. You also have to be between the ages of 16 and 29. Make sure to bring 2 forms of I.D with you, at least one form must be a photo I.D. If you are under 18 you need to have a parent or legal guardian with you.
Bring some cash with you as it is very likely food will be sold to those waiting in line for auditions.
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks has stated some advice he had for prospective American Idols. He said “You really need to sell the song and get into the lyrics. The song that you choose, you really have to stick with and rehearse it well.”
My advice is to pick out a song you know well and practice it like crazy before you get to the auditions. Then when you get in front of the judges sing the best that you can. Capture the judge’s attention; make sure they want to hear you sing again.
If you want to the next Taylor Hicks or Carrie Underwood the first step is getting the judges to pass you on to the next audition each time they hear you. Make the judges know you can sing and that you will be able to grab the attention of the viewers in the audience and at home. Getting America to love you when it is there turn to decide is another subject altogether. For now you want to make it past the American Idol Tryouts by getting the judges attention. Good Luck!
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i think that is good advice and if your nervse then dont let the judges hear it in your voice even if you could sing well.
Well I hope i get to tryout this summer for it.. but only if i lose some weight… I want to be the NEXT american Idol
age 16
California
i would like to know when the schedule for the seventh season tryouts will be posted. do you have any idea where i could find them?
hey thanks for posting the age requirements because i thought i had missed out it was worth the wait i dont know if i could be the next american idol but i will put everything i have into the auditions just to see if i could have been at one time thanks to all of you and wish me luck…………..
i have a really great voice and am looking for the chance to be heard but their is one problem… i will 30 before the deadline… that is so bad for me huh…. cant understand why if they are going to give you till you are 29 why not go ahead and make it 30?
i donot think that it is fair that the age limit is 29 there are other people whom are interested in being an american idol also , donot set age limits that isnt fair.
Nice advise, and with this, I hope to become the next American Idol, but i have to wait right now cause I’m not old enough, but I can sing, and I know I could out sing most of the contestants at my age right now.
Great advise! i believe confidence is key, but being cocky will for sure decrease voting counts. So be confident but humble.I can’t stand someone who thinks they can’t be beat. REMEMBER: every dog has its day!
So are they saying that they have upped the age again? Somebody let me know something?
does anyone know when the auditions are going to be? I’ve searched and all i can find are auditions for last season…have they posted them yet or amd i just overlooking them?
I will turn sixteen 3 months after the deadline. that sucks.
visit the main american idol website. the complete listing of cities and dates have been announced. i’ll be at the omaha, ne auditions this year, this is my first year, and will be my last since i’m 28….to audition. God Bless everyone, and Good luck!
By some Godly miracle, are the IDOL producers going to raise the age limit? People like me should be given the opportunity to perform in a prestigious event, instead of being thrown into a circus act like “America’s Got Talent.” Will be crossing my fingers and praying hard that raising the age should be a major discussion. Thanks.
your lookin at a good canadate for american idol… im going to philadelphia this season… this will be the first season ive tryed out too…. im singin peggy sue by buddy holley!!! yall cheer me on… i love tha effin advice too… its gonna help
there is an online no age limit petition for american idol to drop the age limit altogether.you all should sign it.
I don’t understand how you can get on the show!!! I really want to be on the show so badly, I know I CAN sing it’s just that down in Teaxs people rarely get famous!!! I really do hope that they keep American Idol coming back and back!!! Bye for now!!!
Age : 13
I think american idol is awsome and i don’t think it is fair that 12 year olds don’t get to try out!!!!!!!!! I think Simon is awsome because he is and I think Paula is awsome but Simon is more awsome though and Randy is even more awsome i reallt liked wednesdays show where Randy and Paula got up withe the last guy. He was asome!!!!!!!
I dont feel that American Idol should have ANY age limits-Millions of people over the age of 29 are GREAT singers and have enormous talent! To discriminate aginst them isnt right. (and they ARE the work force, by the way.. viewing your show).I think its great that kids & young adults have an opportunity through American Idol-but please be fair and open those same opportunities to everyone.
Its just a pure shame that there is an age limit for this competition. Some of the voices I have heard on the 30-somethings could blow ANY CURRENT IDOL away!!!! I myself am 33 and would love the opportunity to audition but, the age limit won’t let me. I could have buried a few of them myself vocally. With the exception of Kelly. She will always be the TRUE American Idol. Shame on you Simon for showing people all over the US that age matters. You have ushered in another era of ageism. Congratulations! LOSER!
Do you have to be 16 at the time of audition? What if you are 16 by the time the next season starts but not yet 16 at the audion?
Im fifteen and turn 16 in november but i think the auditions might be before that…Do you have to be 16 the day you tryout?
How do I find out?
I would try out for American Idol because I watched Hannah Montana Miley Cyrus Best Of Both Worlds.
I would try out for American Idol if it wasn’t for the age limit in a heart beat! Unfortunately, I will be 42 in August. Some of us who are over 29 can actually sing. Its not right or fair to discriminate against us just because we are older. Where is the online no age limit petition. I would love to sign it.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE TIMES FOR THE AUDITIONS?
I’M GOING TO THE NEW JERSEY AUDITIONS!!!!!!
i think that 12 year old girls should be aloud to try out for american idol and if they make it then that proves that they belong there and thats how they will start there life.
I think if u can’t sing why would you go up there in the firstplace! If you can’t sing and you know it why waste your money your time and gas? save room for people who can sing! If you don’t have the look swagg or voice stay at home!and the age limit is fair because if you over 28 you shouldn’t be singing anyways you too damn old!
I am thirteen years old and I have been singing since I was 5. my music teacher in school tells me that my voice is the best in the school. my school goes to 12th grade and I am in seventh. I wish they had a Young American Idol or something! three years is a long time to wait!
I’m 14 years old and I should try out for American Idol. But I need help with the lyrics because I can’t remember them very well.
MY SISTER NICOLE SHOULD TRY OUT FOR AMERICAN IDOL BECAUSE I ALWAYS HEAR HER SINGING.
I’m 15, and turning 16 September 8th. I dont know when the auditions are going to be. I have a wonderful voice currently, and it’s keeps on improving. But if anyone can tell me when the season 8 auditions will be, that would be appreciated. I live in Indiana so any place near there would be appreciated. Remember my name, cause when I audition, I know I will be going to Hollywood. So post a audition site close to indiana. and i dont even know if it will be before my 16th birthday. So please remember my name cause i know ill be goin to hollywood!
does anyone know when the season 8th try outs start an were?
My sister Nicole shoulld sing Leave (Get Out) by Jojo on American
Idol because she knows the song very well.
The Idol producers are looking for someone they can promote and make money off of for a while. That’s why there’s the upper age limit. And I believe the lower is because it is a lot harder to negotiate contracts and work terms when kids (under 16) are involved. The show isn’t meant to discriminate against older people, or younger, but they are just trying to make as much money as possible the easiest way, for the longest time.
For bands, try battle of the bands or a different similar competition. AI is for solo singers.
I need to know when the season 8 auditions are going to be, can anyone tell me?
i really want to compete for american idol but i just dont think my family could afford it. i play sports and i usually sing on the away trips for my team. i have one question though. do you have to create your own song at any point of the competition?
What if your not legally here in the U.S.?
I mean, you DID come here legally,
but you don’t have the permanent residency documents
and such? Any advice? HELP! Auditions for SALT LAKE
are this July 29! I need to know this, please let me know if
you have any information :]
Hello my name is brittney and i am 12 years old and i believe that 12 years olds should have the oppertunity to sing because just because were kids does’nt mean we dont actually have a very great voice ddodwn deep inside and i say if you could just give a 12 year old or even a 14 and 15 and 16 year old a chance i think that will make us very proud and i myself have sanged in front of lots of people and they say im made to be the pro of all singers but if you really give me this oppertunity i promise i would show and give you all i got.
I always wanted to sing and
become a star I am 13 years old
and is looking forward and trying hard to
be a good singer.
I get alot of comments in church for sing.
man..i want to be the next american Idol..cuz i know im only 14 right now..but i think i can make it to at least the second round..and well..i think i already have a good enough voice..i might just be 14…but people say..well everybody says i sound more older and more like a 20 year old than a 14 year old..and i know i sound MUCH more mature than my regular age..but get to know me..and im only 14..but I WANT TO WIN AND BE THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!!!!
hey its so unfair i mturning 15 this year and nexy year i can try out for american idol but the problem is that im A DECEMBER BABY AND WELL I WONT BE 16 NEXT YEAR UNTIL THEN AND AMERICAN IDOL AUDTIONS ARE IN THE FALL SO I WONT BE 16 THE TIME OF THE AUDITIONS!!!!!!!I WISH THEY WOULD LOWER IT TO 15 THEY RAISED THE AGE WHY NOT LOWER IT.
It is really,totally,unfair that there is an age limit to try out for American Idol.I am 47 years old,and have been singing for 30 years.I am awesome,and to tell the truth what i have seen of these young guys,THEY WOULD NOT STAND A CHANCE AGAINST ME.Whoever made up this age limit is a real ignorant jerk,as the smart people in this world know that the more experiance you have at singing,the better you will be than someone with less experiance!What a shame American Idol is!
I am 15 years old i would like to tryout this summer, i turn 16 before the actual season starts. can i still tryout?
Well, I am 32 and have been told for YEARS that I should be on AI because I would win hands down. But I don’t know if I would want to be the American Idol because then you have to sing the style of music that “they” want you to sing. I would also think that Simon would know that an age limit of 29 really limits the vocal talent possibilities that the judges could encounter simply because he was completely overwhelmed and overawed by Susan Boyle, age 47. Get a grip folks. Let the adults have their chance to shine as well. If the producers don’t want us competing against the younger singers, then make another American Idol that shows in the fall to counter the young Idol in the spring, and just put this age restriction: no one under 30 allowed.
WHAT IF YOUR 11 I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING A GUARDIAN CAN I BRING SCHOOL I.D
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Im 15 and auditions are 10 days before my birthday, will there be an acception?
@Todd Blake Harris
But I heard your singing and you sound terrible. I don’t know why I didn’t tell you. Didn’t want to hurt your feelings. The way you brag on yourself is humorous…you don’t have a clue. Poor baby. That ‘high’ note you constantly try to hit is excruciating.