Disney confirmed that Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood will return as judges for American Idol season nine. The upcoming season marks the trio's second season together as they search for the nation's next superstar. Auditions begin August 26 and include the return of Idol Across America, enabling hopefuls to audition face-to-face with American Idol producers. A multi-state schedule lists VIP events, regional dates, and nationwide and regional open calls through late August and September. Contenders may audition on any Idol Across America date regardless of location. Registration and eligibility details are at americanidol.com/auditions. The show will air on ABC and Hulu in 2026.
Season nine auditions kick off August 26, with the return of "Idol Across America," the first step for those auditioning to showcase their talents face-to-face with an "American Idol" producer. "Idol Across America" auditions will be held as follows (subject to change): "First 900" VIP Event (Aug. 26)Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug. 27)Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug. 28)Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Sept. 2)Nationwide open call (Sept. 3)
Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (Sept. 4)Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee (Sept. 8)Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington (Sept. 9)Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Sept. 11)East Coast open call (Sept. 12)The South open call (Sept. 15)Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Sept. 16)West and Midwest open call (Sept. 18)Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C. (Sept. 19)Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming (Sept. 22)Nationwide open call (Sept. 24)
For information on how to sign up for "Idol Across America" and to register to virtually audition in front of an "American Idol" producer, please visit americanidol.com/auditions. Contenders may audition on any "Idol Across America" date, regardless of location. For full eligibility requirements, details on specific dates, submission forms, and terms and conditions, please visit the website. "American Idol" will return on ABC and Hulu in 2026.
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