Season six auditions for American Idol kick off Wednesday, August 3rd with the return of \u201cIdol Across America,\u201d the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar.<\/p>\n
Auditions take place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C, and complete information is available online at americanidol.com\/auditions.<\/p>\n
Of course, many of those contestants will get to show off their skills for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, who will all be returning for the upcoming season, it was announced late last week.<\/p>\n
Luke said being a part of the show continues to be nothing but fun, which is why he keeps returning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe love the role \u2013 me and Katy and Lionel and Ryan \u2013 we\u2019re having a great time doing this. If we weren\u2019t having a good time, it would change the whole dynamic. To be able to facilitate these kids\u2019 dreams is very special.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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