American Idol judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie will return for the upcoming season. The new season’s auditions begin on August 26, with open calls also available worldwide. Last season’s winner was Jamal Roberts, a PE teacher from Mississippi who won after singing Tom Odell’s song “Heal.” This year’s competition promises to be exciting as the judges share their enthusiasm for helping contestants launch their music careers.
The three judges liken themselves to professors, calling themselves the “professors of positivity,” “Professor of fun,” and “Professor of positivity” respectively. They’re looking forward to another amazing season of American Idol and are encouraging all eligible contestants to sign up. Auditions will be held in all 50 states and Washington D.C., with specific dates available for the East Coast, South, Midwest, and West Coast.
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