Auditions for the sixth edition of Fox's American Idol kick off August 8 at The Forum in Los Angeles, and will then continue at the following venues/dates:

• The Alamodome, San Antonio, Tx. -- August 11
• Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, N.J. -- August 14
• The BJCC, Birmingham, Ala. -- August 21
• FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tenn. -- September 3
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• Target Cente, Minneapolis, Minn. -- September 8
• Key Arena, Seattle, Wash. -- September 19

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Kelly Clarkson? Or Carrie Underwood? Well, you don't. Who are you kidding. But, there's no harm in giving it a shot. Everyone has the right to dream. Maybe you know a friend whose talents are just waiting to be discovered. Or maybe you're the next William Hung and can snag your 15 minutes of fame. Just go!

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