American Idol - Season 8 Auditions!

It feels like David Cook was barely crowned the American Idol of season 7, that AI is already planning on casting their new group of young and aspiring singers! The three musketeers (Paula, Randy, and Simon) will once again go on the road on the search for the new American Idol! Let's keep our fingers crossed for a better set of contestants.

Thursday, July 17
San Francisco, CA
The Cow Palace

Monday, July 21
Louisville, KY
Freedom Hall

Friday, July 25
Phoenix, AZ
Jobing.com Arena

Tuesday, July 29
Salt Lake City, UT
EnergySolutions Arena

Saturday, August 2
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Friday, August 8
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center

Wednesday, August 13
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Tuesday, August 19
East Rutherford, NJ
IZOD Center at the Meadowlands

Here is specific information for the San Francisco auditions:

WHO: Men and women 16-28 years old as of July 15, 2008, who are

eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please visit americanidol.com for specific information.

WHERE: The Cow Palace

2600 Geneva Ave.

Daly City, CA 94014

WHEN: Thursday, July 17

HOW: Wristbands will be distributed from 7:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15 until 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 17. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out; therefore, once they obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to the Cow Palace on Thursday, July 17.