American Idol Castings

When you watch American Idol on TV, it shows that all the candidates get to perform in front of Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, but this isn’t true. You may not even be on TV. In this article, I’ll let you know the entire process it takes for the American Idol audition and tell you what you should expect. Keep your eyes peeled and keep reading to find out.

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American Idol is already at season 9, that means 9 years already of American Idol. With every upcoming season, there will be more casting calls to find the next American Idol. When you watch an episode of American Idol about the auditions, they glamourize the whole thing and it doesn’t really work that way.

The reality is that you are in line with other candidates for hours and hours until you see the casting directors. You don’t even get a chance to audition in front of a camera or in front of celebrity judges. You first have to get past this first stage before you can even audition in front of the judges you see on TV. The casting directors will then choose you if you have the certain look and possess the skills to be an a American Idol. People who are goofy and funny to watch and make fun of will also make it to the next round because the general public likes to laugh at these types of people on American Idol episodes. It’s really tough because even people who can sing really well may not make it to the next round. The truth of the matter is that if you aren’t white, attractive, and marketable, you won’t make it. — Even if you are the best singer out there. That’s the harsh reality, but it’s their show and they can choose whomever that want to.

This is not to sway you away from auditioning, this is just looking at the past people that casting directors have chosen. Here’s a perfect example. Remember William Hung with that song “She Bangs?” Although the casting directors knew he was horrible, they also knew that they could use him for ratings. It didn’t matter that he was the laughing stock of the whole nation for a week. All that mattered to the casting directors was getting viewers and getting Nielson ratings.

Less than half of a percent of all candidates on the show get to see the celebrity judges and be on TV. I’m not trying to turn you away from auditioning, but instead make you desire it more.

Whether or not you’re looking to be a singer, music is your background so start off with music video casting calls.

Good luck with your American Idol audition and I hope to see you on a cover of the next CD.

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