American Idol Auditions to be Held in Portland in July

Do you think you have what it takes to become the next American Idol? Well, get those vocal chords warmed up! You'll have a chance to audition for FOX's hit TV show coming up in Portland in July!

American Idol's "Audition Bus Tour” will be at the Maine State Pier in Portland on Wednesday, July 9th.

Auditions for contestants are scheduled to be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and people are encouraged to show up as close to 9 a.m. as possible. The event will take place rain or shine.

The FOX singing contest show awards a recording contract to its winner each season. The new season of American Idol starts in January.