{"id":2023109,"date":"2025-09-15T08:23:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2023109"},"modified":"2025-09-15T08:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:23:06","slug":"american-idol-auditions-are-coming-how-to-join-these-former-southcoast-contestants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/american-idol-auditions-are-coming-how-to-join-these-former-southcoast-contestants\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;American Idol&#8217; auditions are coming. How to join these former SouthCoast contestants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you\u2019ve got the vocal <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/fall-river-eats-troy-city-080413773.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:chops;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">chops<\/a>, and the courage, this is your chance to audition for one of the big stages in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAmerican Idol\u201d auditions are taking place across America, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/fall-river-ems-seeks-final-080153065.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Massachusetts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Massachusetts<\/a> hopefuls will have their chance for virtual auditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Whether this is your first time trying to secure your ticket to Hollywood, or you\u2019re a returning crooner, you can sign up now to take your first steps on the road to Tinsel Town and possibly all the way to a recording contract.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s what you need to know about the virtual auditions, as well as a look back at some other local \u201cIdol\u201d hopefuls and contestants:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Massachusetts hopefuls will be able to audition for &#8220;American Idol&#8221; via Zoom, in hopes of getting a ticket to Hollywood.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">When and how Massachusetts residents can audition for \u2018American Idol\u2019<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Massachusetts residents can audition for \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d virtually via Zoom on Friday, Sept. 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These are open-call auditions, and hopefuls will be face to face (well, screen to screen) with an \u201cIdol\u201d producer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During this first round, hopefuls will receive real-time feedback, as they vie for a chance to compete in the latest season of \u201cAmerican Idol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIdols Across America\u201d will feature the live, virtual, nationwide search, with audition days for all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you think you\u2019ve got the pipes, this could be your chance at that golden ticket to Hollywood.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How to sign up for &#8216;American Idol&#8217; auditions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To get started submitting a video audition, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abc.com\/shows\/american-idol\/auditions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/abc.com\/shows\/american-idol\/auditions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/abc.com\/shows\/american-idol\/auditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To sign up for Idol Across America, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us.castitreach.com\/ag\/fmna\/ai9abc\/welcomeOnsite.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/us.castitreach.com\/ag\/fmna\/ai9abc\/welcomeOnsite.html;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/us.castitreach.com\/ag\/fmna\/ai9abc\/welcomeOnsite.html<\/a>. Even if you auditioned last year, you\u2019ll need to make a new profile for this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Eligibility requirements apply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>SouthCoast people who nailed it on TV: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/american-idols-bb-guests-tv-080233042.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:American idols, Big Brother guests and TV chefs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">American idols, Big Brother guests and TV chefs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Some SouthCoast locals who have appeared on \u2018American Idol\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ryan Seacrest, host of the &quot;American Idol&quot; revival on ABC, talks with Jack Colton McGrath and his mother, Pauline McGrath, of Freetown.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7lmSmQl1BugnErVmYBKuWA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-herald-news\/eaaf18ebc7744c2315432d9196499e0f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Ryan Seacrest, host of the &#8220;American Idol&#8221; revival on ABC, talks with Jack Colton McGrath and his mother, Pauline McGrath, of Freetown.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Durfee High graduate <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/american-idols-bb-guests-tv-080233042.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jack Colton McGrath;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Jack Colton McGrath<\/a> competed on \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d in 2018. A singer and guitarist known in the local music scene, he made it past regional auditions and as far as the top 48, before being eliminated in the final solo rounds of Hollywood Week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At the time, he said being on \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d was \u201csomething I will carry with me for the rest of my life and has changed my music career forever for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Delaney Wilson, a Somerset Berkley graduate <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/2021\/08\/17\/viral-tiktok-video-somerset-berkley-grad-singing-lands-her-tv\/8154222002\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:who went viral on TikTok as \u201cthe singing babysitter,\u201d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">who went viral on TikTok as \u201cthe singing babysitter,\u201d<\/a> found her way to Hollywood in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After being secretly filmed singing \u201cPart of Your World\u201d from Disney\u2019s \u201cThe Little Mermaid,\u201d she was invited by \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d producers to audition for the show, thought she did not advance past the first round of auditions with Luke Bryant, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2021, Danny Falco, who grew up in Taunton, sent in a video audition and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntongazette.com\/story\/entertainment\/2021\/03\/09\/tauntonian-singer-achieves-dream-performing-american-idol-danny-falco\/4605667001\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:returned to \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">returned to \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d<\/a> after having auditioned as a teenager.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Danny Falco achieved his dream of performing on &quot;American Idol.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1417\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xot.zBfbEcCUymu0YDZlAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MTc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-herald-news\/8cd662831d6febce0af55278a8ca0ab8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Danny Falco achieved his dream of performing on &#8220;American Idol.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A 1999 graduate of Taunton HIgh School, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntongazette.com\/story\/news\/local\/2022\/02\/11\/taunton-high-school-famous-graduates-eric-decosta-nick-pedro-david-simas\/9272988002\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nick Pedro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Nick Pedro<\/a> was a contestant during seasons 5 and 6 of the original run of \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d and he made it as far as the Top 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pedro made it to the Hollywood round during Season 5, but withdrew.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He returned for Season 6, made the final 40 during Hollywood Week, and secured spot in the Top 24, before making it to the Top 20 with his version of Richard Marx\u2019s \u201cNow and Forever.\u201d His final Season 6 performance was Little Willie John\u2019s \u201cFever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the years since his time on \u201cIdol,\u201d Pedro has given hometown performances, as well as international ones, including performing in Portugal. He\u2019s also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D2_JEpz2JbE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:performed at the International Portuguese Music Awards;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">performed at the International Portuguese Music Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>\u2013 With previous reporting by Dan Medeiros, The Herald News and Susannah Sudborough, Taunton Daily Gazette<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on The Herald News: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/09\/15\/massachusetts-american-idol-virtual-auditions-how-sign-up-locals-who-competed\/86120777007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Massachusetts American Idol virtual auditions: How to sign up;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Massachusetts American Idol virtual auditions: How to sign up<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve got the vocal chops, and the courage, this is your chance to audition for one of the big stages in the country. \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d auditions are taking place across America, and Massachusetts hopefuls will have their chance for virtual auditions. 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