'American Idol' virtual Zoom auditions coming up for New Jersey singers: How to sign up

There are singers, then there are Idols.

“American Idol” producers will be holding open-call virtual Zoom auditions for New Jersey singers on Friday, Aug. 12. Hopefuls can sign up to audition face-to-face in front of producers and receive real-time feedback for a chance at “making Idol history and being crowned the next ‘American Idol’,” according to show reps.

The auditions are part of the “Idol Across America” program, a live virtual nationwide search in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.

Visit www.americanidol.com/auditions for more information on “Idol Across America” and specific audition details, locations, eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions.

Jerseyans have been well represented in the ranks of "Idol" contestants over the years, and one even won it all. Jordin Sparks, the daughter of New York Giants player Phillippi Sparks, grew up in Ridgewood and was crowned in 2007.

Last season, Manasquan native Cole Hallman made it to Hollywood Week on the show before being eliminated in the duets.

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“American Idol” debuted on Fox in 2002, and it moved to ABC after a one-year hiatus in 2018. Past winners include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, David Cook, Lee DeWyze and Scotty McCreery.

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are the current judges. Ryan Seacrest is the host.

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers music and entertainment for the USA TODAY NETWROK New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: American Idol auditions for New Jersey singers by Zoom coming up