The search to find the next person with the X Factor in America has begun!
Nationwide auditions for the second season of the hit show will open March 1 with open call auditions starting two weeks later in Kansas City on March 14.
The auditions will then continue in: Austin, Texas (March 22); San Francisco (April 20); Greensboro, NC (May 1)
In a new twist, it has been announced that hopefuls, who already have pre-existing management contracts can now audition to win the $5 million recording contract with Sony Music that was won by Melanie Amaro on the first season of the show, last year.
Speaking about the new twist, Simon Cowell said: "We wanted to change a few things this year, so starting with the auditions, we’ve torn up the rulebook again. Even if you have management you can still enter, and we are making it easier by extending the online auditions and taking the MyStudio booths to even more cities. You can enter as many times as you want and come to any of the cities, too. We’re here to discover stars from all music styles including groups. I really believe a group can win this show!”
Remaining judge L.A. Reid: added: "In the music industry, when you're looking for new talent you can discover it anywhere. The X Factor is opening this up to go further than anyone has before, and that's what it takes, so I can't wait to see what amazing talent we might find.
"I urge people to go out and audition, this is the real deal."
Those who won't be able to attend the open audition can audition for the show by heading MyStudio HD Recording Studios across various cities in the US, including:
New Jersey, Westfield Garden State Plaza (March 1), Phoenix, Arizona Mills Mall (March 1), Nashville, Coolsprings Centre Mall (March 1), Honolulu - Pearlridge Centre (March 1), Los Angeles, Westfield Culver City (March 9), New England, Boxwoods Resort Casino (March 9) and Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort (March 14)
With the fist auditions taking place in less than a month, Simon better get his skates on to find replacements for Steve Jones, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger!
What do you think? Will you be auditioning?
Mealnie was crowned winner of the first X Factor USA
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