Although you can't play an instrument during your hometown audition, there's no rule against holding it as Hollywood-bound Crystal Bowersox did.
More Contestants Albums
- Lee DeWyze Hometown Visit
- Crystal Bowersox's Hometown Visit
- Casey James' Hometown Visit
- Casey James' Idol Evolution
- Michael Lynche's Idol Evolution
- Lee DeWyze's Idol Evolution
- Shrek Forever After
- Itty Bitty Idols
- Top 24 Party
- Winning Moment
- Meet the Contestants
- Tyler Grady
- Siobhan Magnus
- Paige Miles
- Michelle Delamor
- Lilly Scott
- Lacey Brown
- Katie Stevens
- John Park
- Joe Munoz
- Jermaine Sellers
- Janell Wheeler
- Haeley Vaughn
- Crystal Bowersox
- Tim Urban
- Ashley Rodriguez
- Andrew Garcia
- Alex Lambert
- Todrick Hall
- Lee DeWyze
- Casey James
- Katelyn Epperly
- Didi Benami
- Aaron Kelly
- Michael Lynche
PHOTO CATEGORIES
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Season 11
- Results
- Contestants
- Performances
- Season 11 Auditions
- Las Vegas Week
- Hollywood Week
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Behind The Scenes
Presented by Coca-Cola - Idol Fashion
- Alumni
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Season 9
Past Seasons
RELATED PHOTOS
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Chicago
Contestants from near and far came to Chicago to audition for Season 9 of American Idol.
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Chicago Auditions
The holding room was crowded at the start of day two in Chicago.
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Chicago Auditions
The holding room started to empty out towards the end of the day.
