'American Idol' Auditions Details and Cities Announced

(Radio.com) Producers of American Idol announced auditions for the show will simultaneously kick off this summer in Orlando, Florida, and Portland, Oregon, on August 17.

The nationwide search for American's next superstar will hit 19 cities across the country from mid-August through mid-September and the audition process has never been easier.

Now, participants can submit their audition videos online or show off on social media with the hashtag #TheNextIdol. The search is split into east and west coast cities. See the schedule here.